The GOP is treating the EPA chief like a human punching bag — but she can strike back.

NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant.

From one of the world's top pistachio-producing regions, comes a not-too-entirely nutty idea: Burning waste shells to heat buildings.

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.

Whether they were based on the real thing or imagined, we welcomed these bears into our homes with abandon.

John Williams even comes out to greet the two teenagers after their finish their recital.

Used often in film productions, the lovingly preserved Canadiana Village is mostly for show.

In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard.

This grizzly bear cub thought he was just enjoying a day at the river's edge before a scallop shell ruined it.

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.

Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska.

Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office."

Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth.

The turbines will help to keep the lights on and the cash registers ringing on the Paris landmark's newly revamped first floor.

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.

You might be surprised at the one thing that can make the task much more bearable.

Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia

In an effort to promote awareness about declining bee populations, a market removes all the food that relies on bees from its produce department.

Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere.

The designer of the Bee Saver, a bioplastic keychain that contains artificial nectar, believes small acts can make a big difference.

English fantasy writer Sir Terry Pratchett smelt his own iron ore to create his knightly sword.

After two days of being glued to the news watching the miners emerge, it’s time to celebrate.

Energy prices are going to get more expensive for all of us, but low-income households shouldn't have to shoulder the burden. Here's how we can help them.

Big Ass Fans unveils an exceptionally smart ceiling fan that learns to start to spinning the minute your sweaty bod enters a room.

The Silicon Valley tech startup and the lodging platform partner to help make vacationing in a stranger's condo a more energy-efficient affair.

Months ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, French Parliament approves aggressive new commercial building rules.

"Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution.

NASA will join journalist Maria Shriver, tennis legend Billie Jean King and Grammy-award winning vocalist Patti Austin in remembering the life of Sally Ride.

Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations.

The creators of the original Flow Hive are back with a new model.

Journalist Kate Sheppard covers the world of climate change, politics and energy for Mother Jones magazine.

Actor takes to social media to call out the Oklahoma Republican and his close ties to the oil industry.

Nearly two years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, tar balls from the spill still turn up on Alaba

With huge eyes in tiny bodies, baby jumping spiders have high-quality vision.

The red brittle star appears to use its color-changing powers for vision.

Human mothers have a relatively long gestation period compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, but a few animal mothers go even further. Here's our list of t

EPAcoal.org launches a Twitter campaign to send a strong message of support to the EPA for regulating toxic coal sludge so it doesn't enter the water supply.

As the 'Mad Pooper' terrorizes Colorado Springs, many are asking why runners are so obsessed with poop anyhow.

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.

Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging.

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.

Running doesn't have to be a struggle. Here's how to become a runner for life.

Four cinder blocks + one minute of time = wonderfully functional rocket stove.

A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air.

A new study by WHO finds that air pollution has worsened since 2011, signaling increased health risks for city dwellers.

This is what London's air would look like without cars.

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.

Seeds found during an archaeological dig on First Nations land revive a long-lost varietal.