The vice president has strong words about energy policy, but it's the administration's actions that have most in the environmental world concerned.

From Michigan to Arkansas, a series of recent oil spills have raised doubts about the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline.

The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium.

Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations.

The new Artists Against Fracking makes a compelling case against opening up New York state to natural gas drilling. It's fuzzier about the energy sources that c

Warner Bros. decides to pull film from theaters after deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last week.

Meet Chris Robinson, an average California dad who just happens to be constructing a 22-foot-long tsunami escape pod out of plywood in his backyard.

Some lumber is not eco-friendly; the trick is to find sustainable forests and other alternatives.

From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence'

Snow and near sub-zero temps didn't prevent a horde of prefab admirers — including this blogger — from welcoming Breezehouse to the East Coast.

This weekend: Model homes have a moment (thanks, Netflix!) and Portland maintains its status as the nation's largest fluoride-free city.

A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ...

In the bucolic exburbs of New York City, a mass-produced home designed by the legendary architect hits the market.

More than half of Thanksgiving guests will be taking dessert for the holiday. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or not, we’ve got you covered.

NYT and Google teamed up to find the most distinctive Thanksgiving dishes by state. Some of the more unusual ones have whipped topping in common.

While hiking in New Mexico's Las Cruces desert, Jude Sparks tripped over a stegomastodon skull.

The first animal to evolve on Earth was probably a sponge that existed around 640 million years ago.

The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales.

NASA astronauts make history with an all-female spacewalk — now that the spacesuit problem is resolved.

The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se

The Swedish home furnishings giant plans to offer 'lower carbon alternatives' to the signature pork and beef meatballs sold at its in-store cafes.

For several countries, the switch from coal to renewable energy is paying off in our attempt to reduce global carbon emissions — but we still have work to do.

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.

A weather balloon has broken the record for the longest balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica, and is still going strong.

In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili

Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena?

Decades after the first of the iconic orange phones began washing ashore, a French community finally has answers.

Earth's atmosphere hasn't had this much CO2 in human history, and possibly not since the Pliocene Epoch about 3 million years ago.

After months of careful consideration, actress says her 'responsibilities and energy' need to be focused on family.

Talk show host will spotlight how she and 378 staffers went vegan for a week.

Too hot to entertain inside? Head out to the back deck and don't forget these 12 eco-friendly outdoor eating' and drinkin' wares.

The story of how a day spent on a frozen Maine lake skating turned into a mildly viral video.

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.

This foliage map from SmokeyMountains.com is a handy, up-to-date guide to fall leaf season all over the country.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame supports the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce's anti-fracking position. Cooperstown is located in central New York, in the hea

Julie Marburger paints a dim picture of the American classroom.

Some are eyeing empty department stores as potential transitional housing for the homeless.

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Austan Goolsbee is seeking feedback from small business owners and entrepreneurs.

President Obama joined CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee at the "Winning the Future" Forum on Small Business in Cleveland.

The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing.

A special coating could dramatically improve the percentage of energy that can be harvested from solar cells by splitting photons in two.

The compelling documentary 'Babushkas of Chernobyl' offers a haunting and beautiful picture of life in a disaster area thought lost to humanity.

Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films.

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

Skip the abrasive chemicals in commercial teeth whiteners and reach for some pineapple instead. Here are several ways to naturally whiten your teeth.

From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate.

Here's how to make a small space look and feel bigger without adding an inch.

Skip the harsh chemicals and try these nontoxic ways to clean your carpets.

The key to sparkling, streak-free window panes isn't chemicals, clean windows naturally with these tips.

Outdoor summer fun (or work) can lead to the most frustratingly stubborn clothing stains.