We know that illegal logging contributed to the devastation caused by last summer's flooding in Pakistan, when up to 20% of the nation was underwater. New research now sheds light on how so much rain fell: A rogue

Some good news on the critically endangered Indian vulture: New research published in PLoS One documents how the rate of the bird's decline has fallen since India, Nepal, and Pakistan banned the veterinary painkiller

If you thought the flooding in the northeast in the wake of Hurricane Irene and subsequent storms dropping heavy rain, thank your lucky stars you're not in Pakistan. In a repeat of last summer, the nation is again in the grips of catastrophic flooding,

Climate-related disasters and other losses will cost Pakistan $14 billion each year, a former environment has said.

Yanaizu Town, Kawanuma District, Fukushima Prefecture is rural-at-best and about as far away as you can get from the big cities. The town recently made the news when Chiba

Indonesia may not be tapping into much of its superior

The heat in the upper six miles of the earth's crust contains 50,000 times as much energy as found in all the world's oil and gas reserves combined. Despite this abundance, only 10,700 megawatts of geothermal electricity

When huge volcanoes erupt, sending ash miles into the atmosphere and shutting down air travel for entire continents, the world can't help but take notice. Yet everyday, around the planet, smaller displays of geothermal force take place. Sometimes, it's f

When huge volcanoes erupt, sending ash miles into the atmosphere and shutting down air travel for entire continents, the world can't help but take notice.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has already been named Britain's greenest city. But that reputation looks set to be cemented as the city begins drilling for geothermal energy in the form of hot

The Google-funded research shows that there's 3 million megawatts of geothermal power, across the entire US, waiting to be tapped via enhanced geothermal techniques.

Energy policy and energy use are not forces of nature beyond our control. It's all about choices; different choices set us off on different paths, but don't prevent us from switching course.

With the abundant geothermal potential of the United States, what are the biggest barriers to tapping into that renewable energy source? Leslie Blodgett of Geothermal Energy Weekly answers.

A new type of geothermal heat pump system being tested in Philadelphia can tap into a city's sewage lines to capture heat.

A recently opened power plant in the Nevada desert uses two types of renewable energy.

Plus... Shell announces first carbon capture project in the Alberta Tar Sands; Arctic oil and natural gas's high cost to limit their global share.

Geothermal power has a promising future, but so far it has lagged behind most of its other renewable energy cousins, especially wind and solar.

This integrative technology keeps CO2 out of the atmosphere and makes geothermal energy widely available

Geothermal energy constantly gets overshadowed by other sources of clean energy, like wind and solar, because it's still more expensive. But with every passing year, it gets closer to its time in the spotlight.

Do you think we need to shift to solar, wind, and geothermal energy? Then show some love this week in order to help grow this important societal transition.

Is it a geothermal system or a ground source heat pump? Yes.

Compared to New Zealand, we all have work to do.

Can panda poo prevent cancer? We also have sad rhino news, fish lawnmowers, and more.

Another effect of weather weirding: Higher tea prices coming? Northeast India tea production expected to drop 60% in 2012 this year.

Chocolate, tea and more goodies partner with Fair Trade USA which expands farming programs and experiences record sales.

Turn trash into a school garden in Harlem by recycling drink bottles in Times Square today.

Take an average cup of coffee or tea to a new tasty level with these quick, easy additions.

Time to move over, coffee. Tea is making a comeback for a number of very good reasons.

Although the health benefits of tea are roundly lauded, an Arkansas man recently found out that too much can be devastating.

Craving the perfect cup of tea on a chilly morning? Here are some companies with ethical business practices worth supporting.

These popular hot beverages inhabit places of honor in our homes, apparently for very good reasons.

Still unknown: are the effects due to women drinking more tea than men?

More than just a comfortable habit, science has shown that sipping tea throughout the day improves and prolongs creative performance.

Put kitchen scraps and spices to good use in these soothing, healing concoctions, perfect for a wintry day.

People are often surprised to learn that tea bags contain up to 25% plastic, which raises concerns about health and environmental implications. Good news is, there's a better way to make the perfect cuppa.

It may not make economic sense to park bikes this way, but it sure is fun to watch.

What the Club Sandwich Generation looks like in Tokyo, where it is unusual to renovate instead of starting from scratch.

This chapel looks to nature and the generations-old tradition of Japanese wood joinery for inspiration.

Sumitomo Forestry has a lot of wood to use up.

Deep overhang controls light, provides privacy for bedrooms upstairs.

This Japanese approach to managing household spending may be over 100 years old, but it's as relevant as ever.

Watch these beautiful Japanese macaques at Wild Snow Monkey Park who have truly mastered the fine art of relaxation.

No Japanese minimalism here.

Meet the 'Japan pig,' a newly discovered pygmy seahorse that is as tiny as it is beautiful.

Because of the weather, some of the country's famed cherry trees are having a surprise autumn bloom instead of in spring.

When I asked how vegetarians can avoid animal-based fertilizers, I noted that some people suggested exploring biodynamics instead of organics. In fact, nothing

It seems that GMOs are again steamrolling their way through our legal system. Back in December it seemed there may be a light at the end of the tunnel when a federal judge ordered that 258 acres of genetically modified sugar

A new tea set to become the world's most expensive is being fertilized with panda feces, and is touted as having cancer-preventing properties.

Can your garden be kinder to the earth? From the materials your raised beds are built from to the fertilizers you use, there's room for improvement to achieve an earth-friendly garden

From ancient urine helping to track climate change to space-age toilets that monitor our health, pee may be coming to our rescue.