The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions.

A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws.

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Family sends an SOS message in a bottle from California's Arroyo Seco River — and it saves them.

Create your eco-friendly, organic culinary masterpiece wearing one of these sassy aprons.

Despite the recession, organics made an impressive showing in 2008. Find out how impressive.

An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens.

A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu.

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.

A recent study by the World Watch Institute reports explosive sales growth in compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. This is great news for the climate with a p

You can still enjoy seafood, but make sure you buy sustainable, low-mercury options.

More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well.

Scientists are still trying to determine what happened to the levels of mercury in Utah's Great Salt Lake, which have dipped by almost 90 percent.

Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.

Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans.

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, here are 10 interesting facts about the civil rights activist.

Consumer Reports’ risk guide helps shoppers make informed decisions when buying fruits and vegetables.

World Health Organization raises concerns about 2,4-D, calling it 'possibly' carcinogenic.'

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.

Is a kinder, gentler Exxon/Mobil — with Rex Tillerson at its helm — really changing its stripes?

More than half of the world's largest aquifers are being depleted, according to satellite system data.

Shock Top saves cheeky/ingenious conservation startup Drop-A-Brick from sinking.

Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves.

Thanks to massive water-diversion and salt-evaporation projects, satellite images show how the Dead Sea is gradually living up to its name.

With Italy facing severe drought conditions, the Vatican has turned off its iconic fountains for the first time in living memory to help save water.

Rutherford Seydel's Oxygen Project creates a sustainable Earth while creating financial sustainability for all. All it will take is a massive group action.

When people get together and share knowledge and resources, they can do wonders.

Just Not Sorry app helps women (and men) stop undermining their email messages with qualifiers and apologies.

If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords.

Animals at Australia's Mogo Zoo were saved from wildfires by savvy staff.

A Minneapolis restaurant delivers Planet Saving Pizza in electric cars.

For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds.

From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating

NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships

An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground.

Here are five serious sewage disasters in history, many of them caused by overwhelmed sewer systems. How we can prevent future ones from flowing our way?

With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one.

From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science.

How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world?

Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp.

An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true?

Young Scottish brothers are watching to see where their little ship 'Adventure' will end up.

A family spots a swan caught in fishing line — and Uncle Freddy saves the day.

A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?

The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis.

Hand sanitizers aren't as effective as soap and water, but sometimes they're a smart choice.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.