The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.

High-tech water filters are wonderful. But what if you could go DIY, using just a piece of wood?

At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback.

As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies.

This year's Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, brings sustainable, innovative architecture to disaster zones in the form of resilient paper-based structures.

The Sustainability in Prisons Project transforms prisoners’ lives while enriching the planet.

The 20-year-old wunderkind's impossible dream of cleaning up ocean plastic is becoming a reality.

Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all

Habitat loss is devastating rare species worldwide, but as the success of wildlife corridors suggests, a little connectivity can go a long way.

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.

When I traveled to Africa, I couldn't resist photographing all the street dogs of Morocco.

Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. Learn which fish and seafood are the best options for you and your children.

You can 'do lunch' and still help the environment.

How can I lessen my pets' effect on the environment? Spay/neuter, compost or bury pet waste, eco-friendly cat litter and kitty litter

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.

Support your favorite national park, forest or preserve by volunteering or visiting on National Public Lands Day.

Hospitalized infants in Kansas City are photographed wearing sweet costumes for Halloween.

Energizer bunny tweets

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.

Decorate both the interior and exterior of your home with live plants and accents from the garden, like evergreens and acorns, for a festive holiday atmosphere.

Winter is quickly approaching and the holidays are in full swing once again.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your passion for gardening needs to hibernate.

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.

U.S. sets disaster record, new branch of life found, climate change vs. pirates, and it turns out the nuclear crisis in Japan is worse than originally believed.

Rapture looms, crawfish thrive in floods, big cyclone season forecast, and more.

New superbug found, nukes cause 'boy booms,' jet streams may power world, and more.

Can Germany nix nukes? Did meteors spark life? Is squid the new panda? Will wildfires in Arizona cease?

Congress tackles ethanol and 'frankenfish,' warmth killing flowers and bees, and Arabian oryx seems to be making a come back from extinction.

Oil release draws fire, record floods hit North Dakota, platypus in peril, and more.

New York may lift fracking moratorium, fires may forever change Southwest ecosystem, and more.

Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off, EPA issues new air rules, polar bears are Irish, and more.

Study reveals humans' top eco-flaw, whaling summit ends in walkout, why beta males are happier, and more.

U.S. heat wave peaks, crooks steal crops, Iran aims for space, and more.

Humanity to hit 7 billion in 2011, U.S. unveils new mpg rules, Shark Week begins, and more.

Photos suggest water on Mars, Shell to drill in Arctic, storm outlook worsens, and more.

Bad outlook for U.S. drought, dino gave live birth, meteor shower tonight, and more.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.

Researchers pored over historical accounts to crack the case of a 1,400-year-old light show.

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.

Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression.

If you have teenage drivers and are trying to live within your means, here are a few tips for keeping insurance costs down.

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play.

Packed with protein, calcium and probiotics, yogurt is a popular dairy staple available in lots of varieties.