My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.

The Harry Potter Alliance worked to ensure all the chocolate sold in the fictional wizard's name would reflect the values he fought for.

Find out where can you get a free cone of sustainable Chunky Monkey, Phish food or your flavor of choice on April 8.

Made with almond milk, these new ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's pack some surprises.

Study finds that mountain gorillas numbers are increasing, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine.

Smart, Southern, independent start-ups are using the buildings and kitchens from closed chains and being green in the process.

Panera’s St. Louis Bread Co. in Missouri lets customers pay what they can.

Pickled hops are showing up in brewery restaurants alongside of the brews.

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.

Restaurants, chefs, and food writers received the highest honors in food during this past weekend’s James Beard Award ceremonies.

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

Digital Domain brought Tupac back to life for the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.

Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past.

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home?

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

Many beloved matrimonial customs, from bridesmaids to the garter toss, got their start for some pretty disturbing reasons.

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

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.

Bill and Melinda Gates outline global-aid myths: poor countries will always be poor, foreign aid is a waste, and saving lives will lead to overpopulation.

Natura, Benjamin Moore's eco paint line, hits Pottery Barn Kids with a fabulous collection of colors that won't induce headaches and other VOC-related maladies.

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

The standard goal of 10,000 steps could do more harm than good for some, says Dr. Greg Hager of Johns Hopkins, and it might not be enough for others.

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community.

New designs like the Eargo and new rules from the government may change everything.

Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible.

The world needs more trees -- here are recommended varieties for planting.

The new fuel economy labels include a smog rating, greenhouse gas rating and more.

Another tragedy highlights the need to protect these precious insects.

Clean water means a better environment, but it also means better beer. Breweries are joining with the NRDC to defend the Clean Water Act.

U.S. authorities have largely suspended their investigation of the molasses spill that fouled Hawaiian waters last month.

"American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible.

The Environmental Protection Agency spent MLK Day spreading the gospel of food waste reduction to faith-based groups.

Being a renter may limit your options when it comes to living green. But there are still plenty of ways to lighten your environmental footprint -- without takin

It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't.

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are a luxurious, expensive treat, so save money by making yours at home.

Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.

Concern about the safety of many wall coverings has led to a revival in milk-based paints.

See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?)

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.

The Pollination Project offers small grants to social-change startups — with big results.

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.

The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant.

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.

The beetle has already wreaked havoc around the Pacific, and recent sightings in Hawaii could spell trouble for its iconic palm trees.

The 3,000 to 4,000 fish that now run amok in Colorado's Teller Lake #5 likely spawned from 4 or 5 dumped pet goldfish.