Innovators like Sea2See and Adidas are taking marine trash and turning it into treasure.

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.

Deforestation is occurring so fast in the Brazilian Amazon that three football fields worth of tree cover are lost every minute.

Eating food for healthy hair isn't a new, but did you know that hair problems like thinning or going prematurely gray can be prevented with food?

How about an out-of-this-world accessory for your Valentine?

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.

Gouldian finches can have red, black or yellow heads and researchers want to know why.

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is showing up in some interesting places in the South as it makes a comeback.

At Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training.

The H5N1 influenza virus, also known as "bird flu," may well be more prevalent and less deadly than health officials had thought, according to a new study publi

Flu activity around the country is high enough that health officials announced that the season is under way.

After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Pr

Holing up at home for four days when sick with the flu may be enough to avoid spreading the virus to others.

The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get the flu shot, and the best time for that is before the flu season starts.

The lower vaccination rate in this age group may be one reason for the unusually high number of hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC says.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

New study finds that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be responsible for declines in children’s blood lead levels.

A few towns are doing just fine, thanks to a blank check written in the wake of the Gulf oil spill.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Make It Right join forces to achieve foundation’s goal to build 150 sustainable homes in hurricane-ravaged Lower 9th Ward.

Actor and comedian co-host massive fundraiser to benefit the green rebuilding of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward.

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows.

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

It's been nearly 20 years since Texaco left Ecuador, but evidence of its presence remains in the form of toxic black gunk in the soil and water.

Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects.

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.

The “Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience” concept truck aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and designs.

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

Speed, agility, and a new understanding of customer values are the keys to navigating the next normal.

Eating meat harms the environment as a result of large-scale, factory-style meat production, the modern practice of cramming huge numbers of animals together an

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

Making baby food at home is easier & more important than you think. Here are 5 homemade baby food recipes.

When people think of avocados, they think of guacamole, but there's more to these nutritious fruits than meets the chip.

Predicted to be a hot trend in 2020, the rise of everything butters and spreads has only just begun.

Those seeking a more sustainable holiday are choosing DIY food gifts. But have you taken all the precautionary measures when it comes to canning?

Making food from scratch is wonderful, but there are some snacks out there that should probably stay store-bought.

Don't spend money on bottled electrolyte water when you can make your own. This homemade electrolyte drink is healthier than sugar-filled store-bought versions.

Think of making bread as a science experiment. ​But it all comes down to treating your yeast right.

The secret ingredient in the Mediterranean diet is in the antioxidants.

Turning fast-food waste oil into clean-burning biodiesel, a father-son duo sees no downside.

Kid Rock is using a sustainable brewery to brew his new American Badass Beer.

Virtually sulfur-free biodiesel fuel is available in blends for home oil burners.

Diesels were noisy, smelly, polluting and slow. They're not anymore. Clean diesel is a real alternative, with 650-mile range one big benefit.

Amazonian jungles reveal the secret of El Dorado's wealth -- biochar.

Ships which exude slime from their hulls could cut fuel consumption by 20% and make it difficult for barnacles to attach.

Chemical material could speed clean-up at power plants by snapping its jaws at radioactive waste, leaving nontoxic byproducts alone.

Japanese researchers have developed a method to quickly create stem cells from almost any other type of cell.

Signals that coordinate the rhythms of our heart and lungs offer inspiration for creating 'unbreakable' security codes.

Breakthrough technology could make long-distance space travel feasible, clean our air here on Earth, and even combat global warming.