A new world record is making the future of solar energy look pretty bright.

The Hobbitenango is a sustainable restaurant and hotel that gives back to the village.

Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon.

Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke.

On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever.

Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country.

Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.'

Is getting shiny kitchen and bathroom fixtures really as easy as rubbing a fresh lemon on them? Our food blogger finds out.

Outdoor summer fun (or work) can lead to the most frustratingly stubborn clothing stains.

Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves.

Researchers hope to create a sperm bank to breed hardier bees and preserve threatened subspecies.

Coal helped create communities throughout Boone County, West Virginia, years ago but now mountaintop removal mining may be demolishing more than just mountains

Environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr. is fighting with community activists to save West Virginia's Coal River Mountain from the hands of major coal corporations t

Did Japan hit the rare earth elements jackpot? Scientists have found undersea mud off the coast that could be packed with elements like yttrium, cerium and pras

No U.S. president has waxed as poetically about mining the moon the way John F. Kennedy did about landing on it.

Buried deep in your cellphone, laptop, and flat-screen television are a bevy of obscure elements that make our modern lives possible.

Basketball, mini-golf, a Ferris wheel, an underground lake and a spa are just some of the attractions found in this majestic 13th-century Romanian salt mine.

Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it.

An international design competition hopes to bring energy-efficient housing and more to Tristan da Cunha.

The Nature Conservancy teams with the Archdiocese of Washington to curb urban runoff at a 150-year old cemetery.

The Ocean Cleanup is ready to launch plastic-eating System 001 to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Launching of the Dragon capsule will mark a significant step forward in the partnership between NASA and the private sector.

NASA's far-reaching space probe is still within the sun's sphere of influence, but soon will leave into prediscovered areas.

Kitschy nostalgia and clean-tech collide along Route 66, America's Mother Road, thanks to Solar Roadways.

Following a protracted court battle, Six Flags Great Adventure is set to become the world's first theme park that's fully powered by the sun.

If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two.

Go ahead and drink wine from a can this summer, but remember: It's not fine wine; it's fun wine.

The retiring three-term Republican will leave behind many legacies, including a strong anti-environment record.

Documentary will offer a bird’s-eye view of conservationists’ efforts to save wildlife affected by the disaster.

Ambitious, ill-prepared petroleum industry eyes the Gulf, the Arctic, the heartland.

While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history.

Five years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the endangered reptiles are one of several species still suffering from enigmatic declines.

Beautiful solar system map by Eleanor Lutz shows the orbits of more than 18,000 celestial objects.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.

Mother's Day poems come in all shapes and sizes. Many address the poet’s memories of their mother. Others describe the poet’s gratitude for their mother. So

Photographer Elena Shumilova creates timeless images of childhood that touch people all around the world.

Cement made from 'fly ash', a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, has a remarkably lower carbon footprint, recycles industrial waste, and is more durable.

A new study reveals that a lean, fit body equals happy teeth and gums.

Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor.

The Amazon rainforest fires have been burning for 3 weeks, and some are wondering why Brazil's crisis isn't getting more attention.

Loopholes in the Montreal Protocol may need to be tightened, researchers say.

Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe.

Chilean soccer fans are urged do the unthinkable and kindly step away from their grills due to worsening air quality levels in Santiago.

A new initiative in India will employ up to 300,000 youths in an effort to improve air quality and provide opportunities to the unemployed.

A new study says commuting to work by car may be far more harmful to your health than previously believed.

China's most polluted cities have made strides in reducing air pollution, but there's still work to be done.

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.

Re-wilding nature is always controversial, as evidenced by the conflicting views in North Carolina over the reintroduction of the red wolf.

Single roots can have thousand-dollar price tags, attracting poachers into protected lands, so what makes ginseng so valuable?