The new towers collect much more sunlight during the mornings, evenings and all days of the year regardless of clouds or shadows

A new style of tiny lithium battery that can charge wirelessly could help make cyborg grafts an imminent reality.

The biggest problem with potato chips is the oil they are fried in, but this company uses quality coconut oil!

Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier.

These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too!

Organic food is becoming more widely available. But how organic is it when it's grown elsewhere?

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.

If you suffer from specific conditions, you might want to look at changing the position you fall asleep in.

Could Chipotle be the world's most environmentally friendly fast-food chain?

7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly.

One company’s answer to the waste of plastic tasting spoons is simple but effective.

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.

Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.

This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience.

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.

U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency.

New study advises women to eat fish while pregnant, but hold the mercury. Researchers evaluated 600 mothers and children and found that children who are exposed

Mercury pollution and climate change are both unintended consequences of burning fossil fuels for centuries.

Even though the California Gold Rush took place more than a century ago, it left a toxic legacy of mercury pollution.

The simplest and best way to get rid of poison ivy is 'very carefully.'

There are many reasons to protect children from an overload of chemicals. Here's how you can do it and why you should.

Yes, says a new campaign that champions backyard pools as a drought-friendlier landscaping alternative.

A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife.

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.

Modern-day dowsers are helping drought-stricken California wineries and farms find water for their crops.

This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough.

Right now, we basically build cities in a way that worsens flooding events, but nature has solutions.

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

The books on the Library of Babel's digital shelves contain vast amounts of knowledge, but you'll have a hard time finding it.

Study reveals what you can do to increase the likelihood of a speedy reply.

Tesla Motors raised $266 million during its IPO with shares selling for more than the $14 to $16 target range.

H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do?

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

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.

Restaurants tap into the community supported agriculture model.

More than just the seafood is local at this Maryland waterfront restaurant.

As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops.

Yes, the burger at this seasonal and local restaurant is everything it's hyped to be.

For a limited time, watch a 90-second video and receive a coupon to a fast food chain that’s trying to do it right.

Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason

Consumers can sell their current mobile phone at an ecoATM.

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

Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report.

You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.

The gender-neutral naming trend is spurred in part by parents who want to avoid assigning gender roles to their children at birth.

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.

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

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.

Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints.