My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond.

By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill.

Former surfing champion Ashley Lloyd Thompson is making waves in the world of surfboard shaping.

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.

Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.'

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.

The Science Guy is back, just in time to 'Save the World' with verifiable facts and guest stars like Alton Brown.

No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner.

O, That's Good! soups and side dishes include a healthy twist of unexpected vegetables and beans.

Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests.

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.

Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman.

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.

New marine reserves are making a big splash around the planet — and not a moment too soon.

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.

Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist.

Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago.

If you've ever wanted to visit this colorful, man-made geyser in Nevada, you may soon get your wish — thanks to the organizers of Burning Man!

A cat's attraction to catnip has to do with a natural chemical compound in the plant called nepatalactone that also may help advance cancer research.

The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing.

MSNBC's Contessa Brewer on her little-known off-camera hobby.

Take your old writing instruments to Office Depot this week and earn Sanford coupons.

Hoping to pass on her enthusiasm for protecting the environment, a 17-year-old high school student goes beyond the call of duty to teach second-graders about en

A picture of your favorite place could win you, and the charity of your choice, $1,000.

How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you.

The COP16 climate summit kicks off in Cancun with a monumental statement to UN negotiators -- the whole world is ready for a low-carbon future, and the next ste

Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success.

Sometimes the secret to getting a deal done is not worrying who gets the credit.

In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest.

A giant flood of Arctic meltwater may have triggered an ancient 1,200-year-long chill nicknamed the "Big Freeze," the last major cold age on Earth, a new study

Nearly 700 feet (more than 200 meters) under the Svartisen glacier in northern Norway, researchers are huddled together underground.

James Balog photographs disappearing glaciers showing global warming evidence in time-lapse photography in the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice.

Shrinking Arctic sea ice is shifting polar weather patterns, especially in fall and winter.

Typically thought of as a tropical climate pattern, the influence of La Niña spreads as far as Antarctica.

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.

They were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility.

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city.

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.

California's City By the Bay has dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions by switching to a mostly hybrid taxi fleet. It's a model for the rest of the country.

There are tricks to properly cleaning a cast iron skillet without ruining its seasoning. This infographic offers several.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Tips to enhancing our energy efficiency.

With tax season just around the corner, this video will show you where you could receive some tax credits.

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping

Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting i

The casualty list from the government shutdown earlier this month continues to grow for U.S. Antarctic science.

The colorful world of topiary art starts with a plant and ends with a masterpiece. Here are 17 examples to inspire your creativity.

For centuries, art and science have informed one another, and the result has been some spectacular creativity.