NRDC founder John H. Adams details the history of the environmental nonprofit -- and the modern environmental movement.

The now former congressman leaves behind a lengthy pro-environment record.

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.

A new study shows Alberta's oil sands are nowhere near the climate terror that coal is. Which is a kind of relief, because we have a market-ready substitute for

Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma.

What would environmental policy look like under Paul Ryan? The U.S. vice presidential candidate is a self-proclaimed 'avid outdoorsman,' but his policies often

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.

Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term.

The Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-killing gases, has helped. Meanwhile the oceans are warming faster than ever.

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers.

The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know.

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.

Researchers present results of the ORIGIN study evaluating 12,500 patients in 40 countries.

Could Alzheimer's really just be another form of diabetes, caused by eating too much junk food?

A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues.

A new book, 'The 8-Hour Diet,' has science and sensibility behind it.

For people over 75, a diet high in sugar and fat doesn’t have much of a negative health impact.

Resistance is not futile. In fact, it can stave off colon cancer and ease inflammatory bowel disease and other digestion problems.

Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems.

The evidence that suggests that breakfast is a meal not-to-be-skipped is overwhelming.

Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea'

Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone.

Between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon, which is better and how do you tell them apart? Here's the scoop.

Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults.

A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos.

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes.

The American Heart Association wants parents to keep the added sugar in children's diets to less than 25 grams a day. Here's why and how to do it.

Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets.

Facebook knows who your romantic partner is, even if you keep that information private, and can even predict if the relationship will last.

World Wildlife Fund, the Red Cross and UNICEF are among the first users of the new "Donate Now" button.

Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own.

Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk.

Feeling down? Happy? Angry? No matter how you're feeling, you can now blame it on your friends' most recent Facebook posts.

Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study.

The Internet and social media are changing how we think about privacy. When it comes to regulation, Europe and America have very different approaches.

Family, friends, and Facebook join in the efforts to remember Kristina Chesterman by making her biggest dreams come true.

The idea grew out of disaster message boards that sprung up on Facebook after Japan's most recent natural disaster.

A new toy line that lets babies post their images to the Web raises an interesting question.

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.

More than half of moms and one-third of dads surveyed admit to sharing — and oversharing — info about their kids on the Internet.

A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you.

Some say that news articles from questionable sites shared on social media swayed the election, so these students took the challenge on.

This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true.

This New Years Eve, I'll be raising my glass of biodynamic champers to the success of energy and money-saving home improvement projects.

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.

As a partnership with a nonprofit that provides shelter to homeless families goes to show, Amazon's takeover of downtown Seattle isn't without altruism.

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it'