People eat so much chicken that it's changing the geological record
Until now, no species has had such a profound effect on shaping the Earth's biosphere as the humble broiler chicken.
Wealthy philanthropists wage war. On cats.
With a $1 million donation, Andrew and Jane Cliffordhope will double the size of the world's largest cat-free sanctuary.
4 ways to rewild your garden
Learn how to transform your yard into a sanctuary for birds, bees, and other little critters.
UK to set goal of restoring soil health by 2030
Incredibly, this appears to be the first time the government has really tried to tackle this crucial issue nationwide.
An airport, a ferry company and several restaurant chains are all banning plastic straws
The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.
#2MinuteBeachClean and the power of individual, collective action
You are not alone. Even when you are...
Could development funding help fight ocean plastic pollution?
Plastic pollution doesn't just kill fish. It kills people too.
Sir David Attenborough: Oceans under threat "as never before in human history"
The veteran naturalist and broadcaster is not holding back (this time).
Citing Blue Planet II, UK considers tax on single-use plastics
Britain's Conservative government is expected to announce wide-ranging measures to tackle ocean plastic pollution.
Childcare center bans glitter. Parents and fish rejoice.
Whether for parental sanity or oceanic health, this is a powerful step toward a much better world.
Restoring nature is climate equivalent of stopping burning oil
One-third of emissions reductions needed for 2 degree target could be achieved with better land management.
Care and feeding of a healthy microbiome
The secret to a diet that makes the microbes in your gut healthy, for fighting obesity and disease
Creating Equilibrium: What if environmentalists and the tech-crowd actually talked to each other?
An event on Lake Tahoe promises "world class minds, radical innovation and kickass rock 'n roll". And solutions to the biodiversity crisis, too.
10 most exquisite new species for 2017
From brilliant pink lady katydids to devil-faced orchids, this year's list of new-to-science wonders proves Mother Nature is full of surprises.
New peer-to-peer seed sharing platform aims to facilitate a diverse seed supply
The Center for Food Safety's recently launched network is a bid to preserve global plant biodiversity and work toward food security around the globe.
10 million dollar insect collection donation demonstrates a legacy of love (video)
Octogenarian couple united by a love of entomology
Here's how to keep food cold without electricity
This ancient method is simple and cheap.
New heat pump technology heats and cools houses at lower cost
The dual source heat pump uses either the ground or the air as a heat source.
New, lower cost Nest Thermostat E: First impressions
The smartest features of a smart thermostat may actually be the pretty simple.
Nest aims to provide 1 million smart thermostats to low-income families
This might be one of the smartest ways to use a smart thermostat.
Flexible cooling strip breakthrough for heat removal
This could keep people from overheating in their wearable electronic outfits or simply in the heat of the ever-warming days
Rooftop cooling system reflects sunlight and sends excess heat out into space
The technology uses radiative sky cooling to help cool buildings without electricity.
Professional chefs are dumping gas for induction ranges
It lets them be creative with their cooking and the kind of spaces they set up in.
18 great uses for the glorious box grater
From making homemade pasta and bread crumbs to cauliflower rice and so much more, the humble box grater is a genius, multi-talented workhorse.
Nest thermostat now helps users avoid peak electricity rates
The smart thermostat will help people save even more money and help utilities curb peak demand loads.
Harvard's take on smart windows: just add silver
The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in.
Our thermostats could be making us sicker
Keeping our thermostats programmed at year-round comfortable temperatures could be affecting our health.
Thermostat technology lets you set a limit to how much you spend on energy
The thermostat add-on lets consumers set a limit to what they want to spend on cooling and heating and then it controls the temperature to keep energy use in check.
Natural air conditioner cools with the power of terracotta and evaporation
Using an age-old method to cool the air, this terracotta "cold pot" could be an energy-efficient and low-maintenance alternative to conventional air conditioners.
Solar cooling panel could provide AC without electricity by sending heat to outer space
A unique solar panel has been designed at Stanford that cools buildings by reflecting sunlight and radiating thermal energy out into space.
New Nest Thermostat Has Slimmer Design, Even More Energy-Saving Features
The smart thermostat is now compatible with most home heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and Canada.
Rooftop Mats Could Let Buildings Sweat to Cool Off
A new material could be applied to roofs that would soak up rain and then "sweat" out the moisture when temperatures are high to cool down buildings without electricity.
Intel Submerges Servers in Mineral Oil to Keep Them Cool
At the tech company's New Mexico data center, it found that oil-submerged servers require far less energy for cooling and actually perform better.
18 Ways to Beat the Heat
Labor Day once meant the temperature fell -- but for much of the U.S., that's not looking likely for a few more weeks. Don't let the end-of-summer's unprecedented heat get you down!
Ice Cream Cart Keeps Things Cold with Solar Power
An ice cream cart uses solar panels to power its refrigeration unit.
Beat the Heat: Summer Hours, Summer Routines & Siesta
With the first heatwave of the summer behind us, let's start thinking about how we can adapt ourselves to the heat, rather than just complaining about it or pushing it away via air conditioning.
How to Make a Gorgeous Wooden Desk Fan and Heater
As the mercury rises, staying cool becomes a real challenge. Try making this gorgeous desk fan to keep your energy costs down.
Startup Takes Google Street View Approach to Home Energy Audits
What if the Google Street View car took thermal energy scans of all the country's buildings and then built a database of building energy efficiency information? That's the concept behind startup company Essess's approach to home energy audits.
How to make heat blocking curtains for $6
This easy DIY project will save you money and reduce energy consumption by making less work for your air conditioner.
Nest Adds More Energy Saving Features to Its Smart Thermostat
The iPod of thermostats gets updated with new energy saving features and increased functionality in its mobile apps.
Google's Super-Efficient Belgium Data Center Operates at 95 Degrees F
Google's St. Ghislain, Belgium data center is its most efficient thanks in part to letting the server areas run at temperatures up to 95 degrees.
Iowa State Spiderman Discovers Super Heat Conducting Properties of Spider Silk
When an Iowa State professor of mechanical engineering followed his hunch about spider webs, it paid off: he proved biological materials can rival metals in conducting heat.
From Gnocchi to Toffee Pudding: 8 Gluten-Free Recipes from the Blackbird Bakery Cookbook
Who says wheat-free can't mean indulgent? Best-selling cookbook author Karen Morgan offers up irresistible (and also vegetarian) main courses, snacks, and desserts.
Clever, Cool Rainforest Office Is a Natural Wind Tunnel
A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel.
A solar-powered greenhouse in a waterless desert, and a 100% autonomous bus
The latest episode of Fully Charged appears to come to us from the future. Or, maybe just Australia...
From wave power to clean water: SAROS is a wave-powered desalination system
This system could produce 3,500 gallons of clean water per day, at half the cost of current desalination methods, using just the motion of the waves to power the Reverse Osmosis process.
Small-scale solar desalination system aims for affordable water independence
By combining solar PV, solar thermal, and a heat exchanger, Desolenator has developed a low-cost portable water purifier and desalination device powered by renewable energy.
Wave Energy technology produces both clean water and clean energy
This novel wave energy technology can deliver large volumes of high pressure water ashore for desalination or power production (or both).
Masdar Developing Desalination Plants Powered by Renewable Sources
The UAE's clean tech giant plans to have a commerical-scale plant by 2020.