Green Living

How can EVs help or hurt the electric grid?

The jury is still out as to whether the growth of human population is a positive factor or a dominant ill that could spell environmental and social catastrophe

An environmental exercise from Science Buddies

Viable solar energy has been a long-sought-after goal, but with new and affordable technologies, we might soon be able to make the switch

Game theory suggests that punishment for pollution has to come at the local level. David Biello reports

Diverting just a portion of the world's food waste to waste-to-energy systems could free up large amounts of landfill space while powering vehicles and heating homes

Many businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations offer environmental internships ranging from office to outdoor work

In a shareable world, things like car sharing, clothing swaps, childcare co-ops, potlucks and co-housing make life more fun, green and affordable

Warming is global, but efforts at the local level make the most difference

Airplanes may only contribute roughly 2 percent of the greenhouse gases warming the atmosphere. But they are one of the fastest growing sources. David Biello reports

There has never been a better time to renovate green, given the abundance of Earth-friendly building materials as well as contractors well-versed in energy- and resource-efficiency