Green Living

Using the sun to light office buildings instead of electricity saves energy. But is it affordable?

This live event brings together noted scientists and intellectuals to debate our future in a climate-changed world

Under state law, items that contain a certain level of the chemical bisphenol A would need warning signs for consumers

In his second inaugural address, Pres. Barack Obama said the U.S. must respond to the threat of climate change and lead the development of sustainable energy

New mercury emissions seem to be more of a threat than the mercury already out there from previous emissions, according to some scientists

Whether by river or rail, local communities often oppose plans to expand capacity to export U.S. coal to China

Chicago produces more of its own food, thanks to an abundance of backyard gardens

Concentrated solar power may surpass photovoltaics as the solar technology of choice because the sun's heat is more easily stored

Scientific American’s trip to this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show turned up some oddities

As destinations succumb to overcrowding and cultural dilution, "geotourism" can be a positive force that benefits travelers as well as local environments and economies

An environmental exercise from Science Buddies

Superstorms, electric cars, alternative fuels and Arctic sea ice all made environmental news in 2012. David Biello reports