Green Living

Botanists are getting a whiff of the ways that plants smell one another. Some plants recognize injured neighbors by scent; others sniff out a meal

While health officials wage a costly war on obesity and diabetes, taxpayers are subsidizing foods that make us fatter. It's time to rewrite the farm bill

Steven Chu on the futuristic batteries and "little weird" bacteria that will pave our way to energy independence

Where fresh foods are scarce, so is good health

New research suggests that the waste from dairy farms may be a bigger source of smog in Los Angeles than the region's millions of cars. David Biello reports

A new meta-analysis suggests farmers should take a hybrid approach to producing enough food for humans while preserving the environment

Scientists are suggesting that the present day is part of a new era in the planet's history. David Biello reports

IBM-led research to create lithium-air electric vehicle batteries gets a boost from Japanese chemical companies toward the goal of 800 kilometers out of a full charge

This guide, in observance of Earth Day 2012, helps consumers move well beyond the throw-it-out mentality

Baseball teams across the country are investing in renewable power for their stadiums. David Biello reports

How can we feed a growing population while at the same time coping with the impacts of climate change on agriculture?