Green Living

Researchers are racing to fortify the embattled cacao tree and to meet increasing demand for cocoa made from its seeds

South Africa still struggles to ensure that all citizens enjoy modern energy services, just one example of how the U.N.'s International Year of Sustainable Energy for All aims to bring modern energy resources to the billions who lack it

Materials scientists are developing edible packaging for processed foods. Cynthia Graber reports

Battery chargers are everywhere these days, wasting electricity. California aims to change that. David Biello reports

Scientists are uncovering more and more evidence that the air in buildings can be bad for you. David Biello reports

Can humans grow enough food, produce enough energy and still preserve some of the last refuges of other species--both plant and animal--on the planet?

The U.S. can no longer afford to ignore sewage as a source of drinking water, scientists argue. David Biello reports

Recognizing individuals across the U.S. who have demonstrated leadership in the field of sustainable food

Get ready to buy lightbulbs by lumens rather than watts. David Biello reports

By altering how plants turn sunlight into chemical energy, scientists hope to produce biofuels that make economic sense