The most committed vegetarians make the change for the sake of animals, research shows. But people have other reasons for shifting to vegetarianism, too.

Farms with diverse crops can protect endanged species and biodiversity while also standing up better to the effects of climate change, researchers say.

"The irony is that by fighting against certain environmental regulations, these folks may be damaging their own earning capacity."

Researchers used old tires to create aerogels with applications for oil refineries, refrigerators, and even in the insoles of your favorite pair of shoes.

A new lithium-ion battery for electric cars offers both safety and high performance—and can last for 1 million miles.

As climate change drives huge changes in fish stocks around the world, the nations that rely on them could be in serious trouble.

A new model could boost investment in anaerobic digesters, farm-based sustainable energy projects that generate electricity from manure.

There's one technique for washing dishes by hand that uses less water and energy than any machine or other hand-washing method, researchers say.

In 10 years, urban expansion into undeveloped land will destroy almost 112,000 square miles of natural habitat—an area larger than the United Kingdom.

'Green' school buildings can serve as 3D textbooks, researchers say, to help kids better understand how their actions affect the environment.