If you’re getting sick of the cold weather, you can blame the hot summer that just passed. New research suggests that particularly hot summers cause really cold winters.

I read a report the other day outlining the reasons why living alone is bad for the environment. As someone who lives alone, did it make me rethink my current living situation? Simply put: no.

New research hailing out of Carnegie’s Global Ecology department has discovered that evaporated water from trees helps cool the Earth as a whole — not just a specific area.

We look to purchase biodegradable products because they are better for the environment, right? Well, maybe not. New research shows that they might not be as green as we think.

Researchers at Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have reported that the ozone hole has affected circulation around the entire Southern Hemisphere, all the way to the equator.

We’re constantly told ways that we can be greener and help the environment. That’s great and all, but which ones really do help?

Driving green doesn’t mean investing in a smaller, fuel-efficient car or opting for a hybrid. You can easily start driving green with what you already have. Here are six tips to help you get started:

Sure, we love the warmer weather. But up to two-thirds of the Earth’s permafrost may see it’s last days by 2200. This is a result from the warming temperatures, which is letting out large quantities of carbon into the atmosphere.

A recent study shows that organically grown produce may actually not offer additional nutritional benefits over conventional varieties.

Odwalla is “planting” the sustainable seed with their new bottle initiative. Coming in 2011, the popular smoothie company will transition to 100% PlantBottle™ packaging.