Planet

Post-industrial Detroit is witnessing a wave of grassroots change so progressive that it is drawing attention the world over.

Is shopping via the internet a better option for the environment?

A green view out a classroom window improves student performance.

There is a link between genetics and levels of national happiness.

Despite the headlines, is lettuce really worse than bacon for the climate?

Climate change is a challenge to future food security.

The rotation of the Earth is being slightly slowed by the melting of glaciers.

People working in green offices score better on cognitive function tests.

A component from many sunscreens can damage coral reefs.

Now that anyone with a keyboard or a smartphone has access to a global community, the internet may yet live up to its promise as the best hope for democratic change on the planet.

Meet three couples who are renovating their homes to make them more sustainable. Discover how thoughtful eco-renovation can be better for the planet and save you money long-term.

The U.S. is home to more than 230 million living outside of their country of birth.