As the federal climate bill dies, a regional alliance steps up for emissions controls.

The New York Times reports.

Country moves to make natural-gas fired plants the new clean-power standard.

U.S. Supreme Court decision clears path for genetically modified alfalfa.

The switch to efficient lighting will have a significant impact on emissions – and climate change.

But do the functional benefits meet the aesthetic aims?

Office gardens encourage a healthy workforce.

Age-old practice breathes new life into abandoned property.

Clever urban hack created by young L.A. duo encourages people to replant their neighborhoods.

Global forest loss slowed over the past decade, with less logging in the Amazon and widespread tree planting in China.