Green Living

Though constitutionally outlawed, atomic energy is ripe for development in the central European country

The German carmaker’s emissions-testing cheat reveals how car companies and government regulators negotiate trade-offs between fuel efficiency and performance

Unlike past elections, global warming may emerge as a significant policy issue in the 2016 campaign

Signs that say "Share the Road" with bicycles may have far less influence over motor vehicle driver behavior than would signs saying "Bicycles May Use Full Lane."

On September 27th, Paris will have une journée sans voiture (a day without car). For the first time, no motorized vehicles will be allowed to drive in the city, except for ambulances and other essential vehicles.

Researchers have developed a material that could allow you to block the heat while still enjoying the bright sunshine. These “smart windows” can also block light, while still allowing heat to flow in colder environments. In turn, they could potentially reduce home energy use by taking full advantage of both the heat and the visible light provided by the sun each day.

A federal task force should look seriously at investing in genomic methods that allow the simultaneous study of multiple genes

A rainy science project from Science Buddies

Researchers have developed a new ecofriendly sunscreen molecule that protects against both UV-A and UV-B rays, and could also be used to create more durable paints and plastics. Christopher Intagliata reports

The U.S. energy transition will continue under the new plan, but it needs to move even faster

The nascent field of sensor journalism helps citizen scientists and journalists fill in the data gaps in environmental monitoring networks

As the President heads to Africa, his signature energy program there seeks firmer footing