Consumption
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Zero Population Growth = Healthier Planet?
Posted by Tim Wall Fri Jan 13, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0
A stable number of humans on the planet doesn't necessarily mean less impact on the environment. But it helps. Read more
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Drunk Drivers More Likely to Drink Beer
Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Dec 30, 2011 01:12 PM ET | 0
Wine consumption is linked to fewer drunk driving deaths. Read more
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How Google's Self-Driving Car Works
Posted Tue Oct 18, 2011 04:13 PM ET | 0
Watch video footage of what the on-board computer "sees," how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic lights. Read more
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The Energy Web
Posted Thu Sep 1, 2011 11:47 AM ET
See the future of energy technology and consumption. Read more
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Enormous Bird Lived Alongside Dinosaurs
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Aug 9, 2011 07:00 PM ET | 0
It's the second known large avian from the dinosaur era, adding to the list of birds that lived alongside dinosaurs. Read more
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How To Eat Well And Save The Planet Too
Posted Mon Jul 25, 2011 02:58 PM ET | 0
Pork, farm-raised salmon, chicken and turkey are all on a par when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, but pigs are in a category of their own when it comes to environmental impact. Read more
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Whale Wars in Iceland
Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:46 AM ET | 0
Much of Iceland's controversial whale hunt is driven by tourism, which is why anti-whaling activists are demanding the country ban the practice. Read more
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New Dino May Be World's Smallest
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:39 AM ET | 0
This dinosaur may be pint-sized, but it was still a predator. Read more
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Earth Could be 'Unrecognizable' by 2050
Posted Sun Feb 20, 2011 05:57 PM ET | 0
With a predicted population of 9 billion, food production and competition for resources could change the face of our planet. Read more
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Tech: Smart Tech Measures Personal Water Consumption [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0
Water is a vital resource in our world, yet little information exists on how much water we individually use. But researchers at the University of Washington have developed a system that tracks individual water consumption and helps make us smarte ... Watch video
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Miles-Per-Gallon Is Just Stupid
Posted Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:27 AM ET | 0
Measuring a car's gasoline use with the familiar miles-per-gallon measure doesn't reflect a car's true consumption of fuel. Read more
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A New Look at an Old Engine
Posted by Gene Charleton Fri Jul 2, 2010 06:16 AM ET | 0
To hear some people tell it, the internal combustion engine is dead. But engineers are coming up with new ways to improve the engine's efficiency. Read more
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How Much Do We Throw Away?
Posted by Josh Clark Mon Apr 5, 2010 08:21 AM ET | 0
A lack of data makes it impossible to know exactly how much Americans throw out, and experts say enthusiasm for recycling is waning. Read more
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Consumer Goods Suck Up Surprising Amounts of Water
Posted by Josh Clark Mon Mar 8, 2010 04:03 AM ET | 0
A $20 bag of dog food takes more than 4,000 gallons of water to make, in a show of how industry and the world can take water for granted. Read more
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Green School Becomes a Teaching Tool
Posted Fri Nov 13, 2009 03:44 AM ET | 0
Reporter Tomeka Weatherspoon visits the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Mo., where energy efficiency improvements are not only saving money, but becoming part of the school's curriculum. Read more
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