Majority of Americans recognize need to help the environment, although there are some things, like buying a hybrid car, that people often talk about, but don't act on.

Computer maker is using the fast-growing member of the grass family as a replacement for paper, plastic and plastic foam packaging materials.

Industrial conglomerate said revenue on environmental products rose 11 percent over the past year and that it had received an order for wind turbines from Mexico.

A New Jersey candy factory that produces M&M's flipped the switch Monday on a new solar array that provides clean energy.

Agency will set new nationwide emission standards for makers of polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as the plastic PVC, under a settlement with environmental groups.

State environmental regulators have proposed forcing Boeing and NASA to clean up chemical and radioactive pollution at a 2,800-acre research site in eastern Ventura County.

Federal officials are giving the public an extra month to comment on a proposed deal with Dow Chemical on designing a cleanup of dioxin contamination near its Midland, Mich., plant.

Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Inc. says business has grown with its new environmentally-friendly, 100-percent recycled paper used for grocery bags and fast-food sacks.

Automaker to set up joint venture with Japanese trading house for recycling of electric car batteries; operations expected to begin in late 2010 in Japan and U.S.

Federal and state officials say they're seeking public comment on a proposed deal with Dow Chemical on designing a cleanup of dioxin contamination near a plant in Midland, Mich.