TckTckTck's mosaic:EARTH combines 'deep zoom' technology with social action to encourage people around the world to join in the growing sustainability movement.

Here are 15 talented eco-artists who are redefining art's relationship with Mother Nature.

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Aug. 14-20, 2011, including the not-so-nutty professor behind the The Periodic Table of the Elements an

Using a repurposed trash bin, Berkeley-based artist Gregory Kloehn creates Oscar the Grouch's dream home: A comfortable, one-room dwelling complete with hardwoo

This talented illustrator used recycled materials to draw attention to what is thrown away.

Some of NYC's oldest trees will get the appreciation they deserve with some creative lighting, poetry and more.

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic

Performers take to the streets of Edinburgh in one of the largest art festivals in the world, Festival Fringe.

Filipino artist and environmentalist Vincent Francisco Navarro paid homage to coffee farmers by painting portraits of them with used grounds.

A giant floating sphere built from discarded umbrellas will next set sail on one of the country's most notorious Superfund sites: The Gowanus Canal.

Artist Amy Guidry uses dreamlike and unusual images to make a statement about the relationship between humans and the world.

Maybe a 'U.S. Dept. of Hummer' is the best path to ending dependence on foreign oil.

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Scientists have unveiled new evidence suggesting the 'God particle' really exists, a revelation that could change how we think about the universe.

The man who theorized the Nobel Prize-winning Higgs boson particle is himself a bit of a mystery.

From confounding dress codes to exclusion from many events, the road to gold for women has had plenty of quirky twists.

In honor of the International Day of Happiness, here's everything you need to know about laughter.

There have been about 100 known cases of the rare condition since it was first reported in the 1940s.

To stimulate the appetite, try a glass of homemade vin de citron or vin d'orange.

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.

A new study says historic smells are part of our 'cultural heritage' and should be saved to bring the past to life.

These feared and beloved predators are arriving on coffee tables, thanks to famed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry.

Wine and food lovers can travel vicariously through these 4 books that are more memoirs or essays with food as the focus.

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.

Should baby boomers be blamed for stealing our kids' futures? Author Bruce Gibney thinks so — and he has a point.

The late renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined BBC Radio 4's 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' as the voice of an intelligent and powerful being.

On the 10th anniversary of this list of books to read when the weather is warm, I revisit some of my all-time, inspirational favorites.

The phrase 'cold turkey' has nothing to do with a turkey that's shivering from the cold.

With photos and detailed insight, the new book "The Modern House Bus" offers a glimpse into the world of bus conversion projects.

Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book.

South American country is emerging as a popular destination for eco-travelers.

Taipei is the economic and cultural heart of Taiwan. Like other major metropolises in the Asia-Pacific region, it is a bustling place with decidedly urban lands

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.

I've been covering the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for the past year or so and just wrote about it here on MNN last week.

Most disasters lie outside human control, but some of the world’s most devastating events have been caused by humans.

At long last, Method is set to release the world's first soap container — or any sort of container, for that matter — made partially from plastic trash reco

Even if you don't live near the sea, there's plenty you can do to help the cause.

Want the pitter patter of more paws in your home? Here's how to tell if bringing home a second dog is a good idea and how to do it so everyone gets along.

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.

Yesterday, a report was released by Environmental Health that got me re-thinking the few foods left in my home that still contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS

Environmental cartoonist Jay Mohr gives his interpretation of the request to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugar

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.

According to a new report, children who eat a bowl of children's cereal each day could be eating up to 10 pounds of added sugar a year.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

By implementing 'housing first' on a national scale, Finland has almost eliminated homelessness.

Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often.