The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season.

Tom Hassenboehler is joining the natural gas industry after years of working with the Senate's most vocal climate change denier.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

Lots of noise on Capitol Hill means lots of uncertainty for the agency tasked with fighting polluters.

New Mexico senator's plan to retire creates questions for Democrats and environmentalists in 2012.

The latest Republican to seek the presidency has a clear environmental record.

The former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China looks like the greenest Republican in the presidential race — and perhaps the most interesting.

The former CEO-turned-presidential candidate has unique views on energy and environmental policy.

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta

When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out.

Support local small businesses in your area on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back.

This artisan, certified organic, Fair Trade coffee is one of the best our food blogger has had in her home.

Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.

In honor of American Made Matters Day, we rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S.

Here are some simple ways to have a more eco-friendly Christmas.

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.

Whip up a thoughtful gift that's simple to create and easy on the environment.

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.

New study finds that reusable bag users are more likely to reward themselves with junk food.

Most 'gendered' stuff is useless — with a few notable exceptions.

The green gender gap is a thing. Studies show women are more attuned to the environment, and that some men may think the 'green' movement un-masculine.

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.

Next week hundreds of bicyclists will set out on a 300 mile bike trip to bring awareness of global warming and MNN's own Josh Dorfman will be there for the ride

Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years.

'10 Cloverfield Lane' actor says his weight loss was inspired by a desire to live a better life.

Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey.

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.

Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever.

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.

Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list.

Meghan Markle, who just got engaged to Prince Harry and will be joining the royal family, has developed a passion for saving pups in need.

A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits.

Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman.

Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals.

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.

Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss.

Researchers in Australia strap cameras on feral cats to track their kills.

From hoarding and scattering nuts to making jerky and taking prisoners, animals use some wild tactics to stay well-fed in winter.

The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna.

Amphibians are reliable indicators of changes in ecosystems and are valuable in medical research.

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.