Wind and solar get an unequal shake in the Equality State.

Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry.

California approved new rules that require new homes and low-rise apartment buildings to use solar panels starting in 2020.

Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations.

If you thought the plastic bag waste from a loaf was a big problem, wait till you find out what's even more damaging.

The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses.

Go ahead and drink wine from a can this summer, but remember: It's not fine wine; it's fun wine.

Plastic bags are bad, for sure. But a new fee for produce bags is angering some ... and you're not even allowed to bring your reusables!

Research shows that many people purchase food with a sustainable seal without understanding what the seal means.

Using satellite data and machine learning, researchers have mapped the movements of over 70,000 industrial fishing vessels.

Beef and farmed catfish aren't great on the environment, but wild-caught fish and farmed shellfish have low environmental impacts.

A new study suggests the UNESCO status of Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park is in danger.

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.

Flahavan's Irish Oats courts millennials with stories and unconventional recipes.

In a bizarre twist, actor claims Costner duped him into selling shares in company that separates oil from water.

An Atlanta jeweler upcycles tarballs picked up from the beaches of Louisiana's Grand Isle into eco-friendly jewelry.

Actor says Stephen Baldwin's claims that he was duped out of shares in his oil separation company are untrue.

Raising campaign funds is a difficult balancing act for the Louisiana governor.

Journalist Kate Sheppard covers the world of climate change, politics and energy for Mother Jones magazine.

From pipelines and wind power to Brazil and the EPA, Newt Gingrich devoted a lot of time to energy policy during a camping stop.

Five rousing books that sound a rallying cry to think about and work toward environmental solutions in fresh, new ways.

Actor takes to social media to call out the Oklahoma Republican and his close ties to the oil industry.

Nearly two years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, tar balls from the spill still turn up on Alaba

Stephen Baldwin and a business partner were suing Kevin Costner and his Ocean Therapy Solutions for more than $17 million in damages.

Nancy Rabalais has spent a lifetime documenting the effect of ocean "dead zones." The Louisiana researcher has increased our understanding of these hypoxic zone

The oil giant has pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts and will pay a record $4.5 billion fine. Three of its employees have also been charged with manslaughter.

Three years after the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, here's a look at how various victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are recuperating.

Some of the long-term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are on the psyches of the people who work there.

But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.

The energy-services giant will plead guilty to destroying evidence after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

The NOAA suspects the infectious morbillivirus is responsible for the unusually high number of dolphin strandings and deaths this month.

Margaret Brown shares her insights about the Deepwater Horizon spill with MNN.

The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program.

SolarCity is hiring 100 new photovoltaic installers in Southern California and in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office.

From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits.

Beautiful solar system map by Eleanor Lutz shows the orbits of more than 18,000 celestial objects.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.

After reports of icy pens, rotten food and sick animals sparked an outcry, 97 orcas and belugas have been released from a Russian 'whale jail.'

Mother's Day meals. Three choices: One for the omnivore, one for the vegetarian and one for the vegan — all mouthwatering.

Mother's Day meals. Ideas for your mom's special meal whether she's a vegan, a vegetarian, or an omnivore.

Mother's Day meals. Whether your mom’s a vegan, a vegetarian or an omnivore, she’ll love at least one of these cupcake recipes.

Human mothers have a relatively long gestation period compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, but a few animal mothers go even further. Here's our list of t

Forget the fancy flowers and jewels. These sweet, simple gifts are the way to mom's heart this Mother's Day.

The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship.

In honor of all the hard-working mothers in the animal kingdom, here's a collection of adorable baby animals being doted on by their moms.

While Mother's Day celebrates human mothers, there are a lot of other moms in the animal kingdom worth a shout-out.

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.

Photographer Elena Shumilova creates timeless images of childhood that touch people all around the world.

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.