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Eco-friendly initiatives at Yellowstone National Park

The first national park in the world has a comprehensive recycling program, LEED certified buildings and more.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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20,000 and growing: LEED for Homes surpasses milestone

The U.S. Green Building Council announces that a not-too-shabby 20,000 residential building projects have been bestowed with LEED for Homes certification and t




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Keystone Science School sends out SOS

The Colorado-based school wants to buy itself from a cash-strapped parent organization, but it may have to close if it can't raise $2.5 million by Jan. 31.



  • Research & Innovations

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Update: Keystone Science School lives on

The Colorado-based school raised $2.3 million over the past two months, allowing it to buy itself and its campus from a cash-strapped parent organization.



  • Research & Innovations

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Underwater drone spies 'incredible' shark nursery off the coast of Ireland

A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.




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New ethanol blend one step closer to getting in your tank

The EPA has moved one step closer to allowing a higher blend of alternative fuel in your cars, but the usual suspects aren't on board.




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What's the difference between carbon offsets and renewable energy credits? Is one better?

Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.)




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7 carsharing and carpooling iPhone apps

Save money and reduce your carbon footprint when you use one of these 7 apps to organize a carpool or book a carshare ride.




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Will the smartphone save public transit?

Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing.




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How to use your phone to share a ride

Uber and Lyft are both offering discounted ridesharing services. Today in San Francisco; tomorrow the world.




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Goodbye to cars: Why we should take a good look at Finland's phone-based mobility system

Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary.




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Gogoro's Smartscooter might scoot into North America sooner

You can now get a charge out of its new go-anywhere GoCharger.




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Introducing Rimac's Concept One electric supercar

These guys aren't shy about taking on Tesla, but first they need to ramp up the factory for this 1,088-horsepower, 200 mph electric from Croatia.




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A 3-D printed car? You can buy one soon

Local Motors uses tech, crowdsourcing and design contests to create tomorrow's autos today.




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Everyone is going after Tesla now

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk is likely blushing.




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Are abandoned gas stations the wellness hubs of the future?

Reebook partners with architecture firm Gensler for 'Get Pumped,' a conceptual scheme in which health-conscious drivers rule the roads.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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To fight loneliness, let's get innovative

More than one-third of adults in the U.S. over 45 likely suffer from chronic loneliness, but creative housing solutions like these can change those numbers.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Texas weekend retreat eschews one big house for 4 little ones

Co-owned by a quartet of couples, Llano Exit Strategy blends communal living and rural solitude.



  • Remodeling & Design

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1 in 8 bird species are facing extinction, including some beloved ones

Many well-known bird species are in danger of going extinct, according to the State of the World’s Birds 2018 report.




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Conservationists plant a 'super grove' of redwood trees cloned from ancient stumps

The clones come from trees that were larger than any alive today.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Drone reveals 'extinct' Hawaiian flower growing on remote cliff

The rediscovery of this hibiscus relative in Hawaii illustrates the growing importance of drones in wildlife conservation.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New panda park in China will be much bigger than Yellowstone

New massive panda park in China will connect bear populations and should help with finding mates.




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5 'Buy One Give One' gifts to double your holiday giving

When you buy one of these gifts for someone on your list, a donation is made to someone in need.




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Do good while you shop with DoneGood

DoneGood's browser extension and app let you shop for socially responsible alternatives to whatever you're looking for.




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A 'raft' of volcanic stone may be a lifesaver for the Great Barrier Reef

A floating sheet of pumice could bring an infusion of life to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What if everyone drove a hybrid?

The answer to this depends on the definition of hybrid, and how long it would take to "convert" each car on the road to a hybrid. One thing's for sure -- emissi




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AT&T reaches another clean fleet milestone

AT&T's growing clean fleet allowed the company to avoid purchasing one million gallons of petroleum-based fuel in 2010.




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Solar Decathlon: One more shot at National Mall?

A dozen senators are asking the Departments of Interior and Energy to get the event back on the mall.




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Media Mayhem: Bad news, and news done badly

After the recent swine flu outbreak, it's worth looking at the difference between reporting the news and scaring the audience. The former head of CNN's science



  • Research & Innovations

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Why Cash for Clunkers was like a methadone clinic

Cash for Clunkers tore through our nation like a drag racer, long before anybody could figure out if it made sense. But its image is already locked in the popul




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11th Hour: How one film saved an ancient forest

On the heels of a failed COP15, one story reminds me of the importance of media in the fight to save our planet.



  • Research & Innovations

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MNN Nest Pledge: 'Once a week, I will walk one place instead of driving'

For your health and the environment's, take at least one weekly stroll.




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Tree planters hit milestone at Louisiana wildlife refuge

Two million trees have been planted in the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge as part of a carbon offset program.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company

A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born.




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Stealth Wear: An anti-drone hoodie

Countersurveillance clothing is emerging as a niche market in the fashion industry.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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A grown-up onesie: Elevate your loungin'!

Hoodsie brings color and style to adult-sized onesies.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones?

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Seth Goldman: Founder of Honest Tea, rap star

What the founder and CEO of Honest Tea thinks about being partners with Coca-Cola, how socially responsible investing has influenced his company, and how he got



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Meet Crystal, one thrifty mama

Find out how one mom merges eco-consciousness with frugality.




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A bunkie of one's own: Q&A with Sarah Richardson

On 'Sarah's Summer House,' interior designer Sarah Richardson tackles a most formidable challenge: The eco-renovation of her off the grid summer cottage located



  • Remodeling & Design

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Waylon Lewis: New media pioneer, lazy yogi, elephant lover

Waylon Lewis is a whirling dynamo of editorial energy. Find out what this new media mogul thinks about the changing world of journalism and the Internet.



  • Arts & Culture

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The owner of Mary's Gone Crackers shares her story and advice

With her delicious and healthy products in the store, Mary Waldner shares her rise to success, how she eats at home, and advice to us all in how to enjoy a heal



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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EcoSnoop on polluters via iPhone

EcoSnoop starts a new class of vigilante green apps for the iPhone. Now you can report neighborhood polluters.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Time-lapse captures the fury of Yellowstone

In 'Hades Exhales,' viewers are given a day-to-night tour of one of the most volatile geothermal landscapes in the country.




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How iPhone 5S and iPhone 5 differ

After months of leaks and rumors, the iPhone 5S is finally real.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What if you could buy a smartphone in parts?

Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How to survive in the woods with only a smartphone

Lost in the woods? Stuck in the wild? These 8 handy smartphone apps will help you survive in the wilderness.



  • Protection & Safety

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Turn your smartphone into night vision goggles with Snooperscope

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Smartphone case harnesses electromagnetic energy

The Lune can identify that your phone is receiving a call, not from a Bluetooth signal but from the wavelength of the phone’s GSM signal.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Will the iPhone6 be solar-powered?

Your next iPhone could recharge itself by absorbing sunlight-- if a new rumor turns out to be true.



  • Gadgets & Electronics