8 strange and surprising facts about the T. rex, king of the dinosaurs.

Scientists have known this for a while now, but new research gives us more information about why kangaroos are so much more efficient than cows.

Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.

Don't throw out old pantyhose! You can recycle them in many different ways.

Invasive plants outcompete native vegetation, threaten endangered species and curb biodiversity. So put on a bib and chow down!

These nutritional powerhouse vegetables can flourish in your yard or in containers.

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.

It really is important to learn to love your stuff. But that love comes so much easier when there is less stuff to love.

If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly.

Each of us is a cloud of microscopic particles, chemicals and microorganisms swirling around us that's always there. It's called an exposome, and it's unique.

The whole point of getting out into the natural world is to see, smell and hear the sounds of nature.

Web gadget lets you see if your utility purchases illegal coal from Appalachian mountaintop removal.

Have an old cell phone stashed away? Recycle it with the Phones for Haiti program and you'll help the American Red Cross provide disaster relief in the earthqua

Communications Wireless Group works with business owners to recycle, refurbish, and reuse old wireless devices while maintaining a zero-landfill policy.

Gross or practical? Soon you may be able to charge your phone by plugging it into the urinal.

Monsanto, swine flu, Lay's claim to be local, Michelle Obama's organic garden, school lunch programs and more. This video has Michael Pollan weighing in on a lo

Fun holiday question: What foods on your holiday menu will eventually rot?

A diet of mixed greens is good for the body, and a diet of mixed green Twitter users is good for the mind.

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We've got lots of choices for eco-friendly wine, beer and spirits this holiday season.

Dig into MNN's recipe archives for eco-friendly and healthy food and drinks to enjoy while critiquing gowns and arguing about who should win this year's Academy

Forget the gold paper plates and the disposable red carpet for your Oscar party. Bring out the china, the crystal and the good food.

Fire lookout towers found in numerous national forests have been converted into campsites-in-the-sky.

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.

A supplement derived from a tropical fern can offer extra defense against sun damage to the skin.

The Finns love to forage, treating the outdoors in Finland like a wild supermarket. Here's how to start this habit where you live.

With these first-aid tips and proper planning, you and your dog should be ready for anything.

BirdCast shows the volume and direction of birds in the U.S.

The NRDC unveils a new online tool for Americans who face pollution from hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.'

Aaron Tucker was hoping a job interview would change his life, but he wound up saving a life instead.

As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food.

The 'Icelandic Model' may be the country's best export.

Plastic can be super-useful in specific scenarios, but often it's just wasteful. Here's when you don't need it.

There's microplastic all around us, and we're consuming it at astounding rates, according to several studies.

Environmental Protection Agency releases air toxicity results from 65 schools in 22 states.

Save money, cut carbon emissions, and extend the life of your clothing—all with a few bucks’ worth of rope.

Your heart may break as you watch anthropomorphic cooling towers and smokestacks tumble to the ground.

Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.

Simultaneously burn calories, cut back on your utility bills and do the laundry with a conceptual washing machine-treadmill hybrid dubbed Wheel.

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.

The Hobbitenango is a sustainable restaurant and hotel that gives back to the village.

With money from the government to spend on culture, Italian teens have another reason to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday.

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.

Some films from way back when may not be as OK as you remember. Here are a few that are just good, clean fun.

"Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S.

Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward.

The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body.

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.