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

A nonbinding resolution calls for meatless options to be offered.

Better World Books will send a free organic, fair trade Divine chocolate bar to shoppers who pick up three used books.

If organic foods can’t contain genetically modified ingredients, you’d think organic food companies wouldn’t have a problem with labeling foods that conta

Stephen Colbert cuts through the “locavore flim flam” to find out what is at the heart of Michael Pollan’s latest book.

From the morality of bonobos to the importance of baking, each of these books explores a unique aspect of our humanity.

You can watch the live stream of the conference and follow my live tweets from the event.

Pollan's best-selling book 'In Defense of Food' answered the question, 'What should I eat?' Now the book is a documentary, airing on PBS Dec. 30.

Video: Join Danielle V as she plans an eco-friendly and socially conscious Super Bowl party.

Party with The Green Girls -- and 200 green-thinking Angelenos -- at the Ecco Lounge in Hollywood this Saturday.

This holiday season, green your home (and maybe your guests) with these five tips to boost your eco-hospitality.

Serving chili, jambalaya or chips n' dip at your Superbowl 44 shindig? Make sure your cupboards are stocked with bowls made from eco-materials.

Upcycled seatbelts make for a fashionable clubbing accessory. But will your snazzy smart phone fit into the thing?

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

With a major summertime 'drinking holiday' just around the bend, make sure that you have a few libation-related odds and ends on hand for when your thirsty part

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

You may feel overwhelmed with planning lots of food and buying decorations. We have simple tips to help minimize your waste at the end of the big game.

Bark beetles that are ravaging Arizona's forests can be deterred by their own 'music,' according to new research.

Washington has had plenty of chances to do something about the pine beetle problem, but has chosen to do nothing.

Grizzlies becoming unbearable, oil kills Gulf coral, GOP sparks power struggle, and more.

A videographer captures eerie footage of Colorado's High Park Fire, one of several blazes now raging in the dry, windy, beetle-infested U.S. West.

Who knew a sandwich bag and some water could make a biconvex lens and start a fire?

You can fly! New thrill attraction at London's Archbishop's Park caters to urban adventurers with Peter Pan aspirations.

It's 'open season on open space,' according to The Cultural Landscape Foundation's 2017 'Landslide' report.

Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders, 82, hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in a year.

The technologically advanced Stoosbahn ascends and descends over 2,000 feet in about four minutes.

There are several different ways to start a campfire, depending on wind and what resources you have on hand.

Shawn James retired in his mid-40s and is living off the land, including building his own log cabin in the wilderness of Ontario.

The story of how a day spent on a frozen Maine lake skating turned into a mildly viral video.

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.

The Danish capital's urban 'parkipelago' will eventually include a sauna, cafe and mussel farm.

Some trails are more attractive for solo treks because of their blend of solitude and safety.

If you're looking for ideas on where to travel this summer, this list compiled through a Yelp algorithm is a good starting point.

If you're looking for a way to de-stress and relax, bath in the forest — or more specifically, take a walk through the woods.

Here's our list of royal gardens to consider adding to your Best-of-Britain tourist itinerary.

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

The Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public Sept. 15 amid controversy and concerns.

This foliage map from SmokeyMountains.com is a handy, up-to-date guide to fall leaf season all over the country.

Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming.

Now 50% complete, the Great American Rail-Trail spans an epic 4,000 epic miles.

We've got picks that include documentaries, fantasy, fiction and even kid movies.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame supports the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce's anti-fracking position. Cooperstown is located in central New York, in the hea

'30 Rock' actor is the latest big name to go up against the natural gas industry.

It may be a largely symbolic victory for environmentalists, but many critics of hydraulic fracturing hope it will set an example for other states to follow.

The Youngstown quakes were triggered by wastewater injection, scientists have discovered.

Is a bill that treats homelessness as a medical condition flawed? Or is it just what the doctor ordered?

Some of the proceeds from Lubanzi wines, which are imported South Africa, goes to help the vineyard workers and their families.

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

Scientists are developing robots to serve as companions to the elderly.

Working eight hours a day for two years, Jalandhar Nayak cut nearly five miles of road through the mountainous terrain of eastern India.