Oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering agent in sunscreens, linked to deformities and DNA damage in coral around the world.

Extreme weather journalists are not the calm we need during a hurricane or storm.

Did you know that rounder leaves have greater daily light interception and carbon gain? Here's how and why plants change the shape of their leaves.

It's not the smartest thing you've ever done, but here's why this winter mishap happens, and how you can get out of it in one piece.

Researchers have managed to pinpoint the time you're most likely to meet a spider.

Moving invasive purple sea urchins off the California coast helps to restore balance to the ecosystem.

Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier.

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

You're not imagining it when the world falls into a hush during a snowfall.

This middle-of-nowhere cave may have never been seen by humans.

The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years.

New plastic PDK can be broken down at a molecular level and come back just as strong to be reused again and again.

Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings.

Scientists complete the first-ever genome sequence of the deepest-living animal on Earth.

Fueled by denatured ethanol, the EcoSmart Fire is a clean, green alternative to traditional fireplaces.

The Danes are helping kick-start Colorado's green energy economy.

New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels.

Two companies, both with ties to Denmark, produce low-cost enzymes that can greatly reduce the cost of environmentally friendly biofuels made from agricultural

Energy policy has become a local issue, prompting serious debates in races across the nation.

Twenty-three different groups want the government take more time to study the issue.

A recycling company is turning the controversial party drink into real-life car fuel.

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.

When the 43 NASCAR drivers start their engines for Sunday's Daytona 500, they will be doing so for the second year with American ethanol-blended fuel in their g

Supermodel once again named Global Earth Hour Ambassador in preparation for the lights-out moment on March 31.

This Earth Hour, celebrate the beautiful moments in nature that only occur after the sun goes down.

7 great ways to spend the time and spread the message of Earth Hour with your kids. On Saturday, March 26, 2011, governments, businesses, residential homes, and

Tree-friendly book lovers rejoice by planting trees for each book read.

Green Shipping lets businesses and individuals measure and offset the CO2 emissions of packages when using UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service.

An ethical travel operator in Britain denounces carbon offsetting, but are ‘holidays closer to home’ a real solution?

Power Trip is a fascinating journey through our incredibly complex relationship with oil, energy and everything in between.

More than 1,000 workers will study the environmental effects of energy production.

Honor your favorite boss on this holiday, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.

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

Buy a ticket for your chance to winning millions while fighting climate change.

Your car could capture and store carbon dioxide for later disposal, making it zero climate emission even without batteries.

Mary Barra is a GM insider, but she's also a change agent who will continue the company's aggressive comeback.

Olivine is a miracle green rock that absorbs carbon dioxide naturally from the air.

Traffic driving you crazy? Let MNN get you on track to a more astute commute with these carpooling and public transit tips.

An interview with author Alan Durning on his family's year of living car-lessly.

My new bike has a lithium-charged motor that kicks in just enough added oomp to power me through hills and headwinds.

Video: Sabrina Bryan and Robbie Amell give you their eco-tips.

Video: Get your green tips from Amanda Seyfried and Olesya Rulin.

Car-sharing service Zipcar is betting that name recognition will boost sales of its common stock in an upcoming initial public offering.

Morieka Johnson can help you maximize those trips to school, tae kwon do, gymnastics, soccer ...

Car sharing service Zipcar will be adding Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids to its fleet.

"Why do you have to sing everything like you just swallowed a pair of jazz hands?!"

Video: When a 10-mile stretch of L.A.'s interstate 405 is closed this weekend, there will be only one way to get through the gridlock: Fly over it. Take a ride

If a celebrity endorsement gets kids using a phone app that prevents on-the-road texting, emailing and phone use, who am I to complain? But, for the record, Jus

Driving with a burger in one hand and a cellphone in the other is a sure recipe for highway disaster. And all that old food is hanging out, just waiting to give

GM owners with an OnStar-equipped vehicle can earn some extra cash by renting out their autos.