Robbie Bond wants to inspire kids and their families to protect our national lands.

Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more.

Amber Yang is on a mission to create a better way to track space debris and prevent collisions in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Freezycup popsicle mold makes it easy to make your own frozen treats without using a bit of plastic. It's a great product, if a bit pricey.

Guac. Check. Veggie chili. Check. What's missing? A few eco-friendly bowls to serve your Super Bowl party grub in, of course.

Before you start (begrudgingly) scouring, scrubbing, shampooing and sprucing up, consider adding these eco-friendly spring cleaning tools.

This artisan, certified organic, Fair Trade coffee is one of the best our food blogger has had in her home.

Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.

Sure, you may be able to get by with baking soda and elbow grease. But if you're looking to add to your arsenal of spring cleaning tools, some suggestions ...

Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.

Next week hundreds of bicyclists will set out on a 300 mile bike trip to bring awareness of global warming and MNN's own Josh Dorfman will be there for the ride

From avocados and Scott Baio to David Bowie's 'Starman,' the big game has it all.

These people overcame childhood illnesses and injuries to become trailblazers in their fields.

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.

From hoarding and scattering nuts to making jerky and taking prisoners, animals use some wild tactics to stay well-fed in winter.

A new study and videos show how flies are able to land upside-down on any surface by making lightning-fast adjustments.

Free coffee at Starbucks, carbon offsets and sustainable seafood are just a few examples of what businesses are doing in honor of Earth Day.

As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation.

It's the first birth spotted so far this season.

Bigger surface melts in recent years are softening the interior of the ice like a stick of butter.

Father's Day doesn't get as much publicity as Mother's Day, but that doesn't mean he's not special.

Turn an old can or an empty milk carton into one of these fantastic Father's Day gifts.

A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning.

Eco-friendly cars get a bad reputation as trading fun for efficiency, but BMW is looking to change that with its i8 Spyder concept.

These 9 edible flowers will boost your cold beverage game.

Artists Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang find materials for their eco-art pieces by picking up plastic debris from the beach.

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping

Every decision in the design of a grocery store is made to make you buy more stuff.

Head to this neck of Minnesota for scenery, outdoor fun and a progressive vibe.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is one of the most rural, nature-dominated regions in the Midwest. It is virtually surrounded by Great Lakes, with Lake Superior to i

Tern Island is so besieged by garbage it may become the first U.S. hazardous-waste site whose main problem is plastic.

Yesterday, a report was released by Environmental Health that got me re-thinking the few foods left in my home that still contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS

Pick from two organic and fair trade certified chocolate syrups — both free of high fructose corn syrup.

There are many issues about high-fructose corn syrup, all of them connected to corn-focused industrial agriculture, a practice that is destroying our health and

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.

Is a Princeton University study about high fructose corn syrup causing obesity in lab rats really the answer to America's obesity problem?

Got California rolls from the grocery stores for a healthy lunch? Check to see if your meal's rolled with high fructose corn syrup.

The Sodastream home soda maker will save you money and help keep plastic bottles out of the waste stream — just stay away from the company's Splenda-infused s

The makers of the sweetener have petitioned the FDA to rename it Corn Sugar in the best interest of making things clear for the consumer.

You're going to snicker at the show's take on the controversial sweetener.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

Food and Drug Administration denies the Corn Refiners Association's request to change the name of the famous syrup to corn sugar.

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

Need something to serve your organic Super Bowl chili out of? Here's the inside scoop...

Sustainable food service supplies are creeping up all around us. Next time you order take-out, note the containers storing your food and drinks, the utensils pr

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

Americans tend to buy more fuel-efficient cars when prices at the pump go up.

supercars lose value