Heritage rail and clean tech collide in the Aussie beach town of Byron Bay with the introduction of a solar panel-topped vintage train.

British tech startup Seawater Greenhouse makes the impossible feat of growing crops in arid regions possible with the help of plenty of sunshine and saltwater.

The Sahara, one of the largest deserts in the world, could be transformed into a more hospitable place thanks to clean energy.

Is responsible seafood the answer to our health and environmental crises? Author Paul Greenberg explores in a new PBS documentary, "The Fish on My Plate."

You can reduce the amount of waste you create without much effort.

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.

Voters in the Gulf states favor candidates who will focus on restoration of the coastline -- especially those at the federal level.

Was the Gulf oil spill actually good for the region's economy? Maybe in the short-term—but the Gulf needs a long-term restoration economy, says Conservancy sc

Feature-length film to serve as an archive of the disaster, will only be shown internally.

GM will be repurposing 100 miles of oil-soaked plastic boom from the Gulf oil spill into plastic parts for the Chevy Volt.

The final report by President Obama's oil spill commission concludes that the Deepwater Horizon blowout and subsequent massive oil spill was caused by a series

A new report provides a possible scapegoat for BP in last year’s oil spill. Investigators say the blame for the disaster does not lie with BP but instead with

Planet Green to premiere new documentary about the impact on Gulf residents of the largest oil spill in American history.

Ambitious, ill-prepared petroleum industry eyes the Gulf, the Arctic, the heartland.

It's been a little more than a year since the Gulf oil spill. Jeff Corwin visits the Breton Wildlife Center in Louisiana to see how some of the pelicans affecte

There have been thousands of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico in the year since BP's massive oil spill. We shouldn't be surprised.

Filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Harrell Tickell used their cameras to expose the ugly truth about the spill, when it became clear that the problems are ongoing and

The amendment, part of a pending transportation bill, marks the Gulf Coast's 'most important conservation victory in a decade,' advocates say.

Two years after the BP oil spill, the Gulf is still suffering a historic dolphin die-off. Experts say oil is a likely culprit, but evidence remains elusive.

Usually folks in Louisiana are upbeat and busy in May, the month when shrimpers get back to work. But this spring, catches are down, docks are idle and anxiety

The predicted size of this year's dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico depends on whom you ask. One forecast model predicts an unusually small area of oxygen-deplete

Naturally occurring bacteria gobbled up at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas that spewed into the Gulf following the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, a new s

The 2010 BP oil spill left a lasting legacy that the National Wildlife Federation says is still killing animals in record numbers.

Margaret Brown shares her insights about the Deepwater Horizon spill with MNN.

Five years later, scientists may have finally found up to 10 million gallons of missing oil from the 2010 BP spill.

Jason Alexander Byers uses an unusual material to make an environmental point.

Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office.

From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits.

A regular marathon will sound like an easy warm-up compared to these crazy yet compelling endurance races.

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."

In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking.

Are you new to stretching? Here are some tips on how to improve flexibility and information about the kinds of stretching you should be doing.

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While it ranks high on the gross scale, peeing in a pool has never been considered hazardous. A study, however, uncovers health effects.

This is what London's air would look like without cars.

Re-wilding nature is always controversial, as evidenced by the conflicting views in North Carolina over the reintroduction of the red wolf.

Biologists map Earth's mammal diversity in a parallel universe without human civilization.

Just like 'Jurassic Park,' except with flowers instead of dinosaurs.

New study from Australia suggests resurrection of extinct species could lead to a loss in overall biodiversity.

Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.

Zest up your holiday feast with these must-have sauces and spices.

Learn the trick to making mulled wine without burning off all the alcohol in this video for a drink that’s perfect for this weekend between the big holidays.

Mint is front and center in this classic cocktail synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. You can choose how you want to make it, though.

Get past your initial skepticism and try adding a little kale juice to your gin.

Vodka infused with pistachio shells adds nutty savoriness to the kick of a classic mule.

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.

It can be hard to determine how much seafood you can eat safely while meeting your nutritional needs. This online seafood calculator lends a helping hand.

You say 'please' and 'thank you' and don't talk with food in your mouth, but how much do you know about minding your manners?

Matt C. Rogers, senior DOE advisor talks about awarding stimulus money for top energy projects.

Google lays out a plan to make renewable energy cheaper than coal.