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

Julie Marburger paints a dim picture of the American classroom.

Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work.

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

When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson appeared on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart couldn’t resist asking.

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.

Danielle Fong was only 19 years old when she founded a technology company with the goal of perfecting green energy storage and utilization.

Alternative energy sources that are cost-competitive with fossil fuels may be closer to fruition than previously thought. Recent studies from global leaders in

Two Toes, the original wiley coyote of the American West, is on the verge of howling on the silver screen.

These 'Groundhog Day' quotes are perfect for when you feel like you're living the same day over and over.

After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again.

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.

Most national food days seem arbitrary, but this one makes sense. You're going to need a clean fridge to prepare for all those Thanksgiving leftovers.

New study says cleaning products can have the same impact on your health as smoking 20 cigarettes a day.

The Reddit guessing game Fridge Detective peeks inside people's refrigerators for clues, and it may remind you of the mess in your own.

Despite warnings to keep detergent pods away from children, poison control centers are still besieged with calls.

Rolling Stone's Jeff Goodell joins Morning Joe to discuss former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship and examining his role in the worst mining disaster in 40 yea

Just in time for the conservationist president's birthday, the U.S. unveils a plan to freeze uranium mining near one of his favorite places: the Grand Canyon.

A crowd of farmers, environmentalists and community members gather at a May Day rally in Sydney to call for tougher mining restrictions to protect sensitive lan

The cloud wastes an awful lot of energy as heat. One company is putting it to good use.

Scenes of devastation along the state's Indian River Lagoon show hundreds of thousands of dead fish.

Neolithic humans in the Wadi Faynan region of southern Jordan may have polluted the river while first learning how to smelt.

Untreated, unfiltered water is a pricey new trend that many are buying into — even though "raw" water could really cause you some harm.

The modified-Boeing 747, known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center here on April 10. The jumbo jetliner came in f

NASA's prototype shuttle orbiter Enterprise, which had been on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum since 2003, is set to fly to the Big App

Space shuttle Enterprise suffered minor wing damage on June 3 when it collided with the navigation guides for a New York railroad bridge during the first half o

Debuted earlier this month at the International Space University, this short film invites a new generation to imagine and explore the universe's secrets.

Space shuttle Endeavour has hit the road in Los Angeles to start its two-day journey to its new home.

A miniature space farm, robot legs, and microbes collected by cheerleaders are just a few of the odd passengers headed to the International Space Station.

Weather permitting, the cargo run will lift off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:25 p.m. EDT.

Punta Gorda, a sleepy Gulf Coast getaway north of Fort Myers, shines bright as Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered eco-town, attracts its first residents.

Lives would be saved and farmers would enjoy a healthy profit from the switch from tobacco to solar, according to a Michigan Tech-led case study.

Go ahead and drink wine from a can this summer, but remember: It's not fine wine; it's fun wine.

A new study suggests the UNESCO status of Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park is in danger.

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

Raising campaign funds is a difficult balancing act for the Louisiana governor.

President Obama has a tricky balancing act to perform as BP plans to resume offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

At the time of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the spring of 2010, computer models predicted that the 200 million gallons of crude oil pouring out of the gus

But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.

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

I had no idea the Mother's Day gift idea I came up with some 16 years ago would've been such a hit with my mom.

Mother's Day bouquet: Learn how to make your mom a Mother's Day present she won't soon forget.

Mother's Day gift guide. 14 eco-friendly gifts that will please mom -- and Mother Nature.

Mother's Day. There's not much time left to honor your mother, but MNN has earth-friendly solutions and a few videos to inspire.

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2010. While Mother Nature is the main event this week, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating day just around the corner..

Mother's Day meals. Three choices: One for the omnivore, one for the vegetarian and one for the vegan — all mouthwatering.

Mother's Day meals. Ideas for your mom's special meal whether she's a vegan, a vegetarian, or an omnivore.

Mother's Day meals. Whether your mom’s a vegan, a vegetarian or an omnivore, she’ll love at least one of these cupcake recipes.

Mother's Day poems come in all shapes and sizes. Many address the poet’s memories of their mother. Others describe the poet’s gratitude for their mother. So

Mother's Day crafts. They are so easy to do, there's really no excuse not to melt Mom's heart.