Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey?

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

Biodegradable products may not be as good for the environment as advertised. New research from North Carolina State University shows that biodegradable material

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic

Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste.

The agency says its proposed rule could save tens of thousands of lives every year, but critics warn of economic burdens for some U.S. industries.

The U.S. Food Waste Challenge goes out to everyone with a stake in the U.S. food chain except individual consumers.

Another tragedy highlights the need to protect these precious insects.

How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.

The mail subscription service combines high-tech analytics and personal stylists to send women clothes they'll love.

Conservation photographer Morgan Heim talks about her work, and how being foolish can lead to brilliant things.

The Pollination Project offers small grants to social-change startups — with big results.

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.

By keeping out invasive cats, rats and other predators, a new fence on Kauai is helping a rare bird bounce back.

West Coast oysters can’t catch a break. A study suggests that while climate change could boost their numbers, it might unleash more invasive "oyster drills."

People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999.

Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, interviews rapper Ludacris about recycling, water conservation, and his foundati

Plus: Eco-themed shows on the horizon.

Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre).

We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event.

Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better.

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."

The Climate Counts 2010-2011 Company Scorecard is now available.

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.

President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today.

Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country.

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.

New York City's Board of Health voted on Sept. 13 to approve the "soda ban" that limits the sale of large sugary drinks within the city, according to tweets fro

A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues.

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos.

Sure, the tax is bringing in money, but will it really make any difference in people's health?

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.

Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you?

The Obama administration is making Big Block of Cheese Day a reality. Fans of Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” already know what it’s all about.

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.

Years of futile searching didn't work, but a single Facebook plea connects the two women in less than 24 hours.

The '99 Days of Freedom' project has launched an experiment promoting happiness by helping users give up the social networking site.

Family, friends, and Facebook join in the efforts to remember Kristina Chesterman by making her biggest dreams come true.

Mom posts open invite on Facebook and receives a 'Reddit hug' from the online community.

Obama unveils "cash for caulkers," quake tilted Earth's axis, weed killer tied to sex changes, and more.

Drug-resistant and sometimes fatal fungus Candida auris has been found in the U.S., and it's hard to detect.

Each day will symbolize one year that Nelson Mandela spent in prison.

Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls?

The need for help in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael hasn't gone away and these relief organizations are keeping residents and helpers fed.

Video: Learn about the Bryan Adams Foundation and what Bryan likes to do most when he's not playing music.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with singer-songwriter Will Dailey to chat about Farm Aid and eating go

Video: Rock star Bryan Adams chats about his Canadian homeland and what they're doing to stave off deforestation.