The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.

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.

Not that you need a reminder, but the high season of heat cranking and thermostat tweaking is upon us. Energy Star shares a few basics on how to reduce home hea

Here's a tasty and inexpensive way to turn a bit of leftover pasta into a savory meal. And it goes from pan to plate in about 5 minutes.

It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't.

Buying for back to school can add up, so check out these tips to make getting your kids back to class a leaner and greener experience.

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

Cristina Mittermeier discusses the modern movement of conservation photography in an interview.

A California couple helps veterans with PTSD and rescued wolves and wolfdogs forge lasting bonds that change lives.

Florida officials say they've bagged one of the biggest Burmese pythons ever found in the state: an 18.2-foot-long female weighing some 150 pounds.

Cane toads have been introduced to many parts of the world with the intention of using them as natural pest control.

From pythons to goldfish, these former pets are now breaking bad and replacing native species.

The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests.

Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the co-founder of MNN, interviews Ovie Mughelli, the fullback for the Atlanta Falcons about his passio

Rolling Stones piano player Chuck Leavell shows off Charlane Plantation, where he champions the importance of trees.

Intriguing features photographed by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity probably don't have a biological origin, mission team members say.

The Beagle 2 Mars lander is clearly visible in new photos from NASA's sharp-eyed Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in orbit around the Red Planet.

Having conquered both the moon and Cupertino, Sir Norman Foster eyes the Red Planet.

Not only do we need to keep Earth safe from alien microbes, but we need to keep space safe from Earth microbes.

Several billion years ago, Mars had a vast ocean that may have harbored some giant waves.

Magnetic force fields may be the secret to deep space exploration.

Finding water ice could change everything we thought we knew about the red planet, and make colonization feasible.

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the colorful anomaly while surveying a 'field of dunes' on the red planet.

ABC drama returns for its third season.

Plus: Heidi Klum’s Earth Day and Howard Stern’s animal instincts.

Former Hell's Angel Tim Medvetz plays the role of motivational 'bus driver' to a group of unlikely adventurers.

New Zealand residents are not happy that their pristine water may be exported for bottled water. The company that wants to export it doesn't want it to go to wa

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c

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

A political action committee aims to connect the STEM community with the resources to run a successful campaign for political office.

A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline.

A study shows that consumption of whole fruits helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes while consumption of fruit juice increased the risk.

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside.

Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony.

A random YouTube video leads to the reunion of two sisters who grew up 5,000 miles apart.

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.

The Internet and social media are changing how we think about privacy. When it comes to regulation, Europe and America have very different approaches.

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.

Pancake was born with a skeletal deformity and has to rely on only her back legs, but it sure hasn't slowed her down.

It's rare, but it's real. Here's how to keep it from happening to you.

With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures.

More than 400 people have had problems filling EpiPen prescriptions. Maker Mylan has had "intermittent supply constraints," which may reduce availability.

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.

Coal country Sen. Robert Byrd is crowing about $4 billion he steered towards the false hype that is "clean coal" in the Senate version of the economic stimulus

The brothers behind 'The Big Lebowski' turn their filmmaking talents to the boondoggle that is "clean coal".

Movie star Darryl Hannah and NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen were arrested along with dozens of others after blocking access to a coal facility.

4 new projects show the viability of storing captured wind energy underground. So why are we still investing in far more expensive carbon capture?