Give a boost to your local economy while supporting clean water access around the world. All you have to do is eat out — and drink tap water — at a restaura

The USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan did a Q&A with The Washington Post about challenges for the organic food market.

As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops.

The new blade, which was designed by Marcio Loos, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering of Case Western Reserve

As testaments to the advantages of virtual interviews continue to grow at the same time as concerns about the economy and the environment increase, what was onc

Tomorrow's homeowners may print out everything from utensils to furniture with 3D printers — and they may not even need to buy raw materials. Instead, they co

Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients.

The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th

Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally

Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012.

Here are five serious sewage disasters in history, many of them caused by overwhelmed sewer systems. How we can prevent future ones from flowing our way?

Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology.

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.

Mold and water go hand-in-hand, so learn how to find mold and prevent it.

What does it mean to water a piano? What your boss was referring to as “watering your piano” is actually a phrase used to explain the presence of a piano hu

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there.

A natural method for battling bacteria like E.coli and salmonella may be on its way.

We know our old CRT television sets are loaded with lead, our batteries are bursting with heavy metals and although strides have been made in reducing mercury c

The EPA unrolls WaterSense labeling for irrigation controllers, the first outdoor product eligible for certification in a program that previously focused only o

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.

America's landmark water law will be 40 years old this fall. But amid old legal doubts and new environmental dangers, it may be facing a midlife crisis.

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

Clean water means a better environment, but it also means better beer. Breweries are joining with the NRDC to defend the Clean Water Act.

About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings.

Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year.

Nobody likes bathroom clean-up, especially with harsh chemical products. Here are some cheap and natural cleaning alternatives.

Being a renter may limit your options when it comes to living green. But there are still plenty of ways to lighten your environmental footprint -- without takin

Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these ten simple ideas.

Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems.

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.

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

The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant.

White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings.

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."

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

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

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with noted environmentalist Ray Anderson of Interface Inc. Anderson, a not

Chuck Leavell recounts his most recent presidential run-in at the UN Climate Summit.

A giant crater on Mars may have been able to support microbial life for millions of years in the ancient past.

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.

NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to help scientists piece together the mystery of how Mars lost its surface water over the course of billions of years.

A mystery is brewing on Mars: Amateur astronomers spotted enormous plumes erupting off the Red Planet's surface, leaving scientists puzzled.