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This 10-year-old is speaking up for America's national parks

Robbie Bond wants to inspire kids and their families to protect our national lands.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain

Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers.




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Help Wanted! The carbon industry is hiring

Growing demand for energy efficiency and energy management has created an unprecedented opportunity for certified carbon managers. And according to Dr. Eric Woo



  • Research & Innovations

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Justice Stevens leaves behind environmental legacy; Kagan may get chance to follow

As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions,




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Another global warming denier inches closer to Washington

Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee is about to experience change.




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Manchin's assault on the EPA is working

Just a week after the West Virginia Governor shot a bullet through the cap and trade bill he has pulled way ahead in the polls.




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In his own words: Obama talks energy

President Obama eyes energy policy as an area where Democrats and Republicans can work together.




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Manchin's gunslinging comes with some kickback

The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season.




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A happier, healthier hearth: Handmade and DIY fire starter alternatives

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta




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Recycled glass Coke bottles treated to high-design afterlife in Japan

Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware.




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Throw blankets: Hiber-Nation '13

A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket made from natural materials




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Getting inside the mind of Millennials [Infographic]

Millennials are early adopters of new technology, would rather save and spend and feel they are more connected to their ethnic heritages than their parents.



  • Arts & Culture

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Pet playthings: Hiber-Nation '13

Here's a few notable, eco-friendly distractions for antsy pets forced to spend more time indoors due to cruddy weather.




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Coat racks and hooks: Hiber-Nation '13

Winter outerwear pile spiraling out of control? Before hunkering down, keep organized by stashing your cold weather gear on an eye-catching rack or hook.




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Indoor gardening kits: Hiber-Nation '13

The next time a massive winter storm rolls around, keep dormant green thumbs busy with an indoor veggie or herb garden.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Spa day: Hiber-Nation '13

With springtime finally in sight, it's time to start thinking about dusting off the cobwebs of winter with the help of at-home spa goodies.




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A portable & green espresso machine and Palmera Naturals sauces

Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back.




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High camp: 13 must-haves for the Great Backyard American Campout '13

Plan on roughing it as part of the Great American Backyard Campout later this month? Don't leave behind your flask, flashlight.




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Blue Apron ships healthy ingredients to your home and you do the rest

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.




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This Valentine’s Day think both romantic and sustainable

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.




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A better business shirt that's easy on the Earth

Tuckerman & Co.'s student founders are working their values from 'dirt to shirt.'



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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This designer doesn't make furniture, he grows it

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Costner wants oil spill tech to be his legacy

Speaking on 'Larry King Live', actor says he hopes his tombstone reads 'And he made movies, too.'



  • Arts & Culture

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5 fast facts about the farm bill, including why you may be eating more sushi

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.




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The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more

Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The biggest water hogs in Beverly Hills have been outed

Say it ain't so, Amy Poehler.




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How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.




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Top 10 'Gilmore Girls' revival binge-watching snacks

Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents.




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Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.




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Ryan Gosling pays the sweetest tribute to his dearly departed dog

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.




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Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.



  • Arts & Culture

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The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.



  • Arts & Culture

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This parasitic vine helps plants communicate

Dodder vines can tap into multiple hosts, causing damage but also providing botanical wires that let host plants share valuable info.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.




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Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.




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22 things you may not know about squirrels

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.




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This rescued bat can't stuff quite enough banana into those ridiculous cheeks

Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love.




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This tiny fungus looks just like a bird's nest

About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.'



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Coral mushrooms look like something straight out of the sea

Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!




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'Rip Van Winkle' plants can hide underground for 20 years

More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How biophilia can improve your life

Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica

Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago.




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Why the loss of amphibians matters

Amphibians are reliable indicators of changes in ecosystems and are valuable in medical research.




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Camera trap captures rare high-definition photos of a jaguar in the wild

The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest.




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The controversy behind the world's next great telescope

Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii.




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The science behind how catnip seduces cats

A cat's attraction to catnip has to do with a natural chemical compound in the plant called nepatalactone that also may help advance cancer research.




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Fire ants are flourishing — all thanks to us

Fire ants are especially efficient at filling in the ecological gaps created by humans.




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10 macro photographs highlight intricate beauty of butterfly wings

Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image.




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Why this hive of honeybees is doing 'the wave'

Hives of honeybees do 'the wave' by shaking their booties. The wave pattern, called "shimmering,", requires impressive coordination.