Oil exploration will probably begin in Alaskan waters this summer, according to a top U.S. official, with more lease sales likely in the next four years.

His office confirms that he will leave his job this March to spend more time with his family.

A new Gallup poll shows more Americans are concerned about the economy than the environment. Peter Dykstra parses the details.

In his final "Media Mayhem" column, Peter Dykstra looks out across the environmental journalism landscape and reflects on what he sees. Is he happy? Sad? Or a h

From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier.

In a new study, physicians predicted about 55 percent of patients would be "likely" or "very likely" to follow their recommendations for losing weight, eating h

Climate talks in Denmark are on hold after a group of developing nations walked out over concerns about abandoning the Kyoto Protocol.

Ethiopia shocks African nations by supporting the new draft agreement at Copenhagen. Drama sure to ensure tomorrow.

Sarah Palin trades barbs with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after he criticized her anti-science stance on global warming.

Both environmentalists and U.N. officials agree ... COP15 was a 'failure.' But the 'Copenhagen Accord,' though flawed could mark the messy beginnings of a post-

Climate change denier and Republican senator Jim Inhofe was given a cool reception by the foreign press corp when he hit Copenhagen last week.

Climate scientists are beginning to unite to against the misinformation campaigns of right-wingers, but it comes after they've been dealt several blows.

The world's most committed climate activists are descending on Durban for the next attempt to reach an international climate change treaty. So why did one of mo

The first 10 countries on the list, made available during UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa, account for two-thirds of global emissions.

A lawn can be both kinds of green: eco-friendly and lush.

MNN's lifestyle blogger calculates out the daily carbon footprint of her email inbox.

The former governor is stuck with a history of being on all sides of the climate issue.

For your health and the environment's, take at least one weekly stroll.

Find out how this small Maine liberal arts school achieved its goal of being 100% carbon-neutral ahead of a 2015 deadline.

Watch how this small, but fast-growing, Maine brewery is rolling sustainability into their operational DNA.

Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil.

Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed.' Green guru follows up his 2008 book with 'Guide to Sustainable Living' and takes his re

In commemoration of National Energy Action Month, our friends at Cree share an infographic highlighting the energy-saving prowess of LED lighting.

Sorry to see 100-watt bulbs disappear from stores because they were energy hogs? LED bulbs will roughly match the 100-watters for size and brightness, but their

The Sylvania Socket Survey is released: Apparently folks are jazzed about the incandescent phase-out even though they aren't really sure what it entails.

Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper.

Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change.

According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1.

France's most visited house of worship, the Notre Dame Cathedral, just seriously slashed its energy bills with the addition of 400 LED lamps.

Breaking up (with incandescents) can be hard to do. To help ease the pain, Philips unveils an LED that "lets people hold onto the light they love ..."

Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter.

Adam finally gets his chance to shine in the (non-damaging) spotlight with 7,000 energy-saving LEDs set to undo the dim atmospherics of the Sistine Chapel.

Described as a 'portable center piece,' Philips newest smart LED is a super-versatile mood-setter.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, pigtail.

From natural beauty to parties, openings and shows, the start of fashion week brings plenty of green goodness!

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.

Eva & Paul jeans are a crowdfunded sustainable denim company that's obsessed with fit.

After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends.

Embracing their local heritage, young women in Brittany, France are paying homage to the region's legacy of lace.

With new app, ousted founder of the Men's Wearhouse brings the tailor to your door.

Make a statement by wearing this sleek dress made from mushroom mycelium.

In his new book 'Citizen Farmers,' Daron 'Farmer D' Joffe positions farming as both a sustainable and a philosophical lifestyle.

On the tail of an audit that questioned the reliability of the EnergyStar label, the <i>Washington Post</i> wonders: Are less-than-efficient appliances still ma

A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support.

Meet my friendly neighborhood green painter: Nick Cope of Green Painting, a Red Hook, Brooklyn-based 'eco-responsible' housepainting firm.

Find out how Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg made a rap video about organic food that inspired a battle rap response from Honest Tea's Seth Goldman.

What the founder and CEO of Honest Tea thinks about being partners with Coca-Cola, how socially responsible investing has influenced his company, and how he got

The medical cannabis market is rapidly expanding as more and more states rewrite their laws to give sick people access to the controversial medicine. Meet Troy

On 'Sarah's Summer House,' interior designer Sarah Richardson tackles a most formidable challenge: The eco-renovation of her off the grid summer cottage located

David and Morgan Surkin run the PortSports Social Club, a recreational sports and events club that puts as much emphasis on helping nonprofit organizations as i