Select Home Depot stores across 6 states are now selling the Skystream 3.7, a personal wind turbine that's quiet, compact and capable of producing up to 400 kWh

Need holiday cheer? Call Dial-a-Carol 24/7 for a festive boost.

The quirky cover of Christmas tunes was designed to to highlight the importance of goats in poverty-stricken societies.

He may not have won an Oscar, but the director of "Gasland" isn’t backing off the natural gas industry.

The Maxximus LNG 2000 can do zero to 60 in less than 2 seconds, and can run on propane, CNG, LNG or even gasoline. It's a showcase for the vast potential of nat

The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons.

New York City unveils a disaster housing plan centered around retrofitted shipping containers that boast interiors that are like 'CB2 meets Motel 6' and that ar

It takes only a few minutes to whip up this delicious cold-weather drink at home.

The U.S. energy sector is 'in the midst of a transformation,' according to a new report, thanks to the growing use of natural gas and renewable power sources.

Top polluters would pay $20 per ton of carbon emissions under the carbon tax plan, with 60 percent of the revenue returned to each U.S. resident.

This much CO2 hasn't filled the planet's atmosphere since the Pliocene Epoch 3 million years ago — long before modern humans existed.

We hear a lot about carbon dioxide when we talk about climate change, but sometimes here's why too much CO2 in the atmosphere is a bad thing.

This surprising discovery won't be enough to stop climate change, but it will help, researchers say.

Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also

For several countries, the switch from coal to renewable energy is paying off in our attempt to reduce global carbon emissions — but we still have work to do.

The latest World Meteorological Organization Greenhouse Gas Bulletin paints a grim picture for our environment.

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.

The Barnes Ice Cap, a last surviving piece of the once-vast Laurentide Ice Sheet, will be gone in as little as 300 years.

Guy Laramee's work speaks to the 'erosion of cultures' and our over-reliance on analytical knowledge, symbolized by the book.

Research conducted in Madison, Wisconsin, finds soil in developed residential landscapes is better at absorbing CO2 than forests.

Michael Pollan explains how healthcare costs are increasing while the amount of money people spend on good food is decreasing and suggests a change.

You can watch the live stream of the conference and follow my live tweets from the event.

Dig into MNN's recipe archives for eco-friendly and healthy food and drinks to enjoy while critiquing gowns and arguing about who should win this year's Academy

Forget the gold paper plates and the disposable red carpet for your Oscar party. Bring out the china, the crystal and the good food.

Even remote places like the French Pyrenees can contain urban levels of microplastics.

Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke.

Skip the harsh chemicals and try these nontoxic ways to clean your carpets.

Cabinets and trim crafted out of natural wood do require a certain amount of TLC to keep them at their lustrous best.

From sticky to stainy, here's what you need to clean festive messes.

From how to wash pillows to when to buy new ones to the benefits of zipped pillow covers, keeping your pillows clean is good for your health.

Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one.

Take a tour of Box Office, the first commercial office building in the U.S. built from retired shipping containers.

NASA's space shuttle Discovery is set to land in Washington, D.C. this April, where the now retired fleet leader — the world's most flown spacecraft — will

Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry.

Cascara tea is a brewed beverage made from the dried husks of the coffee berry isn't technically a tea, but it's not coffee, either.

Nancy Rabalais has spent a lifetime documenting the effect of ocean "dead zones." The Louisiana researcher has increased our understanding of these hypoxic zone

Some of the long-term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are on the psyches of the people who work there.

Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot.

This is what London's air would look like without cars.

By finding a way to keep the sugar to a minimum, many traditional cocktails can become low-carb versions of the originals.

By analyzing ear wax from a deceased blue whale, scientists gained clues to years of chemical exposure.

This devilishly difficult quiz will separate the auto experts from the pretenders.

If you find yourself glued to the TV when the Academy Awards roll around each year, this quiz might be your chance to shine.

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi are working together to dramatically expand the number of public chargers available in Japan.

Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm.

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.

Why drive when you can dehydrate? Discover the fruit dehydrator you already own. It's parked on your street.

One company’s answer to the waste of plastic tasting spoons is simple but effective.

Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets.

A recent study by the World Watch Institute reports explosive sales growth in compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. This is great news for the climate with a p