Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools.

Meet John Rook, the green marketing maverick searching for authenticity in the world of sustainable business.

First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.

These apps make shopping convenient with capabilities like visual searches, price comparisons and recommendations.

A new app has launched in the Philadelphia region with guides to sustainable businesses in 20 categories.

It's a defining moment for CEO Tim Cook, who is fighting to keep iPhones locked, even in the face of terrorism.

From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast.

What really makes people happier: A home in the city or a Mcmansion in the suburbs?

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Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.

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Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live?

The idea of staying in the same job for decades doesn't apply for for of us — but the real question is are you learning?

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.

Keeping track of how and why you fail is the key to moving forward. That's what a failure resume is all about.

Coding is the next big push in the education world, but do all kids really need to learn the skill?

A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations.

West Virginia U.S. Senate race brings out the guns, not to mention a former president and a former vice presidential candidate.

Support local small businesses in your area on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

We often assume vegan means eco-friendly. Get the facts on vegan shoes and put your greenest foot forward.

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.

Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish.

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.

Earth Overshoot Day is the day we go into 'nature debt,' utilizing more than the year's supply of water, forest and agricultural resources.

A swarm of grasshoppers in Las Vegas is so big it shows up on weather radar.

Your guide to the holiday's planet-centric programs.

Did you know that 80 percent of the known terrestrial plant and animal species are found in forests?

From environmental tips to hanging out with monkeys, there's no shortage of Earth Day entertainment.

A new MNN comic explains why we should rename 'Wednesday' in honor of our home planet.

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The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

Spending time in nature has proven health benefits, and creating a sit-spot habit will help you reap those positive rewards.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.

Massive glacier break-off in Greenland demonstrates the frightening future painted by new NASA study on global temperature rise.

A new study finds footwear desensitizes feet and may even affect balance. It's time to embrace the callus.

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Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too.

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The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.

BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and about 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHy

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The show opens up today for members of the media.

It depends on where you live, says a new report, because some states force you to charge up from a dirty coal grid. But that's just a snapshot, and the long-ter

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