Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.

Making room in your budget for charitable giving will require some adjustments. But if a cause is important to you, it's worth a little extra saving.

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.

Video: Chuck Leavell talks to CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel about how the NFL is going green.

Turns out peeing on a jellyfish sting may do more harm than good, here's what to do if you get tased with a tentacle.

UC Davis vets and engineers designed a mask and cast exclusively for Loca, a Staffordshire bull terrier severely injured by another dog.

The secret to chicken soup's medicinal properties have been revealed by dietician Sandy Allonen.

If you have trouble performing these tests, your life could be cut short.

To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation.

In addition to studying leaves and flowers to recognize trees, you can also look at tree bark characteristics.

Mayor Bill de Blasio's $10B climate resiliency plan would extend the Manhattan shoreline by as much as 500 feet into the East River.

Ever wonder why mountains are as tall as they are? Why is the tallest mountain on Mars nearly 3 times higher than Mount Everest? MinuteEarth has the answer.

Using public data from the U.S. government, a software engineer has made a stunning map of every river in the Lower 48 states.

From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership.

Regardless of where you live, there are birds to admire. Here are some tips to begin watching, including 5 useful apps to try.

A survey of general scientific knowledge found that Americans aren't so science-savvy. How will you do?

A water molecule's "residence time" in a given system can help us understand how pollution moves through water and help protect this valuable natural resource.

When the 43 NASCAR drivers start their engines for Sunday's Daytona 500, they will be doing so for the second year with American ethanol-blended fuel in their g

Traffic driving you crazy? Let MNN get you on track to a more astute commute with these carpooling and public transit tips.

Morieka Johnson can help you maximize those trips to school, tae kwon do, gymnastics, soccer ...

Uber and Lyft are both offering discounted ridesharing services. Today in San Francisco; tomorrow the world.

Exciting new hybrids from Mitsubishi, Kia and Volvo are the talk of the Windy City.

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The Detroit and New York auto shows may have the new car introductions, but Washington has the politicians.

Electric cars are really shooting off into the stratosphere, and it’s all Elon Musk can do to keep up.

In a once iffy stretch of East Oakland, Tassafaronga Village stands as a model of affordable green housing done right.

Hydraulics give a British backyard potting shed a lift when needed.

How they can provide some space for the next generation as well.

Finn the conservation dog was trained to sniff out pesky rabbits, and in the process he protect native plants and threatened Humboldt penguins.

There were once less than 1,000 of them left in Mexico and the U.S.

Conservationist Clay Bolt is using his images to influence laws and protect species.

The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years.

Eco-friendly products, charities and goodies at the Golden Globe Awards.

You’ll refer to this guide that’s printed on biodegradable fabric with non-toxic ink almost every time you need to convert a recipe.

Here's what to give and what to avoid for the holidays or any time of year.

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You haven't lived until you've seen one of these babies clear 14 cars and leap 130 feet in the air. An hour of action uses up half Kuwait's daily oil output, bu

On the heels of a failed COP15, one story reminds me of the importance of media in the fight to save our planet.

Chanie Kirschner has figured out how to maximize her grocery shopping.

A few ocean liners have been working to cut back on their pollution. But you're still free to be a glutton at the buffet.

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.

Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet.

People living in the the U.S. and the E.U. are responsible for the greatest average loss of Arctic sea ice, says Max Planck Institute.

LEDs, photovoltaic arrays and motion sensors are helping cinemas save money while lessening their impact on the planet.

In the near future, streetlights won't just be a source of light; they'll be a smart hub for power and information too.

LED bulbs have better light quality and last longer than CFL's. Here's how to find the right glow for your space.

Without blue LEDs, the world wouldn't have backlit smartphones, TV and computer LCD screens and many other technological marvels.

Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner.