Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.

If you can't avoid flying, you can reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint when you do.

This didn't just happen; the creation of the suburbs and interstate highways were the direct result of a Cold War defense policy.

Airlines are bracing for a fuel price increase and looking to biofuels as a short- and long-term solution to unpredictable oil markets.

No one looks forward to spending hours and hours in a cramped airplane seat, but there are ways to make those lengthy flights more comfortable.

Walkers have a comfort zone to prevent collisions.

Navigating the unpleasant process of picking up and dropping off your kid requires a little creativity – and a lot of patience.

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.

During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively.

As fossil fuels decline, the need for alternative economic models becomes more important than ever.

After losing her son to heroin, Tami Schwerin founded the Death Faire to explore new ways of dealing with loss.

We can't shield kids from the subject of death, so be prepared with some answers.

From somewhat reminiscent to actually "bloody," the thinking on alternatives to meat appears to be split.

Environmentalists spend a lot of time telling you what not to eat. Here's how to help fight climate change with what you actually eat.

If you have young children, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.

Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born.

With hollow dead trees and masonry chimneys disappearing fast, chimney swifts need all the help they can get. These fake chimneys can help them.

From biomass to wind energy, we’re testing your knowledge of the past, present and future of forest products.

Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva.

Learn more about how private working forests and modern bioenergy are making a positive impact today, and for the future, in this infographic.

Knowing how to act before, during and after a flood is a matter of survival. Use these tips to learn how to protect yourself.

Learn how much toilet paper you'll need for a family of 2 or 4 if you have to be homebound for an extended period of time.

A renowned biologist wants us to set aside half the planet for wildlife, part of a growing effort to avert the first man-made mass extinction.

A growing body of research suggests exercise can provide a powerful buffer against anxiety and depression.

There are no shortage of stories of hawks picking up dogs and cats, but how much weight can a hawk actually carry? And are your pets safe?

A new study examines how early animals might have endured the worst ice age in Earth's history.

It doesn't feel right to put Christmas lights in a trash can, so try these options for places that will recycle them instead.

If you leave a hummingbird feeder out in winter, will it help the birds or tempt them not to migrate?

If your dinner conversation turns into a debate over global warming, here are a few tips for dealing with a climate denier.

It's unclear exactly how many polar bears are left in the wild, but several populations likely face grave danger from climate change.

Virtual tours of national parks are providing a valuable service as people shelter at home from the coronavirus pandemic.

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.

The debris left by Comet Thatcher isn't as spectacular as other meteor showers, but the moon will make viewing much easier this year.

El Paso and Dayton are in the news this week for all the wrong reasons. If you're wondering what you can do as individual, here are steps you can take.

Rotisserie chickens are convenient, but there are reasons you may want to save them for emergency chicken needs only.

Keep these ingredients on hand so you can throw together a meal without having to run to the grocery store.

Here's how to know when frozen food is past its prime, plus what can you do to make food last longer in the freezer.

This easy simple syrup helps to quickly build the cocktail on Derby Day.

La Niña's return and looming climate change put the tropical Pacific back in the spotlight.

As Uncle Sam scrambles to revitalize the economy, many are wondering: Is renewable doable?

There's a lot you can do to save water. Here's a brief rundown from your friends at the Mother Nature Network that includes methods for saving water with your s

The Atlantic hurricane season woke up early in 2009, fired off a weak tropical depression that didn't threaten land, and then hit snooze for two months.

Fish are one of the healthiest foods on Earth, but many are brimming with toxic mercury.

As the U.S. considers new offshore drilling operations, a major motivator is reducing its reliance on foreign oil. Here's a look at where U.S. oil imports come

As snow bombards the U.S. this winter, MNN takes a look at how Mother Nature produces something so delicate and so dangerous.

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Here's a closer look at how they occur and how to stay safe.

It's just a tiny, mindless bundle of genes, but the flu has the power to hijack our bodies, turn us against each other and even cripple human civilization.

Water quality in the U.S. is better than it used to be, but plenty of old and new dangers still lurk beneath the surface.

Survey aims to find out how the industry has changed its working practices, the challenges faced by professionals working remotely and how brokers feel insurers have responded to the pandemic.

Reduction means insurance costs are now lower than a year ago.