As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation.

Celebrate the planet with these TV shows, movies and even a radio program.

How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you.

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, NASA has launched a clever online campaign that enables participants to "adopt" a small piece of the planet.

On Nature Photography Day, take your camera outside to make a difference for wildlife!

In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey.

Learn the tracks of animal species that live right next door, starting with these common neighbors.

Become an expert in knowing what birds are saying by studying these common species.

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.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.

Sure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

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

If you run out of your weekend farmers market buys by the middle of the week, an organic produce delivery program can help tide you over.

Dad will as usual be manning the grill, Father's Day or not, but you can make it special for him by sourcing the highest quality, healthiest meat.

Father's Day gift idea: homemade beer kit. If you're into alfresco imbibing, you probably spend a fair amount of time during the summer months frequenting local

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.

Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.

As California's new Advanced Clean Cars rules push electric vehicles one step closer to the mass market, could the smart grid be the sequel to 'California emiss

GM executives and defiant drivers rally to debunk Newt Gingrich's recent claim on the presidential campaign trail.

With all the terminology about green cars and climate change, it's hard to make sense of it all. This graphic from One Block off the Grid breaks it down, from t

Take our Green Driving Quiz to find out how much you know about fuel economy and sustainable driving.

Sure you can grate cheese with a grater, but that knuckle scraper can be a versatile kitchen tool.

Commercially made cat trees can cost hundreds of dollars, but you can save money and make your kitty happy with DIY feline furniture.

Plenty of us relax while watching DIY videos of other people crafting and creating — even if we have no intention of ever making the item.

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.

Why buy your laundry pods when it's so easy to make your own version?

The name Unicorn Spit isn't classy, but in the right hands the gel paint can turn furniture and cabinets into sophisticated works of art.

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Vegetables aren't the only thing green in the kitchen.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Make your drive to work a little more green.

Taking a short-term food break may have some pretty amazing health benefits.

Experts doubt the theory behind the 'happiness pie chart,' saying what you really can impact is how happy you are.

Hundreds of restauranteurs and food industry professionals gathered to experience the new tastes and trends for 2011 at the 18th annual International Restaurant

Enter The Nature Conservancy's digital photography contest for a chance to see your work on the cover of the nonprofit's annual calendar.

Miss the smells of home? Artist Kirill Rudenko is canning air from many of the world's major cities and selling it for 10 dollars a pop.

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Every decision in the design of a grocery store is made to make you buy more stuff.

Are you a mastermind when it comes to slumber? Test your sleep smarts here.

He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.

Weight Watchers? Paleo? Whole30? DASH diet? Every diet offers something different, here's your guide to figuring it all out.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.

A bite from the Lone Star tick could induce a meat allergy in humans.

There are plenty of ways that the animals we love can make us sick.

There's more to an alpaca than their quirky good looks. Did you know the fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant? Here are 11 alpaca facts you may not know.