L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.

Media professional hopes to turn others on to farming with her new website.

Video: Learn about ecoartspace and how that organization addresses environmental issues through the visual arts.

Plus: National Geographic turns 125 and more Ecollywood odds and ends.

Discovery hopes so as it debuts 'Shark After Dark.'

Psychologists wanted to know why some people are more likely than others to be proactive. Here’s what they found.

Meet the environmental organizations wielding the power of Facebook to inspire, educate and advocate for the planet.

Accolade recognizes Turner's 'remarkable commitment to protect and preserve our natural world.'

Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.

Spending cuts are the talk of Washington these days. Some are looking to make big political gains with cuts that won't create measurable savings.

The White House is taking a political risk: Spurn environmentalists enough times, and they might return the favor.

What would environmental policy look like under Paul Ryan? The U.S. vice presidential candidate is a self-proclaimed 'avid outdoorsman,' but his policies often

The U.N. summit is going on despite recent terrorist attacks, and it does so with diplomatic momentum as well as a renewed sense of global solidarity.

It's rare, but it's real. Here's how to keep it from happening to you.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, finds out about the importance of having a single national wildlife refuge se

Large coalition of environmental groups uses humor to fight misconceptions around 'clean' coal.

Breakthrough 'crystal' captures CO2 and could one day turn it into a fuel or turn water into hydrogen.

The Pennsylvania Republican is a solid pick for social conservatives, but what are his views when it comes to environmental policy?

A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas.

The District of Columbia had the most LEED-certified square footage per capita in 2011.

Every year, the number of green college programs — and the number of students enrolled in them — rises, as careers in environmental policy, sustainability,

Meet Dr. Rob Sanford, department chair and professor of environmental science at the University of Southern Maine.

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.

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

Filmmaker Mark Kitchell talks to MNN about the need to understand the birth and life of the green movement in the U.S.

Animals use the same wait-your-turn system that most humans do, say scientists who reviewed a series of animal studies.

Sky City was supposed to be 220 stories and this building was supposed to be 97 stories; but there's more to building than just technical innovation.

Michael Green, champion of lanky, carbon-neutral buildings, sets his sights on the City of Light.

From the emphasis on nature to the secret location aspect, there's a lot to like about this off-grid lodging concept from Belgium.

We've rounded up the best last-minute gifts: presents you can send your loved ones digitally that will arrive in email immediately.

From animal welfare to marine protection to climate change, these environmental charities are sure to put your money to good use.

The shipping industry embraces fuel efficiency with hybrid delivery fleets.

The Obama administration tips its hand on a number of energy policy issues during a press conference about coal leases in the West.

Peter Dykstra counts down his top 20 eco-songs. Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and a few other strange bands make the cut.

Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth.

From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier.

Last week’s readers help me come up with five more juicy ones to chew on.

Climate talks in Denmark are on hold after a group of developing nations walked out over concerns about abandoning the Kyoto Protocol.

The world's most committed climate activists are descending on Durban for the next attempt to reach an international climate change treaty. So why did one of mo

Attempts to address global warming and its potentially devastating consequences, resume today as delegates gather in Doha, Qatar.

The tiny desert kingdom has an outsized appetite for fossil fuels, making it an awkward place to host international climate change negotiations.

TckTckTck has a news and social media hub to help people who don't speak 'acronymese' understand what is going on at the Doha COP 18 climate talks.

Even as warnings of the potentially catastrophic effects of global warming mounted, negotiators at global climate talks in Qatar made only modest steps toward h

For political purposes, a West Virginia senator is giving the EPA a little breathing room -- for now.

Ethanol has big fans in Hollywood. Can you believe the Kill Bill Trans-Am running on biofuel? Plus: We get a video tour of Begley's garage.

Video: Catch up with the Begleys at The Environmental Media Awards.

Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick.