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

Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.

Researchers discover that an overwhelming number of older adults with low vitamin D levels suffer from depression.

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

Plucking litter from canals while sightseeing is one of the more singular ways to spend a couple hours in the Dutch city.

A new retrospective study finds that 1980s-era cleanup of Boston Harbor was well worth it from a return on investment standpoint.

Buried in the 500-plus pages of the defense budget signed by President Obama on Dec. 31 is a curious provision that prohibits the Department of Defense from spe

Attractive but not arresting in appearance, the Paradigm series of green prefabs from Seattle's Method Homes has the potential to achieve recognition from the w

After the nation's largest deep energy retrofit, the Castle Square Apartments in Boston's South End achieves LEED Platinum status.

In observation of one of the original New Urbanist-style planned communities' 75th anniversary, Norris, Tenn. gets a self-sufficient prefab demo home.

Oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering agent in sunscreens, linked to deformities and DNA damage in coral around the world.

Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings.

Obama's energy policy will be pretty corny, which could be bad for soybeans. Could we turn to air force for power? And should we take time to reflect on global

With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines."

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.

University of Cincinnati students score big in the 2015 perFORM Building Design Competition.

The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time.

At GBK gift lounge, the famous get goodies and charities benefit.

Give the real estate-fixated college graduate in your life a well-designed, practical gift that will be put to good use in their first post-grad abode.

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.

A floating sheet of pumice could bring an infusion of life to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

A trio of nations -- Austria, Sweden and Finland -- are pushing once again for loophole in the climate treaty that would allow them to get paid to cut down tree

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council details the staggering environmental cost of DVRing 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' every week.

Two million trees have been planted in the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge as part of a carbon offset program.

There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem.

Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions.

The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings.

The phasing out of incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient bulbs needn't be a confusing.

Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards.

Now through the end of March, the sale of LED bulbs at IKEA will help to make refugee camps safer and more secure and for the families living in them.

Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter.

The industry’s leading manufacturer of insulated industrial workwear keeps workers safe and warm, but many of their designs are hitting the streets as well.

Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts.

The medical cannabis market is rapidly expanding as more and more states rewrite their laws to give sick people access to the controversial medicine. Meet Troy

Writer, media entrepreneur, environmentalist, and personal trainer Jeffrey Davis wants to make going green accessible for all.

Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority.

This step-by-step Kindle book will help families of all sizes get home-cooked meals on the table.

Introverts rejoice at the launch of a new 'anti-social' media app that can help you avoid unpleasant situations.

Apple fans are frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the release of Apple's sequel to its wildly successful iPad, a 7.85-inch, Wi-Fi-only tablet computer spe

Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change.

You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety.

Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis?

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.

Actor and entrepreneur says his centrifuges could make a difference in small-scale oil cleanups.

Celebrity chefs are calling out sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, but know this: there's a place for sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving table.

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!

Some trees embark on an epic — and important — journey after they die.

One of Earth's most impressive ecosystems is in dire straits. Here are the main issues threatening this magnificent natural wonder.

The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest.