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Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.



  • Arts & Culture

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Tracey and Jon Stewart's animal sanctuary gets final blessing

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.




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Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction

Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary.




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Earth enjoys a surge of ocean sanctuaries

New marine reserves are making a big splash around the planet — and not a moment too soon.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cambia tu viejo: President Calderon's new take on climate action

Mexican president proves himself a visionary with a sense of humor at the Cancun Climate summit.



  • Research & Innovations

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Video: Glenn Beck calls Van Jones a communist

In the middle of a takedown of Van Jones, the White House's Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Glenn Beck veered strangely off-topic.




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Fjords hoard more carbon than we thought

The glacier-carved inlets play an outsized role in the global carbon cycle, a new study reports.



  • Climate & Weather

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What I learned from joining a CSA

Exploits in escarole: See what happens when a mom who's not exactly fond of green veggies forks over $900 for nine months of fresh produce.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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11 unexpected joys of joining a CSA

CSA membership carries with it some unexpected fringe benefits. Here's what you’ll be able to do!



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Environmental artist Kristin Jones' newest project is Manhattan's elms

Some of NYC's oldest trees will get the appreciation they deserve with some creative lighting, poetry and more.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 classic cookbooks Judith Jones made better

Judith Jones, the editor of 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' who had a knack for knowing what would sell big, has died at age 93.




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The journey of a plastic bag

A new short mockumentary follows a plastic grocery bag on its journey to the Pacific Ocean.




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The journey of the plastic shopping bag

Before the plastic shopping bag can settle into a life of ease in the Pacific ocean it must first navigate its way past dogs, park rangers, and tree branches.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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San Jose approves tiny house villages for the homeless

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.




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What to do with the stuff that doesn't spark joy

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.




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JOMO is my new favorite thing

If you're at all introverted, or just enjoy chilling at home with your pets, kids, or partner, JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out— could be for you.




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At Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen, you can pay it forward or pay with your time

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.




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Kale joins the Dirty Dozen list

Environmental Working Group's 2019 lists of fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest pesticide loads are out, and kale has joined the dirty one.




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More clean cars equals more jobs

Everybody's worried about the high unemployment rate, and they should be. But fuel-efficient cars, hybrids and electrics are putting Americans to work big time.




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Why our job commutes are growing

New report shows major metro employment is moving further away from where people actually live. And it's worse for poor people and minorities.




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Comet Lovejoy is spewing life's building blocks

Ingredients for Life Were Always Present on Earth, Comet Suggests




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Fuel-cell boat stalls on historic journey

The New Clermont seeks to recreate Fulton's 1807 journey from New York City to Albany in a new-fangled steamboat and demonstrate hydrogen's potential. But their




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More green jobs coming to Atlanta

HydroPhi Technology will base its hydrogen energy company in Atlanta, bringing 300 green jobs to the region.




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NASA video reconstructs the harrowing lunar journey of Apollo 13

Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts.




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Trader Joe's offers food, produce -- and mystery

Executives keep a tight lid on the secret to successfully selling grocery staples to the masses.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act aims to increase production of local foods

A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.




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Nut job: Thieves are stealing California walnuts by the truckload

Soaring prices have made walnuts, almonds and other nuts a tempting target.




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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 1

Watch Part I of Chuck's exclusive interview and take the quiz below to win tickets to the 10,000 Lakes Festival.




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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 2

Watch part 2 of Chuck's interview with Widespread Panic's John Bell.



  • Arts & Culture

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Jon Stewart bores himself to sleep over climate change bill

Before interviewing Energy Secretary Steven Chu, <i>The Daily Show</i> host Jon Stewart fell asleep talking about the Markey-Waxman energy bill.



  • Climate & Weather

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Coca-Cola, Dell and others join Workplace Charging Challenge

Some of the nation's most recognized brands are joining the Department of Energy's Workplace Charging Challenge.




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CDC responds to Hugh Jackman&#39;s flu shot joke

Actor's comments during the Golden Globes did not sit well with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Jumping pup gives a whole new meaning to joy

Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself.




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Major blizzard visible from space

The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery.



  • Climate & Weather

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10 things you didn&#39;t know about Johnny Appleseed

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.




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A journalist turns condom-maker to change the world

Talia Frenkel created a company that makes healthier condoms — but that's not all.




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Join MillerCoors in a Sustainability Discussion Live on Twitter

MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an




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Enjoying the fall garden’s bountiful harvest

A modern take on comfort foods uses what is fresh and available during the season, but also explores new ingredients and stretches your imagination to look at o



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why kids should work (and 10 ideas for jobs)

Life is expensive, and kids will learn important life lessons from earning and saving their own money.




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Film Debut Honors the Journeys of Childhood Cancer Survivors

‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face.




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Catching up on green jobs news

The NAACP on the green economy, a CEO search at Veterans Green Jobs, and Indiana's green jobs future.




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Cyborg snails may soon be joining the military

Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military.



  • Research & Innovations

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Apple visionary Steve Jobs named most fascinating person of 2011

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.



  • Arts & Culture

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Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living

How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.




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Reindeer herding is really a job (in Finland)

Santa's not the only one who gets to hang out with these interesting animals.




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6 ways a job you hate can make you sick

From sleep problems to back pain, a bad job can take a toll on your body.




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Who should enjoy Rome&#39;s famed Spanish Steps?

The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be fined for sitting on them.



  • Arts & Culture

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Dogs join in singing &#39;Happy Birthday&#39; for one lucky grandmother

A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.




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John Kerry: &#39;We need your help&#39;

On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable.



  • Research & Innovations

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Icons of senior street style exude joie de vivre

Life is short, which is why it's so important to make every moment — and impeccably styled outfit — count.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion