Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests.

Our planet has lost 60 percent of its vertebrate animals since 1970, but there still may be time to save the rest.

Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation.

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.

Scientists close in on the genetic mechanisms used by mosquitoes to locate prey.

The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing.

It would be safe to say that Brooklyn's Big Green Theater — an eco-education program where kids create plays performed by adult actors — isn't what most f

Let these disaster movie-esque GIFs of four major cities being swallowed up by rising sea levels serve as your motivation to help combat climate change.

For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices.

Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Morgan Heim talks to MNN about sexism and success in her field and how to help the next generation of female photographers.

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.

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

These plants are surprisingly common, yet just one taste — or even a touch — will send you to the hospital.

In "Ay, Mariposa," conservation filmmakers highlight the people, animals, and fragile habitats impacted by the barrier at the border.

Use this quick checklist in order, and you'll soon master the process of identifying a bird species.

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.

From cancer to migraines and even seizures, dogs can give us a heads up about a range of human diseases.

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.

Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem.

Austria's Pasterze Glacier is quickly disappearing, but thanks to this giant, super-zoomable photo, at least you can see it up close before it's gone.

The prominent rift that opened up last in year in Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier has widened and filled with snow, according to NASA.

A gorgeous new video is the best way to experience Antarctica without even feeling chilly.

Antarctica's fading glaciers may offer surprising ecological perks, a new study finds, but the net result is still bad.

Father's Day gifts. This Father's Day give him the gift of organic or locally brewed beer.

Father's Day gifts. It's time to start looking for the perfect gift that will make both Dad and the planet smile.

Jenn Breckenridge of the Burn Clean blog recommends 3 fun, funky & functional gifts for Father's Day.

Father's Day gifts. Save yourself the trip and (more importantly) the money by creating a homemade and personalized gift that Dad will love.

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

Don't waste money on an old-fashioned tie. And don't waste money on these gifts either.

Just say NO ... to neckties this Father's Day. Instead, gift Dad with something that he'll use around the house like a Japanese gardening tool, a mending kit or

If you don't want to be that son or daughter giving Dad the same old unimaginative (and potentially wasteful) gifts, think green. There are lots of exciting eco

Q: I’m a 17-year-old guy faced with gift-giving conundrum of the most urgent order: I want to outshine my older, perpetually brown-nosed siblings this Father'

On the prowl for a Father's Day gift that's unique, useful and <i>not</i> a necktie? Consider a cigar ashtray made from recycled tequila bottles, a killer pair

On the prowl for the perfect paternal prezzie? Check out these 12 gift picks that pops will surely find useful in the bar, the workshop and at the grill.

Need a gift for dad in a hurry? Here are six great Father's Day gifts you can whip up this weekend.

What discerning patriarch wouldn't appreciate a foosball bottle opener, a mason jar cocktail shaker or a dashing hanky to have around the house?

Toyota partnered with Saatchi & Saatchi LA for its fun Prius c marketing campaign.

The California New Car Dealers Association reports that the Toyota Prius was the best-selling car in California in 2012.

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

Make your Mom a gift she will treasure forever with one of these handmade Mother's Day craft ideas.

'The New Cocktail Hour' will turn anyone into a home mixologist.

The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle's maiden voyage reveals how how Antarctic bottom water is affected by changing wind patterns.

'Over the River' would suspend silver fabric over miles of Arkansas River.

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.

Cloud gazing is no longer an activity reserved for the outdoors, thanks to these life-like but surreal indoor clouds created by artist Berndnaut Smilde.

These stunning busts are crafted using recycled circuit boards, CPUs, wiring, keyboards and other salvaged electronics.

For centuries, art and science have informed one another, and the result has been some spectacular creativity.

It sounds totally familiar, yet completely new.