The EPA administrator fires back at a coal utility company during a Senate committee hearing.

Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste.

Midwest EPA office to host forum discussing environmental justice and children's health issues.

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are a luxurious, expensive treat, so save money by making yours at home.

Jay Harman developed technologies from the Lily Impeller that he says may fundamentally change how humans do almost everything.

How do these global cities stack up in being green?

It takes more than just dedication and intelligence to be a pillar of the community.

Lush, lovely and totally invasive, running bamboo has been branded as public enemy number one in several towns in the Northeast.

Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet.

After killing 7 million bats in eastern North America, white-nose syndrome just made a 1,300-mile leap west.

Satellites, landers, rovers ... can a manned trip to the Red Planet be far behind?

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.

Plus: Notes from around Hollywood.

Shark expert Jeff Kurr talks with MNN about Discovery's 'Shark Week' and his new documentary for this year's celebration.

Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's.

New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world.

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.

Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes.

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.

Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships.

According to some experts, the ubiquitous BFF self-portraits may be responsible for a significant increase in head lice.

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.

The huge 'magnificent sundew' was unknown to science until a scientist stumbled across its photo on Facebook.

When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts.

Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless, plus where to donate your old eclipse glasses if you don't plan on reusing them.

With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures.

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it'

Video: Chuck visits one of the first 24-hour card-swipe biodiesel filling kiosks.

All that eggnog (or Champagne, or hot toddies) sounded good at the time, but now you're paying the price. We've got you covered.

James Harrison's plasma is used to make treatments for Rhesus disease. He has made 1,173 donations over more than 60 years, but now he has to retire.

Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't.

St. Louis, Orlando and Minneapolis are featured in a new Sierra Club report on the growing number of American cities rejecting fossil fuels.

Perfect for blustery apartment balconies, the student-designed O-Wind Turbine is a national winner of the James Dyson Award.

The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change.

Migration forecasts developed by researchers at Cornell University help cities and building owners determine the best time to flip the switch.

London, Houston and Bangkok are among the cities most vulnerable to sea level identified in a new report by London-based charity Christian Aid.

The World Cities Culture Forums' ranking of member cities with the highest and lowest percentages of urban parkland doesn't come without surprises.

Here are 14 of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

New research shows that urban green space largely benefits the wealthy and educated, not the underserved communities that need it most.

Many city dwellers leave urban areas to visit lakes and rivers, but these cities are ideal for people who don't want to travel far to swim, paddle or surf.

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison find that city blocks with 40% or more tree coverage are naturally cooler than blocks with fewer trees.

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

The species, formally known as 'Etheostoma obama,' is one of five newly discovered fish that scientists have named after a U.S. president or VP.

A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.

The Danes are helping kick-start Colorado's green energy economy.