Longtime eco-friendly coffee makers attempt a green solution to the waste of single servings.

You can still enjoy seafood, but make sure you buy sustainable, low-mercury options.

It's what you've been waiting for. Peter Dykstra lists his picks for America’s nine greatest environmental heroes.

A perplexing amount of the planet's water slips deep into Earth's interior at some tectonic boundaries, a new study has found. But where does it go?

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

Study finds that mountain gorillas numbers are increasing, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

In the field or in front of the camera, these amazing animal conservationists have dedicated their lives towards protecting the Earth and its creatures.

Naomie Harris' 100% biodegradable Oscars gown, which took 120 hours to make, will be on display at the Hampton Court Palace in London.

Massey Energy wants to rip down Coal River Mountain in West Virginia to get at the coal below. Local residents need your help.

Ashely Judd, newly minted foe of mountaintop removal mining, will be chatting live about the evil practice in about an hour on Daily Kos.

The EPA announced a plan to tighten up rules governing the environmentally destructive practice of mountaintop removal mining.

Movie star Darryl Hannah and NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen were arrested along with dozens of others after blocking access to a coal facility.

MNN's Karl Burkart closed his Chase Bank account to protest their financial support of mountaintop removal mining. What can you do to help?

New York City's Feral Cat Initiative pairs feral cats that need a range with humans who want a defense against rodents.

In a refreshing departure from the norm, the developers of a LEED luxury development in Cambridge focus on amenities and sustainability with equal measure.

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.

Honestly, it would be a touch difficult to hit the books on a campus this wildly verdant.

The mountain gorilla population is rebounding in the Virunga Volcanoes Region, according to census results announced by the African Wildlife Foundation.

Conservation efforts pay off for mountain gorillas, which have been re-classified from "critically endangered" to "endangered" by IUCN.

Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond.

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.

In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest.

The mouse deer. Or the pig deer. Or the little goat. Whatever you call the chevrotain, this is a truly distinct looking (and tiny!) ungulate.

World Bank backs desperate attempt to restore a glacier in Peru using nothing more than whitewash.

Earth's global thaw has reached Mount Everest.

Joseph Ford creates optical illusions with handmade knitted sweaters against real-life backdrops.

Only three other types of ants are known to jump with their legs.

You're ingesting microplastics when you consume this trendy salt source.

Vacationers are becoming wary of theme parks as the swine flu outbreak worsens.

Kamikatsu, where recyclables are sorted into 45 specific categories, is an old pro at landfill diversion.

Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems.

The surprising find shows just how much there is to learn about the biodiversity of southern Oregon's mountainous region.

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.

Troubles on the set and suspicious deaths helped to cultivate a nasty reputation for these cursed movies and famous legends.

Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots.

With a mix of soaring granite peaks, lush alpine meadows, high country lakes and waterfalls, Rocky Mountain National Park is a park straight out of central cast

This Maryland park houses Camp David, the famous presidential retreat, but you're more likely to see whitetail deer and black bears than a president.

Mount Mitchell State Park, about 35 miles northeast of Asheville, North Carolina, is a place of superlatives. The namesake peak is the tallest east of the Missi

Visible from Puget Sound to the west, Mount Rainer looms above the Cascade Range at 14,410 feet above sea level. This peak of fire and ice — an active volcano

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.

The new facility is Southern Company's fourth in the state, and another example of the company's commitment to renewable energy.

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.

Nine pioneering female aviators and astronauts, both contemporary and historic, who have shattered flight records and stereotypes

Study found high levels of mercury in California's fog, but the problem likely extends around the world.

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia..

The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative.

Venomous animals like snakes, bees and spiders may hold the secret to curing cancer, pain management and other diseases.

Scientists are trying to figure out why the popular tourist destination has gone dark.

Mountain bikers wind through the misty temperate rain forest of Whistler, British Columbia, leaving stunning long-exposure light trails in their wake.