NASA's space shuttles are gearing up to make their final voyages — this time flying piggyback a special Boeing 747 jet on the way to museum retirement homes.

Temperature records across the continent continue to fall as Europe buckles under heat wave. At least seven deaths have been attributed to the heat.

Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry.

British tech startup Seawater Greenhouse makes the impossible feat of growing crops in arid regions possible with the help of plenty of sunshine and saltwater.

GM will be repurposing 100 miles of oil-soaked plastic boom from the Gulf oil spill into plastic parts for the Chevy Volt.

A new report provides a possible scapegoat for BP in last year’s oil spill. Investigators say the blame for the disaster does not lie with BP but instead with

The oil giant has pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts and will pay a record $4.5 billion fine. Three of its employees have also been charged with manslaughter.

Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office.

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.

A new EPA proposal attempts to limit toxic emissions of air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants.

A regular marathon will sound like an easy warm-up compared to these crazy yet compelling endurance races.

New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one.

Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds.

Outdoor air pollution has now been classified as 'carcinogenic to humans' by the United Nations.

The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread.

Zest up your holiday feast with these must-have sauces and spices.

If you’re gluten-free or just avoiding the dreaded beer belly, consider trying these lighter, lesser-known alternatives to beer instead.

Seltzer that's low in alcohol and calories is all the rage.

Sure herbs and spices taste wonderful, but do you know what benefits they provide to your body?

The specialized DNA of cockroaches makes them dumpster divers extraordinaire.

An unstoppable smart home start-up faces its first major bump in the road: Safety concerns over the Nest Protect smoke detector's 'Nest Wave' function.

But there are things you can do if you find a big 4K TV under the tree.

During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals.

Check out this infographic, which breaks down the importance of organic food, how mobile usage affects purchasing, food labels and more.

The biggest problem with potato chips is the oil they are fried in, but this company uses quality coconut oil!

If you have an outdoor view, you're getting the benefit of Mother Nature.

Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.

These small resolutions can make for a great start to the new year.

ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about?

Scientists are still trying to determine what happened to the levels of mercury in Utah's Great Salt Lake, which have dipped by almost 90 percent.

A tarantula's toxic brew could serve as an insecticide against agricultural pests that consume the venom orally.

Michigan-based startup Vestaron harnesses Australian spider venom to safely control unwanted agricultural pests without harming bees.

A little over a year ago, in a very different world, three economic titans issued "The Carbon Principles," a list of investment guidelines for electric power pr

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?

Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini.

Good food and wine at a sustainable Fell’s Point restaurant.

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how

A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household.

Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.

Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light.

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier.

Researchers take a closer look at America's charitable giving and find some surprising results.

Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet.

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

New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children.

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

Nobody likes bathroom clean-up, especially with harsh chemical products. Here are some cheap and natural cleaning alternatives.

It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't.

Entrepreneur Jonas Falk, 28, has grown a $20 million company, Organic Life, by serving great-tasting organic food at schools.