Paul Dillinger at Levi Strauss wants you to rethink the way you take care of your clothes — and he’s got a really good point.

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Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools.

Meet John Rook, the green marketing maverick searching for authenticity in the world of sustainable business.

It's a defining moment for CEO Tim Cook, who is fighting to keep iPhones locked, even in the face of terrorism.

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Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.

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It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade.

Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live?

The idea of staying in the same job for decades doesn't apply for for of us — but the real question is are you learning?

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.

Keeping track of how and why you fail is the key to moving forward. That's what a failure resume is all about.

Coding is the next big push in the education world, but do all kids really need to learn the skill?

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.

A new MNN comic explains why we should rename 'Wednesday' in honor of our home planet.

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

Spending time in nature has proven health benefits, and creating a sit-spot habit will help you reap those positive rewards.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.

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It depends on where you live, says a new report, because some states force you to charge up from a dirty coal grid. But that's just a snapshot, and the long-ter

The 2013 Nobel Prize in physics will be announced next week, and while the identity of the winner (or winners) is a closely guarded secret.

A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo and scaring people around the globe.

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.

A dwarsligger, or flipback book, is a small, very portable book that you read vertically, like you're scrolling through text on a smartphone.

Farmers markets, a growing bike culture and plenty of parks make this horse-racing town worth a visit.

Reykjavik, the pedestrian-friendly, geothermal-spring-heavy capital of Iceland is ideal for travelers who want to leave a light carbon footprint.

Rehoboth Beach, Del., is a grade-A beach town -- the “Nation’s Summer Capital” nickname is well-deserved. It’s a place where Mother Nature and the atypi

From bully sticks and rawhide to deer antlers and cow hooves, which natural dog chews are OK for your dog?

Blue-green algae in lakes can be fatal to dogs that ingest it while playing in the water.

I have some hobbies I take seriously, but I have others I do for the sheer joy of doing it. An essay celebrates dabbling.

Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often.

Plastic straws create litter and often end up in the stomachs of wild animals — but the group Last Plastic Straw has an easy solution.

The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all.

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want

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Why do many of us choose to buy brand name products when the store brand is nearly identical?

As ocean temps rise, so may a toxin found in these edible creatures.

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.

Everyone spends all their time in open kitchens. Here's why they should get out of there.

You might get discounts by sharing your fitness data with an insurance company. But they might get way too much insight into the details of your life.

Should they be means tested, or should programs be universal?

Why you should buy food at the farmers market. If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop.

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.

Banks won't touch them they are so financially risky. So why does Obama want U.S. taxpayers to fund nuclear plants when there is a 50% chance they will fail?

Leaf blowers are a powerful way to get leaves out of your lawn, but they contribute to both air and noise pollution.