UC Davis students conceive a 'deliberate solution' to substandard farm worker housing.

New high-rise called Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (“ The Retreat of Tao Zhu”) by Vincent Callebaut provides luxury housing and 'hope for a better tomorrow' in Taiwan.

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Who said you can't partake in a little shopping on Giving Tuesday?

Presenting a bevy of unique, useful and all-around lovely prezzies that support a range of good causes.

Ford revealed the new, more fuel-efficient 2013 Ford Escape at the L.A. Auto Show.

How a social networking site beat the major media on a major environmental story.

Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth.

Media columnist Ken Edelstein visits with Tea Partiers and energy-efficiency advocates, and comes away with a dizzy feeling.

Video: MNN blogger Karl Burkart chats with Current TV about the politics of blogging at the Copenhagen climate summit.

Video: As the Copenhagen summit continues, global warming deniers are popping up all over. Perhaps they're right, says Jon Stewart, it's all a conspiracy of tho

It's no substitute for simply getting rid of coal, but geo-engineering just may be our planet's Hail Mary pass.

The best photos of the week as presented by the Mother Nature Network, including a landfill worker in Cambodia and a mistletoe farm.

By studying particles on the ocean floor, scientists conclude that Earth supports one-third less life than originally thought.

Wasted food accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than any country except China and the United States, according to a new report.

Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil.

Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores.

These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart.

Kevin Judd enjoys programming elaborate holiday light shows at his Riverside, Calif. home. But after a video of last Halloween's 'Party Rock Anthem' display wen

Watch out, IKEA: Walmart jumps on the affordable LED train with the release of a line of light bulbs. Prices start at less than $10.

In the near future, streetlights won't just be a source of light; they'll be a smart hub for power and information too.

Although not the flashiest thing on the block, GE unveils a WiFi-connected LED bulb with a more agreeable price point than its peers.

Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter.

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.

Eva & Paul jeans are a crowdfunded sustainable denim company that's obsessed with fit.

The shoelace Bluelace Project reached its $25,000 Kickstarter goal in a mere 10 hours.

They're stylish, they're strong, and they support design-based recovery in disaster-stricken areas. What more could you ask for in a pair of specs?

Margaret Roach, high-powered Manhattan media player turned solitude-seeking garden blogger, releases a memoir, 'And I Shall Have Some Peace There.'

Screen printing maven chats about early inspiration, storytelling, and dinosaurs.

David and Morgan Surkin run the PortSports Social Club, a recreational sports and events club that puts as much emphasis on helping nonprofit organizations as i

The man behind the Hunter Angler Gardener Cook blog wants to pass along his knowledge so others can discover the edible foods all around them.

Skylines and landmarks from across the globe turn off their lights for 60 minutes in celebration of Earth Hour.

Thierry Cohen's artwork reveals the cosmic wonders hidden beneath the light pollution that masks the world's biggest cities.

First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.

Chengdu's wild plan involves a reflective satellite or "moon" that would beam down a "dusk-like glow" within city limits.

Get some blackout curtains. More and more studies show artificial light can harm your health.

When it’s cold and gray outside, coming home to a hot meal that’s been slowly cooking all day is one of winter’s great comforts.

Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced.

Lost in the woods? Stuck in the wild? These 8 handy smartphone apps will help you survive in the wilderness.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

The Lune can identify that your phone is receiving a call, not from a Bluetooth signal but from the wavelength of the phone’s GSM signal.

The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk.

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.

Sherry Turkle says we are losing our capacity for empathy, and our ability to carry on a conversation.

Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station.

When we heard about Food52's Holiday Recipes and Party Planning Guide ($3.99 for iPad and iPhone), we thought this app from New York Times writers Amanda Hesser

Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change.

From magnifiers to medication trackers, these apps can help savvy seniors stay on track.

The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons.