There has been a lot of debate all across the Internet about whether Earth Day really means anything anymore or whether it has been hijacked by marketers.

The heated battle for control of a strip of pavement on a single street in Brooklyn highlights the battlelines in the Bike Lane Wars. Hint: It's not about bikes

For apartment hunters who are just as concerned about a gridlock-free commute as they are about the presence of a washer and dryer set, Walk Score releases a ne

Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier.

ChooseVets lets civilians outsource work to military vets who are looking for employment.

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.

Six-year-old Connor Johnson has big dreams for the future, and he needs our help to keep them alive.

Explore your inner artist all month long with these fun ideas to help kids create.

Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day.

Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans.

From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts.

Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming.

A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations.

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was one of the few mentions of energy policy during the latest Alaska U.S. Senate Debate.

New Mexico senator's plan to retire creates questions for Democrats and environmentalists in 2012.

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

Tuckerman & Co.'s student founders are working their values from 'dirt to shirt.'

Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.

Former surfing champion Ashley Lloyd Thompson is making waves in the world of surfboard shaping.

Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey.

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.

Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.'

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.

Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests.

Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary.

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.

New marine reserves are making a big splash around the planet — and not a moment too soon.

Earth Overshoot Day is the day we go into 'nature debt,' utilizing more than the year's supply of water, forest and agricultural resources.

Our planet has lost 60 percent of its vertebrate animals since 1970, but there still may be time to save the rest.

Taking care of the Earth is frequently on our minds, but in honor of Earth Day on April 22, people often look to take that observance more seriously.

Saving a buck while doing your part to save the Earth is a great way to mark Earth Day. Like most holidays, Earth Day presents ample opportunities to score a de

The Nature Conservancy wants everyone to enjoy the earth this Earth Day by gathering outside to enjoy a meal. We've got some ideas to make sure your picnic hono

A heads-up to parents about Disneynature's newest release follows the story of two feline families struggling to survive in the African savannah.

From eco-snacks to community-wide green events, here are 10 great ways to celebrate and protect the planet.

Earth Day events and rallies will be held in several cities around the country. Here’s a quick look at some of the big ones.

Free coffee at Starbucks, carbon offsets and sustainable seafood are just a few examples of what businesses are doing in honor of Earth Day.

Lace up your sneakers and grab the kids for one of these family-friendly running races for Earth Day.

Nancy Sutley, chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for Energy and Climate Change, take your ques

By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor

It would be safe to say that Brooklyn's Big Green Theater — an eco-education program where kids create plays performed by adult actors — isn't what most f

These Earth Day facts shed some light on the annual tradition and how it has changed over time.

Kick off Earth Week with this dramatic three-minute film, which dives into the 'Heart of Darkness' to highlight the humbling majesty of our planet.

Take a journey through decades of U.S. environmental history with MNN's Earth Day board game.

Your guide to TV and movies celebrating the planet for Earth Week 2012.

In honor of Earth Day's namesake orb, here's a time-lapse tour of Earth itself.

No generations in the history of human civilization have consumed as much of the planet's natural bounty as the ones alive today. So what are we doing this Eart

Retailers can't seem to let a holiday pass without building a sale around it. Fortunately, these companies' Earth Day promotions focus on eco-friendly products.