The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.

Old syrup drums are being repurposed as rain barrels.

As marketers use Earth Day to hock anything and everything, including a 'Real Housewives' episode, bloggers weigh in on the ridiculousness of it all.

Minister says natural disasters in his home country are evidence of climate change.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Morgan Heim talks to MNN about sexism and success in her field and how to help the next generation of female photographers.

The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years.

Become an expert in knowing what birds are saying by studying these common species.

Wisdom the albatross is amazing at 68 years old and still raising babies.

New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

The award winning director of 'Avatar' didn't pull his punches when he was asked about what he thought of Fox News rightwing rodeo clown Glenn Beck.

Is God mad at us for recycling or behaving badly? Some of the right wing's sharpest minds think so.

Massive glacier break-off in Greenland demonstrates the frightening future painted by new NASA study on global temperature rise.

James Balog photographs disappearing glaciers showing global warming evidence in time-lapse photography in the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice.

New research proves that the Peruvian glacier is shrinking due to climate change.

Humanity is not only moving too slowly in curbing CO2 emissions — we're moving the wrong direction.

Convenient tollway and business drop-off points, plus health insurance stipends, attract a new group of local veggie eaters.

Father's Day meals. Shrimp in a buttery marinade is a quick and simple Father’s Day treat.

Researchers may have finally figured out what kind of drugs Vikings were on as they headed into battle in a blood-thirsty state known as berserkergan.

The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights.

Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior?

Few hybrids or electric vehicles brought celebs to this year's Academy Awards.

The Detroit automaker gets a touch of campaign fever with new marketing aimed to take down the competition.

You can't eat rhubarb leaves because they're high in oxalic acid, but they're still useful. Here's what to do with them.

Nieuwkoop, a sustainable community in the Netherlands, made the night skies safer for bats by using LED lights with a red glow.

After landing rovers and its spacecraft on the surface of asteroid Ryugu, JAXA is returning with a sample.

One man's trash is another man's art. Take a look at six artists who have taken discarded items and turned them into upscale, high-dollar artwork.

Creative upcycling leads to cellos made from oil cans and works created with plastic bottle caps.

A giant floating sphere built from discarded umbrellas will next set sail on one of the country's most notorious Superfund sites: The Gowanus Canal.

Despite their unhealthy ingredients and piles of sugar, a candy bar could actually be a better choice than these energy and protein bars.

Instead of 'climate change' or 'global warming,' new research finds another term might be more effective in capturing people's attention.

If you can't beat them, eat them — that's what Jamaica and Florida are doing with lionfish, and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.

Should baby boomers be blamed for stealing our kids' futures? Author Bruce Gibney thinks so — and he has a point.

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.

Want outdoor adventure and a theme park, too? Give this Florida hot spot a spin.

Efficient public transportation, a vibrant organic scene and plenty of eco-conscious hotels make this Brazilian city worth a visit.

Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city, is a hub for commerce and tourism in the country's southeastern coastal region. Though most would-be visitors are seduced

Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) and the second largest city in Spain. Located along the northeastern coast of the I

Bali is one of the most famous island tourist destinations in the world. This Indonesian isle's idyllic beaches, endless surf, easygoing population and exotic c

A famous harbor and other natural attractions make this former victim of Rust Belt decay an ideal East Coast destination.

Taipei is the economic and cultural heart of Taiwan. Like other major metropolises in the Asia-Pacific region, it is a bustling place with decidedly urban lands

Sitting in the Caribbean, only 56 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is one of the closest major islands to the United States. Easy access from the N

I've been covering the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for the past year or so and just wrote about it here on MNN last week.

From the grocery store to the great pacific garbage patch, this short will open your eyes and tug at your heart.

Follow the life of a plastic bag in a hilarious mockumentary -- complete with dramatic music and a narrator with a British accent.

A new short mockumentary follows a plastic grocery bag on its journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Before the plastic shopping bag can settle into a life of ease in the Pacific ocean it must first navigate its way past dogs, park rangers, and tree branches.

A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.

For a mere $10,000, you can book a seat on a 20-day working cruise to a giant patch of floating plastic trash.

Material from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to be collected, melted down and rebuilt into a floating paradise for green tourism.