Manduka's new inSight eye pillow soothes your senses with soft fabric spun from bamboo fibers and a natural organic barley filling.

Four severe droughts in 20 years have left many residents of the Horn of Africa on the edge of survival.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.

Here's a tasty and inexpensive way to turn a bit of leftover pasta into a savory meal. And it goes from pan to plate in about 5 minutes.

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.

Plus: National Geographic turns 125 and more Ecollywood odds and ends.

Chef contestants cook with local ingredients from their hometowns.

This one tip can save up to 20 percent of the energy your refrigerator uses.

With all of the conflicting studies about caffeine's effect on the body, should you shun the pick-me-up or have a second cup? According to the Mayo Clinic, mode

Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk.

New research finds some surprising reasons that people air all of that drama on Facebook.

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?

The idea grew out of disaster message boards that sprung up on Facebook after Japan's most recent natural disaster.

New research shows that just clicking the 'like' button reveals more about us than we realize.

Need to get friends and family off your back? There's an app for that.

A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you.

With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with the Indigo Girls to chat about the complexities of touring with bi

Located on the Mississippi Flyway, Chicago is one of the deadliest American cities for migrating birds. But the Windy City is trying to change that statistic.

USGBC founder David Gottfried is selling his Oakland bungalow which, at the time of its completion, was the highest scoring LEED-certified home in the country.

The first national park in the world has a comprehensive recycling program, LEED certified buildings and more.

Harmony House for Cats’ new shelter isn’t just doing something good for Chicago’s felines — it’s also doing something good for the planet. The no-kill

The new World Trade Center buildings will include a bevy of sustainable features that maximize energy efficiency, reduce waste and minimize the environmental im

Message of the week from the Eco-Driven with Toyota & Friends conference: Everyone can make greener choices. Attending this event has made me realize I can make

To save energy, a newly opened LEED residence hall at Bridgewater State University outlaws the dorm room staple known as the mini-fridge.

Honor your favorite boss on this holiday, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.

Amazon.com may be offering new eco-friendly shipping options to its customers if it capitalizes on a new patent.

Video: Get your green tips from Amanda Seyfried and Olesya Rulin.

To get it into fleets at Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and FedEx, the Indiana auto veterans at Bright Automotive are hoping for a federal loan. Our car blogger travels t

The Bolivian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) led an impromptu press conference denouncing the closed meeting of 18 'friendly nations' led by Obama. Hugo Chavez

Video: Rachel Maddow is joined by <i>New York Times</i> columnist Thomas Friedman, fresh from attending the climate change conference in Copenhagen for a discus

Eco-friendly supply chain. According to a study by management consulting firm Accenture, companies have found that having an eco-friendly supply chain can save

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council details the staggering environmental cost of DVRing 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' every week.

Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper.

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.

The industry’s leading manufacturer of insulated industrial workwear keeps workers safe and warm, but many of their designs are hitting the streets as well.

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.

Flooring is one of the most important elements of any room, so when you're choosing new wood, tile, carpet or other floor covering, consider your options carefu

In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet

Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly.

A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you.

How can I make my 50-mile daily commute more eco-friendly? Use the cruise control, properly inflate your tires and don't use your air-conditioning.

Nationwide competition encourages kids to put their robot-building skills to the test.

In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated

Is there an eco-friendly fireplace? From pellet stoves to bio-ethanol fireplaces, engineered logs and wood-burning inserts, here's an enviro breakdown.

Spied some natural dish soap or gluten-free snacks on your favorite TV show? Green Product Placement gets eco-friendly goods some time in front of the camera.