You can reduce the amount of waste you create without much effort.

This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power.

The 57,000-acre San Andres Refuge, which works to restore desert bighorn sheep, launched its quest for energy independence in 2005 and has implemented several s

Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact.

Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling.

Whether you filed your taxes early or are scrambling at the last minute, it's not a bad idea to start planning what to do with your tax refund.

Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market.

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

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence.

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, explores the national wildlife refuge system.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, finds out about the importance of having a single national wildlife refuge se

Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.

Attractive but not arresting in appearance, the Paradigm series of green prefabs from Seattle's Method Homes has the potential to achieve recognition from the w

In observation of one of the original New Urbanist-style planned communities' 75th anniversary, Norris, Tenn. gets a self-sufficient prefab demo home.

Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings.

With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines."

Sky City was supposed to be 220 stories and this building was supposed to be 97 stories; but there's more to building than just technical innovation.

The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time.

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

Two million trees have been planted in the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge as part of a carbon offset program.

Now through the end of March, the sale of LED bulbs at IKEA will help to make refugee camps safer and more secure and for the families living in them.

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.

Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts.

The medical cannabis market is rapidly expanding as more and more states rewrite their laws to give sick people access to the controversial medicine. Meet Troy

Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority.

You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety.

Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis?

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.

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

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."

Warning: Your marinara sauce may have as much sugar as two Twinkies.

Shelterbus is a retrofitted coach bus that serves as a mobile emergency shelter for the homeless in Toronto.

Donald Trump's ego is extreme, he may be a bellwether for politicians as a whole, and the U.S. public as a whole.

The U.S. Energy Department wants you to save green by painting your roof white -- as long as it doesn't make your neighbors see red.

Before you haul away that busted appliance, here are some creative ways to re-purpose it.

A new international study finds most people would rather be entertained by others.

Amateur photographer Steve Biro takes a riveting photo of a bald eagle and his mirror image.

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.

Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk?

Jeff Poppen champions the small family farm and a sense of community at his Long Hungry Creek Farm in Tennessee.

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.

You continue to hear how bad sugar is, but how do you avoid it? Here are some ways to help you eliminate refined sugar from your diet.

The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.

The WindChill uses biomimicry to help preserve food in rural areas without access to electricity.

Humans are social eaters, but we're not the only animal in that category. Here are other creatures who would rather eat with a group instead of alone.

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.

Parsons fashion design student Angela Luna created a line of clothing for refugees called Adiff, where garments like coats convert to tents, bags and more.

Fireflies are disappearing, likely due to three factors: Habitat loss, toxic chemicals and light pollution. Here’s how you can help them bounce back.