The medicinal soil called "healing soil" has been found to contain powerful antibiotics that kill superbugs.

Researchers find that more than 10 percent of patients may be taking aspirin unnecessarily, and the risks may outweigh the benefits.

Airbnb is offering free housing for cancer patients and the people who care for them.

Mercury, bloodletting, corpses, radioactive water and even heroin are just some of the treatments doctors used to prescribe patients.

Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.'

Large coalition of environmental groups uses humor to fight misconceptions around 'clean' coal.

Recession? What recession? Step right up as the coal industry is loading up on lobbyists.

A note-perfect 'clean coal' parody site has become the talk of the Internet. With its Coal Cares campaign, the heretofore unknown activist group Coal is Killing

The Pennsylvania Republican is a solid pick for social conservatives, but what are his views when it comes to environmental policy?

The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change.

Migration forecasts developed by researchers at Cornell University help cities and building owners determine the best time to flip the switch.

Woodland hawks, attracted by the songbirds that love backyard feeders, are thriving in cities.

A new report from the Health Effects Institute says are breathing air that's considered unsafe by the World Health Organization.

A new retrospective study finds that 1980s-era cleanup of Boston Harbor was well worth it from a return on investment standpoint.

Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.'

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.

The 'Vessel' is massive collection of stairs located in New York City's newest development — Hudson Yards.

The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind.

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that Virginia had the most amount of LEED certified space per resident in 2012.

Study measuring traces of psychotropic drugs in the air of eight major Italian cities has alarming results.

Every year, the number of green college programs — and the number of students enrolled in them — rises, as careers in environmental policy, sustainability,

Meet Dr. Rob Sanford, department chair and professor of environmental science at the University of Southern Maine.

From cheap fashion to the billion-dollar trash trade, the following five books demonstrate some of the key connections between economic and natural systems.

From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership.

Regardless of where you live, there are birds to admire. Here are some tips to begin watching, including 5 useful apps to try.

Filmmaker Mark Kitchell talks to MNN about the need to understand the birth and life of the green movement in the U.S.

Global survival game places you in a biodiverse world that rises or falls based on how you protect or abuse its resources.

Researchers say the beautiful new flame, inspired by fire tornadoes, may provide an eco-friendly way to clean up oil spills.

Animals use the same wait-your-turn system that most humans do, say scientists who reviewed a series of animal studies.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.

Fueled by denatured ethanol, the EcoSmart Fire is a clean, green alternative to traditional fireplaces.

The Green Scissors 2010 report shines the spotlight on government spending that is both wasteful and harmful to the environment.

Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th.

Supermodel once again named Global Earth Hour Ambassador in preparation for the lights-out moment on March 31.

This Earth Hour, celebrate the beautiful moments in nature that only occur after the sun goes down.

Get daily reminders about your carbon footprint and IE will plant a tree of your choice.

Kenaf, the carbon-sequestering monster plant, provides food, shelter and carbon credits.

Two fair trade pioneers get into the carbon market.

Travel company cancels offset program citing its inability to reduce global emissions.

FlightCar leverages all those idle vehicles in the long-term lots, and it's a lifeline for frequent flyers.

Autonomous vehicles will be ready soon — to ferry retirees around closed communities.

The Korean electric car is a credible competitor to the Nissan Leaf. It's affordable, too, so let's break the California-only barrier.

Audi’s R8 e-tron sports car is finally a reality — with almost 300 miles on a charge.

Being stopped at red lights is more than just annoying; it also can be incredibly unhealthy.

Cars with 10 horsepower, fish tanks and Home Depot hardware are just part of the fun. Some even plug in.

BMW Vision Next 100

Greeting people you pass on the street with a smile and "Hello" is good for you and them.

Rescuers spent months nursing a paralyzed leopard until the day he stood on his own paws.

Air conditioners have made architects lazy, and we've forgotten how to design houses that might work without it.