Newt Gingrich may be controversial, but he's also outspoken. (So at least you know where he stands.)

The latest Republican to officially jump into the presidential race has a history of speaking out on energy and environmental policy.

The latest Republican to seek the presidency has a clear environmental record.

The former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China looks like the greenest Republican in the presidential race — and perhaps the most interesting.

The former CEO-turned-presidential candidate has unique views on energy and environmental policy.

The Texas governor has a clear environmental platform — whether you like it or not is a different story.

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

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

Before you start (begrudgingly) scouring, scrubbing, shampooing and sprucing up, consider adding these eco-friendly spring cleaning tools.

My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond.

The green cleaning powerhouse reintroduces its home fragrance line with a collection of spray air fresheners powered by pressurized air technology.

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

The green gender gap is a thing. Studies show women are more attuned to the environment, and that some men may think the 'green' movement un-masculine.

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.

Despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff.

Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years.

Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed.

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

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.

Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents.

Spoiler alert: Everyone's talking about 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, but for those who have remained unspoiled, this review lets some of its secrets out.

Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring.

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back.

No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner.

Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day.

Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish.

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

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

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.

About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.'

A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region.

The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna.

Meet some of the most spectacular, and secretive, squirrels on Earth.

A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts.

Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation.

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.

Fire ants are especially efficient at filling in the ecological gaps created by humans.

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

Join Aveda in setting an Earth Day world record.

There was a time, not very long ago, when it was safe to be a politician who supported environmental causes.

Celebrate National Parks Week and Earth Day with us with this breathtaking visual tour of some of the most beautiful sights in America's national parks.

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.

Max creates bold, iconic posters for events like Earth Day and groups like Greenpeace.

Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are.

Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives.

How to get ready for a great season of watching our feathered friends!

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

We label a lot of species with the shiver-inducing denizen of the night, even if they don't suck blood.

Use this quick checklist in order, and you'll soon master the process of identifying a bird species.

It's the first birth spotted so far this season.