Find out how you can send in a lock of hair to see how much mercury is in your body.

U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency.

A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store.

Environmental groups celebrate the bee strategy announcement — but only briefly before turning their focus to specifics and timing.

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.

Consumer Reports’ risk guide helps shoppers make informed decisions when buying fruits and vegetables.

Despite the 'D' word, a new survey finds that Americans are still smitten with lush residential landscapes.

In exclusive and exceptionally irrigated Rancho Santa Fe, residents now face water rationing.

The bottled water people have run them out of town, but it's a historic public service.

Bel Air: Champagne wishes and $90,000 water bill dreams.

When you set up a rain barrel system at your house, you can save water and save money on your utilities.

State legislators in Colorado are working to make it legal for residents to harvest rainwater for irrigation.

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.

With only the sun for energy, it can collect 3 liters of water a day.

With Italy facing severe drought conditions, the Vatican has turned off its iconic fountains for the first time in living memory to help save water.

Spongy water harvester prototype that uses only sunlight was tested successfully in the Arizona desert.

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.

From frustrating voice recognition to built-in apps, consumers either don't know they're there or can't figure them out. But relief is in sight.

It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years.

When fingerprints fail, a map of your brainwaves could help keep your cyberworld safe.

Study reveals what you can do to increase the likelihood of a speedy reply.

After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't.

Just Not Sorry app helps women (and men) stop undermining their email messages with qualifiers and apologies.

Context is key, and it's something computers and search engines like Google just don't have yet.

Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud.

Donations to environmental organizations from many businesses to remain consistent in 2009.

A Silicon Valley investor with a penchant for green technology raised $1 billion for a new venture fund. His vision: science experiments and clean technologies

Ben & Jerry's has invited me to create my own custom flavor using fair trade ingredients next month- help me out with some tasty ideas.

October is Fair Trade Month. Celebrate by throwing a fair trade coffee hour -- or cocktail hour -- and buying better-for-kids chocolate on Halloween.

Jimmy Fallon is joined by Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they sing an ode to Fair Trade and Ben & Jerry's.

All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011.

The Vermont-based premium ice cream company is making the commitment to get 100% of all possible ingredients from Fair Trade sources by the end of 2013.

Help support fair trade products and get a shot at winning a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade.

Pants to Poverty's ruched panties promise fair trade premiums for cotton farmers and workers -- and slimmer-looking derrieres for wearers.

Ethical shoppers can opt for fair trade certified fashions this season -- although MNN's lifestyle blogger isn't too impressed by the current selection.

Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love.

If you didn’t think ahead, shop your store’s candy aisle for these sustainable Valentine’s Day treats.

The Fair Trade Federation Conference in May will tackle tough questions in the activist and business communities about what 'fair' really means.

May 14, 2011, is Stamp Out Hunger Day and World Fair Trade Day. It's one of those occasions when you can do some good for other people while you're still in you

Enjoy a fair trade breakfast, join a fair trade event near you, and take advantage of fair trade discounts for World Fair Trade Day.

Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini.

At the height of S’mores season, protesters are leaving cards with QR codes near Hershey’s chocolate products in stores to alert shoppers of the problems wi

Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use

Homemade chai tea graham crackers turn everyone’s favorite campfire dessert into an amazing ending to a dinner party.

Products that carry fair trade certification are sourced from places where the workers are paid fair wages for their work and the working conditions are safe. H

This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day.

October is Fair Trade month! I am celebrating with the following products.

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.

I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't.