No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe.

Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands.

Following a 3-week stint, the very big bunnies will hop to other cities.

By keeping out invasive cats, rats and other predators, a new fence on Kauai is helping a rare bird bounce back.

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.

See what makes Serenbe, Ga., such a sustainable community.

Watch Chuck perform at the Fortune Brainstorm: Green.

NASA's huge supersonic parachute isn't ready to land astronauts on Mars just yet.

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.

'Mad Men' star turns contemporary detective in 'Top of the Lake'.

Plus: Notes from around Hollywood.

Actress helped create wells in third-world countries.

Programs about space, nature, science, and animals domestic and wild come to TV this month.

Global effort will start in the U.K. city of Bristol — with over 36,000 children from 130 schools planting saplings.

Psychologists wanted to know why some people are more likely than others to be proactive. Here’s what they found.

The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently.

Olympics officials are trying to make February's Winter Games in Korea one of the most environmentally friendly gatherings ever.

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."

When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way.

Spending cuts are the talk of Washington these days. Some are looking to make big political gains with cuts that won't create measurable savings.

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.

A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.

Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find.

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

New video shows how sugar effects the brain like alcohol, nicotine and heroin.

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.

Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer.

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.

Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony.

For many Facebook users, the urge to like a kitten video or snoop on a high-school flame is almost irresistible.

Man's Facebook plea goes viral as people from around the globe help stock boy's shelves.

Obama unveils "cash for caulkers," quake tilted Earth's axis, weed killer tied to sex changes, and more.

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $29 million in Recovery Act funding for weatherization training centers in 27 states.

Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls?

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.

A leopard cub left paralyzed by a car is pulling off a 'miraculous' recovery, thanks to the efforts of Wildlife SOS in Maharashtra, India.

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it'

Video: Chuck visits one of the first 24-hour card-swipe biodiesel filling kiosks.

Video: Chuck interviews the legendary Willie Nelson at Farm Aid 2009.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with singer-songwriter Will Dailey to chat about Farm Aid and eating go

Video: Will Dailey talks about the importance of Farm-Aid, his music career, and how social media is helping him release his new album 'Torrent'.

The fang blenny's 'heroin-like' venom could inspire new painkillers for humans. (In return, maybe we could not destroy its habitat?)

The secret to a longer, healthy life might have been living in our guts this whole time.

Scientists in Singapore have concocted a drug cocktail that can extend an animal's lifespan twofold.

STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground) involves physical therapy and targeted electrical stimulation to help the brain regain control over paralyzed muscles.

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.