Fran Drescher and Ed Begley, Jr. among celebs at Global Green Millennium Awards.

The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings.

Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick.

According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1.

Because nothing can break one's spirit like dreadful overhead office lighting, the LED revolutionists at Cree have stepped in to save the day (and some energy).

New campaign hopes to help consumers see the light on energy-saving light bulbs.

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.

After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends.

Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment.

Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'.

There's only one major sneaker retailer who still makes their shoes in America.

A new study suggests that people who dress differently appear more successful than their coworkers.

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.

Designed to take the guesswork out of buying energy-efficient home appliances, EcoRebates.com includes a state-by-state rebate database of available incentives.

A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support.

Martyn Poliakoff, a professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, may first appear like a mad scientist in his popular series of YouTube videos in whi

EcoSnoop starts a new class of vigilante green apps for the iPhone. Now you can report neighborhood polluters.

Sky gazers carve out a spot in rural Georgia where the lights won't bother them.

A small town in Illinois has become the world's third International Dark Sky Community, a place that aims to protect the quality of its dark, star-filled sky by

'The City Dark,' the latest from Brooklyn-based filmmaker Ian Cheney, explores the effect of light pollution on the natural environment and on human health. It

In 'Kaibab Elegy,' filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović show us a full cloud inversion at Grand Canyon National Park.

If you think it looks cool, wait till you see its caterpillars.

Barnes & Noble announces the Nook an e-Reader that matches the Kindle in price but includes full color.

Can you celebrate America without meat on the barbeque grill? Sure you can. With a free vegetable grilling eBook and some of MNN's own recipes, you’ll have lo

This weekend, before your kids hit the baseball and softball fields, read about how energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, plus take a look at a few

The online retailer's new 'Election Heat Map' uses book-sales data to reveal a widespread Republican streak among its American customers.

Guide to pulling off a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with style from the former New York Times restaurant critic is a bargain.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

A rampant scam can add $20 more to your phone bill if you hit redial. Make sure your kids know not to call the scammers back.

If you’re unfamiliar with grape varieties like Assyrtiko, this app will teach you the basics, including pronunciations.

Major music festivals join museums, sporting venues and religious sites in banning the devices.

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.

From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good.

Apple fans are frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the release of Apple's sequel to its wildly successful iPad, a 7.85-inch, Wi-Fi-only tablet computer spe

This all-article, no-recipe magazine about food and cooking packs a lot into its first free issue.

Tech-lovers beware: from carpal tunnel syndrome to tinnitus, here are just 5 of the ways your devices may injure you.

What started out as a free, legal music website (with optional tipping), has added free downloadable books to its offerings, including cookbooks.

A study suggests some toxic substances may irritate skin and organs.

Is organic bottled water "eco-chic?" I don't think so!

CTO of Big Green Innovations, a unit of IBM's Smarter Planet Initiative, lays out 5 key project areas.

Here's a status report on the nation's commuters.

It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'

At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in

The 21-year-old, who received a $2M signing bonus from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, says he enjoys living the simple life.

Ratings have become the new human resources department.

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.

A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets.