A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air.

A new study by WHO finds that air pollution has worsened since 2011, signaling increased health risks for city dwellers.

This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants.

Dozens of cities throughout the country have either banned or limited fireworks displays due to the threat of heavy pollution.

Since its release last Saturday, the film on China's crippling pollution has been viewed over 100 million times.

Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit.

The soot that covers statues and buildings makes even more smog, eventually hitting our lungs.

Air pollutants are linked with heart disease, lung disease and other serious afflictions that have long-term impacts.

It's a breakthrough that scientists around the world have been pursuing for years.

This is what London's air would look like without cars.

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.

A 'capped inversion' trapped air pollutants near the ground.

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.

Representatives from American whiskey brands give their recommendations on pairing whiskey with food.

Sweden is to thank (go figure) for a hot new lifestyle trend known as plogging that encourages participants to beautify cities while burning calories.

Although new on the Indian retail scene, Ikea already has big plans to alleviate one of the country's largest environmental ills.

Find out if organic hair dye stacks up with our fashion and beauty correspondent, Jolene Eyre.

Ideas to green a white attire dinner that is all the rage.

MNN's lifestyle blogger sent her hair in to get tested for mercury levels — and waited with bated breath to get the results. How would your hair score?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

This Fair Trade certified vodka made from South American quinoa helps keep 1200 small independent farmers investing in their futures.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

I loved hot cocoa packets when camping, but didn’t like the cheap ingredients used to make them. Problem solved.

The Harry Potter Alliance worked to ensure all the chocolate sold in the fictional wizard's name would reflect the values he fought for.

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.