Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.

Cap and trade may finally be finished in Washington, but it's been dying elsewhere for a while.

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

Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash

Winter outerwear pile spiraling out of control? Before hunkering down, keep organized by stashing your cold weather gear on an eye-catching rack or hook.

Spied some natural dish soap or gluten-free snacks on your favorite TV show? Green Product Placement gets eco-friendly goods some time in front of the camera.

Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back.

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.

West Elm is about to get a whole lot more crafty with the launch of a new initiative that involves a significant financial commitment to handcrafted products.

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.

Whip up a thoughtful gift that's simple to create and easy on the environment.

By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill.

Costner, Baldwin battle in court of oil spill tech. The lawsuit is based on allegations that Kevin Costner and a business partner duped Stephen Baldwin and anot

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

After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys.

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

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.

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.

Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on.

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.

Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals.

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.

Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived.

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

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!

Some trees embark on an epic — and important — journey after they die.

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

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are a blend of the old and the new. An ecologically and financially-efficient option.

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.

Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean.

As long as there are humans, there will be cockroaches.

Mosquitoes are annoying, relentless and can pose a health risk for your family. Here are some effective ways to kill them and keep them away, the natural way.

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

We can learn a lot from dung beetles, including how to be better citizens of the planet.

A new study and videos show how flies are able to land upside-down on any surface by making lightning-fast adjustments.

Take your old writing instruments to Office Depot this week and earn Sanford coupons.

Kick off Earth Week with this dramatic three-minute film, which dives into the 'Heart of Darkness' to highlight the humbling majesty of our planet.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Don Cheadle, and Sergio Marone are all judges in the Date with History contest, which will send one young visionary to address t

As marketers use Earth Day to hock anything and everything, including a 'Real Housewives' episode, bloggers weigh in on the ridiculousness of it all.

We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans.

If nothing else, taking a picture of yourself in nature for Earth Day will get you outside.

For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices.

From environmental tips to hanging out with monkeys, there's no shortage of Earth Day entertainment.

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

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.

The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years.