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Fri, Jan 07, 2011 11:00 AM by Russell McLendon
A silent killer lurks undetected in millions of homes across the United States, and winter is its peak season. Find out what you can do to stop it.
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Thu, Dec 23, 2010 12:00 PM by Russell McLendon
As snow bombards the U.S. this winter, MNN takes a look at how Mother Nature produces something so delicate and so dangerous.
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Fri, Dec 10, 2010 11:50 AM by Russell McLendon
Natural gas is cleaner than coal and oil, helping make it the hottest fossil fuel in America lately. But a controversial drilling technique known as 'fracking' has some wondering if a U.S. natural gas boom is worth the risks.
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Thu, Dec 02, 2010 11:40 AM by Russell McLendon
As climate change warms up the North Pole, could some reindeer herds be going down in history?
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Mon, Nov 15, 2010 11:03 AM by Russell McLendon
Coral reefs, the bedrock of ecosystems and economies around the world, may be on the verge of sparking a global sea change if they don't stop dying.
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Fri, Oct 08, 2010 11:09 AM by Russell McLendon
Organic farming has grown wildly for 20 years, but with food demand rising and shoppers pinching pennies, are greener acres still the place to be?
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Wed, Sep 08, 2010 12:30 PM by Russell McLendon
From dengue fever to West Nile virus, mosquitoes seem to be getting better at smuggling diseases into the U.S. lately. And thanks to global warming and international travel, some experts say it's just a hint of what's to come.
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Mon, Aug 23, 2010 12:20 PM by Russell McLendon
The U.S. endangered species list isn't all gloom and doom -- just ask a bald eagle. But for every species saved, another 93 have been added to the list, raising concerns we're losing wildlife faster than we can save it.
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Wed, Jul 21, 2010 12:39 PM by Russell McLendon
With scientists expecting a wild Atlantic hurricane season this year, here's a look at how, where and when hurricanes form, and what you can do to be ready.
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Thu, Jun 24, 2010 11:50 AM by Russell McLendon
After conquering the Mississippi River, invasive Asian carp are now rattling the gates of the Great Lakes, threatening an economic and ecological disaster.
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Wed, Jun 23, 2010 12:30 PM by Russell McLendon
As three nations defy a global whaling ban amid crumbling negotiations, the future of these deep-sea denizens is increasingly up in the air.
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Wed, Jun 16, 2010 11:30 AM by Russell McLendon
As oil pours into the Gulf of Mexico and a potentially wild hurricane season looms, many Americans are worried that gas prices might go into overdrive.
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Thu, May 27, 2010 3:00 PM by Russell McLendon
As workers race to contain an epic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, many Americans have begun wondering if offshore drilling is worth the risks.
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Fri, Apr 16, 2010 12:30 PM by Russell McLendon
With more than 160 active volcanoes, the United States is at greater risk from eruptions than many realize.
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Wed, Mar 31, 2010 12:45 PM by Russell McLendon
As the U.S. considers new offshore drilling, a major motivator is reducing its reliance on foreign oil. Here's a look at where U.S. oil imports come from.
