Eco-Conscious Ways to Have a Healthy Summer
Here are a few eco-conscious summer lifestyle tips to help you and your family manage those risks and still enjoy those lazy summer days.
Could Turning Carbon Dioxide To Fuel Solve The Climate Crisis?
Could our newfound ability to turn atmospheric carbon dioxide to useable fuel at reasonable cost be a key component in solving the climate crisis?
Ranked: Which Diet Trends Are Eco-Friendliest? Little Or No Meat & Animal Products Always Greenest
Those looking to eat better for the planet should focus on a diet lower in animal products given the high ecological cost of meat production.
All-Natural Acne Treatments: Clearing Up Your Skin Chemical-Free Rid yourself of pimples With Tea Tree Oil, Witch Hazel, Milk of Magnesia
Tea Tree Oil, Witch Hazel and Milk of Magnesia are just a few of the all-natural home remedies you can use to make pimples go away and keep problem acne at bay.
Feeding The Masses With Indoor Farming Agriculture Finally Grows Up
Indoor farming (AKA vertical farming) might be the only way to feed growing numbers of humans as our population tops 9 billion by 2050.
Grow Your Own Fuel With A Backyard Bionic Leaf Artificial Photosynthesis Could Be Harnessed for Fuels & Fertilizers of the Future
The “bionic leaf” is a small man-made solar collector that takes sunlight and water and turns it into any of a variety of usable fuels or fertilizers.
6 Ways to Conserve Water (and Still Have a Thriving Yard)
Saving water not only helps out your bank account, it’s also environmentally friendly and lowers the demand on the water supply.
Finding a Career in Sustainability
Corporations & manufacturers are now taking responsibility for their carbon emissions and seeking ways to alter their practices to become more sustainable.
Greener Cleaning: How To Find / Make Safer Household Cleaners
It’s easier than ever to find eco-friendly greener cleaning supplies thanks to increased consumer demand for better air quality indoors and out.
Guide to Organic Pesticides
Leave it to Mother Nature to protect our plants so you don’t have to use dangerous chemicals on your food supply and risk the health of your family.
8 Innovative Ways To Drive Less (And Pollute Less)
To drive less is to pollute less, and there are lots of ways to cut down on the miles you burn on the road in your car with a little consideration.
Would “Forest Therapy” Work For Me? Immersion in nature can do wonders for the body and the mind
Forest therapy uses immersion in nature to soothe frayed nerves and restore a sense of mental well-being, and has even been shown to boost our immunity.
How Recycled Water Could Save Our Water Supply
It’s all too easy to forget that freshwater is a finite resource, but we better start paying attention if we want any to be left for our kids and grandkids.
Safe & Eco-Friendly Travel in Asia Respect Ancient Sites By Staying Green
When traveling in Asia, with so many ancient and sacred sites such as temples and forests, it’s especially important to be respectful and preserve the places you visit.
Why Are Gray Whales Dying Off West Coast? Theories Abound But Clear Answers Still Elusive
Marine biologists aren’t sure yet why so many gray whales are washing up dead on west coast beaches, but global warming is definitely a factor.
Greener Boating: Enjoying The High Seas Without The Guilt Non-Toxic Supplies, Safer Paints & Electric Motors: Waves Of The Future?
Boating doesn’t have to be so bad for marine ecosystems and the environment at large if you take a few simple precautions.
6 Sustainability Startups Making a Splash Impossible Foods, Ecovative Design, Firefly, Nootrees, Peel Pioneers & Full Harvest Blaze New Green Trails
Businesses whose mission includes environmental sustainability attract the best talent, as top performers recognize the importance of protecting the planet.
Why the Future of Driving Looks Greener Than Ever
Prepare for cars and driving to get a lot more efficient in the next few years given the influx of new electric drive and battery technologies.
How to Bring Your Yard Back to Life After a Harsh Winter
Taking good care of your lawn during and after a harsh winter could mean all the difference as to whether you have lush and vibrant grass or not.
Corridor Ecology: Saving Species By Connecting Fragmented Landscapes New book sheds light on the importance of linking landscapes and species protection, climate adaptation
Corridor Ecology sheds light on the importance of linking landscapes for species protection and climate adaptation as humans encroach and the world warms.
Keeping Cool Without AC This Summer
When the outside air temperatures start heating up, there are plenty of tried and true way to stay cool without running the emissions-hogging air conditioner.
Beyond Plastic: Are Algae Bottles, Edible Pods and Banana Leaf Wraps The Answer? Looking Beyond PLA & Cardboard To A New Generation of Plastic Alternatives
Researchers are hard at work looking for biodegradable alternatives to plastic to wrap up and store our food and drinks without insulting the environment.
Recycling Numbers: What Do They Mean? Deciphering How To Sort Based On Those Little Stamped Numbers Underneath
How do I know what the different numbers mean in or underneath the recycling symbol on the bottom of my containers and bottles?
Cigarettes And The Environment: An Ugly Combination Smoking isn't just bad for our health, it's bad for the planet too
Cigarettes release toxic chemicals into the atmosphere and have filters that won’t biodegrade for decades, among other environmental concerns.
Dawn of the Green Snacks Era Organic, Non-GMO, Supplier Transparency Are A Few of the Hallmarks of Greener Snacking
Organic, Non-GMO, supplier transparency—these are just a few of the hallmarks of a new generation of greener snacks now available across the country.
Protecting Pollinators: Saving Them Might Save Ourselves
New book from Jodi Helmer gives hope that we can turn around the crisis among pollinators that is threatening our food supply and our lifestyle.
Is Eco-Friendly Marijuana A Myth? The U.S. Cannabis Industry Could Be A Lot Greener
Is the booming cannabis industry in the United States wreaking havoc on the environment? Is eco-friendly marijuana just a myth? It depends who you ask.
Democrats Climate Cred: Who’s The Greenest Of Them All? Entire field of democratic hopefuls backs action to ward off climate change, but some more than others...
All of the Democratic candidates for president in 2020 consider climate a serious issue, but Jay Inslee & Elizabeth Warren lead the pack in green cred…
New Technologies Could Revolutionize Waste Cleanup & Disposal Environmentalists Hope For A Cleaner, Greener, Trash-Free Future
New technologies promise to revolutionize waste cleanup & disposal, and sooner the better as the health of our environment hangs in the balance.
Five Eco-Friendly Benefits Of Community Gardens
Community gardens are flourishing across the U.S. & helping people eat healthier, connect with nature and lower their carbon footprints.