While good old particle board contains formaldehyde that can make you sick, safer alternatives use polyurethane as filler instead. Sealing particle board is another way to minimize exposure to toxic formaldehyde.
Timothy Morton’s new book Being Ecological (MIT Press) distinguishes itself from other environmental books by focusing on the philosophy of what it means to be an ecological person and why we should care about the stewardship of life on the planet on a personal level.
Trump plans to reduce vehicle emissions standards for new cars & trucks, setting back emissions reduction efforts by decades.
Algae blooms and the poisoning of aquatic life are just a few of the problems associated with our overuse of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer on our farms and in our backyards.
The glow of city lights blotting out stars in the night sky has frustrated many a stargazer, but recent studies have shown that “light pollution”—defined as excess or obtrusive light at night—can actually have serious health effects, including a potential breast cancer link.
Who would have thought that the comfy mattress you’ve been sleeping on for years contains dozens of potentially harmful substances and materials. Luckily for green-minded consumers, though, there’s never been a better time to find a truly “green” mattress.
Outdoor gear and clothing manufacturers are scrambling to find greener alternatives to PFCs to keep their jackets, boots and other gear from “wetting out.”
By focusing on making your touring adventures more service and education-based, rather than consumer driven, you can help to convert tourism into an impactful and meaningful journey for yourself and others.
New fuel efficiency standards introduced by George W. Bush and expanded significantly by Barack Obama are now at risk given the antipathy of the Trump administration towards cleaner, greener running engines.
Even though sustainable aquaculture is a great idea, it doesn’t come with its risks — and farmers of marine life have to be careful tending to their precious flocks…
