Pruitt Announces Plans to Overturn Obama-Era Vehicle Emissions Standards
Trump plans to reduce vehicle emissions standards for new cars & trucks, setting back emissions reduction efforts by decades.
How Do Agricultural Inputs Affect Rivers, Lakes and the Ocean?
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.
Can Light Pollution Really Cause Breast Cancer?
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.
Want Better Sleep? Consider A Green Mattress
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.
Risky Rainwear: Outdoor Gear Makers Scramble to Find PFC-Free Alternatives
Outdoor gear and clothing manufacturers are scrambling to find greener alternatives to PFCs to keep their jackets, boots and other gear from “wetting out.”
Sustainable Tourism: Still Just A Dream?
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.
Tighter Fuel Efficiency Standards: How They Can Help Reduce Emissions
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.
Could Sustainable Aquaculture Be The Answer To The World’s Growing Hunger Epidemic?
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…
Ready For A New Solar Roof?
Forward Labs and Solar Frontier are two of the companies challenging Tesla’s dominance in the nascent solar roof technology market…
Endangered Species On The Ropes
The Trump administration has virtually launched an assault on wildlife and endangered species protections in place in the United States for half a century…