Electric Cars for the Masses, Finally!
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are finally getting inexpensive enough that everyday drivers can afford them…
The Next Inconvenient Truth? New Eco Docs Still Focus on Climate
While potent in its day as the film that put climate change on the public radar, An Inconvenient Truth, now a decade old, is hardly the last word in green documentaries anymore. New Must-Sees Eco Documentaries Include Disobedience, The Cross of the Moment and Revolution…
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: The Environmental Impact
Volkswagen is ponying up $18.2 billion to deal with its emissions cheating scandal, but environmentalists wonder if all the money in the world will be able to repair the wound to consumer confidence…
Green Label Confusion: Legit or Greenwashing?
As sustainability becomes more mainstream, more and more products today advertise their green credentials—with many displaying third-party certifications on their labels. But how can consumers know which certifications are legit?
Carbon Sequestration: Are Roadsides the Answer?
Planting trees & shrubs on otherwise unused roadsides could help meet Paris climate goals, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea…
Activist Redux: Carrying the EarthFirst! Torch
Earth First! may have been the first radical environmental activist group, but these days other groups continue to carry the green torch.
Peanut Allergy Rise Worries Environmentalists
Do scientists think there’s a big environmental component to the huge rise in peanut allergy cases in the U.S. and beyond in recent years?
Artificial Sweeteners: Can They Help Reduce Obesity?
Americans consume as much sugar in a day as our ancestors consumed in a year — and our health is suffering as a result. But artificial sweeteners may not be a healthier substitute…
Rooftop Solar: Which States Are Friendliest?
Northeastern and southwestern states among the best for residential solar, while some sunny southeastern states lag behind…
Trophy Hunting: Good for Wildlife, Conservation?
Big game hunters insist that their hobby does a lot to spur conservation given the huge fees they pay to the countries that host them, but environmentalists aren’t so sure…