Geothermal Power
The U.S. has more installed geothermal capacity than any country in the world—and the capacity for much more… Could it be the next big energy source domestically and beyond?
Copenhagen By Bike: Green Spaces, Eco-Friendly Hotels & Organic Restaurants
There’s no better way to get around Denmark’s capital and to see the sights than than by riding a bicycle…
Organic Confusion: Americans Are Skeptical of Organic Labels
Americans are increasingly concerned about the environment, but skeptical of organic labeling, and not necessarily willing to spend more.
New Funds for Renewables
Stanford environmental policy wonk Dan Reicher discusses new modes of financing renewable energy and why now is the time to make the move to solar, wind and other green forms of power.
Of the Trees, For the Trees, By the Trees
Eric Rutkow’s American Canopy: Trees, Forests, and the Making of a Nation tells the storied tale of America’s trees and forests and their role in our history…
Dying for Color: The Environmental & Health Risks of Hair Dye
Health risks of hair dye: many of the most common hair dyes contain chemicals that can cause dangerous reactions, hair loss and other problems.
Bad Air
Asthma has increasingly become a major health problem across the U.S. and studies show that climate change is going to make it worse…
Off-Roading Sought in Panther Habitat
Florida may have a hockey team named after its panther, but efforts to conserve the animal’s habitat have taken some hits in the last few years.
Gulf Stream Energy, with Turtles in Mind
A new project hopes to show how we can harness the kinetic energy of ocean currents without harming turtles and other marine wildlife…
How Green Is That…Electronics Recycler?
Three Green Options for Trading in Your Used Electronics