Is Bamboo Flooring Really Green?
Bamboo is used for everything from lightweight bikes, to flooring, furniture & fishing rods. But is it really as eco-friendly as its manufacturers’ claim?
E’s Green Home Picks: Clean and Relax
READY TO LOUNGE Get ready for warmer weather with the Regatta Chaise Lounge ($1,099) from Crate & Barrel, handcrafted from Forest Stewardship Council-certified teak that will weather to a flattering gray. It comes with a fade- and mildew-resistant white cushion. Crateandbarrel.com SORT IT OUT This Bamboo Wicker Corner Hamper ($30.99) fits neatly in a corner, […]
YouTube Yoga
While nothing compares to the guidance & peer pressure of a live class, all one needs to commence a yoga practice these days is access to YouTube…
Keeping Earth Day Clean
The focus of EarthDay has transitioned over the years from focusing less on celebrations and more on actually cleaning up the planet….
The Iron Hypothesis
Proponents of geo-engineering-as-climate-solution argue for artificially boosting the planet’s carbon sinks to slow down runaway global warming…
Saving Alaska
The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska boasts not only the country’s largest tract of undeveloped land but also hosts migratory birds, caribou, wolverines
The Orbital Perspective
Earth360 to the Rescue: The Orbital Launching a Balloon (with Tiny Cameras) into Near Space
Talking Points
The commencement of President Obama’s second term has been characterized by an abrupt shift towards climate rhetoric.
Is Organic Food Any Healthier Than Conventionally-Grown Food?
There’s been a lot of coverage on the topic of organic foods and how they aren’t actually any healthier than conventional foods. Is this true?
Shoppers Choose Local
A study finds that local food trumps organic for grocery shoppers.