Building the Future in Your Garage

James Boncek didn’t wait for the electric version of his Toyota Tercel—he built his own.

California Greenin’

After the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, Californians decided to ditch dirty energy and push for alternative energy sources…

Solar-Heated Showers

Supplement your home’s hot water with the Sunward Solar Hot Water System; Install memorable shower doors from former windshields by Second Glass; Brighten your nightstand with a leafy Fortune Table Lamp by Eangee Home Design.

Have a Green Halloween

To move away from Halloween’s artificial candy and one-time-use decorations and costumes, try out some of E"s top picks for non-toxic makeup, fair trade treats, recycled decorations and more!

In Defense of Waiting

The sea sponge holds promise for shrinking cancer tumors. In the meantime, men must carefully weigh their options regarding prostate tumors…

Fridge Envy

Finding the right fridge—one with lots of energy-efficient features—no longer means you have to spend more than you would on a traditional model.

Journey to the End of the Earth

In Patagonia, Chile, you’ll meet the winds’ many moods, come in close contact with rugged mountains & piercing blue waters & let the sun provide the warmth.

A Guide to Green Auditing

Find out where to get the right training to become an environmental auditor, a position with real promise as a new green career or lucrative side job.

Farmed Versus Wild Salmon: Best For Health? Environment?

What are the differences between farmed versus wild salmon when it comes to human and environmental health?

Protecting Country Music’s Home

A group of country stars like Emmylou Harris and not-quite-country stars like Dave Matthews join forces to prevent more mountaintop removal mining.