Leilani Münter, Race Car Driver
Leilani Munter on why “eco-friendly race car driver” isn’t a contradiction in terms.
Eco-Enforcers
The proposed International Court for the Environment would be the world’s supreme legal authority on environmental issues.
How Green Is That… Laptop?
Learn about the latest in low-impact notebooks.
Made in the Shade
Solar Tree parking lots harness power while keeping cars cool.
Engaged Science
The Union of Concerned Scientists celebrates 40 years of bringing science from the lab to the laypeople.
Protecting Kids Health
The Kid-Safe Chemical Act finally calls for strict testing and regulation of chemicals before they leach into the marketplace.
COMMENTARY: The Green Scene
Planning a road trip to a music festival this summer? From the big ticket concerts to local barbeque and classical music events, festivals large and small are keeping their scenes cleaner and greener this year.
Behind the Bulbs
Energy-saving light bulbs can be found in almost every supermarket and big box store. But people with light-sensitivity concerns are worried about the potential health hazards.
Baby Formula Fears
The toxic chemical melamine has been found in infant formula in Canada.
How can I recycle my old mattress if the place I buy a new one from doesn’t take it?
A typical mattress is a 23 cubic foot assembly of steel, wood, cotton and polyurethane foam. Given this wide range of materials, mattresses have typically been difficult to recycle—and still most municipal recycling facilities won’t offer to do it for you. But along with increasing public concerns about the environment—and a greater desire to recycle everything we can