Gluten-Free Cuisine
Gluten is the elastic, water-insoluble protein found in wheat and other grains such as rye, barley, kamut, spelt and oats. For someone suffering from celiac disease, all forms of gluten are toxic to the digestive system.
Clean Heat
As the need for electricity continues to grow faster than the average American waistline, people are tapping into a natural source that is as old as the world itself—geothermal energy.
Changing the Climate
As human-induced climate change makes its ominous presence known, investors are starting to size up corporations on the basis of their preparedness for associated risks and opportunities.
Red Stripe, Yellow Curry and Green Hotels
Stroll barefoot along Jamaica’s white sand beaches, get acquainted with dolphins in crystal-clear water, and ascend mystical mountain peaks through rainforest pathways. But before you arrive, make sure the place where you stay has made a commitment to preserving this biodiversity hot-spot for the future.
Not Grandma’s Tableware
Housewares make up one of the biggest retail industries in the United States today, and "green" tableware is defining a new aesthetic.
Love Those Lips
With the icy winter winds once again ravaging our lips, a variety of green products can bring eternal spring. Most conventional lip products are petroleum based, and any essential oils are derived from plants grown with chemicals.
UK Pushes for New Climate Treaty Favoring Technology Over Regulation
Against the backdrop of ongoing international climate talks in Buenos Aires, Argentina, sources close to British Prime Minister Tony Blair confirmed rumors last week that Great Britain is trying to involve the United States in a new international treaty on global warming that emphasizes technological fixes while promoting the development of renewable energy.
Honda Takes Top Honors in Survey of Greenest Vehicle Fleets
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) announced last week that Japanese automakers continue to lead the pack in terms of lowering emissions and increasing fuel efficiency in their vehicles. Honda, Nissan and Toyota took top honors in the environmental group’s biennial survey of the vehicles made by the world’s top six automakers.
What are the environmental and health risks of genetically engineered foods
Genetic engineering is a technology that manipulates the genes of organisms and transfers them between species. While genetically engineered (GE) foods such as corn and wheat appear identical to their natural counterparts, they differ in that they contain genes from bacteria, viruses, insects, nuts or animals.
I’ve heard that the solvents commonly used in commercial dry cleaning
Studies show that perchloroethylene—the solvent used by the vast majority of dry cleaning establishments—is both hazardous to human health and injurious to the environment. For one, “perc,” as the solvent is commonly known in the industry, can have negative effects