Currents

The Green Mountain State has worked hard to maintain its rural, land-loving image, but policies protecting the environment have been slow to follow.

Results from DNA barcoding research conducted by the Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics at the American Museum of Natural History suggest that tuna sushi purchased in supermarkets might actually be healthier than that from restaurants.

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Dennis Hayes, coordinator of the first Earth Day in 1970 and International Chairman of Earth Day 2010, issued a reminder about protecting the highest standards for green building labels.

Living in the desert is challenging. We spent the week after Christmas in Baja, California, camping on the beach.

Americans have grown suspicious of tap water quality, yet it’s doubtful many could name a single contaminant they imagine spewing from their faucets.

In January, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its plan to designate critical habitat areas in the Southwest for endangered jaguars.

In an effort to highlight the relationship between the increase in human population and species extinctions, the Center for Biological Diversity has implemented a program to distribute 350,000 free Endangered Species Condoms.

U.S. consumers spend almost $1 billion per year on antibacterial soaps, according to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and our health and environment pay the price.

The season for the Canadian seal slaughter has started up again.

This year, to honor Earth Day (April 22), consider taking more definitive action. Whether it’s setting aside more time for hikes and outdoor explorations, joining a local pollution-fighting group or composting kitchen scraps, use this day dedicated to all things green to take a meaningful step or two.