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It’s the International Year of the Forests–and this film from Yann Arthus-Bertrand will help you both connect to the beauty of trees and understand the importance of saving them. In just over seven minutes, the video Of Forests and Men captures both the awe-inspiring beauty of forests and the destructive practices–particularly agriculture and factory farming–that […]

U.S. FWS Dow Chemical’s $10 Million Plan to “Value Nature”At the end of January, Dow Chemical Co., one of the largest chemical manufacturers in the world, and The Nature Conservancy, the world’s largest environmental group, announced a $10 million partnership aimed at improving the 114-year-old company’s environmental impact. Both say they plan not just to […]

Environmental activist Tim DeChristopher faces up to 10 years in prison.

A new deepwater drilling permit is issued in the Gulf, but it won’t solve problems at the pump.

An app from the Monterey Bay Aquarium helps you determine the most ocean-friendly seafood options, from grocery stores to sushi restaurants. According to the National Restaurant Association, sustainable seafood is a leading trend for 2011. And the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app can help you sort out which fish species in your area are […]