Quest for Pearly Whites
Cosmetic dentistry has gone mainstream, and sales are booming for over-the-counter teeth whitening pastes, trays and strips. But is all this bleaching safe?
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The Pollution-IQ Equation
Smog is more than just a health hazard for the elderly and asthmatic. The latest research suggests living near a busy roadway with higher-than-average smog may be linked to lower IQ scores and other health impacts in developing newborns.
From Here to There
From backpacking trips to volunteer vacations, we let you in on how to enjoy an eco-friendly adventure without breaking the bank.
Bamboo Chic
Eighty miles northeast of Guangzhou, Crosswaters Ecolodge & Spa — China’s first eco lodge — is a fusion of five-star comfort and eco-ambience…
Copper, Gold and Salmon
An estimated $300 billion in gold, copper and molybdenum have been discovered via exploratory drilling near Bristol Bay, Alaska. But extracting the minerals would have serious environmental repercussions, including untold toxic waste.
Shady Solutions
When it comes to beating the summer heat, air conditioning’s not the only option. Films, shades and solar screens offer a lot of cooling potential without raising your electricity rates.
The Big Spill
If the massive Gulf oil spill has taught us anything, it’s that it’s time we get a smart grid up and running, and hasten the switch to renewable energy.
Preserving the Seasons
Fresh veggies and berries are in abundance right now’s a perfect time to consider capturing the goodness with the age-old arts of freezing, drying and canning.
The Allure of Exotics
A review of Forbidden Creatures: Inside the World of Animal Smuggling and Exotic Pets by Peter Laufer
The New Environmental Activists
Despite Apathy and Climate Skepticism, a New Grassroots Environmental Movement Is On the Rise Across the United States and beyond…