Mussel Beach
A synthetic mussel that sits on the shore and records the temperature is not the most glamorous use of robotic technology, but it’s one that has given its creator, a very real picture of the consequences of global warming.
Unearthed
How Green Is That Candle?
Examining Candles, from Soy to Beeswax
Raising the Dead
Recycled Art Meets Mexican Tradition
Burning Questions
Is the waste-to-energy industry environmentally friendly or recycling’s foe?
Gimme (Green) Shelter
Gimme (Green) Shelter: Animal rescue groups nationwide are reducing their eco paw prints.
Packing Power
Packing Power: Fuel cells get smaller, and smarter.
Torpedo Speed
A conservation group in Cancun, Mexico, is using oil-industry technology—and military helicopters—to track pollution in the underground waters of the Yucatan Peninsula.
How Green Is That… Snack Bag?
Stash your lunch in these alternatives to plastic bags.
Eco-Enforcers
The proposed International Court for the Environment would be the world’s supreme legal authority on environmental issues.
Protecting Kids Health
The Kid-Safe Chemical Act finally calls for strict testing and regulation of chemicals before they leach into the marketplace.