5 Tips On How To Talk Climate Change This Holiday Season
We've entered a new political era and emotions are raw—even over a scientifically settled topic such as climate change.
We've entered a new political era and emotions are raw—even over a scientifically settled topic such as climate change.
What should we be thinking about when we think about the future of biodiversity, conservation and the environment?
The growing interest in biodetection from consumers and the food industry itself has reached a global audience. Detecting genetically modified organisms and pesticides in very low concentrations with smart phones will one day be a reality.
Child labor and forced labor are fueling profits for global conglomerates including Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s, and others, finds an Amnesty International report published Wednesday…
Recently, the nonprofit watchdog Oceana released a report cautioning consumers that their seafood may not actually be what the label reads.
While shoppers scramble for Black Friday bargains this year, outdoor retailer REI is closing its 145 U.S. stores.
The Obama administration made another historic move to decrease America's dependence on dirty fossil fuels, this time protecting the Arctic Ocean from offshore drilling.
With just 111 possessions and an adventurer’s heart, Rob Greenfield is on a mission to create a “happier, healthier existence for all humans, creatures, and plants.”
A growing number of homeowners are converting part or all of their lawns to a less thirsty form of landscape.
Electric bikes are a great way to zip around town with less pedal power…
A new study has unveiled why a field with a variety of plants seems to attract fewer plant-eating insects than farm land with just one type of crop.
Sometimes the thought of potential Halloween trash can be more frightening than Halloween itself. Here are some green Halloween tips that are sure to scare away waste without affecting your Halloween treats!
The producer of The Magic and Mystery of Sable Island delves into his experiences visiting this incredibly remote and beautiful island.
Researchers say agroforestry systems offer a solution to helping combat climate change, feeding the world and increasing farmers’ profits.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) has added seven bee species to the endangered species list, a first for bees. Native to Hawaii, these yellow-faced bees are facing extinction due to habitat loss, wildfires and invasive species.
Helping children form an emotional attachment to nature may be key to protecting our planet's future.
Scientists in the US and China have fashioned the ultimate in power dressing: a fabric that recovers energy from movement, and at the same time turns sunlight into electricity.
Taking care of the planet is a responsibility we all share. Individuals can make small changes that add up, but when big businesses make an effort to be eco-friendly it can have a huge impact.
Knowing the threat plastic poses to our environment and health, Narayana Peesapathy created a tasty and nutritious alternative: edible cutlery.
You become something more than just a consumer. Something different. Something better. You're a fixer. And armed with a screwdriver and a repair manual, you can fix the world—one broken gadget at a time.
What’s the latest in the battle over whether or not to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)?
Researchers believe that some of the most complex technologies of our times, such as robotics or cognitive computing, can learn a thing or two from swarms of ants, pigeons and bacteria.
New research shows killing wild predators may not only be ineffective in protecting livestock, but can actually increase livestock deaths.
The notorious annual dolphin hunt got underway last week in the small Japanese town of Taiji. During the six-month hunting season, terrified dolphins are violently herded into a narrow cove. Most are slaughtered — but scores of “good-looking” ones are captured and shipped off to aquariums.
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