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Nine tried-and-true decorating tips
Going green is the new black -- isn't it great when social responsibility becomes stylish? Here are tips for doing it right.
Get the full story >>Chasing the longest night
As long as we've been upright and wise enough to wield a light-spitting wand, we've tiptoed toward the longest night, the winter solstice, with a mix of awe and wary eye.
Get the full story >>EPA issues strong limits on mercury emissions
Though mercury is a known neurotoxin that can be profoundly harmful, there has never been a federal rule standard for its release -- until now.
Get the full story >>Incandescent light bulb ban put on hold
The traditional incandescent light bulb won a nine-month reprieve from new federal rules that would have led to its demise.
Get the full story >>Celebrities take McDonald's to task over U.S. egg practices
Nearly a month after fast food giant McDonald's dropped an egg supplier over reports of animal cruelty, a number of celebrities are pushing the company to adopt stricter animal welfare policies.
Get the full story >>Eco lunch boxes for modern brown-baggers
It's the holidays, time for gifts, might we suggest the practical present of modern lunch containers? Here are three green-minded options.
Get the full story >>Rooted in simpler times
The nostalgic appeal of sawing a tree in the woods lives on, but modern economic pressures are taking a toll on growers nationwide.
Get the full story >>Organic, all-natural perfume
There are several companies who make all-natural and organic fragrances, some without alcohol, some vegan; all might be good solutions.
Get the full story >>Not your everyday bird sighting
The birding community is atwitter over news that the red-flanked bluetail, a thrush-like bird that breeds in Northern Europe and Northern Asia, is spotted on San Clemente Island.
Get the full story >>Thanksgiving dinner's carbon footprint
As if you need another reason to feel guilty about chowing down on Thanksgiving Day, researchers have concluded that a turkey-n-trimmings feast for eight produces approximately 44 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.
Get the full story >>PETA takes on Nintendo's Mario
Does Nintendo's new Super Mario 3D Land game promote the wearing of fur? The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals thinks so.
Get the full story >>Scientists dye river to find possible Asian carp paths
The Des Plaines River near Lemont, Ill., has taken on an unusually ruddy hue this week, due to a red dye that scientists have begun pouring in the water.
Get the full story >>Against the grain
Cardiologist and author, William Davis, claims genetically modified staple is destructive to the body.
Get the full story >>Falling leaves, rising fortunes
The rustle of falling leaves is music to a gardener's ears. Beneath the main melody plays a happy motif: Leaves mean mulch, compost, better soil, happier plants.
Get the full story >>Climate could shrink cocoa supply
As temperatures increase and weather trends change, the main growing regions for cocoa could shrink drastically, according to new study.
Get the full story >>Tasting the wild
Fall can be a perfect time to whet the appetite with foraged food — if you have expert advice, exercise considerable caution and know exactly what you're looking at before you eat it.
Get the full story >>Pictures: Decking the halls green style
For those looking to supplement your holiday decor collection with items that someone else made, below are a handful of beautiful eco-embellishments for the home.
Get the full story >>Gift-wrapping the green way
Instead of reaching for a new roll of gift wrap, try recycling some of these old standbys. You use your creativity when you choose a gift, so extend that fun and energy to the wrapping side.
Get the full story >>Is your metal water bottle leaching BPA?
BPA doesn't come from the metal but from an epoxy-resin lining that may contain the chemical. And as with plastic bottles, the leaching is greater when the bottles are exposed to high temperatures.
Get the full story >>Earth-friendly Halloween decorating
I'm a decorator, and I believe that Halloween decorations should not require electricity. No fog machines, no blow-up witches, ghosts, goblins or giant illuminated pumpkins. And certainly no twinkling orange lights outlining the house or adorning trees that are still hanging onto their leaves.
Get the full story >>Disney to build 'Avatar' land theme park
    The Walt Disney Co. will build a theme-park “land” based on the movie “Avatar” in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the first step in a broader licensing deal that will lead to similar attractions in Disney parks worldwide.
Get the full story >>Bad ice cream inspires an organic food emporium
A pint of gas station ice cream pushes entrepreneur over the metaphorical edge. Cassie Green was inspired by the poor choice of ice cream to start her own business and offer fresh and organic foods.
Get the full story >>Baby's eco-library
If you want your little ones to grow up to be eco-conscious adults, start teaching them to take care of the planet from the start.
Get the full story >>Study: Forests have bigger role in slowing climate change
Researchers found that forests soak up more than 10 percent of carbon dioxide from human activities, according to a July report by Global Carbon Project .
Get the full story >>Homemade soap recipes put to the test
For our search for DIY cleaning options, we scoured the Internet (pun intended) for homemade formulas for hand-cleaning dishes.
Get the full story >>Cut flowers not so rosy
Maybe I can finally stop pouting about the fact that for two decades I rarely get cut flowers from my husband on any occasion. He's a little shall we say, frugal? Or maybe he had foresight I didn't see.
Get the full story >>Natural alternatives
A wonderful way to enhance flavor without adding salt is to use fresh herbs and spices. It's a more natural way to season and prepare food.
Get the full story >>Is every day 'Fry Day' this summer?
Public health officials are urging people to wear shirts, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen during the summer months of constant outdoor activities.
Get the full story >>A fight to save disease-resistant trees
Government wants public's help in its hunt for disease-resistant American elms.
Get the full story >>10 things you may not know about plastic -- but should
Most of us know very little about plastic, something we touch or use every day. Susan Freinkel's new book, "Plastic: A Toxic Love Story," reveals how fast the world had become plasticized.
Get the full story >>Take a hike!
Rediscover nature and all things beautiful, such as waterfalls, bridges and green forest. These all come together at this great place for day hikes.
Get the full story >>A gray area over food dyes
Food dyes: FDA to take another look at artificial food colorings although, an outright ban on synthetic dyes is unlikely.
Get the full story >>The bulbs they are a-changin'
Lighting is changing fast. Incandescents as we know them are on the way out. It may be confusing for a while. But we're here to shed light on what's new, improved and energy efficient.
Get the full story >>Is telecommuting a greener way to go?
A human resources study found that 17.2 million Americans worked remotely at least one day per month, an increase of 39 percent over the previous two years. But is this a greener way to go?
Get the full story >>Fasting has many benefits for the body
Strictly speaking, fasting is the voluntary absence of food. While the idea of missing even one meal might put most of us in misery, fasting does have many benefits for the body.
Get the full story >>Radiation on planes poses little risk to most
The TSA says its new body imaging scanners produce about the same level of radiation as flying in an airliner for two minutes. That raises the question: How much radiation do pilots, flight attendants and passengers receive per flight?
Get the full story >>Why isn't more wine 'organic?'
This sounds familiar: a national consumer group is fighting to maintain organic standards against industry people who want to weaken them. But when it comes to "organic wine," the well-meaning consumers may actually be discouraging more organic farming.
Get the full story >>This winter keep energy costs in check
Warm air can leak out of a home from places small (electrical outlets) and large (picture windows). But there are steps you can take to close those gaps, beyond taping plastic to the windows -- although that old standby certainly helps.
Get the full story >>Green beer: Not just for St. Patty's Day
Over a plate of eggs from a free-range, hormone-free, vegetarian-fed, organic chicken, I pondered the carbon footprint of my beer consumption.
Get the full story >>A passion for produce
More are frequenting farmers markets, launching locavore supper clubs and recipe-rich blogs, and subscribing to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) to go organic, sustainable and local.
Get the full story >>Urban farm is no fish tale
Imagine raising vegetables in an abandoned, four-story manufacturing building. And doing it without soil.
Get the full story >>Grab a bike and Go!
Bike rental initiative is federally funded to increase non-motorized transportation. The effort is also supported with tobacco settlement funds and may be coming to your city soon.
Get the full story >>What to do with your summer harvest
To truly get the most from your garden, plan on harvesting often (daily even) and cooking quite a bit.
Get the full story >>A better reusable shopping bag? JP Monkey thinks so
Reusable shopping bags are ubiquitous these days, so when you find one with features that make life a little easier, it's always worth a closer look.
Get the full story >>Major retailers agree to limit lead in handbags
Companies will set new industry standards for lead use in their products as part of a $1.7 million legal settlement. The agreement settles a lawsuit filed last year by the Oakland, Calif.-based Center for Environmental Health.
Get the full story >>Vetting out the easiest, most important things to recycle
To make being green a less bit cubersome, here's a basic rundown on the most important -- but easiest -- things to recycle from the National Recycling Coalition.
Get the full story >>Tricks for remembering to bring reusable bags
I try to resist the convenience of plastic, but I'll admit that it isn't easy. Dog owners know that those darn bags do a great job scooping pet poop.
Get the full story >>Natural and organic living is important for your pets, too
Learn why it's important to have natural and organic pet products for your family pets too.
Get the full story >>Vegging out on the deck
Let your gardening go to pot, literally (no, not growing weed). But consider growing your veggies in containers or pots.
Get the full story >>Earth-friendly bubbly
There's rarely a time when champagne isn't appropriate, either on its own or with a meal.
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