Feb 29, 2016
Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.
Jan 29, 2016
The brand-new Levi’s Stadium is built with repurposed materials, has a green roof and solar panels, and is easily reached by bicycle paths and public transportation.
The world’s largest spice company has promised to make 80 percent of its herbs and spices both organic and non-GMO by 2016.
Responding to public sentiment, the Shrine Circus CEO has announced an end to acts by elephants, tigers and lions, which he states “are deserving of our respect and awe.”
Aspen is the third municipality in the country to shift entirely away from fossil fuels, thanks partly to price drops in renewables and government disincentives for coal.
Waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including plastic, yarn, fibers, and fishing nets, will be woven into some Adidas shoes this year.
Using morphed photographs of African and Asian faces, researchers have reduced the differentiating response of toddlers to foreign racial groups.
The website WXshift.org uses weather and climate data to forecast what the weather will be like in 2050.
We can make our Joe-to-go more planet-friendly by foregoing the paper cups and plastic stirrers.
Dec 29, 2015
Increasingly, physicians are urging labeling of GMO products and voicing concerns about their carcinogenic properties.
In the last 45 years, overfishing, pollution and climate change have eliminated 75 percent of the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel, as well as a quarter of shark and ray species.
Creators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.
Thoughtful British universities are providing “puppy rooms” to help students make it through exam anxiety.
Japanese scientists have discovered how to convert the sun’s rays via microwaves into a direct power source strong enough to wirelessly power an electric tea kettle; now they’re working to scale it up.
To boost employee productivity, morale and health, corporations as diverse as Aetna, Google and General Mills now supply courses on meditation and yoga.
In a pioneering move, Amy’s Organic restaurant in Rohnert Park, California, combines healthy no-meat dishes with speedy service.
Daycare workers and others that work with children are now required by California law to be vaccinated against measles, whooping cough and flu.
Nov 30, 2015
A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.
On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.
A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.
More than 200 nations are submitting action plans to the United Nations to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 40 to 70 percent within 35 years.
Collaborating with environmental groups, 3M Corporation is mandating that its suppliers meet strict sustainability and human-rights standards.
By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.
In a precedent-setting ruling, a Dutch court has ruled that government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions.
Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.
President Obama’s office has a team assigned to facilitate responses to online petitions that garner more than 100,000 signatures.
Oct 30, 2015
This month flying drones will be allowed to monitor and facilitate crops in fields, which could enable small farmers to better compete with monster agribusinesses.
With recycling gaining worldwide momentum, America Recycles Day on November 15 hopes to boost U.S. recycling past the 33 percent waste recycling mark.
French supermarkets are now mandated to donate unsold food to charities or animal feed instead of throwing it away, generating mighty cuts in hunger and food waste.
Workers that laugh together bond more, heighten creative input and become better problem-solvers.
One in four of the 613 largest publicly traded companies now tie achieving environmental objectives to executive pay.
We can make the holidays even more joyful with choices that celebrate life, from local foods and vegetarian options to Native American prayers.
Organizations are spearheading events surrounding the United Nations Climate Change Conference and encouraging investment in alternative energy companies
Sep 30, 2015
Who doesn’t love hearing a good story, especially when it’s told by some of the country’s premier yarn-spinners?
After a rigorous seven-year review, the Empire State officially banned fracking because of its adverse effects on public health.
Thanks to legal action by consumer activists, nanotechnology, which manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels, now falls under EPA scrutiny.
A Canadian firm has developed a safe scent-based product that confuses the mating pattern of specifically targeted destructive insects while leaving helpful insects alone.
The latest government forecasts predict an encouraging slowdown in American energy consumption due to conservation measures and energy-efficient technologies.
Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge ship...
On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible ch...
Everything from chickadees to squirrels to millipedes happily feed on or nestle into a fallen or decomposing tree, while its moss and lichen refresh forest soil.
More than 400 mayors are supporting Extra Mile Day, which celebrates the power of people to create positive change in families, organizations and communities.
Aug 31, 2015
Wind power may be the cleanest, cheapest option in all 50 states in 35 years, especially with inventions such as new bladeless turbines that are 40 percent more efficient.
Instead of re-engineering nature to restore former ecosystems, some scientists advocate welcoming invasive species as proof of nature’s dynamism.
A solar-powered machine that pulls salt out of water may be what’s needed in thirsty locales around the globe.
Teenagers feel less prayerful than any generation in the last six decades, pollsters have found.
Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams.
A free, online global movement program is inspiring participants by teaching ways to heals conflicts using peace as the new baseline.
The oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions will be held in Salt Lake City, where international spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices for dealing with global issues.
The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.
