Senate approves major public lands bill
On Tuesday the U.S. Senate reversed the trend of shrinking protected space by approving a public lands bill that...
Will the pope go vegan for Lent?
Pope Francis is known for his simplicity, favoring what’s been called “papal athleisure” over the fine silks...
New research shows an organic diet shrinks pesticide exposure
The bad news isn’t news to many — eating a conventional diet leads to pesticide buildup. But a new study published...
It's time to decide: clean your room or plant a tree
Are luxury and sustainability compatible? The Parq Vancouver complex in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia strives...
Ghost gear is haunting our oceans
Fishing gear isn’t just deadly when there’s a fisherman at the other end of the line. Lost and abandoned equipment...
The convenience of "highway fitting" your clothes is hurting the planet
Everybody likes the convenience of a free return policy. But what consumers do privately in their home closets...
This high-tech LED lighting could grow veggies in space
Move over, freeze-dried foods and Tang. The astronauts of tomorrow may be growing veggies in their spacecraft or...
Permaculture feeds and empowers refugees in Uganda
Refugees arrive at Palabek refugee camp in Northern Uganda with the clothes on their back and what little they...
60% of wild coffee species are now threatened with extinction
When people think of threatened and endangered species, charismatic animals like tigers and giant pandas are usually...