New sustainability plan for Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries (WSF), the state’s biggest consumer of diesel fuel, has released a two-year action plan...
Ending animal exploitation in tourism with World Animal Protection
World Animal Protection works internationally to end the suffering of animals and urge all people to do more to...
Wild bees are building nests with plastic
While plastic use is going out of vogue with more enlightened humans, it’s catching on with Argentinian bees....
New York could become the first state to ban cat declawing
On Tuesday, New York lawmakers voted to ban cat declawing. If New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signs the bill, cats...
Meet Maya Ka’an: Mexico's newest ecotourism destination
Mexico’s newest ecotourism area highlights natural scenic beauty and Mayan cultural experiences for travelers...
Glenwood Springs, Colorado set to run on 100 percent renewable energy
Like many cities around the world, Glenwood Springs, Colorado has set a goal to run on renewable energy. But instead...
A gorgeous eco hotel to open in the Dolomites
In June, the Adler Hotel Group will debut ADLER Lodge Ritten, a new eco hotel in Italy’s Dolomites mountain range....
Little Caesars debuts vegan sausage
Vegetarians have finally pushed Little Caesars past its tipping point. After years of clamoring for better vegetarian...
Inside The Mohicans: an Ohio treehouse empire
Waking up in a tree 30 feet off the ground with no noise but birdsong, you might not think you were halfway between...
Even the most remote islands are victims of plastic pollution
Plastic hasn’t taken much more than a century to conquer the entire world. Since plastic’s invention in 1907,...
New York Botanical Garden's new artist residencies connect people with plants
Despite its irrefutable success — founded in 1891 and now receiving one million visitors a year — the New York...
Conservationists in Florida are making the ultimate effort to protect manatees from tourism
Captain Ross Files sees ripples on the surface of the water down a side canal and instructs Captain Steve Browning...
In a world first, the UK declares a climate emergency
In a victory for peaceful protest and the planet, the United Kingdom parliament is now the world’s first national...
EPA backs the use of toxic herbicide chemical glyphosate
The toxic chemical glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been found to be a threat to public health and a recognized...
Bee + Hive to help explorers book green hotels and sustainable tourism experiences
Conscientious travelers often worry about the impact of their dollars and whether or not tourism improves lives...
Sparkman Wharf cargotecture restaurants revitalize Tampa's Water Street neighborhood
Any successful restaurant requires communication among workers, but when you’re turning out quality food in a...
A growing number of states are aiming for clean energy
While President Donald Trump tries to ease environmental regulations and shirk responsibility for climate change,...
The Phox V2 water filter fights plastic pollution
While water filters solve problems by cutting plastic waste and removing nasties from our drinks, they add to environmental...
The Glen House is a sustainable retreat in the mountains of New Hampshire
Hikers have long flocked to Mt. Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Back in 1852, the original...
Jason Momoa shaves beard to shine a spotlight on plastic pollution
When you have 11 million Instagram followers, your simplest move can elicit thousands of comments. When you’re...
Vegan organization receives post-hurricane windfall
The Million Dollar Vegan campaign gave $100,000 to vegan humanitarian aid organization Chilis on Wheels to help...
Fairmont canine ambassador program promotes human-animal connection
It’s uncommon to see people flop down on the carpet in an upscale hotel lobby. But at the Fairmont Banff Springs...
Hotel group in Rome eliminates plastic bottles for Earth Day
Rome’s Bettoja Hotels Collection is demonstrating that you may not be able to single-handedly solve the world’s...
Biodegradable tableware made from wheat bran debuts at Toronto's Green Living Show
This week, Toronto citizens learned that wheat bran is good for more than enhancing digestive regularity. An innovative...
UN predicts dire future for planet unless people change their ways NOW
The United Nations’ newest Global Environmental Outlook reinforces the worries of everyone concerned about the...
Air pollution is killing Europeans at an alarming rate
New research reveals that 800,000 people die prematurely from air pollution in Europe each year. A previous study...
Panda Express introduces vegan options
Good news for suburban vegans and those who find themselves trapped in airports or mini-malls: The Chinese fast...
Taiwan introduces one of the world's most comprehensive plastic bans
Taiwan aims to be completely free of plastic bags and all single-use plastic items, such as utensils and beverage...
New sweet potato dye spares bugs and pleases vegans
Cochineal beetles are rejoicing this month as the Hansen sweet potato proves a viable alternative for producing...
Vegan dog food company continues its international expansion
V-planet, the San Francisco-based company that manufactures 100 percent vegan products for dogs, has just expanded...