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Eco Wine Review: Hahn SLH Estate 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

This wine is brimming with bright fruit, dark undertones and those farmyard aromas common to most Pinots. With notes of pepper, strawberry and dried mint on the palette, this wine is as food-friendly as it is drinkable.




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Eco Wine Review: Hahn SLH Estate 2010 Chef's Table Viognier

Hahn SLH Estate's 2010 Chef's Table Viognier is one of the most interesting whites you'll ever smell. It's completely intoxicating with notes of white peach, banana, honeydew and jasmine. Only 100 cases were made, so get this one quickly!




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The 10 eco-friendliest states in the US

How green is your state? A new report details which states are sustainability superstars.




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Queen's Crown Estate Identifies 180GW of Potential Marine Power

The Crown Estate is Britain's largest landowner, and it owns an awful lot of coastline. It is also very interested in the potential for marine power.




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Food corporations donate $17.2 million to fight GMO labeling in Washington state

The fight to "follow the money" heats up in as Washington prepares to vote on GMO labeling.




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GMO labeling law defeated in Washington State

After a week of recounts, the proposed law to label genetically modified foods loses by 4 percent of votes.




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States plan to sue EPA over climate change rules

A number of states and several business groups are preparing to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over the rules to cut carbon emissions.




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California governor signs bill legalizing hemp farming in the state

After making its way through the Californian legislature with bi-partisan support (!), the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act (aka SB 566) was signed by governor Jerry Brown and became state law.




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Jerks destroy iconic natural sandstone formation in Oregon state park

Why do people do this kind of thing?




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Typhoon Haiyan: 'State of calamity' in the Philippines, 10,000+ feared dead

Many feared the worst, and it seems like that's what we got.




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States Increasingly Concerned Over Fracking Wastewater, But Limited In What They Can Do

Weak regulations mean an extra dose of toxic wastewater for some states, like Ohio.




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Groundhog EV Day: Ohio car dealers want to prevent Tesla from selling in the state

It's déjà vu all over again, with the old guard trying to stop the newcomers...




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Ohio car dealers are fighting tooth and nail to keep Tesla out of the state

It's déjà vu all over again, again! Auto dealers have been fighting Tesla Motors on multiple fronts for a while now, trying to either force them to do business with the traditional sales model, or be prohibited from selling in certain states.




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New York State lawmakers want to ban walking with portable electronic devices

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. So why are phones a problem?




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The United States uses 39% of the energy it produces, wastes 61%...

There are huge gains to be made by boosting efficiency. Even if we can never get to 100% because of the laws of physics, we could get much closer than we are now.




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Centuries-Old State of the Art Still Useful Today

Outside the southeastern Turkish city of Mardin lie the 6th-century ruins of the Roman settlement of Dara,




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Indian state aims to plant record-breaking 50 million trees in one day

Uttar Pradesh is going to be looking a lot greener after a marathon 24-hour tree-planting frenzy.




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The 10 worst states for the flu

Here's where influenza hits especially hard, and what you can do to help protect yourself from it.




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Outdoor preschools are now legal in Washington state

The unprecedented move means that these schools will have greater access to funding and registrations.




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Deja vu all over again: Michigan auto dealers sneakily try to lock Tesla out of the state

When the incumbents do everything in their power to keep you out of the market, rather than try to compete with you directly on the merit of their products, you know you're on to something.




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Google's Project Sunroof now available in 42 states

Want to know if you can go solar? Now there's a good chance you can easily find out.




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Flat LED gets Energy Star certification, now qualifies for rebates in most states (prices as low as $1.97)

LEDs were already cheap when you take into account how much money they save you on your electricity bill, but now this is just a no-brainer.




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Climate Change Activists Are Terrorists! At Least That's What the Maryland State Police Thought

I'm going to let Josh Tulkin speak mostly for himself on this one, but here's the thumbnail sketch of the situation: Tulkin received a latter from the Maryland State Police informing him that from March 2005 to May 2006 Tulkin was under




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The most efficient car in the United States is now the BMW i3 electric car

The EPA has just released official "fuel economy" and range information for the BMW i3 100% electric car.




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ALL the rivers in the United States on a single beautiful interactive map!

A recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that 55 percent of U.S. rivers and streams are in poor condition. When we see a number like that we might not realize how many rivers there are in the US...




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Are the Great Lakes under threat from thirsty Southwestern American states?

Do international treaties mean anything when America needs fresh water?




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Fetal exposure to BPA is linked to prostate cancer

A new study from the University of Illinois shows how chemical exposure early in life can alter stem cells and cause disease.




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Train Accident in Buenos Aires Leaves 51 Dead and 703 Injured, Sheds Light on State of Public Transport

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier




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Alabama Becomes First State To Officially Adopt Anti-Agenda 21 Legislation

Environmentalists and Urban Planners on the run as smart growth and sustainability become illegal in the State.




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Staten Island residents fight to save green space from becoming condos

Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.




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Trump's infrastructure plan: Red State roadbuilders can party like it's 1959

But for everyone else it is a big nothingburger.




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15 of the most remarkable trees in the United States

From the world's largest to ones that were here long before the Mayflower, these noble trees are nothing less than U.S. national treasures.




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Iowa State Spiderman Discovers Super Heat Conducting Properties of Spider Silk

When an Iowa State professor of mechanical engineering followed his hunch about spider webs, it paid off: he proved biological materials can rival metals in conducting heat.




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Hungary Declares State of Emergency As Toxic Industrial Sludge Covers Villages (Photos)

Four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing in Hungary as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in three counties. A




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High school students MAP the future of forests at Michigan State University

Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that.




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Minimalist cork and brass wallet makes a stylish statement with renewable materials

If you'd like to get the junk out of your back pocket or purse, consider downsizing into a wallet such as this one, which holds just the essentials.




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Connecticut Teen Creates Fashion Statement in Fight Against Global Warming

When 16-year-old Sam Allen realized his devotion to fashion and the fight against global warming could potentially work wonders together he enlisted the help of a few friends and set out to create a line of clothing that would make a difference… Enter




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Wal-Mart To Help 20 State Capitals Save Money And Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates




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Connecticut Could Be First State to Roll Back Its Renewable Energy Standard

A quick one to keep an eye on and get your best booing voice reader for: New York Times is highlighting a bill passing through Connecticut's legislature that would slash in half the state's current renewable energy goal of




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Pink slime's school lunch comeback hits 7 states

Known as "lean finely textured beef," the highly processed meat has been dropped from by many fast food chains, but are still one the menu at public schools.




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Top 10 electric car "states" are...

If you love electric cars and you love rankings, this article is for you! The top 10 electric car states have been unveiled, and there are some surprises on the list.




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The rise of biking and protected bike lanes in the United States (video)

Another phase of the wonderful Green Lane Project has just been announced, and PeopleForBikes has taken the opportunity to highlight biking and protected bike lane growth in the US through a new video.




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Colorado Governor promises $100m to make his state the "best for biking"

Who said politicians never did anything good?




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State of the Union: “No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change”

President Obama’s State of the Union speech takes aim at climate change deniers.




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Indian state plans 25 GW of solar, gets 40

I'll say it again, renewables are taking off much faster than anyone expected.




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State of Missouri bans Agenda 21; What would Harry Truman Say?

They are going to stop the UN from giving out free lawn mowers and blocking Walmarts.




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The top US states for homesteading, tiny homes, and off-grid living

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.




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State Farm® Teams Up with Canine Expert Victoria Stilwell to Take a Bite Out of Dog Attacks - Video OneTitle

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 18-24. Any dog can bite, regardless of breed. Be a responsible pet owner.




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Kerry Washington Joins The Allstate Foundation to Spotlight Finances As A "Weapon of Choice" Used by Domestic Violence Abusers - Kerry Washington PSA

Kerry Washington PSA




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Nominate your Community NOW for a Chance to Win a $25,000 Grant - Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant

Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant