More than 12 miles of Louisiana coast have been closed to fishing following the discovery of tar balls and other toxins.

Oke USA is seeking a person passionate about Fair Trade to fill a Banana Logistics and Sales position.

Study finds bananas do more than help you recover after exercise. They also help reduce pain and swelling.

The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts.

Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe.

Impact Energies sells and leases solar panel systems to people making less than $6 a day in Ghana. It was acquired by Persistent Energy Partners.

Experts aren't sure why so many Canadian lynx are turning up in Thunder Bay.

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.

Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.

Even if you take the energy and water it takes to build a dishwasher into account, it still beats washing by hand.

A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife.

Theses six apps can help you add hours back to your day.

Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past.

Last year, they successfully hiked the entire Appalachian Trail when their daughter was just a baby.

Colorado and Washington state have legalized marijuana, and others are considering measures. Test your cannabis knowledge.

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community.

Find out how this stand-up comedian, writer and entrepreneur found his dream job.

While much smaller than the Yellowstone River oil spill, a newly discovered spill is raising eyebrows because it went unreported for a month.

Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly

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Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk.

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.

Video: Rock star Bryan Adams chats about his Canadian homeland and what they're doing to stave off deforestation.

Epidiolex is the first marijuana-based drug to earn FDA approval.

As more states legalize cannabis for health treatments, here's a rundown of the science.

Project Haiti Orphanage and Children's Center will provide a safe and healthy home for Haitian children.

The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind.

As Make It Right inches toward the finish line in New Orleans, the housing nonprofit unveils 5 designs that address overcrowding at Fort Peck Reservation.

This middle-of-nowhere cave may have never been seen by humans.

The city fleet will have 425 Leafs, Volts and Energis on the road by early next year.

After you read the last page of this new book for kids, you can start a discussion about food, farmers and eating.

Canada does an about-face on its climate target (if only) and the G77 suspends talks after a move to eliminate Kyoto Protocol language.

Eco prankster activists pull a fast one on the world when they send out a flurry of press releases that seem to indicate big cuts and climate reparation payment

Two million trees have been planted in the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge as part of a carbon offset program.

Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change.

Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority.

Del Monte says their individually wrapped bananas are environmentally friendly. Others think Del Monte is bananas.

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'

The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever.

Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

Scientists used computer models to predict how the glaciers would respond to future climate change, and the results were not reassuring.

Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy.

Panama City's famous canal, wild jungles and pristine beaches make it a top eco-tourism destination.

Nurtured by the oil industry, this city has an impressive environmental presence.

Save your money for a truly natural safari experience in one of the most welcoming, safe and user-friendly nations on the African continent.

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province in terms of area, but it is one of the country's most prominent in terms of tourism and the environment. Many

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Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.