This year of all years, we should stand up and fight the climate change trolls.

It sends the wrong message to brands and retailers.

It's not lazy, it's restorative.

This next week is all politics, what with today's Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primaries on January 8. Most Americans are probably already tired of the election coverage, but we're hoping people stick it out and ask the these presidential

We are often called wet blanket party poopers when it comes to holiday traditions, but maybe we are right.

It's not a bee attack -- it's just a bee swarm. Here are tips on how to deal with one.

Raw unfiltered honey is a very different product from the filtered honey sold in supermarkets. Educate yourself to know the differences and to know what you're really getting.

Yesterday Brian wrote Galapagos Islands Moved Off Endangered Sites List, concluding:

Photo credit: Wikipedia/Creative Commons 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with the Toyota International Teacher Program. The program is designed to engage a variety of conservation and education issues

If you own an electric car but don't own a garage, what do you do?

One Passive House architect gives his clients what they want.

Image credit: HowStuffWorks Environmentalism and Alternative Medicine - Oil and Water? George Monbiot is undoubtedly no stranger to controversy - my post about his climate change book, Heat, drew 81 comments, while his well publicized opposition to

This is not a new debate, and raises all kinds of questions.

Do not mail them to the President.

Turn down the thermostat, crack a window, and ditch the blankets for some science-backed health benefits.

When even so-called experts don't know the difference, you must admit we have a problem here.

I'm tired of every green initiative being hijacked by the negativism in this country. It's time to stand up and turn off.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says there's an ideal time.

Put your money directly into the hands that made the gift you're buying.

Got ladybugs? Encourage native ladybugs in your garden instead of buying wild-harvested ladybugs to manage pests.

As an alternative to expensive antibiotics, people have taken to taking amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, penicillin and other drugs meant for fish. Here’s why it’s a bad idea.

It's the fastest (and most fun) way to fill your house with a variety of delicious baked goods.

When you try and go too fast it says, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."

People are being killed every day and the problem is the design of our streets as much as the cars and drivers.

Few industrialists in recent times have done more to imperil environmental protections and public health than the Koch brothers. The force behind Americans for Prosperity and Koch Industries have galvanized

There are reasonable limits on what people can do on their properties. But this goes too far.

That was the advice of Shakespeare's Polonius, but then there is the sharing economy. Which is it?

Hinduism is the oldest

Of course the balance between environmental impact and personal

Katherine Salant writes in the Washington Post:Can a big house be green? Yes, but a smaller house will always be greener because fewer resources were used in its construction and less energy is needed to heat and

We’ve all ripped a pair of jeans, but we’re not all tailors. Nudie Jeans has a great solution.

Do we need hyperloops? No, we need trains that work.

Scientists say this is the only way to feed 10 billion people without causing catastrophic damage to the planet.

It uses twice as much water and releases 800,000 more plastic microparticles per load than a regular cycle.

The future of green building depends on what comes out of our soil.

Studies show that taller buildings are simply less efficient, and don't even give you any more useable area. Why bother?

We know extreme weather events are linked to climate change, so why isn't this part of every report?

Minimizing your footprint is nice. Maximising your impact is better.

It is recommended in the UK to reduce obesity. I recommend it to reduce obnoxious smells and garbage.

Acorns are piling up around the U.S., threatening to cover some cities in nuts. Not really, but there have been an "exceptionally large number of acorns" dropped by oak trees around the country this year, Chicago-area experts say. This

New research finds that normal sleep may be protective against early death for people with certain health risks.

It is a real problem when designing energy efficient homes, and it seems that there is no good solution except ordering in.

After another site makes a list, we add our own suggestions.

It is appalling that in much of America, they are considered a frill.

Great coworking spaces aren't just about "sharing desks" -- just like other intentional communities where people share resources, they need a common vision and more.

This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less.

Block off one day per week for athletic and outdoor excursions that otherwise would be difficult to schedule.

Toronto illustrator Sarah Lazarovic's Buyerarchy of Needs urges people to consider other options before hitting the mall.

And for most debt-weary Americans, shopping is not on that list.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.