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American Zoos Going 'EEK-o-friendly' for a Green Halloween

Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween




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Oscar Niemeyer's Bold Response to Latin American Suburban Sprawl in the XX Century

Of all of Niemeyer's impressive works, the 1960s Copan building in Sao Paulo is the one speaking directly to contemporary urban trends.




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California Leads the Energy Efficiency Race: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Releases 2008 Scorecard

So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to




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How hard is it to walk in American suburbs? Worse than I imagined

On the Mouzon scale of 1 to 10 for walkability, this intersection gets -10.




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8 Best North American Beaches For Exploring Tide Pools

Discover the miniature, magical world of tide pools -- and beat the heat -- by heading to North America's coastlines.




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Scientists identify the most environmentally harmful animal product in the American diet

A new paper compares eggs, dairy, poultry, beef and pork to determine which has the biggest environmental impact.




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American dietary guidelines dump environmental concerns

Recommendations to eat less meat for environmental reasons won’t be included in the final 2015 dietary guidelines.




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Almost half of American drivers don’t bother using their turn signals

And then they yell at cyclists for not following the rules.




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Is this the busiest bike lane in North America?

Ten years after Vancouver's Burrard Street Bridge bike lanes opened, it is no longer controversial.




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Why don't Americans wear helmets in the shower?

Way more people get traumatic injuries in the shower than they do on bikes, but almost nobody takes the most basic safety precautions.




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Young Americans Do Care About the Environment

Student activism nationwide flies in the face of a recent study claiming young Americans don't care about the environment.




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America's Top 10 Greenest Colleges

From campus gardens to intensive recycling, Sierra magazine's annual list gives a tip of the hat to the nation's most sustainable schools.




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Taking a Close Look at America's Most Sustainable University

Sierra magazine released its 2012 Cool Schools list, and UC Davis took #1 - let's learn more about them.




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Students spend their summer protecting America’s urban trees

This summer, students are spending 8 weeks conserving nature in hands-on environmental internships in NY and Philadelphia for The Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities initiative.




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Meet the ELF: An American-built solar-powered trike

Rob Cotter used to build expensive sports cars. Now he makes vehicles that are much, much cooler.




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It's time to embrace American hemp production

This super-plant has been misunderstood for too long.




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Environmentalists rejoice as Agenda 21 is implemented across North America!

A green, sustainable future awaits us all as the United Nations proposal for sustainable development becomes the law of the land.




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Boy Scouts of America introduce sustainability merit badge

It's a surprisingly well-rounded and thorough view of sustainability that shouldn't be limited to boy scouts.




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Scenic America, and now Scenic Toronto, fight billboard blight

The new digital billboards taking over our cities bring a whole new set of problems. That's why we need these orgs.




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How to market an electric car in America: Bash urbanism, walking, and the French.

Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids.




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Merritt Crossing In Oakland Might Well Be The Greenest Home in America

Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!"




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After the coronavirus, we have to throw out The American Way of Building

Why now, more than ever, all new building should be Passive House.




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Why Americans will never love tea as much as coffee

But some thoughts on why they should...




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American cosmetic regulations haven't been updated in 81 years

The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.




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American kids need to be weaned off synthetic food dyes

These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.




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The humble pea is America's favorite new crop

Demand for plant-based protein is driving rapid growth, while crops like corn and soy stagnate.




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American meat will never be welcome in the UK

The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.




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Where are all the American chocoholics?

U.S. chocolate sales have been dropping and the industry is very worried. What's going on?




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Banana-destroying fungus has arrived in South America

Colombia has declared a state of emergency following discovery of Panama disease Tropical Race 4.




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American Olympic Hopefuls Go for the Gold and the Green

Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.




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Is 2019 the year bidets make a splash in North America?

It's about time; they are better for the environment and for your bottoms.




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Bosch e-bike drive is coming to North America

It is a pedal assist mechanism, a different approach than we are used to in North America.




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International Automakers Now Account for 45% of U.S. Auto Production and 59% of U.S. Vehicle Sales - Redefining the American Auto Industry

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.






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Changing Face of Retirement Shines New Light on Aging in America - Jim Poolman on the Changing Face of Retirement

Jim Poolman on the Changing Face of Retirement




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Hate your job? Pack it up, pack it in - it's time to head out West - Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs

Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs.




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Thirty Percent of Americans Have No Plan to Pay off Their Debt - eBus

Fifth Third's eBus travels nationwide, armed with Fifth Third bankers to help customers in underbanked areas with all their financial needs, including budgeting tips, personal counseling and more.




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Extended Stay America Partners With The Noerr Programs To Create The "Official Hotel of Santa Claus" - Santa Claus’ Travel Secrets

Santa Claus and Extended Stay America, “Santa’s Official Hotel,” Partner to ease holiday travel woes. In time for the holiday season, the ultimate holiday travel guru shares holiday travel tips.




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Denny's Announces Commitment To Serve 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs - Cage-Free at America’s Diner

Denny’s extends food quality commitment with cage-free eggs.




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Larabar Asks Americans to #ShareRealFood - Larabar and Feeding America #ShareRealFood

Snack bar maker Larabar teams up with Feeding America® to make simple and wholesome food accessible for all and empower their community to take action to #ShareRealFood across America.




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The Greatest Celebration Of American Innovation Inspiring The Future And Honoring The Past - The Key to Inspiring Innovation: Brought to You by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees

The Key to Inspiring Innovation: Brought to You by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees





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The Makers of Dinty Moore® Stew Challenge America's Lumbersexuals to Become Real Lumberjacks in STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series Championship - Misery Whip Training

Professional lumberjack Adrian Flygt teaches a dedicated team of off-the-street lumbersexuals on how to use the “misery whip” saw during their training in Stillwater, Minn.




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Dogs Across America Are Freaking Out Over The New Mix Mania Campaign - #MixMania

Shouldn’t dinner always look like this? Crazy dog videos reach total furry freakout level when you mix dry and wet dog food. Try it tonight, and capture your own pup’s #MixMania! Obsess over more canine craziness and pick up some droolworthy dog food recipes at mixmania.dog.




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The Greatest Celebration Of American Innovation Inspiring The Future And Honoring The Past - The Key to Inspiring Innovation: Brought to You by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees

The Key to Inspiring Innovation: Brought to You by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees




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Thirty Percent of Americans Have No Plan to Pay off Their Debt - eBus

Fifth Third's eBus travels nationwide, armed with Fifth Third bankers to help customers in underbanked areas with all their financial needs, including budgeting tips, personal counseling and more.




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Ready for Blast-Off: Lockheed Martin Launches Educational Program to Prepare America's Students for Deep Space Exploration - Students Travel to Mars

These students think they are boarding an ordinary school bus, but when they depart, a virtual reality experience “transports” them to the surface of Mars.





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Merck, the American Diabetes Association and America's Diabetes Challenge Celebrity Voices Unite to Take on National Health Epidemic - Tim McGraw wants to hear from you!

Tim McGraw wants to hear from you!