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Tired of winter? Don't think Hygge thoughts, they are evil and unhealthy

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?




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Why do we drink so much bottled water?

The Convenience Industrial Complex figured out how sell us something that we don't need at a price that's too high.




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New CDC report links factory farms to antibiotic resistance (Infographic)

The wide use of antibiotics in factory farms to prevent infections and promote growth is a breeding ground for superbugs.




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Female dairy farmers bring hope to a shrinking industry

A mini video series just released by the National Young Farmers Coalition illustrates the challenges and joys of starting one's own dairy farm.




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Don't put these things down the sink during the holidays

Prevent drain blockages and environmental damage by taking care with what you put down the sink.




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Tampa Bay Florida Area Drinks Oil-Fired Water

There isn't much choice, as groundwater reserves are insufficient. But really...is bottled water any worse than this? Four years behind schedule and nearly $80 million over the original budget, the nation's largest sea water desalination facility




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Upcycled Farm Steel and Wood Furniture That Thinks Cradle-to-Cradle

Using reclaimed wood and steel from old pig fences, this Dutch company makes exquisite tables, while recycling all byproducts into other useful goods -- cat litter, compost and alcohol..




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Transformable water bottle supports clean drinking water projects

Meet Dopper, a Cradle to Cradle water bottle company that’s bringing clean water to Nepal.




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How our thinking changed in 2019: Upfront Carbon Emissions

Nobody cared much about this a few years ago. They do now.




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Reusable water bottles are not as green as you think

Made from virgin materials that require resource-intensive manufacturing processes, reusable water bottles aren't the perfect solution that you may think.




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Another reason not to drink beer in cans: the aluminum

Recycling isn't enough when demand for aluminum is soaring. We have to use less of the stuff and eliminate single-use packaging.




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Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats

Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors.




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Photo: Hummingbird pauses on a pink banana bloom

Our photo of the day comes from a cloudforest in the Andes of Ecuador.




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Half of people who drive think people who bike are less than human

Why are we not surprised?




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Is it time to rethink green building (and other) standards?

Standards are supposed to make things easier and more consistent, but they keep proliferating.




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Major German utility rethinks business model, bets on renewables

The future will look nothing like the past when it comes to energy. Chances are, our utilities will look pretty different too.




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Rio+20’s ‘Look at the Bright Side’ Phase Doesn't Hide the Process Needs Re-Thinking

The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us?




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Nudge, the New Eco Lifestyle Shop in Helsinki, Has Opened Its Doors

I wish there was a Nudge in every city. It's a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it's not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a




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What Were They Thinking? USGBC in Connecticut Gives Award to Nestle Waters' Headquarters

The bottled water company responsible for profound and pointless waste of water and fossil fuels is praised for low flush toilets and white roofs.




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Air pollution linked to bipolar disorder and major depression

A new study suggests a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in rates of neuropsychiatric disorders.




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How Collaborative Consumption Could Help Shrink Government

Could sharing more be central to achieving the Right's biggest dream?




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Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 2: Healing plants, underwater sinkholes, and a carbon offset forest

As part of an ongoing series about the Maya Ka'an community-based tourism initiative, this was my first official day in the Mayan region, and it was certainly full of adventure.




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Pink Slime Makers Sue ABC News For Defamation

The suit, brought in South Dakota court, seeks over a billion dollars in damages against ABC News -- even though ABC never originated the term and was just reporting what everyone else was calling it.




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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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Why I think buying an e-bike online is a really bad idea

If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing.




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What's better, dishwasher or sink?

Yet another study weighs in on the most efficient way to clean dirty dishes.




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Sprinklers save lives, and should be in every home

But the builders and the realtors are fighting sprinkler laws across the country.




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Devastating Spruce Beetle outbreak in Colorado linked to drought, climate change

The Mountain Pine Beetle is getting more press because of the havoc it is causing in the Southern Rocky Mountains, but the Spruce Beetle has the potential to be equally or even more devastating in Colorado.




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It's a drinking straw, made from straw. Introducing Straw Straws

From the 'I wish I had thought of that' department, these all-natural straws are grown, not made from plastic, and could be a greener way to slurp your smoothie.




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New studies measure the true cost of sprawl, and it's more than you think

It costs a lot more to run a suburb than it does to run a city.




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Think twice before 'panic buying' chicks

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.




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Here's why the April super Pink Moon is so special

Skygazers are in for a treat in when the full Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, dazzles the heavens.




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How much coffee should you drink in a day?

No more than six cups, new research says.




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BPA substitutes linked to child obesity

Just because something is BPA-free doesn't mean it's safe.




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Beauty products and household chemicals linked to early puberty in girls

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.




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How to store and drink craft beer

German research on trendy craft brews proves how to optimize the craft beer experience




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Reusable bamboo cups can leach chemicals into your hot drink

Unless you want a dash of melamine or formaldehyde in your coffee, skip the bamboo cups.




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Medical experts want kids to drink less sugar

A new set of guidelines aimed at children 5 and under hopes to curb sugar intake.




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Rethinking public washrooms after the coronavirus

We have to stop building highways and start building toilets as we face a whole new public bathroom crisis.




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That pool isn't as clean as you think

In fact, you're more likely to get sick swimming in a pool than a lake.




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COVID-19 may change the way people think about bikes

They are not toys, they are transportation, and they can be a big help in this crisis.





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Scientists turn stinky durian waste into energy storage

Researchers have developed a method that turns durian into super-capacitors that can charge phones, laptops, and more.




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Earth Day inspiration: Words on nature from our greatest thinkers

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, here are some of our favorite quotes about the distinctly profound nature of Mother Nature herself.




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Onelink by First Alert® Brings Common Sense to the Smart Home Revolution - Onelink by First Alert

The new HomeKit-enabled Onelink by First Alert® Wi-Fi Smoke + Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm pairs First Alert’s legacy of safety and innovation with Apple’s revolutionary HomeKit technology.