Jul 29, 2016 10:50AM
Farmers in Sikkim, in the Indian Himalayas, use only manure and compost on crops 12 years after pesticides and fertilizers were banned in the state.
To know that no cow, sheep, or goat was killed to make our shoes is a convincing reason to buy footwear made with material combinations that are people- animal- and planet-friendly.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM
Entire ecosystems rest on the delicate wings of moths, yet they’re dying off in distressing numbers from causes ranging from pesticides to urban lights.
Small farmers across the country are now delivering fresh produce and organic goods directly to workplaces.
A North Dakota grain plant has acquired a million-bushel terminal that will enable GMO-free grains to be safely transported by rail to food suppliers.
By adding in fish taken illegally, caught recreationally or discarded from commercial catches, a new study shows that the total world catch is 50 percent higher than previously reported.
The DuPont Teflon residues found in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans is now linked to cancer, birth defects, heart disease and a weakened immune system.
Fruit-eating animal species such as toucans and spider monkeys—many of them declining in number—are key in spreading seeds of the CO2-absorbing trees that mitigate rising global temperatures.
By rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted, a former Trader Joe’s president is bringing high-quality nutrient-rich foods into poor neighborhoods.
With a little forethought, we can spend sunny hours walking barefoot in the sand while still leaving a beach in better shape for our presence.
May 31, 2016 12:07PM
In the face of consumer concerns, major U.S. food companies are phasing out artificial dyes from candies, drink mixes and other kid-targeted foods.
Wary of the high personal costs of long workweeks, Swedish employers are switching to six-hour workdays, and report happier employees that maintain their productivity.
Mosquitoes, which are never welcome guests, can even carry dangerous viruses these days—but they can be forestalled with practical, nature-friendly approaches.
May 31, 2016 10:09AM
Scientists, doctors and other researchers have developed the WELL Building Standard, a certification program that emphasizes human health and well-being in the design of new structures.
A major supermarket chain will no longer buy fruit or vegetables from farmers that spray with any of eight pesticides that are toxic to bees.
The Living Future Challenge has developed a bold framework to evoke fresh thinking about the design of systems, products and buildings.
Athletes suffer more injuries on artificial turf, and now the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has called for new studies to determine if links exist between synthetic surfaces and cancer in young athletes.
Apr 29, 2016 10:02AM
Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. welcomed five new publishers to its April 2016 training session.
Apr 29, 2016 10:01AM
More than 90 percent of playing fields and parks in a six-state area were found to be located within 1,000 feet of corn or soybean fields in which toxic weed killers were sprayed.
Small herds of goats are efficiently ridding a historic cemetery and the University of Georgia of poison ivy and other unwanted plants.
Rising levels of human-made noise are drowning out natural sounds, the National Park Service reports.
A DNA sampling of 82 purchases found that 43 percent of the so-called “wild-caught” salmon was farmed.
Campbell Soup Company has pledged to label its genetically modified (GMO) products and is urging the U.S. government to mandate GMO labeling nationwide.
To kick off married life in a planet-friendly fashion, try natural settings, bubble-blowing and acoustic music.
Mar 31, 2016 09:48AM
Organic agriculture practiced worldwide can boost the CO2 content of soil and help lower global temperatures, reports the Center for Food Safety.
Honeybee backers scored a court victory that blocks sales of a bee-toxic pesticide, while findings of high aluminum levels in bee bodies evoke fresh concerns about other pesticides.
To help consumers choose sustainable seafood, Greenpeace evaluates and rates grocery chains on their seafood purchasing policies and labeling.
Microorganisms in the gut of the common mealworm appear to turn discarded Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look like rabbit droppings.
The Corexit oil dispersant used by British Petroleum to clean up the Deepwater oil spill will have long-lasting lethal effects on marine life.
Germany has followed Scotland’s lead in the European Union by blocking the use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in agriculture.
Lower Austria, largely relying on hydropower from the Danube River, generates all its electricity from renewable sources.
Mark your calendar! To celebrate its 100th birthday, the National Park Service will let everyone in for free 16 days this year.
Activists are increasingly using ballot initiatives enabling voters to enact local policies created to protect clean air, clean water and clean energy.
Mar 31, 2016 09:47AM
The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate, representing a major victory for consumers.
Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM
Following widespread public protests, Guatemala repealed a law that formerly gave Monsanto the right to plant its genetically modified seeds in ancestral lands.
Students can increasingly find healthy, sustainable options and locally-sourced food in their dining halls.
Huge indoor farms relying on vertically stacked trays are producing 100 times more food per square foot than traditional methods while using 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power.
Eating insects may invoke an instinctive yuck factor, but bugs are packed with nutrients and protein.
Already, 40 percent of the energy for Unilever’s multinational operations comes from green sources, and it aims to solely use renewable sources worldwide by 2030.
As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.
Citing the First Amendment, a judge has overturned an Idaho law that criminalizes surreptitious investigations into animal cruelty.
This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.
Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.
Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM
The brand-new Levi’s Stadium is built with repurposed materials, has a green roof and solar panels, and is easily reached by bicycle paths and public transportation.
The world’s largest spice company has promised to make 80 percent of its herbs and spices both organic and non-GMO by 2016.
Responding to public sentiment, the Shrine Circus CEO has announced an end to acts by elephants, tigers and lions, which he states “are deserving of our respect and awe.”
Aspen is the third municipality in the country to shift entirely away from fossil fuels, thanks partly to price drops in renewables and government disincentives for coal.
Waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including plastic, yarn, fibers, and fishing nets, will be woven into some Adidas shoes this year.
Using morphed photographs of African and Asian faces, researchers have reduced the differentiating response of toddlers to foreign racial groups.
The website WXshift.org uses weather and climate data to forecast what the weather will be like in 2050.
We can make our Joe-to-go more planet-friendly by foregoing the paper cups and plastic stirrers.
Dec 29, 2015 05:25PM
Increasingly, physicians are urging labeling of GMO products and voicing concerns about their carcinogenic properties.
In the last 45 years, overfishing, pollution and climate change have eliminated 75 percent of the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel, as well as a quarter of shark and ray species.
Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM
Creators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.
Thoughtful British universities are providing “puppy rooms” to help students make it through exam anxiety.
Japanese scientists have discovered how to convert the sun’s rays via microwaves into a direct power source strong enough to wirelessly power an electric tea kettle; now they’re working to scale it up.
To boost employee productivity, morale and health, corporations as diverse as Aetna, Google and General Mills now supply courses on meditation and yoga.
In a pioneering move, Amy’s Organic restaurant in Rohnert Park, California, combines healthy no-meat dishes with speedy service.
Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM
Daycare workers and others that work with children are now required by California law to be vaccinated against measles, whooping cough and flu.
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM
A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.
On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.
A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.
More than 200 nations are submitting action plans to the United Nations to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 40 to 70 percent within 35 years.
Collaborating with environmental groups, 3M Corporation is mandating that its suppliers meet strict sustainability and human-rights standards.
By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.
In a precedent-setting ruling, a Dutch court has ruled that government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions.
Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.
President Obama’s office has a team assigned to facilitate responses to online petitions that garner more than 100,000 signatures.
Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM
This month flying drones will be allowed to monitor and facilitate crops in fields, which could enable small farmers to better compete with monster agribusinesses.
With recycling gaining worldwide momentum, America Recycles Day on November 15 hopes to boost U.S. recycling past the 33 percent waste recycling mark.
French supermarkets are now mandated to donate unsold food to charities or animal feed instead of throwing it away, generating mighty cuts in hunger and food waste.
Workers that laugh together bond more, heighten creative input and become better problem-solvers.
One in four of the 613 largest publicly traded companies now tie achieving environmental objectives to executive pay.
We can make the holidays even more joyful with choices that celebrate life, from local foods and vegetarian options to Native American prayers.
Organizations are spearheading events surrounding the United Nations Climate Change Conference and encouraging investment in alternative energy companies
Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM
Who doesn’t love hearing a good story, especially when it’s told by some of the country’s premier yarn-spinners?
After a rigorous seven-year review, the Empire State officially banned fracking because of its adverse effects on public health.
Thanks to legal action by consumer activists, nanotechnology, which manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels, now falls under EPA scrutiny.
A Canadian firm has developed a safe scent-based product that confuses the mating pattern of specifically targeted destructive insects while leaving helpful insects alone.
The latest government forecasts predict an encouraging slowdown in American energy consumption due to conservation measures and energy-efficient technologies.
Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge ship...
On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible ch...
Everything from chickadees to squirrels to millipedes happily feed on or nestle into a fallen or decomposing tree, while its moss and lichen refresh forest soil.
More than 400 mayors are supporting Extra Mile Day, which celebrates the power of people to create positive change in families, organizations and communities.
Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM
Wind power may be the cleanest, cheapest option in all 50 states in 35 years, especially with inventions such as new bladeless turbines that are 40 percent more efficient.
Instead of re-engineering nature to restore former ecosystems, some scientists advocate welcoming invasive species as proof of nature’s dynamism.
A solar-powered machine that pulls salt out of water may be what’s needed in thirsty locales around the globe.
Teenagers feel less prayerful than any generation in the last six decades, pollsters have found.
Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams.
A free, online global movement program is inspiring participants by teaching ways to heals conflicts using peace as the new baseline.
The oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions will be held in Salt Lake City, where international spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices for dealing with global issues.
The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of what many are calling the "DARK Act (Denying Americans the Right to Know." Take action to contact senators and let them know we want transparency on food labels.
Jul 31, 2015 10:18AM
As trains and buses grow more popular, cities are expanding their fleets and adding more routes.
Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutc...
After surviving 250 million years while barely evolving, the horseshoe crab is about to be designated an endangered species.
Turkey plans to reuse tons of discarded pistachio shells as an energy source in its first eco-city.
A Boston startup allows “sun partners” without solar units to buy units of energy from “sun hosts” with rooftop panels.
Throwaway diapers, a leading bane of landfills, have been cleverly converted by Mexican researchers into material for mushroom beds.
Perhaps the most surprising Amazon bestsellers are coloring books for adults!
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