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.
BPI's Response to Outrage Over Ground Beef? 3 Governors and a T-Shirt
Beef Products Inc took its best shot at making up for its silence during weeks of public lashing over what has been dubbed “pink slime,” an additive in ground beef made through a high-tech process that BPI invented.
Rising Meat Consumption Takes Big Bite out of Grain Harvest
World consumption of animal protein is everywhere on the rise. Wherever incomes rise, so does meat consumption.
Does Living Near Fast Food Restaurants Mean You’re More Likely to Be Fat?
Fast food is the enemy of green food, so why does an overweight America still eat so much fast food?
Globalized Beef, Palm Oil & Timber Corporations Now Main Cause of Tropical Deforestation
Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from
5 winter glamping spots to book for a cozy getaway
From geo-domes in Finland and treehouses in France to safari tents in the Washington woods, these glamorous camping spots promise some wintry wonderland adventure.
Yes, digital nomads thrive on exploitation. But so does everyone else.
I respond to a recent viral article hating on digital nomads.
Make roadside attractions part of your next car trip
Don't be in such a hurry! Here's why you should slow down and visit the quirky landmarks that so many small towns have to offer.
Europe's 10 best cities for an eco-friendly vacation
Plus, how to be more eco-friendly while traveling.
9 heavenly havens to rent for a National Park vacation
From vintage trailers and tepees to mansions in the mountains, AirBnB has partnered with the National Parks Foundation for rentals near the country's natural treasures.
10 offbeat rentals for a fairytale getaway
From Hobbit holes to treehouses, these unique Airbnb havens promise a storybook escape.
Startup lets you swap unused vacation days for cash, flights or hotel
There's an "epidemic" of unused vacation days in the United States. This startup wants participating companies' employees to trade them in for plan contributions, or booking flights and hotel accommodations.
Can co-working vacations offer a better work-life balance?
More and more people are working remotely. Now, alternative travel companies are offering what they are calling "co-workations" -- a combination of a creative business trip and inspirational adventure holiday for location-independent professionals.
Vacations will make you happier, healthier, and more creative
No more excuses! Book that time off and feel guiltless while doing so, since you'll be a better partner, parent, and employee as a result.
Summertime means heading to the shore, in both town and country
Katherine lives in rural Ontario. Margaret lives in New York City. The way they enjoy their summers is bound to be drastically different.
Our tips for traveling like a TreeHugger
Katherine and Margaret share their tips for green travel.
Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 3: The Cave of the Hanging Snakes
Snakes, spiders, and bats in a tight space may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but Kantemó, Mexico, is actually an incredible place to visit.
Can tourism ever be sustainable? The Rainforest Alliance says, "Yes!"
This NGO is doing wonderful work to bring sustainable tourism into the mainstream. It's time to start planning your next vacation!
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.
Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 1: Even all-inclusive resorts are hopping on the 'green' bandwagon
But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too.
Exploring and Enjoying the East's Last Great Forests
Hiking through the Adirondacks, and why we should protect it.
Staycations Are Slipping; Will Bike-cations Be the Next Trend?
Whether the Great Recession is over or permanent, Americans seem to want more from a vacation than staying home. Biking is a beautiful way to vacation.
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.
5 Yoga Retreats We Want to Go on Now
From coastal getaways to desert hotspots, these retreats sooth the body and soul.
Airbnb to Owe City Hotel Tax in San Francisco
The pioneering site that brokers accommodation in private homes must now pay city hotel tax in San Francisco, according to a new ruling. What does this mean for collaborative consumption?
Best of Green: Living
From the best U.S.-based fashion brand to the best volunteer vacation, eco-savvy (and oh-so-clever) shoes, cheeky t-shirt, and more, read on for our Best of Green 2012 winners in the Living category.
9 Eco Travel Destinations on the Hot List for 2012
From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about.
Why we need airtight buildings: Outdoor air quality is getting worse
What's the best approach for dealing with this?
Particulate Matter levels in London Underground are 18 times as high as the air outside
And the air outside in urban London is pretty awful.
One less thing to worry about in your carbon footprint: whether your food is local
There are lots of good reasons to buy local, but don't worry about the impact of shipping.
Could you live the one tonne lifestyle?
A British activist is trying to reduce her personal carbon footprint to one tonne of CO2 per year. This is very hard.
New York City to get 250 miles of protected bike lanes
But not so fast, says the Mayor.
The bike and micromobility movement needs its Futurama moment
"Make no small plans." It's time to stop building bits and start building big.
Office clothes are an impediment to green transportation
It's time to rethink how we dress for work.
'Bike Around The World' is a highlight of my summer
It brings together all of my favorite things – food, friends, travel, and biking, of course.
Please kill your lawn
We are heading for an insect apocalypse, which would spell disaster for humankind. It's time we turn our lawns back into productive plant communities.
World's largest bee, lost since 1981, rediscovered in the wild
One of the rarest insects in the world, the Wallace’s giant bee, has been found in Indonesia.
Restored church building has a growing congregation – of bees
ZGF builds interesting hives on the roof of a fascinating building.
Honeybee pheromones scare away elephants
A new scientific study could save a whole lot of elephants.
No substitute for bumblebees, study shows
Big fuzzy bumblebees do plants a favor, while smaller bee species steal pollen from plants with little in return
Why we should learn to love wasps
Hornets, yellow jackets, tarantula hawks oh my. Wasps might be scary, but a world without them would be a disaster.
Help us reach the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge!
Every little flower helps. Especially when there's a lot of us planting them.
These special bees craft nests from flower petals
The colorful papier-mache cocoons provide a safe haven for bringing baby bees into the world.
EU declares total ban on bee-harming pesticides
Neonicotinoids, the world’s most widely used insecticides, will be banned for use in fields within six months.
Honeybees make a cute 'whoop' when they're surprised
Listen to the Betty Boops of the insect world as they "boop oop a doop" in the hive.
London is looking to plant 9 million wildflowers
A new campaign is seeking to turn the city into a pollinator's playground by planting a wildflower for every resident.
This back-to-nature hobby has everyone buzzing
Once a niche profession or eccentric hobby, beekeeping is trending amongst DIYers and trendy urbanites.