RIP George, the last of his species
George's species fell victim to cannibal snails introduced to combat African snails, one of Earth's worst invasive species
Plastic- and packaging-free frozen foods spotted at Czech grocery
Feast your eyes on the frozen foods available with no waste at the Globus Hypermarket in the Czech Republic
German President gets coal for Christmas as last black coal mine closes
Coal for Christmas, but not for being naughty. Germany commemorates the end of an era as the last black coal mine closes.
Europe helps Santa pick safe presents
Gift givers around the world can benefit from this advice
New Old Way (book review)
We are ancient animals entering the Anthropocene era. How can the lessons of our past help us find health and meaning in our future?
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.
Teflon replacement on track to test definition of hazardous chemicals
If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?
Brexit shakes up global chemical industry
An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.
Fish oil in the news again: but is it snake oil?
New study on fish oil benefits has some foibles, the least of which is it's not fish oil.
German city going to court to fight composting
The strange story of a fight against composting laws, by a community that loves composting
How did it take me this long to learn about wabi-sabi?
I finally stumbled upon wabi-sabi. But somehow I have always known it.
Coal mines have canaries, frackers have mussels
Freshwater shellfish serve as recording devices for fracking wastewater contamination.
What if a chef with a logistics degree imagines a no waste restaurant?
Can the hospitality industry learn something when a French chef with a degree in logistics opens a no waste restaurant in London?
Which message best motivates change: IPCC or the Nobel Prize?
William Nordhaus und Paul Romer
Getting the real dirt on Mars, right here on Earth
The University of Central Florida is selling experimental Martian dirt, for $20/kg plus shipping. Or use their open source recipe to make your own.
UN evaluates principles to ensure safe and healthy workplaces
It is estimated that one worker dies every 15 seconds from toxic exposures at work
High yield farming may be better for biodiversity
Is the idyllic, organic farm worse for our balance with nature?
Toxic weed thriving on drought in Germany
Climate change winners and losers assessed in the wake of a hot summer in Germany
Why you should let your friends pay for your hotel room
Rethinking hospitality in the context of less is more
Chinese action on Montreal Protocol violators
After evidence that China violated the treaty intended to protect the earth's ozone layer, the country has leapt into action.
Recycling waste water bottles into mission critical parts with 3D printing (video)
Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.
Now is the best time to plant a vegetable garden
It will help you to spend time outdoors, supplement your food supply, and teach kids about the life cycle of plants.
Don't forget your local farmers
A recent surge of interest in local food networks is a boon to farmers, but shoppers need to maintain their support over the long term.
British shoppers told to buy white eggs, not brown
The idea is that it will reduce animal suffering, but it's more complicated than that.
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.
Will our future diets rely on lab-grown foods?
George Monbiot certainly thinks so, and sees this as a saving grace.
Bring on the bugs! Young Britons are ready for ethical, sustainable protein
A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade.
UK harvests its first crop of chickpeas
This is precisely the kind of healthy, sustainable agriculture we should be trying to expand globally.
Elementary students in Georgia will soon learn about farming
Described as a "huge missing piece" in public education, new agriculture classes will teach kids how connected our lives are to the land.
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.
Frankincense is endangered
There are fewer and fewer trees that can produce this beloved aromatic resin.
Malaysia struggles with its dubious reputation for palm oil
It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.
Fair trade falls short when it comes to hired farm workers
But this doesn't mean we should give up on fair trade certification.
The future of almonds is uncertain
Their fate is tied to that of bees, which aren't doing too great either.
Cross-country ski industry wants to eliminate toxic wax
The same chemicals that help skiers to glide cause harm to human health and the natural environment.
Delta's uniform debacle proves how toxic clothes can be
The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.
Levels of supposedly banned greenhouse gas are spiking
Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't.
Mealworms can safely consume polystyrene foam
A new study has found the worms excrete plastic and its toxic additives with no residue in their bodies.
Use of chemical hair products increases breast cancer risk
A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers.
Amazon and Best Buy are selling toxic TVs
The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.
'Toxic Beauty' film explores how cosmetics are making us sick
The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.
American kids need to be weaned off synthetic food dyes
These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.
How did our periods get so full of plastic?
Years of marketing 'shame' to women led to the health and pollution crises we currently face.
10 reasons to go green starting NOW
Have you been looking for a reason to go green? Look no further because we've got ten reasons lined up for you!
Why you don't need fabric softener
It's bad for the clothes, your health, and the planet. There is no good reason to use it.
Deli counter deception: 'No nitrates added' claim is incorrect
Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.
Force of Nature turns tap water into a powerful green cleaner
It cuts through grease, makes glass shine, and deodorizes thoroughly – all thanks to a nifty chemical reaction.
BPA substitutes linked to child obesity
Just because something is BPA-free doesn't mean it's safe.
EarthSuds makes zero waste shampoo tablets
These single-use tablets are a smart way to reduce plastic waste, whether at home or while travelling.
4 skin care brands I'm loving these days
These U.S. companies make high quality organic, vegan and cruelty-free products.