Green Living January 2012 Archive

That question, and the many environmental issues it raises, casts a harsh light on a president with a checkered environmental history. Where does Obama really stand on energy -- especially renewable ... Read More

The history of the green movement is, like many political and social movements, just one thread in the tapestry of America's history. (And at the risk of sounding jingoistic, the story ... Read More

Saddled with the ungainly name "sustainable tourism," it's no wonder that many travelers think of it as sleeping on a yoga mat after a dinner of organic bran flakes. Uh, ... Read More

I once had a boss who didn't know what the EPA was. (Needless to say, that job didn't last.) The Environmental Protection Agency has been one of America's most controversial government ... Read More

The role of greenhouse gases in global warming and climate change can't be overstated. But where, exactly, is this gas coming from? The EPA can tell you: Their new, searchable map ... Read More

This election year might be a good time to get involved, if you're not already. Issues like economic inequality, climate change, war and gay rights promise to make this an ... Read More

Trees store some 45 percent of the carbon on our planet's land surface -- but where exactly are these trees to be found? Scientists at NASA have created one of ... Read More

If you've ever felt stressed-out beyond the breaking point by modern society's fast pace, here's some welcome news: The Slow Movement is gaining ground worldwide. It all started with the Slow ... Read More

The world is facing a global water crisis, and few if any leaders from politics or business have a plan for addressing the problem. Enter the investment community: The Wall Street ... Read More

Organic produce has become very popular in recent years, mainly due to its perceived benefits for consumers and the environment. But is organic farming always sustainable? Not necessarily. The New York ... Read More

...and local apples, and local beef, and local bread... The local food movement has gained some real traction in recent years as people worldwide find that not only are a wide ... Read More

Finally, a note of sanity in America's reckless overuse of antibiotics: the FDA has announced that farmers and ranchers must limit their use of a class of antibiotics known as ... Read More

Can your smartphone help you go green? If you download one of the best green apps available for iPhones or Androids, you can help plant a tree, make a sustainable ... Read More