Now there can be a coherent rating system for sustainable landscape design, thanks to a consortium of experts. The Sustainable Sites Initiative has developed the United States’ first rating system for the design, construction, and …

“We have already done such immense damage to the environment that it is almost beyond our power to heal it. … I advised all the monasteries and the wider public with whom I have a …

We all know about David Byrne from his days with seminal rock group The Talking Heads, but did you know that he’s an avid cyclist? Since the early 1980s, David has been riding a bike …

Ellen Page became a household name after 2007’s indie hit Juno, but all the fame and fortune was a lot for Page to handle. Unlike many young stars who fall victim to a destructive lifestyle, …

Most cities offer a wide array of options when it comes to dining, but very few of them can offer a sustainable food kiosk! Located in the Battery Park area of New York City, Picnick …

For many people in Asia and Europe, biking is a way of life. Forgoing traffic, gas prices, and a heavy carbon footprint in favor of a bicycle is definitely a step in the right direction… …

There are many stereotypes of Los Angeles, some of which stem from Hollywood, and the film industry. Outsiders often think of the City of Angels as the land of plastic beauty and fame, so the …

I’m probably way behind the times, but I just learned that my electric company (PPL) uses smart meters that automatically calculate where my electric use is going. It breaks usage down by lighting, cooling, cooking, …

Eco-Fail: A new study published by the Food and Drug Association in the July/August issue of Journal of Cosmetic Science found the heavy metal lead in all 22 samples tested. Levels ranged from …

Eco-Fail: New studies show that there is a three-fold increase in the degenerative nerve disease Parkinson’s if the person has a certain gene and is exposed to paraquat and maneb, two pesticides …