Google’s Top Green Search Terms of 2011
By Jaymi Heimbuch Are people really interested in raising backyard chickens? Do they care about reusable diapers? According to Google’s most popular eco-minded search topics of 2011, the answer is yes, ye...
Seattle City Council Bans Plastic Shopping Bags
The Seattle City Council voted today to impose a ban on plastic bags, a move that ironically pushes consumers toward more resource-intensive alternatives. (more…)...
It Will Close The World’s Largest Trash Dump in Mexico City.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City will close one of the world''s largest dumps by Dec. 31 and will instead turn the garbage from millions of people into reusable materials and energy, Mayor Marcelo Ebrard announce...
This Season, Go Green With These 10 Awesome Cold-Weather Green Activities
As the winter solstice kicks off a new season on December 22, it''s time to pull out those attractive puffy winter jackets and look forward to a snow day. Winter is upon us. In celebration of ...
Researchers Find Pesticides in The Arctic
By Medha Chandra. Endosulfan. Chlorpyrifos. Chlorothalonil. Not words one would associate with the crisp, cold air and water of the Arctic region. Butnew research shows that these...
Tuna Fish Poisoned by Mercury
By Moms Clean Air Force. Author Ayelet Waldman is passionate about the perils of mercury, which is why she joined the Moms Clean Air Force. She discusses her daughter’s scary experience w...
Vegan Holiday Faux Turkeys
No holiday meal would be complete without a veggie turkey. Try these tasty turkey-friendly alternatives this holiday season for a meal that everyone can celebrate: Gardein: There are many holiday centerpie...
Call for the cancellation of the Keystone pipeline
By Timothy Gardner. (Reuters) - Senate Republicans claimed victory on Saturday for a bill that may force President Barack Obama to make a speedier decision on a Canada to Texas oil pipeline, but a W...
Solar Energy in Merced County Prison
By Beth Buczynski. Officials in Merced County, California, recently celebrated the launch of a 1.4 megawatt solar complex that will generate enough electricity to power two full-size correctional fa...
Top 10 Countries Using Solar Power
By Beth Buczynski. Naysayers have predicted the demise of solar power for years. But despite an unstable global economy, the Solyndra scandal, and the best efforts of Congress to stall...