Backyard Birds and Butterflies: Native Habitats Draw Critters and Delight Kids

Charming creatures will flock to the neighborhood if yards provide them with nutrients and shelter. Read More »

Culinary Mushroom Magic: Delicate Powerhouses of Nutrition and Medicine

Ancient cultures believed mushrooms conferred immortality, and now science has verified that yes, their proteins, vitamins and compounds do have protective powers. Read More »

Albatross Advance: Other Endangered Animals Continue to Decline

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its “red list” of threatened species. Read More »

Home Renovations Aggravate Childhood Asthma: Consider Respiratory Conditions When Fixing Up the House

The paint, linoleum, carpets and wall coverings used in home renovations seem to be linked to respiratory illness in children, two new studies suggest. Read More »

Pick-Me-Up Books: Mailbox Libraries Gain Worldwide

Roadside mailboxes filled with books are popping up around the world, enhancing literacy and building community. Read More »

Porous Pavement: Widespread Use Awaits Cleaning Machines

New pavement technology allows rainwater to drain quickly, helps keep pavement clearer from ice and snow and reduces runoff of pollutants into surface water. Read More »

Marine Maneuvers: Harnessing the Ocean’s Power Potential

The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $29 million to explore the use of tidal and wave devices to capture the ocean’s energy. Read More »

Trees are Trying: Forests Have Limited Powers to Save Us

Hopes that forests can substantially soak up planet-warming carbon dioxide have been dashed by an 11-year study from Northern Arizona University. Read More »

CO2-Correct Food: Menus Minimize Greenhouse Gases

A list of planet-sustainable foods by Scottish nutritionists favors fruit, vegetables and legumes over dairy and meat. Read More »

Hot ‘n Sunny: Cheaper Solar Panels Spur Job Growth

A 50 percent price drop in the cost of solar equipment boosted U.S. solar industry jobs by a fifth in just 14 months. Read More »

GMO Go-Ahead: Feds Give Dangerous Green Light

In spite of intense opposition from farmers and public health groups, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has tentatively approved Dow Chemical’s genetically modified corn and soybeans. Read More »

Food Charter: United Nations Blueprints Sustainability Goals

Wake Up Before it is Too Late is the subtitle of a UN document that lays out critical transformative strategies for Earth-friendlier agriculture and trade policies. Read More »

Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Indoor Pollutants: Keeping Healthy Spaces

High levels of dangerous indoor pollutants that emanate from cooking, cleaners and conventional furniture can be lowered by frequently ventilating and cleaning our homes. Read More »

Tomatoes Prevent and Even Treat Liver Disease: The Power of Lycopene

Heap on the tomato sauce. The latest study shows that the lycopene in tomatoes fends off fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and liver and lung cancer. Read More »

Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs: Alternative Healthcare Management

The right supplements could reduce the costs of heart, diabetes, vision problems and oseoporsis in the U.S. by nearly $70 billion in the next seven years. Read More »

Orange Oil Calms Kids in Dental Chairs: Aromatherapy Helps with Visits to the Dentist

Children treated by dentists amid the aroma of orange essential oil had lower heart rates and stress hormone levels. Read More »

Pooch Protocol: Good Manners Make a Dog Welcome

With careful owner training, dogs can learn to behave nicely in restaurants, offices and planes. Read More »

Olive Leaf Outperforms Diabetes Drug: A Natural Treatment for Reducing Insulin Resistance

Olive leaf extract outperformed a common diabetes drug in reducing insulin resistance in at-risk adults, according to a New Zealand study. Read More »

Qi Whiz: Qigong Steps Up Vitality and Serenity

Qigong’s gentle movements strengthen the body so it can take care of itself and will boost our overall health and happiness. Read More »

Ice Chaser: James Balog’s Dramatic Images Document Climate Change

His breathtaking photos of vanishing glaciers give fresh urgency to climate change concerns and urge us to action. Read More »

Homemade Eco-Cleaners: DIY Recipes Keep Your Home Naturally Clean

We don’t have to put up with toxic cleaning products when we can clean efficiently and thoroughly with these simple homemade solutions. Read More »

Heirloom Home: A Fresh Look at Furnishings that Last

New-to-us decorative items, air-freshening plants, and artful rearrangements offer creative ways to spruce up living spaces. Read More »

Live Green, Save Big: Five Eco-Friendly Life Decisions that Can Actually Save Us Money

Recycling is just a start. Committing ourselves to going green has an impact on everything from house size and car ownership to being choosy about everyday consumer goods. Read More »

Air Conditioning Cleans Up Indoor Air: Removes Interior Pollutants

Research in two Asian polluted-air cities found that air conditioning removed hefty amounts of pollutants from indoor spaces. Read More »

Good Riddance to Bad Vibes: Escaping Electromagnetic Exposure

The Wi-Fi and cell phone fields that surround us are proven to interfere with sleep and health, but there are creative ways to limit our exposure. Read More »

Wilderness in Sidewalk Cracks: Small Nature Reaches Out to City Kids

In the quiet beauties of ants and weeds, urban kids relish the joys of the natural world. Read More »