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Celebrating #WorldWaterDay

March 22nd, World Water Day, is a day to celebrate one of the planet's most precious resources, fresh water. But that resource is being rapidly depleted. "The world is thirsty because it is hungry,"...

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Just Say Yes to Sustainability in the Dietary Guidelines

The recently released report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) highlights, contentiously and for the first time, the benefits of sustainable dietary patterns. Recommending more...

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The Secret Ingredient for a Great Cup of Coffee: Hint, It's Not What You Think

There are definitely some myths out there about sustainable products, and to be blunt, how good they are. Some people wonder whether something so focused on its mission can look great, taste great,...

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The Empty Calories of Fossil Fuels

In nutrition science, there's a famous paradox: in many parts of the world, especially the "advanced" nations, the poorest people are not starving. Instead they're too fat: poverty is correlated with...

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Hong Kong Once Again Leading the Way in the Fight to Control Shipping Emissions

[Contribution of marine emissions to the total emission profile of Hong Kong, 2012 data/The Prevention and Control of Shipping and Port Air Emissions in China] Hong Kong has just taken another giant...

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Best Spring Cleaning Apps

I have to admit, this is my favorite time of year. I love nothing more than digging in deep and giving my home a good spring clean. But, not everyone is as crazy about spring cleaning as I am and while...

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Got Gravity? Get Clean Water

By Joni BlecherJoni Blecher is a freelance writer who has spent her career covering tech and a myriad of lifestyle topics. When she's not writing, you can find her exploring the food scene in Portland,...

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The Rebirth of Environmental Change

By Kyle Edelman (PA) Without a stable environment, there is no life. Because of how much we take advantage of nature and its resources, the lasting effects of our actions will hurt us in the long run....

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Healthy Forests Mean a Healthy Future for All of Us

In observance of March 21, the United Nations' International Day of Forests, let's commit to doing more to advance practical, results-oriented solutions that will ensure healthy forests for future...

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Making a Dent in the Global Water Crisis: Why It's Time to Double Down

In recognition of World Water Day 2015, we re-commit, refresh and strengthen our efforts to solve the global water crisis. Achieving affordable access to safe water and sanitation for all has been one...

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Meatless Monday: V Street Smarts

Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby run the hottest vegan restaurant in Philadelphia and maybe anywhere, are up for a James Beard Award (Jacoby for best pastry chef, Landau for best regional chef) , won...

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My Cousin, Crazy Sexy Kris Carr and Her Amazing Dogs Lola and Buddy

One of my biggest mentors, both with cancer advice and with rescue admiration, is my cousin Kris. She is a cancer thriver, and wellness warrior, not to mention, compassionate and informative also. I...

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California Drought: Does Removing Your Lawn Really Save Water?

In the last year, cities in Southern California have increased the rebate amounts to remove turf significantly. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power rebates increased by 25 percent in November...

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Live Earth Revived: All Roads Lead to Paris

The exciting yearlong build up to the UN climate negotiations this December has just got better with the announcement of Live Earth - Road to Paris This is the year of the climate - and a planetary...

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Celebrating Water: Top 10 Special Things You Can Do

You have celebrated New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, and Valentine's Day. So now it is time to observe World Water Day. Like those holidays the celebration of water is about resolutions,...

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Going Grey: Greywater Systems Catch on During Drought

Winter storms brought rain to parts of California, but the storms brought little drought relief to the parched Golden State as a whole. According to a recent L.A. Times editorial by NASA Jet Propulsion...

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Leaders Tell Obama: Time Running Out on Preventing Chemical Disasters

Late last week, hundreds of organizations and people sent a letter to President Obama warning that his administration is running of time to act on an issue long-identified by the president as...

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Seventh Generation Suspended by Certification Body

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which is a globally recognized certification body for palm oil, has suspended a bunch of its members for non-compliance. I was surprised the RSPO acted...

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No Wild-Eyed Vegan, New York Times' Nick Kristof Assails Chicken Abuse

Do Cruel Animal Photos Change Your Eating Habits? Many Say No. Thanks to the Internet, there is no lack of farm verite showing how animals are raised and slaughtered on factory farms. While some people...

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Finally, A Climate Change Message That Just Might Work

In recent years, many approaches to framing climate change have been tested on the largely indifferent American public. Some major environmental organizations have tried to call our attention to the...

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