Are Your Souvenirs Part of the Problem?
The couple carrying 16 pounds of ivory confiscated at SeaTac Airport was probably breaking the law...
Sustainable Ideas From a Net-Zero Home
The boldly modern Genesee Park net-zero home stands out from its mid-century neighbors, but its...
How Green Is Your Contraceptive?
July 11 is World Population Day, a day to raise awareness about contraception and the connection...
5 Native Beauties to Grow Now
Past generations thought of native plants as weeds — probably because they grow without human...
What’s Worse: Vog or Smog?
With the Kilauea eruption in the news, some people feel compelled to resurrect the argument...
Kids Saving the Rainforest Grows Up
In 1999, two nine-year-old girls living in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, were troubled by the...
Recycling Stealth Electronics
The word “electronics” brings computers, DVD players and TVs to mind. But think about how...
Woman-Powered Ripple Effect Rows the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
In June, the only all-women team in this year’s Great Pacific Race will attempt to...