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...
Should You Visit Animal Sanctuaries When You Travel?
Animal sanctuaries like Japan’s fox village, Sri Lanka’s elephant orphanage and South Africa’s cheetah breeding...
4 Ways to Help Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies aren’t just beautiful — they’re essential pollinators. We can’t afford to let them...