Environment
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Kristen Callihan | October 25, 2016
How solar ovens are saving energy and alleviating poverty
Solar ovens are reducing the hard work of women and the cost to communities in regions of poverty.
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Marcus Wade | October 23, 2016
The fight against food waste: Practical ways to never waste food again
The effects of decreasing food waste go beyond your kitchen. It can help your bank account, the environment,...
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Marcus Wade | October 22, 2016
Could traveling by air ever be green?
It’s no secret anymore: traveling by air is one of the most polluting forms of travel.
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Sara Snoddy | October 20, 2016
Climate hero of the week: The boy who recycles fishing line to protect marine life
All it took was one day for Life Scout Griffin Zimmerman to realize the dangers of something so...
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Kristen Callihan | October 20, 2016
The hidden dangers of fragrance chemicals and why no one is protecting you from them
When a man sets out to find out why his kids' pajamas smell like chemicals, he discovers the...
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Kristen Callihan | October 19, 2016
The problem with palm oil: It’s in everything you use
Name a product you use and it probably contains palm oil.
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Kristen Callihan | October 17, 2016
This miracle drug will cause big problems for the environment
Cattle poop is piling up due to the widespread use of a miracle drug, ivermection.
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Kristen Callihan | October 16, 2016
Switching to renewable energy really is affordable
The figures are in, and the shift to renewable energy is cheap!
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Lauren Petermeyer | October 14, 2016
Planet roundup: Miami beach, national parks and more
In this week's planet roundup, find out what is going on with Miami beach, national parks around the...
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Ellen Williams | October 14, 2016
Germany to ban gas engine production
Germany has voted to ban all internal-combustion engines by the year 2030. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like the...
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Kate Wilke | October 14, 2016
3-D printing homes can help people in poverty
The technology is being used to build homes that are inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
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Ellen Williams | October 13, 2016
Clinton talks about energy independence
Hillary Clinton talks about energy independence at second presidential debate.
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Kate Wilke | October 13, 2016
Why clean coal is a myth
Does clean coal exist?
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Kate Wilke | October 12, 2016
New York uses recycled toilets to revive oyster reefs
New York City is bringing back oysters to Jamaica Bay one recycled toilet at a time.
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Ellen Williams | October 12, 2016
Climate hero of the week: Kenneth Bone (let us explain)
Bone created a discussion on climate change that all of us need to partake in, making him our...