One of the abilities that have allowed us to develop to where we are now is a certain knack for creating tools to get the job done. Tools and useful implements have come a long way since the hand axe was discovered, and we now have items to do almost everything that we require. Inventions […] … learn more→

You want to live a greener lifestyle and reduce your carbon footprint. You want to eat tastier and healthier vegetables. You know that growing some of your own food is the best way to make a start. But just the thought of digging for hours to start your wee veggie plot makes your back cry […] … learn more→

Cornell researchers are calling on their colleagues around the world to focus on how aging global populations will intersect with climate change and calls for environmental sustainability. In the article published in the Journal of Aging and Health, professor of human development Karl Pillemer and four Cornell colleagues argue that environmental threats disproportionally affect the […] … learn more→

An easy, beginner\’s guide to making your kitchen a little greener. Easy-to-follow and easy-to-start. Composting, re-using containers, bulk buying, and ending the dishwasher reign. … learn more→

Compost is beneficial for lawns, gardens, trees, and potted plants. It adds organic matter to the soil, enhances the ability of the soil to hold moisture, increases soil porosity, reduces erosion, improves plant growth, and aids the development of healthy root structures. Composting also reduces greenhouse gas production and the amount of material sent to […] … learn more→

The world watched in horror as Taliban fanatics ten years ago blew up the two gigantic Buddha statues that had since the 6th century looked out over the Bamiyan Valley in what is now Afghanistan. Located on the Silk Road, until the 10th century the 55 and 38 meter tall works of art formed the […] … learn more→

Ever wonder how much fuel you can save by avoiding stop-and-go traffic, closing your window, not using air conditioning or coasting toward stops? Research at the University of California, Riverside’s College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) can give you the answers. The research field is called eco-driving, which refers to providing […] … learn more→

The technologies needed to begin seriously weaning the U.S. transportation system away from petroleum and toward alternatives such as hybrid and pure electric vehicles have made great progress, but harnessing them on a scale that would significantly lower greenhouse-gas emissions or oil imports is complicated by issues of choosing the right policies and of implementing […] … learn more→

Analysis by a UCLA-led team of scientists has confirmed the discovery of the oldest complete wine production facility ever found, including grape seeds, withered grape vines, remains of pressed grapes, a rudimentary wine press, a clay vat apparently used for fermentation, wine-soaked potsherds, and even a cup and drinking bowl. The facility, which dates back […] … learn more→

Learn how to recycle Christmas holiday greeting cards. Recycling Christmas cards can be fun, while being good for the environment. … learn more→