Green-collar workers -- who include everyone from energy-efficiency consultants to wastewater plant operators -- constitute a tiny but fast-growing segment of the U.S. economy, according to a study published today by the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Seven ways to chill without warming our planet

Decades ago, clothes were built to last and styles were timeless. These days, fabrics are cheap, fads are passing, and the realities of our disposable wardrobes are stark.

Four steps to the healthiest soil on the block

The weather is heating up and Canadians are firing up their grills for another barbecue season. With the help of these "green grilling" recipes, you'll be on your way to being an environmentally savvy entertainer.

Building a more sustainable future is vital if our societies are to survive in a post-fossil-fuel future - but the way we build must itself first change.

There are entire photostreams on the photo-sharing website, Flickr, dedicated to cataloguing consumer items destined for landfill.

If you spray weeds when they're small with vinegar (5 percent acetic acid in water) in direct sunlight, you can burn them down to their roots.

Conventional storage hot water heaters are reservoirs. From an energy perspective, however, they aren't particularly efficient. The tank must continue to draw energy even when hot water isn't been used--as it has to work to replace any heat that is given

We all know we need to do more ride-sharing. But historically, coordinating rides has seemed like a major headache. Now, however, technology is taking some of the pain out of that process.