Gardeners, health professionals, scientists and botanists fear we are at a dangerous crossroads. In our quest for greater yields in food crops and longer lasting.

Every day, most of us turn on the tap and take it for granted that an endless supply of clean, safe drinking water will flow out. Yet Canada's freshwater resources aren't nearly as abundant as you'd think. In fact, our belief in unlimited water is a

Leaders of Canada's Inuit community opposed efforts by US environmentalists to put polar bears on the endangered species list, warning that hunting restrictions would hurt their livelihood. Interesting Story

A drifter agreed to lead investigators to a hiker's decapitated body in the woods of northern Georgia only after prosecutors pledged not to seek the death penalty against him, authorities said Tuesday. Gary Michael Hilton, 61, was charged with murder

Garbage. Americans produce more and more of it every year, when we need to be producing less. Even the most waste-conscious among us can feel overwhelmed by the amount of household waste that goes beyond what municipal recyclers and compost bins can hand

THE trend for healthier eating has led to an increase of more than 300% in the number of laboratory experiments conducted on animals for food additives, sweeteners and health supplements over the past year.The experiments often involve using painful proce

Treat yourself to some mouth-watering cruelty-free cuisine from our selection of vegetarian recipes. Veggie food is delicious, nutritious and so much easier to make than you'd imagine

Forget designer handbags - the eco rating of your shopping bag says more about you now. But can this fashion statement save the world?

What's Thanksgiving without the meat? The answer: It can be tasty, traditional -- and even healthy. This according to the chefs at Candle 79 restaurant in New York

kangaroo steaks, mince, burgers, ribs and so on would reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions by a staggering 15 megatons by 2020.