It's increasingly clear that we're going to need to build strong, supportive, local economies and societies. This piece details who's helping do that, right now.

Our health may be affected every single day by elements out of our control, such as chemical contamination of our water supply, the soil, and the air. Kudos to Man Bites Dog Films for producing the documentary "Toxic Soup" and helping to push the message!

It's great to see that mainstream travel companies are now making an active effort to provide meaningful, less impactful travel options. And that it was initiated by staff of the company wanting it created. Dig in...

Gifts not even an extreme green, off-the-grid hippie would love. Well, maybe.

From talking to other people who are looking to either live in a low impact way, or to simple save money, I have found that the tiny house concept is one that really resonates with them. Thanks to the power of the web, resources are only a click away.

We all know Cancun, Miami and Cabo are great for spring break. But this year, we urge you to dig a little deeper. An entire world of similarly (likely more) satisfying experiences lie ahead and the best time to begin exploring them is now.

Cold and flu season is here, and once it makes an inroad at your house, it may really make life miserable for all of you. If you want to be better prepared for it, set yourself up right with some preventative measures.

To play this revealing party game, check out these scenarios and click the ones you've done.

Once cursed with killing dolphins, tuna fishing is now being blamed for a shocking reduction in albatross numbers.

Want gardening instructions, recipes, and environmental information all in one place? Janette Haase's _From Seed to Table_ looks at the whole spectrum of our food choices...