According to industry data from Franklin Associates and the American Petroleum Institute, 3.5 billion gallons of oil as well as 250,000 trees are used to produce the 18 billion throwaway diapers used in the US each year.

Reporting from Hayfork, Calif. -- Education has long been preached as a way to keep kids away from drugs. It's the walk to school that has Supt. Tom Barnett worried

In West Texas and Illinois, electric customers are being paid to use electricity. With the growth of wind energy in these areas, electric companies are producing more energy -- especially during off-peak hours -- than they can use with no way to store it.

Got a yardful of Fall leaves? Don't rake, bag, and toss... get ready for Spring plants by recycling them.

After a two-year-long design competition, the 2010 Winter Olympic medals have been chosen, and the design isn't the only cool part. Weighing in at a record 500-576 grams, the medals are made from recycled electronics.

When I was in high school, I took a peanut butter sandwich with me for lunch every day. Every. Single. Day. For four long years. My mother probably thought I was being stubborn just to annoy her, but the truth is that even before I stopped eating animals

In recent headlines, the city of Ghent in Belgium has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint and has made the brave decision to ask its citizens to go meatless one day a week. Every Thursday will be veggie day.

Step 1: Ditch the paper Stop buying unnecessary paper products. Use cloth napkins, mop up spills with dishcloths and rags, write shopping lists on the back of junk-mail envelopes, (and stick your coupons inside).

As the eating local trend gains momentum in Canada, one community college is offering a night class on how to go about doing it Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ont., will be holding Eat Locally -- The 100 K Menu, to be conducted by chef Chris Ve

Assembly member Pedro Nava's package of legislation meant to crack down on puppy mills, dog fighting and repeat offender animal abuse in California was passed by this year's legislature with bipartisan support and awaits the governor's signatures.