'Smart growth' on the rise in U.S. metropolitan regions

The term 'smart growth' is a bit of a misnomer because it should very well be inherent logic - smart growth takes into consideration issues such as land-use, the environment and economic concerns. According to...

Irish Oil Slick Caused by Russian Navy

An oil slick that was first spotted nearly two weeks ago off Ireland's southwest coast has finally been attributed to the Russian navy after they admitted to it today. The spill has been linked to an aircraft...

Todmorden: Britain's First Town with Self-Sufficient Food Supply

The move toward self-sufficient living is not just for paranoid end-of-the-world resisters anymore. Consciousness of how precarious our global food distribution chain is finally seems to be reaching wider...

Obama Nominates Sustainable Agriculture Expert for USDA Post

Supporters of small-scale, independent farming everywhere should applaud Obama's choice for the USDA's second highest post, deputy secretary. Kathleen Merrigan, a recognized advocate for local and organic foods,...

Nicole Richie, Joel Madden Expecting Second Child

Well folks, Ms. Richie has done it again - gotten herself pregnant with baby number two. In an overpopulated world facing potential resource scarcity and life-threatening climate change, it seems like those on the...

French fries: Would you like acrylamide with those?

Although the answer is most likely to be no, that's exactly what people are getting when they order a ubiquitous side order of fries. The French fry has already received its share of bad press, mainly for...

Biotechnology Seed Companies Accused of Thwarting Research

As anyone who has ever heard about what companies like Monsanto do behind closed doors would already know, biotechnology remains a gray, and apparently somewhat shady, area. There are growing concerns over the...

Chavez: Distorting or Deepening Democracy with Voting Amendment?

Today in Caracas, Venezuela a referendum has been held to decide whether or not President Hugo Chavez will have the right to run for re-election indefinitely, a move that many see as an attempt to defend...

New Zealand's Tekapo Possibly Home to First "Starlight Reserve"

The small town of Tekapo, New Zealand is lighting up the nighttime sky - naturally. The community of just over 800 people is already attracting astro tourists seeking to revel in what many hope will become the...

Chilling Facts: Supermarket Refrigeration and Climate Change

With all the environmental concerns out there, it can be tricky to keep up with everything, let alone take all the information into consideration all the time. One more environmental culprit we can add to the...

Boy Scouts Organization Favours Cash Over Environment

When the words "boy scout" come to mind, we often envision young gentlemen helping old ladies across the street, learning how to tie complex knots, camping and fishing. For a long time, Boy Scouts have represented...

Toxic Mercury Found in Most US Corn Syrup

Candy, snacks, sodas and more - high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) can be found in many mainstream products lining the shelves of grocery stores everywhere. Two recent reports, one in the current issue of Environmental...