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Public surprisingly OK with government policies that push healthy eating

Americans overwhelming support policies like banning big sodas and subsidizing fruits and veggies, according to a new poll.

Susie Cagle Food March 5, 2013

Miracle grow: Indian farmers smash crop yield records without GMOs

Forget what Monsanto's told you: A group of subsistence farmers is breaking harvest records without GMOs or artificial herbicides and fertilizers.

Tom Laskawy Technology February 22, 2013

New Volvo tech aims to keep drivers from hitting cyclists

New technology uses radar to differentiate between pedestrians, cyclists, and other cars, and triggers auto-braking if a collision is imminent.

Susie Cagle Technology March 6, 2013

Clean Break Inspires Americans to Pursue “Energy Change”

Renewable energy journalist Osha Gray Davidson recently released a book called Clean Break, detailing the German Energiewende (translation: energy change). ...

John Farrell Uncategorized March 6, 2013

140 nations — including the U.S. — agree on treaty to slash use of mercury

The U.N. agreement -- still to be signed -- would cut mercury in power production and common manufacturing processes.

Philip Bump Technology January 22, 2013

Frankenfoods: Good for Big Business, bad for the rest of us

The smart people at Nature tell us that GMOs will save us, despite their shortcomings. But we've heard all this before.

Tom Laskawy Food and Agriculture May 9, 2013

Pay dreams: Six smart people on how to invest in the earth

Umbra asks the experts for a little financial advice. The question pays off, with interest.

Ask Umbra® Culture May 14, 2013

It’s too hot and muggy to work this century

As the globe warms around us, it's getting harder to get any work done, a new study finds.

John Upton Climate & Energy February 25, 2013

This restaurant fines customers who waste food

It’s harsh, but this policy is both eco-friendly and humanitarian.

Sarah Laskow Uncategorized February 14, 2013

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