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Will Grocery Stores Go the Way of Video Stores?

Requiring shoppers to go to overstocked stores bakes waste into the U.S. food system. Could grocery stores migrate online the way video stores have?

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The Year of the (Green) Dragon: China's Burgeoning Environmental Movement

China's environmental problems are being tackled not by international organizations but by local, effective grassroots groups.

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The Best Last-Minute Gift: Your Time

Timebanking, created in the 1970s, may be an idea whose time has finally come.

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Less Shop, More Share: Yerdle One-ups Freecycle With Sharing Circles

New sharing site Yerdle enables friends to easily share goods and services amongst themselves.

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Vegan Turducken and the Quest for the Perfect Meatless Thanksgiving

Who says a vegan Thanksgiving can't be delicious?

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The 'Gill to Fin' Trend: TED Author Maria Finn on Eating the Whole Fish

How to eat fish from gill to fin, from Maria Finn's new TED book, The Whole Fish

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What You Won't Hear in the Presidential Debates: Conservative Solutions to Climate Change

Conservative groups are moving away from denying climate change and toward crafting practical solutions to the problem.

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Life's Blueprints: Levi's Takes a Cue From Bees To Make Stronger Jeans

Levi's is seeking inspiration in the way bees build their hives to improve the durability and strength of its clothes.

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Less Is More: Eating Less Meat Today Could Help Us Avoid Future Shortages

Scientists warn that a combination of drought, population growth, overeating and food waste could cause meat shortages in the years ahead.

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Comfort Food Is Real: Scientists Discover 'Good Mood Foods'

New research pinpoints foods with mood-boosting effects similar to those in prescription mood stabilizers.

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Forgive to Live: New Research Shows Forgiveness Is Good for the Heart

As more medical researchers examine the physiological effects of forgiveness, the idea that it can be a powerful tool in healing is gaining support.

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Waste Not, Want Not: Extended Producer Responsibility Would Require Manufacturers to Collect and Recycle Packaging

Recycling is stuck in the Seventies. EPR agreements would boost efficiency and bring recycling up to date.

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: The Surprising Link Between Light Pollution and Cancer

Do we need nighttime darkness to stay healthy? After finding a correlation between light pollution and increased risk of cancer, researchers say yes.

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