Cleaning Up After Kaboom: Do Fireworks Pollute?
When fireworks explode in towns and cities across the country this Fourth of July, they'll produce plenty of inspired oohs and ahhs. But will they also take an environmental toll? Several recent... read more »

Super-Sustainable Furniture at ICFF
I stopped by seeking 'Green' designs at the 20th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair held May 17-18 in NYC. The ICFF is the largest furniture fair in North America that exhibits... read more »

Gas Prices Got You Down? Try the Human Powered Road Trip!
In the United States, we commonly associate road trips with freedom for good reasons: on the road, your choice of route is yours alone, and every stop sign and off-ramp holds possibility. On the... read more »

Boot Camp SF: A Low-Carbon Workout
Don't mind a little sun with your sweat sessions? Whether you already exercise outdoors or are finding it tough to drag yourself to the gym, Boot Camp SF is the change of scenery your body has been... read more »

Urban Gardening Everywhere....Even Potholes?
When most people dream of a garden, they picture lush lawns, shaded arbors, and plump vegetable patches. But for a group of students at the California College of the Arts, their vision of a garden... read more »