Living Green trends

California requires TVs to be more energy-efficient

California requires TVs to be more energy-efficient

California regulators have adopted the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions. Supporters hope rule becomes national...

Jellyfish swarm northward in warming world

Jellyfish swarm northward in warming world

The gelatinous seaborne creatures are blamed for decimating fishing industries, forcing the shutdown of seaside power, and terrorizing...

So you want a green career?

So you want a green career?

The giant push for eco-friendly practices has created job opportunities for those with little or no experience.

Ecotourism dollars in Africa protect wildlife from poachers

Ecotourism protects wildlife

I've written a lot about supporting people in struggling nations who are trying to transition to sustainable livelihoods. One great...

Vegetarian kids

Vegetarian kids

Studies show that, properly done, vegetarian diets for children are fine, and provide benefits just make sure the youngsters eat a...

What to do with that leftover Halloween pumpkin

What to do with that leftover Halloween pumpkin

When Nov. 1 hits, lots of pumpkins -- carved and uncarved -- hit the curb for the trash men to haul away. Here's why that's not good for the...

Corn-fed vs. grass-fed

Corn-fed vs. grass-fed

Food enthusiasts brought their curiosity -- and some beefs about the cattle industry -- to the recent Greater Midwest Foodways...

Global warming: Nepali Cabinet to meet on Everest

Global warming: Nepali Cabinet to meet on Everest

KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal's Cabinet will hold a meeting on Mount Everest to highlight the threat from global warming, which is...

Five nonsmokers' paradises

Five nonsmokers' paradises

The world's biggest tobacco-consuming countries, including Greece, Russia and Austria, are also among the top travel spots, but the opposite...

More Green news

AP Poll: People embrace protecting the environment, but don't always walk the walk

WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Americans recognize the need to help the environment, although there are some things —...

Md. works to restore American chestnut tree

Maryland highway officials are helping restore the American chestnut tree, a native of the state's forests.

The top 10 green resorts/hotels

The top 10 ecolodges and green hotels, from ...