Green Living

A litany of food scares--and rules for organic produce--have pushed the industry to seek new solutions for food safety

One of the promises of renewable energy is its ability to displace polluting fossil fuels, but is it fulfilling that pledge? David Biello reports

Quick bursts of green laser light can erase print, without damaging or discoloring the paper. Karen Hopkin reports

The developing nation's interpretation of climate change talks in Durban suggests it will not act to curb climate changing emissions

Researchers impregnate layers of plastic with fungus to produce a living--and self-cleaning--material. David Biello reports

Meat eaters selectively deny mental abilities in the animals they consume

Curbing methane and soot may be a fast, if incomplete, way to slow global warming

Hospital gardens turn out to have medical benefits

The Keystone XL pipeline wouldn't be a major environmental calamity, but oil addiction is. David Biello reports

The fate of an island chain's president may mean more--or even less--progress to combat climate change. David Biello reports

A new system combines the power of plants and photovoltaics to make solar power cheap and durable. David Biello reports

Putting up signs can increase stair use versus elevator riding by more than 40 percent. Cynthia Graber reports