There are an estimated 500,000 earthquakes that occur each year—meaning by the time you've finished reading this article, at least a few will have hit.
The Ink From Air Pollution
Every cloud (of pollution) has a silver lining! Discover how to turn air pollution into ink.
Why Coconuts Are the Coolest
Discover why coconuts are more than just a tasty treat.
Why Reusable Bags Aren’t as Environmentally-Friendly as We Think
Are reusable bags a good alternative? Some researchers say probably not.
This Eco-Friendly Cleaning Spray Is Changing the Sustainability Game
A company is taking sustainability to a whole new level with eco-friendly cleaning products that are made from food waste.
Work and Fun: Funny Pictures From Offices and Coworkers
From funny signs to goofy gags, there are lots of fun ways to make sure those forty hours a week aren't only hard work.
Traditional Plastic Mardi Gras Beads are Getting an Eco-Friendly Makeover
In New Orleans, there is no Mardi Gras without beads. As part of a nearly 200-year-old tradition for parade marchers, these strings of beads serve as a treat to the huge..
Indian Minister Suggests Human Urine Be Harvested as Fertilizer
In the hopes of helping his country's agriculture industry, a high-ranking Indian minister, Nitin Gadkari, proposed a novel idea: to convert the nutrients in people's urine..
The Holistic Health Advantages of Sea Bathing
Feeling blue? A dip in the ocean could be just the thing for you.
Why Pollinators Matter
More than a third of our food crops and three-quarters of the world’s flowering plants depend on animal pollinators to propagate.
Community Gardens: Underappreciated Agricultural Spaces
Grow your community by growing a community garden
Cigarette Filters Are Useless And The Top Plastic Pollutant In The World
According to Elizabeth Smith, who works at the University of California San Francisco’s tobacco control policy, these filters are made of cellulose acetate.
What Is “Slow Fashion” Anyway & Why Is It Important?
There is a movement that's trying to combat the harmful effects of fast fashion; this is the slow fashion movement.
Vikings Were Punished for Not Living Sustainably
When an ecosystem changes, the creatures that live in it are forced to either adapt or perish. The ancient Vikings would have told you all about it if they could.
Why Going To The Water Can Benefit Your Health
Emerging research is unpacking the positive health effects of beaches, lakes, and other water bodies.
5 Ingenious Gardening Hacks for Reusing Plastic Bottles
Gather your plastic bottles to make some nifty garden gadgets