The author wrote most of 'The Lorax' while visiting an ecosystem inhabited by orange, mustachioed patas monkeys.

Ditch the diet and head on over to this eco-friendly city rich in history and culture.

Indulge your inner Tarzan (or Jane) in the wild areas surrounding the city, or take in more civilized affairs like farmers markets and bike trails.

Taipei is the economic and cultural heart of Taiwan. Like other major metropolises in the Asia-Pacific region, it is a bustling place with decidedly urban lands

Sitting in the Caribbean, only 56 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is one of the closest major islands to the United States. Easy access from the N

Video: Adventurer and conservationist David de Rothschild sets sail on Plastiki, a boat made out of 12,000 plastic bottles to help raise awareness about the Gre

Ten eco-activists are wanted for a 20-day eco-adventure, sailing from Hawaii to Vancouver while studying plastic pollution in the oceans.

For a mere $10,000, you can book a seat on a 20-day working cruise to a giant patch of floating plastic trash.

A shipping container filled with rubber duckies was lost at sea in 1992, and the bath toys are still washing ashore today.

A new animation shows the path of the debris carried out to sea by last year's massive tsunami in Japan. The tsunami triggered by the devastating earthquake tha

At long last, Method is set to release the world's first soap container — or any sort of container, for that matter — made partially from plastic trash reco

Earth now has five or six major ocean garbage patches, and new research suggests they'll continue growing for 'at least the next thousand years.'

There's a secret world of microbes hidden on the plastic littering the oceans.

The winner of a new video contest can join a 3-week 'hardcore sailing adventure' through North Atlantic garbage patches.

Earth's oceans now contain 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic trash, according to the most thorough survey of its kind.

Want the pitter patter of more paws in your home? Here's how to tell if bringing home a second dog is a good idea and how to do it so everyone gets along.

Is the food you're eating healthy? The answer should be simple, but it's not.

Yesterday, a report was released by Environmental Health that got me re-thinking the few foods left in my home that still contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS

There are many issues about high-fructose corn syrup, all of them connected to corn-focused industrial agriculture, a practice that is destroying our health and

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.

Is a Princeton University study about high fructose corn syrup causing obesity in lab rats really the answer to America's obesity problem?

The makers of the sweetener have petitioned the FDA to rename it Corn Sugar in the best interest of making things clear for the consumer.

You're going to snicker at the show's take on the controversial sweetener.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

Food and Drug Administration denies the Corn Refiners Association's request to change the name of the famous syrup to corn sugar.

A new study finds that participants were hungrier after consuming fructose than they were after consuming glucose.

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

Researchers find that fructose may be more harmful than other sugars when it comes to its effect on blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.

More than 40% of the world's insect species are threatened with extinction, and their loss could upend nature as we know it.

Sustainable food service supplies are creeping up all around us. Next time you order take-out, note the containers storing your food and drinks, the utensils pr

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community.

Denmark's Green Free School in Copenhagen focuses on creating a sustainable future for all.

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.

Companies like Airbnb and Uber are feeling the pandemic pinch, but neighborly sharing is on its way up, and that's a good thing.

Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and vegetables are filled with flavor and vitamins, and most often have enoug

We may not pay much heed to seeds, but we couldn't have fruit without them. In homage to the mighty angiosperm, test your seed smarts.

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.

Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn.

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.