A street dog named Mera tagged along with a expedition and climbed 23,389-foot Baruntse, a mountain in Nepal.

Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling.

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

New guidelines limiting mowing along roadside strips help create wildlife corridors in the UK.

Create your eco-friendly, organic culinary masterpiece wearing one of these sassy aprons.

Here's a vodka that treads lightly on the earth and deliciously on the palate

The affordable organic cotton fashion line threw a star-studded private shopping party in Venice, Calif.

How does an all organic vodka hold up at a neighborhood cookout?

Despite the recession, organics made an impressive showing in 2008. Find out how impressive.

A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products.

The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte uses organic ingredients, LED lights and a green vegetated moss roof on it’s holiday house.

A testing lab finds genetically modified cotton in H&M and other European brands' eco-friendly lines.

Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course.

Find out if organic hair dye stacks up with our fashion and beauty correspondent, Jolene Eyre.

The Organic Cotton Percale Bedding from Gaiam takes a few washes to soften up, but then settles into being a wonderfully comfortable set of sheets.

Try these not-too-sweet organic thirst quenchers to stay cool in hot weather.

Chanie Kirschner helps an expectant mom focus on the things she can control.

Starting June 2011, beauty products making 'organic' claims will have to meet the same certification standards as food products at Whole Foods.

By shedding artificial fertilizers and pesticides, a Massachusetts golf club goes organic.

Manduka's new inSight eye pillow soothes your senses with soft fabric spun from bamboo fibers and a natural organic barley filling.

An all-natural mix that’s wheat-free, gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.

Buck the summertime tropical/nautical pillow trend and indulge your inner science dork by opting for Gus*Modern's new organic cotton graphic pillow line featuri

With so many organic companies owned by large corporations, some of their profits may be used to fight Proposition 37 – which would require genetically modifi

Organic botanicals make the difference with Bluecoat Gin. This American Dry Gin, distilled in Philadelphia, is the main ingredient in our food blogger’s Satur

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?

ColdLife organics grows its own food, keeps it cold, and delivers it to your door.

Check out this infographic, which breaks down the importance of organic food, how mobile usage affects purchasing, food labels and more.

'From dirt to shirt in less than 700 miles.' There aren't many T-shirt makers who can make that claim.

Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier.

Organic food is becoming more widely available. But how organic is it when it's grown elsewhere?

The Organic Trade Association is hosting an online organic discussion and inviting everyone to participate in the #OrganicFestival.

Websites that end with .organic will go through a verification process before they can go live.

Found in everything from rice to apple juice, arsenic can be a serious health concern, but how worried should you be? Here's what you need to know.

Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.

Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies.

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.

Blue light doesn't help you sleep, and you're exposed to a lot of it.

Why drive when you can dehydrate? Discover the fruit dehydrator you already own. It's parked on your street.

Fast, cheap, and high quality? That's right. Fast food does not have to be bad for you.

A San Francisco eatery keeps a lending library of cookbooks.

An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies.

Websites point restaurant goers to local eateries that support sustainable seafood.

Dream Green Organics offers luxurious organic cotton table and bed linens -- handsewn in California -- at won't-break-your-bank prices.

What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products?

'Regular' meals at fast food restaurants are really supersized meals loaded with calories. But can you stop eating after just half a Chipotle burrito?

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly.

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.

Our food blogger visits the locally inspired restaurant that has been nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in NYC.