Jeju Island is not on many Western tourists' radar. This speck of land off the southern coast of South Korea is hugely popular amongst domestic tourists and is

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The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.

Green-minded travelers will find plenty to love in Santa Fe. It is highly walkable. Local, organic and fresh ingredients are the norm in many of the city's most

Most disasters lie outside human control, but some of the world’s most devastating events have been caused by humans.

Fiat offers loaner bikes to drivers in need, the Atlantic ocean gets its own garbage patch, and researchers find a massive oil plume lurking beneath the Gulf of

Watch Van Jones as he lays out the case against plastic pollution from a social justice perspective.

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

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.'

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

A single-celled, coral-killing creature with 'devil horns' has been found on microplastics in the open ocean.

The Indian Ocean is the world's biggest plastic dumping ground, but some of it is leaking elsewhere.

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.

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.

If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.

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

Is drinking a high-fructose corn syrup sweetened soft drink a great way to get extra antioxidants in your diet? The FDA thinks not.

Environmental cartoonist Jay Mohr gives his interpretation of the request to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugar

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.

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.

Sweets can exacerbate skin aging and wrinkles, research shows.

According to a new report, children who eat a bowl of children's cereal each day could be eating up to 10 pounds of added sugar a year.

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

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

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

Letting go of things we can't control is easy to say, harder to do. But it is possible, and here's how you can do it.

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

Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

Netflix and other streaming video services have a climate footprint, but it's not as bad as the headlines say.

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.

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

By flipping recess and lunch, students eat 50 percent more produce.

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.