Billy Joel said "only the good die young." He was wrong. The poor and the middle class die younger, too.

Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees.

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.

A webinar with last year’s winners will kick off this year’s contest.

Experiences to consume in May: Spring is in full bloom -- get out there and experience it.

Five recipes straight from farmers markets for spring’s abundant spinach.

The focus is put on the small amount of local food among the non-local.

Commodities trader stockpiles crops and bets on high futures.

Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off.

Gift will help support farmers market and healthy bodega programs; Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at the launch event.

The initiative’s sponsors are looking at Vermont’s local food program as a model.

Don't miss out on the many lovely things available this spring at local farmers markets!

A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.

For a limited time, this well-reviewed cookbook with 60 recipes divided into the four seasons is free on Amazon for Kindle readers.

You can still be a proud sustainable foodie if you don’t grow your vegetables, raise your chickens or do it all yourself.

It's harder to eat local as the days get shorter, but it's possible. Here's how.

There are dozens of reasons to go the farmers market, but opening day, these five are particularly important.

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”

It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week.

As more doctors use food as a medical tool, health care providers are making nutritious options more readily available — even farmers markets.

The Honey Flavor and Aroma Wheel will help tasters detect if there is the flavor of cotton candy or smell of locker room in their honey.

Amazon's Farmers Market Direct program brings farmers extra business while delivering produce picked by a personal shopper to your doorstep.

Local young people are leaving the wetlands for jobs in cities partly because the Dead Zone is eradicating the Gulf of Mexico’s shrimp supplies.

A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss.

Quick facts about the Los Angeles water situation from the Blue Planet expedition.

Quick facts about the Yuma water situation from the Blue Planet expedition.

Video: Alexandra Cousteau revisits the TVA Kingston Coal Ash Spill, which was six times larger than the Gulf oil spill.

Alexandra Cousteau searches for the lost creeks that now flow under Toronto roadways.

Many moving companies have “non-allowables” they won’t move, like bleach, houseplants or perfume. Here are more items you’ll have to transport yourself.

Video: What happens when the fruits and veggies at your local grocery store go bad?

Get tips to go green & save money around the house.

Video: Get green tips from Arianna Huffington and Nancy O'Dell.

Clark Howard tells Jennie Garlington about one of his favorite energy-saving devices

Video: Niecy Nash and Peter Fonda share what? Their smart eco-tips.

Learn about the Sustainable South Bronx and green jobs training.

Laura Turner Seydel offers easy daily transportation tips to lessen your impact.

NN and Eukanuba are looking for the Green Dog of the Year. Enter your dog for a chance to win a year's supply of Eukanuba Naturally Wild Formula

Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too.

Keep your old TV and get an EnergyStar DTA converter if you want to take the environmentally friendly route.

Despite lawsuits, the DOE awards the all-electric auto manufacturer its first big government loan.

Before interviewing Energy Secretary Steven Chu, <i>The Daily Show</i> host Jon Stewart fell asleep talking about the Markey-Waxman energy bill.

Follow the proceedings of the Clean Energy Summit via Twitter #NCES09.

Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day 2009, and awareness events are planned across the country.

Two groups have received $80 million in funding from the ARRA for advanced biofuels research.

There is a healthy overlap between protecting national security and protecting the climate. Lockheed Martin & Raytheon get it, when will Congress get on board?

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the 20 communities that will receive $60 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded $24 million to three algal biofuels research projects.

DOE Recovery Act awards continue with the recent announcement of $92 million in funding for energy research programs.

Administration stimulus spending has jump-started an unstoppable EV revolution, says President Obama. Because of the Recovery Act, the cars will plummet in cost

The Department of Energy has awarded $188 million to small businesses in 34 states to spur clean energy innovation, job creation and more.