Especially when civility is in tatters, why do we feel the need to judge little things that bring others joy?

Check out an insulated stainless steel mug for free, as you would a library book.

This could be the key to getting people to carry reusable mugs each day.

Travellers can take a reusable cup and drop it off at a 'cup check-in point' before boarding a flight.

But some thoughts on why they should...

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.

Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships.

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

Douglas Brinkley at Rolling Stone sat down for an hour with Vice President Joe Biden and the topic of climate change made up considerable bulk of the interview. It's worth a read

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.

A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.

Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy

Was focusing on Keystone XL a mistake? Recent debates on that issue within the environmentalist community have caused some controversy. Here's a look at what people are saying.

But do they have the courage to do it right?

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.

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Analysts say people are chasing affordability.

We'll always have Paris.

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.

The beauty industry has a long way to go, but these companies prove that change is in the air.

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.

The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.

Say goodbye to disposable cartridges and plastic packaging with this solid-steel beauty.

Remove the water.

Shark liver oil is a common moisturizing agent in many beauty products. Stay away!

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!

It's bad for the clothes, your health, and the planet. There is no good reason to use it.

Years of marketing 'shame' to women led to the health and pollution crises we currently face.

These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.

The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.

A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers.

The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.

The same chemicals that help skiers to glide cause harm to human health and the natural environment.

Demand for plant-based protein is driving rapid growth, while crops like corn and soy stagnate.

This is precisely the kind of healthy, sustainable agriculture we should be trying to expand globally.

A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade.

The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.

Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.

Climate change winners and losers assessed in the wake of a hot summer in Germany

William Nordhaus und Paul Romer

Can the hospitality industry learn something when a French chef with a degree in logistics opens a no waste restaurant in London?

An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.

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