b

Pssst: Wanna buy a cheap lamp?

Counterfeit certification labels on household electronics are a safety issue not to be ignored.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

b

Ultra high-definition TVs might use $1 billion worth of additional energy per year

But there are things you can do if you find a big 4K TV under the tree.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

b

Why a retreat to nature can be so therapeutic

The longing you feel to get away is ancient, says writer Clemens Arvay, a desire to interact with nature and leave behind the material world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

To help a native bee, you have to know one

Even though native bees don't produce honey, they're incredibly important, says author Paige Embry. She explains how to help them in "Our Native Bees."



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

b

Lost beagle found after 9 days (and 1,000 searchers and a helicopter)

Benny the beagle was the subject of a 1,000-person search that also involved a helicopter.




b

9 things you don't know about John Muir

Famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir was so much more than the father of our national parks.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

Startlingly big sinkhole opens in New Zealand

A giant sinkhole, the length of two football fields and six stories deep, opened up in a New Zealand farm in Rotorua.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

When lynx argue about sex, it's hard to ignore

A video capturing the screech-filled feud has gone viral.




b

UNESCO selects 19 new breathtaking World Heritage Sites

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

Meet the bears at Katmai National Park

Brown bears visit Brooks River every summer to enjoy some delicious salmon, and humans can come along for the ride via webcams.




b

In Florida's Everglades, prescribed burning helps head off larger wildfires

Carefully managed fire is used as a tool to protect wildlands from invasive plants and other threats.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.




b

Wildlife corridor is a road to survival for animals in Brazil's Atlantic Forest

A wildlife corridor in Brazil's Atlantic Forest will help animals like the golden lion tamarin thrive in its preferred environment.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

Supermarket's rejected 'Rang-tan' holiday ad becomes viral sensation

The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions.




b

Cats, dogs and a bobcat are the latest burn victims saved with fish skin

A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws.




b

National wildlife refuge system imperiled by government shutdown

Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact.




b

Intense wildfires may set stage for super bloom

A wet and rainy winter after a wildfire year could give California a beautiful super bloom.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

Why the new U.S. public lands bill is such a big deal

Here are a few highlights from legislation that's poised to boost wilderness protection across the country.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

This stray tagged along with mountain climbers and set an elevation record for dogs

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




b

After deadly season, new rules would limit who can climb Mount Everest

Hundreds of hikers battle altitude sickness and frostbite as they wait in line to summit Mount Everest.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

Stranded hikers saved by message in a bottle

Family sends an SOS message in a bottle from California's Arroyo Seco River — and it saves them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

Boxed wine: It's greener, but how's the taste?

Boxed wine is quick becoming a favorite of eco-friendly wineries and organic wine drinkers who are starting to love brands like yellow + blue.




b

Blue Ice American Organic Wheat Vodka

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




b

Are organic foods really about better nutrition?

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




b

How can I get my green husband to wear underwear again?

Columnist Matt Hickman offers advice on how to get a crunchy-granola, green husband to wear underwear.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

b

Back to basics: Dr. Bronner's Classic Liquid Soaps

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, the health food store staple with confounding labeling, has been a green home fixture for over 60 years.




b

A huge, organic gingerbread house

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




b

Give your bed a green upgrade

MNN's lifestyle blogger finally upgrades to all-organic bedding after her old duvet cover started falling apart.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Review: Organic Cotton Bedding by Gaiam

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.



  • Wilderness & Resources

b

How can I go green for my newborn? I'm worried about all the bad stuff out there

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



  • Babies & Pregnancy

b

A good, green cutting board

Bambu's green cutting boards encourage reducing and reusing -- because they're pretty enough to double as serving boards too.




b

Wal-Mart announces sustainable agriculture goals

During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

b

The green crib: Stuffed animals

Synthetic, made-in-China teddy bears? Who needs 'em when there are reclaimed wool frogs, organic cotton polar bears and plush nontoxic lions just wanting for a




b

Pamela's Products Cornbread & Muffin Mix

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




b

Hiber-Nation '12: Spa day

For seasonal shut-ins in need of some straight-up pampering, look no further than this assortment of lovely, low-impact at-home spa goodies. (And no, I didn't f




b

Organic companies against labeling GMOs?

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




b

Art in the Age's Sage libation inspired by a founding father

An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens.




b

Bluecoat Gin: Organic botanicals make one great gin

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




b

Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code

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



  • Sustainable Business Practices

b

Hoodies: Hiber-Nation '13

Chilly today? Crank down the thermostat and break out that hoodie — a versatile staple that can help you save a few bucks on wintertime heating bills.




b

5 reasons you should switch to beeswax candles

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.




b

Kombucha soda: A fizzy drink without anything extra

Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice.




b

Coupon clipping: Natural and organic printable coupons for May 2014

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




b

The best sweet potato chips ever?

These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too!




b

Sacred can be subtle: What I learned from weavers in a remote Peruvian village

A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu.




b

Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options

You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions.




b

What is arsenic and why is it bad for you?

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.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Well, here's a good reason to go to bed earlier

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Which exercise is best at boosting brain power?

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

What is fatigability?

Fatigability is a way to measure how fast you get tired.



  • Fitness & Well-Being