Whether the Great Recession is over or permanent, Americans seem to want more from a vacation than staying home. Biking is a beautiful way to vacation.

Hiking through the Adirondacks, and why we should protect it.

But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too.

As part of an ongoing series about the Maya Ka'an community-based tourism initiative, this was my first official day in the Mayan region, and it was certainly full of adventure.

This NGO is doing wonderful work to bring sustainable tourism into the mainstream. It's time to start planning your next vacation!

Katherine and Margaret share their tips for green travel.

Katherine lives in rural Ontario. Margaret lives in New York City. The way they enjoy their summers is bound to be drastically different.

No more excuses! Book that time off and feel guiltless while doing so, since you'll be a better partner, parent, and employee as a result.

From Hobbit holes to treehouses, these unique Airbnb havens promise a storybook escape.

From vintage trailers and tepees to mansions in the mountains, AirBnB has partnered with the National Parks Foundation for rentals near the country's natural treasures.

Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from

Fast food is the enemy of green food, so why does an overweight America still eat so much fast food?

Beef Products Inc took its best shot at making up for its silence during weeks of public lashing over what has been dubbed “pink slime,” an additive in ground beef made through a high-tech process that BPI invented.

But assuming that lower-income citizens are content to eat cheeseburgers definitely is.

You've heard them all before, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded of why these foods are destructive to our planet.

The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance.

A new study shows that if we want to stop climate change, meat and dairy are off the table -- at least in the quantities we currently consume.

The company has launched a few efforts to reclaim marketshare, from promoting regional specialties to answering questions about food production. Too bad the promotional videos aren't convincing and fail to address the whole issue.

Despite the fact that livestock production contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transport sector, there is an appalling unwillingness to change eating habits in order to make a difference.

According to the research of author David Simon, the externalized cost of our animal food system totals about $414 billion per year, which is carried by all of us.

What nutrition labels do, and do not, tell us about what goes into our food

The report argues why a beef tax would be an effective step toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions and why we should all be paying more for climate-damaging foods.

"Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent."

This city used to be a model for the future of biking in North America. Now it is just a deadly mess.

It's got something for everybody in a compact and clever e-bike that can carry a big load.

Why not? Everybody else uses them for everything but biking.

It calls for more support of bikes, walking and transit, banning ICE-powered cars sooner.

If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing.

Keeping your bike in tip-top shape means regular maintenance, preventative measures, and the occasional on-the-road quick fix.

At least until you ride it to a public meeting, where your bike is part of a vast, bike-wing conspiracy.

It changes everything – how you think about bikes and how you think about cars.

We covered this subject before but I got it wrong. Peter Flax of Bicycling Magazine got it right.

If you're not into bar soap, here's an innovative option for liquid hand soap.

Forget decluttering. KonMari is now all about re-cluttering.

Durable yet biodegradable, these special dishcloths can replace paper towels, sponges, dish towels, microfiber cloths, and chamois.

It's painful but necessary if you want to maintain an organized home.

Now's the time to tackle jobs you've been thinking about for months.

Created by minimalism expert Joshua Becker, it relies on the user's description of their own home, not a general house.

Beds designed to be earthquake proof and that put you inside an aquarium

Buying a mattress free of harmful chemicals and gentle on the environment is no easy task. A mattress expert weighs in.

A lovely lounger made from reused trampoline parts.

Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed.

Designer Shanan Campanaro creates lovely home decor with eco-friendly materials.

In general flax has a relatively small environmental impact - and it gets even better when its organic. That's why companies like Libeco have decided to make organic lines.

Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective.

Secrets of bed bug success can be read in their genes -- can the knowledge help you fight bed bug infestations?

If you're looking to upgrade your bed with an eco-friendly option, but don't want to replace the mattress, a natural latex topper might just be the ticket.

This elegantly designed small space presents yet another solution for the bed: lifting it up to the ceiling and out of the way.

No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms.

A baby lying face-down will be able to breathe freely on this mattress.