When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

A follow-up to the book by the same name, this intriguing film shows how one American family has weaned itself off fossil fuels.

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

Sarah Archer shows how the kitchen became the colorful nerve center of the modern house.

You'll be shocked to learn what goes on behind the scenes at grocery stores – and relieved to know there's a much better alternative.

These 131 exercises will teach you to block distractions and deepen your focus.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'

This book explains how "one of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare."

Jonathan Safran Foer argues convincingly that changing our diets is the most effective way to fight the climate crisis.

There's something magical and awe-inspiring about animal interactions that has yet to be explained by science.

It's good for so much more than treating sunburns.

The 2019 rating by EWG finds that most sunscreens contain sketchy ingredients and/or don't offer adequate protection.

A gentle reminder to never, ever, Free Willy your goldfish.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

'Knit Your Dog' is an Illinois-based business that will take your dog's excess hair and transform it into cozy clothes and accessories.

Among other remarkable features, a cat’s tongue is covered in little spines, turning it into the world’s most magical hairbrush.

Don’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social interaction over everything else, even food!

Our pets become like family to us during their lives, so why not treat them with the dignity that a family member deserves when they die?

If American's cats and dogs were their own country, they'd rank 5th in global meat consumption, says new study.

The stubborn hero refused to leave his goats ... miraculously, they all survived the firestorm.

More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.

A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.

After spending most of her life in search and rescue, this grand 13-year-old Australian Shepherd is enjoying her golden years with her companion human.

Anyone who knows dogs probably knows the answer to this question.

And it's available now across the UK.

The heroic lab saved 12 lives and recovered 41 bodies during her career as a search and rescue dog.

Let this 14-inch goldfish caught in the Niagara River be your answer.

When trying to phase out single-use plastic, there are some items that seem impossible to replace — like dog poop bags. For those who want to be a greener dog owner, what kind of options exist?

Researchers tested the calming effect of music for kitties during vet visits; 'cat-specific' music was the winner.

A visit to the French capital offers great lessons in how to make less waste.

Kathryn Kellogg explains why delaying gratification is beneficial all around.

Not only is it Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday, but it's also an extra-special 8-digit palindrome day.

Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain explains how going offline for a full day each week can change your brain, body, and soul.

We've lived through crises before, with a bit of help from inspiring or hectoring posters.

Greenpeace wants you to vote on your favorite of its submissions, all inspired by local endangered species.

A small survey by Bosch shows that U.S. homeowners feel guilty about wasting food, but need to change their habits.

Although activities that mess with local ecosystems to let humans experience nature usually seem intrusive, looking at the canopy face to face while slowly traveling in an aerial tram in the Costa Rican rainforest is a fairly

A venue which showcases and sells 100% locally produced design and artisan items while educating about sustainability and fair trade in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

Two ships of shark fin poachers have been stopped in the past two weeks, influenced by renewed government focus on the issue due to Paul Watson's case in Germany.

Hardly a secret anymore, but still off the beaten track a bit, Playa Guiones in Nosara, Costa Rica doesn't disappoint.

Though shark finning itself had already been banned, transportation and import of shark fins had not been.

A couple weeks ago, Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old conservationist, was kidnapped by sea turtle poachers in Costa Rica. He was bound, beaten, and shot in the head. His body was found on the beach the next day.

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"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

When you create a law to regulate something, there's always the danger that people will drive a truck through the loopholes, adhering to the letter of the law but not its spirit.

A new report ranks countries by their green investments, and also compares performance to our perceptions.

This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features.

Prices have fallen 12% thanks to this switch to renewables.