Increasingly, motorists are looking for ways to contain fuel costs and improve the environment. One expert says drivers can cut down on fuel use, save money and go “green” by driving a little smarter. “When it comes to lessening our impact on the environment, every little bit helps,” said Steve...

Improving the world’s ecology and your own economy might be easier than many people realize. Right now, the Environmental Protection Agency reports the average U.S. household generates more than 40,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions a year. And while homeowners overwhelmingly...

From recycling to riding bikes, students across the country are finding ways to help protect the Earth. Now a new program helps them take that activism a step further, while also teaching them the value of teamwork, community involvement and responsibility. It challenges teams of two to three middle...

Many green-minded grocery shoppers know to cut their carbon footprint by bringing their own reusable tote to the store, rather than bagging their groceries in paper or plastic. But have you ever thought about the environmental cost of all those paper price tags and marketing messages on the shelves? It’s...

Say good-bye to pink and blue. When it comes to raising happy, healthy babies, the color of choice for many of today’s parents is green. Conscientious parents want to minimize their child’s exposure to the many products on the market that are known to contain harmful chemicals and pollutants. Here...

Because of their large screens, today’s advanced-display TVs consume more energy than older sets. That’s why the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program has changed the way it rates such sets. To help consumers take energy usage into account when choosing a television...

Burning incense is one tip that might help you thumb your nose at high heating bills. That’s the advice of experts who say you can use an incense stick to search out small cracks, holes and other openings in your home. If the smoke travels horizontally, you have found a leak that may need...

One fact is becoming clear to America’s health-conscious home cooks. The most nutritious food may be a little healthier when served or reheated in a glass container. Because of the ability of some plastic to leach into the food or drink contained therein, health experts worldwide now recommend the...

Former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, has brought the issue of global warming to the forefront of people’s minds with his Oscar winning documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth.” If you’ve never thought about global warming, consider the following facts: Since the 1970’s, there has...

If you’ve ever wondered what a rhinoceros and a rhinovirus have to do with each other, you may want to ask a world-renowned wildlife expert. Jack Hanna, who has helped preserve the rhinoceros, one of the most endangered species on earth, is taking part in a new campaign to help people better understand...