I journeyed into Haiti just a few months ago to volunteer with the NEGES (Nest for Educational Growth & Environmental Safety) foundation. NEGES has several environmental initiatives either ongoing or planned,

A new study shows that despite what we’ve learned in the past, an increasingly warmer climate allows for less absorption of carbon dioxide by subalpine forests.

Love the idea of outdoor furniture certified by The Forest Stewardship Council? Our friends at The Rainforest Alliance gave us the latest on sustainable companies such as Jensen Leisure Furniture, all using FSC-certified wood in their outdoor creations.

If you aren’t familiar with the Rainforest Alliance, it’s time you are. An organization based out of New York City, with offices worldwide, they work with people whose livelihoods depend on our land.

Take a look in your room – chances are, you have a few books lying around. Now think about the rest of your house. Are there are few more? Probably. Now picture the rest of your day – are you a student? Do you go to the library? Some manuals at work?

Where can you buy ink and toner, all-natural dog-treats, cellphones, natural preserves, sustainable coffee, and, you know, items for your monastery?

Want to give a gift that keeps on giving – er, growing? Opt for a fraction of a forest instead.

With environmental factors now a forerunner in the manufacturing of consumer goods, some detective work is needed to decipher the designated labels. Learning the labels can help us choose the best products to put in our cart – and  which to leave behind at the shopping mart.

A recent end to a 30-year study published in the journal Science has provided the first concrete evidence that drought – even in moderate amounts – releases massive amounts of carbon dioxide