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'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought

A honeybee approaches a sunflower at Wards Berry Farm in Sharon, Mass. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Bees help pollinate over a third of the world’s crops, contributing an …

How a thumb-sized climate migrant with a giant crab claw is disrupting the Northeast's Great Marsh ecosystem

Male fiddler crabs are small, with one oversized claw. David S. Johnson Nine years ago, I stood on the muddy banks of the Great Marsh , a salt marsh an hour north of Boston, and pulled a thumb-sized …

Real or artificial? A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it's made of

Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees , and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season. In all, about three-quarters of U.S. …

How to Build a Sustainable Home

(Family Features) If you're starting construction on the home of your dreams, consider the benefits of building with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind.

Getting to the 'top' of energy and comfort issues

(BPT) - While rising energy prices can lead to higher heating and cooling costs, any spike in energy bills should invite further investigation. If your home’s heating and cooling bills are …

Clean smarter, not harder: 5 tips to a tidy home when time crunched this holiday season

(BPT) - Parties, family gatherings, time with friends and the occasional surprise guest — the holidays are full of fun get-togethers and reasons to celebrate. While there’s much to look …

3 ways homebuilders can incorporate sustainability into their operations

(BPT) - The demand for homes with sustainable features is growing. However, home building companies that are committed to sustainability recognize that how you build a home is just as important as …

The woes of wish-cycling

(BPT) - Wish-cycling (v.) – the well-intentioned but unfounded belief that something is recyclable when it is not. Most consumers have the best intentions when it comes to recycling. In recent …

Climate hub project in West Virginia draws bipartisan support from Senator Joe Manchin

(NewsUSA) - Washington, D.C.—The Center for Research in Environmental and Sustainable Technologies (CREST Foundation), a leading non-profit based in Washington, D.C., has received important local …

Concrete is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions: New technologies could change that

Machinery Partner looked at solutions to roll out low-carbon concrete to curb the emissions of the prominent construction material.

10 ways cities are going green

Looking at recent news reports, CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of 10 examples of how cities are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their policies.

How sustainability has reached the forefront for consumer products

Flowcode analyzed industry research and news to track the evolution of environmental sustainability. Consumers value sustainability, but do they speak with their wallets?

Want to save money and reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Explore hybrid heating

(BPT) - As temperatures dip across the country, homeowners are shifting their attention to keeping their indoor spaces comfortable during the cooler months. However, many conventional heating and …

3 Backup Power Innovations For Home and On-The-Go

(BPT) - Have you ever wished you could do more to harness the solar energy captured by your home’s solar panels? Have you ever wished your generator was quieter and didn't smell so bad? Have …

What's important to you when it comes to doing laundry? New survey reveals what consumers want

(BPT) - Did you know nearly half of American consumers (46%) are in the market for a new washer/dryer within the next 12 months? That's according to a new survey by LG that looked at habits, …

Sustainability is more than recycling: The importance of understanding product lifecycle

(BPT) - Looking for sustainable packaging when shopping is an important step for reducing your environmental footprint. For many people, this means seeking packaging that is recyclable. While …