Washing Clothes the Green Way? Independent Consumer Feedback
Friday, February 10, 2012

Last year Matthew Sidford looked closely at washing balls that claim to make laundry detergents unnecessary. We've republished the piece to coincide with the arrival of ecoballs in our webstore. He draws on first hand experience and examines the environmental impacts and cleaning efficacy. He also r.. .. read more..

Restoring the American Chestnut
Monday, October 18, 2010

Once an estimated 4 billion trees strong, the American chestnut was almost wiped out by chestnut blight. Efforts are underway to help partially restore the species. .. read more..

Within One Cubic Foot
Friday, March 19, 2010

...or 0.0283168466 cubic meters. .. read more..

Lose Biodiversity, Increase Diseases?
Thursday, March 11, 2010

For the first time ever, scientists have linked a rise in infectious diseases with biodiversity loss and extinction. .. read more..

Assisted Migration - the Answer to Climate Change?
Monday, November 23, 2009

Chicago Botanic Garden researchers investigate methods to help plant species cope with a rapidly changing environment. .. read more..

Wild Banana Plant Marks Milestone for International Seed Bank
Thursday, October 29, 2009

10% of world's plant species now collected in seed bank. .. read more..

Urban Plant Extinctions Pose Threat to Global Biodiversity
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

How important is it to preserve native vegetation in urban areas? .. read more..

Climate Change and Gardening
Tuesday, May 8, 2007

“Feeling Warmth, Subtropical Plants Move North” – New York Times .. read more..