Tree Planting

Planting Trees Can Affect Local Water Availability

nature.com | Ana Belluscio | Posted 11.11.2009 | Green


According to two new studies, planting forests in areas that currently don't have trees -- a process called afforestation -- can reduce the local avai...

Care About the Earth? Four Simple Ways to Take Action

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.25.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

It's officially Climate Week. In case you feel discouraged that you can't do enough, remember Gandhi's words: "Almost everything you do will seem insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."

Three Pillars of Sustainability and the Fall of a Nation

Tri Robinson | Posted 06.07.2009 | Green


Tri Robinson

Last weekend at a family gathering at our ranch, my parents, now in their early 90s, brought a box of 60 pine tree seedlings. A local home improvement...

5 Things To Do Post-Vote (No Matter Who Is Winning)

Graham Hill | Posted 04.15.2009 | Green


Graham Hill

There are alternatives to this anticipation marathon of watching and waiting. Here are a few things you can do today for the planet after you've done your bit for the country.