food and drink

U.S. coal-fired power plants pump more than 48 tons of mercury into the air each year

In search of toothpastes that are hard on plaque but easy on the planet

Experts serve up their favorite herbal brews, all steeped in sustainability

The mere thought of heaps of disposable cups, replete with congealing backwash and reconnoitering insects, can spur even the most environmentally indifferent into action.

Using a pressure cooker cuts stovetop energy use by 50 to 75 percent

Preserving the ocean’s bounty by eating wisely

A guide to help make your organic shopping choices clearer

Locally based diets are nearly nonexistent

A parent’s guide to kid-friendly foods

Genetic engineering threatens Mexico’s corn culture