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Fair Trade Chocolate, Tea, Spice and Coffee Sales Jump 75 Percent, Study Says

Chocolate, tea and more goodies partner with Fair Trade USA which expands farming programs and experiences record sales.
Ask the Experts: What's Being Done To Combat Rising Allergy Rates in Kids?

Allergies seem to be much more prevalent now than ever before. Are we making progress on figuring out what is going on and fixing the problem? Robyn O'Brien from the AllergyKids Foundation answers.
Eco Wine Review: Cline Cellars 2010 Cool Climate Chardonnay

The nose is dancing with floral highlights and warm peach aromas that you half expect it to be a dessert wine. But it's surprisingly elegant for a wine just under $10. The winery is 100-percent solar-powered, as is its sister winery, Jacuzzi.
Top Bloggers Tell Us Their Earth Day Wish

TreeHugger asked some of the Web's best environmental writers to share their wishes for Earth Day. Here's what they said.
Mos Def Sings About Butterflies and Trees in New Children’s Project, Pacha’s Pajamas (Video)

Rap stars singing about saving the environment isn’t something we hear about everyday.
“To the Arctic” 3D is Filled with Adorable Animals Surviving Climate Change (Video)

Focusing on Walruses, Caribou, and Polar Bears, this documentary shows the wonders of the Arctic on IMAX 3D with a story of struggle and tenacity in a rapidly shrinking landscape.
Giant Rings Unveiled to Herald 100 Days Until Olympic Games

Giant Olympic rings around the country mark 100 days to go until London's 2012 Olympics begin.
Why Carrots are Orange (And 5 Non-Orange Carrots to Grow in Your Garden)

The first carrots grown by farmers and gardeners were not orange. So why is orange the predominant color available today?
Weekday Vegetarian: Spicy Three-Bean Chili

This chili packs a bit of heat, with a tangy finish.
3 Compost Bins for Small Spaces

Composting doesn't have to be ugly. Here are three solutions to composting in small spaces.
Vancouver Eco Fashion Week Wrap-Up: 8 Designers Doing Great with Green

From reconstructed vintage to hand-dyed natural fibers, these earth-loving designers prove that style need not be sacrificed in the name of sustainability.
Outlaw Chicken Keepers Keep the Faith in Nashville

Backyard chickens may be trendy, but in some cities they are still illegal. But that doesn't stop some would-be chicken keepers.
6 Stylish Eco Sandals that Will Knock Your Socks Off

From colorful veg-tanned wedges to supermodel-approved vegan flip flops, check out these gorgeous and sustainable summer sandals.
Tiny Bug Memorials Pay Homage to Fallen Insects

A bug's death will never make the papers -- unless, of course, that's what you use to kill it.
Weekday Vegetarian: Celeriac and Carrots in a Lemon Sauce

A refreshing salad, made with the last (hopefully!) of the winter vegetables.
Eco Wine Review: Lynmar Estate 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

A delicate balance of dark fruit, cocoa, pepper and mushroom from a sustainable vineyard that donates to AIDS and cancer patients.
Ask the Experts: Why Don't We Hear About Organic Cotton Like We Used To?

A few years ago organic cotton and other eco-friendly textiles were getting all the headlines, but not so much now. Why is that? Scott Mackinlay Hahn answers.
When Neighbors Meet to Compare Energy Bills, Much Bigger Ideas Are Born

A neighborhood carbon coaching initiative in Britain is spawning all kinds of wonderful community collaborations.