In an effort to overcome the economic downturn and scarcity of available jobs, many Americans are seeking opportunities in ecologically-minded businesses. The boom of regional composting facilities offers new potential for green job seekers, but the industry is not without its pitfalls.

Monsanto sets its sights on “honeybee health” acquiring a company manipulating gene expression. Maryam Henein, director of the documentary Vanishing of the Bees, says we should "bee" afraid. Bee very afraid.

In food desert communities that can barely support themselves, a new program turns the CSA format on its head, tears down the perception that fresh, high-quality organic foods are only for the well-to-do, and provides a viable model for new or established farmers who want to enter these underserved markets.

The media buzz around colony collapse disorder (CCD) has quieted down, but winter deaths still hover around 30% and concerns about contaminated honey are on the rise. Get the latest from researchers on suspected causes and possible paths toward a healthier honeybee population.

With more than a half-million consumers already on board, a campaign petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to label genetically engineered (GE) food launched the video “Labels Matter” by filmmaker Robert Kenner encouraging consumers to fight to know what is in their food.