The top environment news of the month

Across the world, there is plenty of news that supports the view that we are in deep trouble. With North Korea carrying out missile tests every other day, the Trump presidency appearing all the more like a bad sitcom, and…

RiverBlue exposes how the denim industry is ruining fresh water

BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS Flashy sale signs hang on the window of a retail store while customers browse through new pairs of jeans. But, little do they know that the new pair of blue washed denim jeans they’re checking out is…

New test tube-grown leather might save the environment, animals and your fashion sense

BY: ALEX BROWN Cutting down on leather production is necessary on many levels, and if not for animal rights purposes, or to trim environmental degradation, perhaps the simple and immediate benefits of new “test tube” leather will persuade many against…