(Travel + Leisure 1/1/2005)
Report on the gentrification of a coastal Californian city.
(California Sunday Magazine 7/1/2015)
Why some marijuana growers are getting into salad greens.
(Sustainable Industries 6/6/2008)
Profile of an online grocer that delivers local, organic goods to customer doorsteps across the West Coast.
(Sustainable Industries Journal 3/29/2006)
Feature on new organic juice company co-founded by Odwalla founder Greg Steltenpohl.
(Sustainable Industries Journal 3/28/2006)
Small feature about a fish hatchery in Kona, Hawaii sustainably producing sashimi grade fish in large open water ocean aquaculture farms.
(Spa Magazine 9/1/2010)
The waters of Jordan, from its namesake river to the Dead Sea, are rich with history and natural cures.
(Angeleno 3/1/2010)
Profile of the L.A. starchitects behind Standard architecture firm.
(Plenty 3/1/2006)
Technology feature covering deep sea water technologies and how they may be used to reduce energy loads and costs, as well as to facilitate sustainable agriculture, improve human diets, and even reduce signs of aging.
(Travel + Leisure 10/1/2005)
Inn of the Month write-up of the Marcel Wanders-designed Lute Suites just outside Amsterdam
(The Faster Times 10/13/2009)
Travel feature on Jordan.
(Venus Zine 9/1/2007)
Interview with indie film actress Maya Lawson.
(Big Magazine 9/1/2004)
History of Vegas from early settlers to present-day attractions.
(Sunset 11/1/2010)
Travel news article about a handful of new spas located in or near national parks.
(Soma 9/1/2002)
Profile of fashion label CoUP.
(Sustainable Industries 12/1/2007)
An in-depth look at the ins and outs of buyouts in the world of mission-driven business.
(Sustainable Industries 9/28/2007)
(Modern Bride 9/1/2005)
A breakdown of the best brunch spots in the Bay Area for Modern Bride.
(Sustainable Industries 6/1/2007)
New rules for organic coffee certification may bring the industry to a grinding halt.
(Sustainable Industries 6/29/2007)
Is desalination an answer to looming water shortages, or just a pipe dream?
(Earth2Tech 8/28/2009)
Investigation of the accusations flying between EnOcean and Zigbee over who "owns" energy harvesting.
(The Faster Times 6/15/2010)
A comprehensive, multi-story investigation into the private-label food system in the United States, including multiple stories on how Trader Joe's sources its private-label foods. The stories were conducted in collaboration with readers as part of a new experiment in investigative journalism. Parts of the story were picked up by Slate, CNN, Utne Reader, and several others, and the model was praised by The New York Times and the Columbia Journalism Review.
(Care2 7/15/2010)
Short piece on the Safe Cosmetics Act and Annie Leonard's Story of Cosmetics.
(Angeleno 7/1/2009)
A look at what's happening to L.A.'s high-end design market during the recession.
(Angeleno 6/17/2008)
Feature about Chinese real estate developers hiring L.A. architects to recreate SoCal in China's suburbs.
(Spa Magazine 10/1/2009)
A look at the various types of peels, why to get them, and what to watch out for.
(Salon.com 7/30/2009)
A look at potential nanotechnology solutions related to geologic carbon sequestration.
(Spa Magazine 9/1/2009)
A look at the new professional-grade skincare gadgets available to consumers.
(Heeb 6/1/2008)
A profile of Yelp founder Jeremy Stoppelman.
(Spa Magazine 7/1/2009)
An overview of the raw food diet, along with recipes and suggested cookbooks.
(Sustainable Industries Journal 8/1/2006)
Feature covering the Beyond Grey Pinstripes report on "sustainable" MBAs and the organization's number 1 pick: Stanford.
(Spa Magazine 4/1/2009)
A feature on vinotherapy, how it evolved, and the benefits of grapeseed-based products for the skin.
(SolveClimate 9/10/2009)
A look at the emissions reductions that could be made possible by energy-efficient retrofits and how such retrofits can be funded.
(The Guardian UK 6/10/2015)
Tesla's announcement in April that it would be moving into commercial and residential energy storage was met with almost unanimous applause. The reality is not so clear-cut.
(Wall Street Journal 5/26/2015)
A profile of farm-to-consumer flower start-up Flower Muse.
(Wall Street Journal 6/28/2015)
Simulations show people the long-term effects of current behavior, like drinking soda. It's a powerful message.
(Sustainable Industries 2/28/2008)
Q&A with well-known sustainability consultant and author Hunter Lovins, co-author of Natural Capitalism and founder of consulting firm Natural Capitalism, Inc.
(Planet 3/1/2008)
A feature on Jean-Luc Godard and his influence on film.
(Mobil/How Stuff Works 9/1/2006)
Online travel guide to Los Angeles, including restaurant reviews, hotel recommendations, suggested itineraries, shopping picks, spa reviews.
(Spa Magazine 9/1/2009)
Two articles about products and spa deals that donate to breast cancer awareness foundations.
(Sustainable Industries 5/5/2008)
An in-depth look at "green" business-focused economic development initiatives in the Bay Area.
(Bridal Guide 5/1/2007)
Article on honeymooning in Baja, from rough-and-tumble road trips to high-end luxury.
(SolveClimate 5/18/2009)
Short feature on Cisco's potential role in the build-out of a smart grid in the United States and beyond.
(The Faster Times 1/6/2010)
Newsy piece on Ethical Traveler's 2010 list of the world's most ethical travel destinations.
(Earth2Tech 5/22/2009)
A look at the relationship between energy and water, and why we need to conserve both.
(BBC 5/1/2004)
Celebrity gossip column for BBC World site.
(BusinessWeek 5/19/2009)
Quick breakdown of the best cities in the U.S. to start and run a cleantech compay.
(Aeon 2/1/2015)
Science is discovering what religion has always known: forgiveness is good for us. But that doesn't make it any easier.
(Slate 2/11/2011)
An in-depth look at "small wind" energy (residential wind energy), breaking down the real potential for tower turbines and the limited potential of rooftop wind.
(Fast Company 4/3/2014)
Companies from Google to Bank of America are investing in ways to measure how happy their employees are-and how to make them happier. But does that mean work is getting better, or are we just being tricked into working more?
(Clear 9/1/2006)
Review of Philip Treacy's new hotel in Galway, Ireland.
(The Atlantic 5/29/2014)
Devices and data can improve our health and enhance the environment.
(Earth Matters 3/1/2010)
An investigative look at what billionaire David de Rothschild's Plastiki expedition is going to accomplish.
(Sustainable Industries 12/3/2007)
(SF Chronicle 6/1/2004)
Book Review of "The Place Will Comfort You", a collection of short stories by Naama Goldstein
(VenusZine 5/18/2008)
Review of El Perro Del Mar concert with Lykke Li and Anna Ternheim opening.
(Spa Magazine 2/1/2010)
Travel story focused on the new luxury resort spas of Park City, Utah
(Earth Island Journal 1/1/2011)
A Q&A with 350.org founder and environmentalist legend Bill McKibben.
(Core 77 12/1/2004)
A comprehensive look at restaurant design in San Francisco.
(Smarter Travel 6/6/2008)
Details for taking a quick and reasonable trip to Andalusia.
(Smarter Travel 5/28/2008)
An insider's suggestions for an authentic experience in Cape Verde.
(BusinessWeek 2/4/2008)
Advertorial piece focused on green business initiatives.
(Living Cities 5/15/2009)
Comprehensive look at sustainability initiatives in U.S. cities, with an eye to suggesting policies that have the best chance of both curbing climate change and offering pathways out of poverty. Report was written and researched for Living Cities, a collaborative of 21 of the world's largest financial institutions
(SolveClimate 6/9/2010)
Coverage of the ongoing battle public health advocates are waging against the rollout of smart meters necessary to build a smart grid in California. Some public health groups are concerned that the wireless signals transmitted by the meters, similar to cellular phone signals, may cause as-yet-undetermined health problems.
(Sustainable Industries 11/24/2008)
A feature on the challenges and potential profits involved in the local food movement.
(Executive Travel 10/1/2008)
A look at the future of airport and hotel design with an emphasis on designs specifically geared toward business travelers.
(Spa Magazine 6/1/2011)
A round-up of tips from aromatherapy experts about the essential oils you need to fight everything from jet lag to digestion problems the next time you travel.
(Sustainable Industries Journal 7/5/2006)
Feature covering recent public nuisance lawsuits against lead paint manufacturers and how similar laws might be used against environmental polluters.
(Spa Magazine 6/1/2011)
A round-up of five fitness trends that deliver results.
(SF Chronicle 4/1/2004)
Feature book review of 72-Hour Hold, by Bebe Moore Campbell
(Sunset 9/1/2011)
Short travel feature on the southern California town of Oxnard.
(Spa Magazine 6/1/2011)
A round-up of interesting spa treatments worth checking out.
(Heeb 2/25/2008)
Preview report on the Libeskind-designed Contemporary Jewish Museum opening June 2008 in San Francisco.
(Kyoto Planet 2/21/2008)
A breakdown of the technologies and companies leading the biofuels industry into the next decade.
(Earth2Tech 10/2/2009)
A look at the potential of energy harvesting devices to meet the needs of various smart grid applications.
(Bay Citizen 9/13/2010)
A look at the efforts to bring food outlets to West Oakland as a microcosm of the larger food desert debate in the United States.
(Bridal Guide 7/1/2007)
Subhed: Megaresorts not your style? These 11 small, intimate hotels make perfect, private getaways for just the two of you.
(Earth Island Journal 9/1/2010)
A look at the impact of the BP Spill on the Gulf food web.
(Sustainable Industries 6/6/2008)
Analysis of the possible implications of a recent World Trade Organization ruling against U.S. subsidies and subsequent potential changes to the farm bill.
(Sustainable Industries Journal 9/1/2006)
An interview with Robert Kennedy, Jr. that covers his stances on a variety of environmental issues.
(Mobil/How Stuff Works 9/25/2006)
A comprehensive travel guide to San Francisco.
(VenusZine 12/1/2007)
How to invest even if you've only got $100 - personal finance column.
(Executive Travel 3/1/2009)
Feature for "green" issue of Executive Travel magazine focused on helping business travelers (and business travel planners) determine the environmental and social impact of their travel and how best to reduce it.
(Afar 3/1/2010)
Review of farm-based B&B in Scotland.
(Sustainable Industries Journal 11/1/2006)
Feature covering the launch of Google.org, Google, Inc.'s for-profit non-profit.
(Global Journalist 2/1/2006)
Feature focused on diminishing column space for arts journalism, and how the arts sections of U.S. papers compare with those in other countries.
(The Faster Times 7/29/2009)
(Earth2Tech 8/20/2009)
News article about statistics released on solar thermal heating and what it means for the industry. Also posted on Reuters.
(Sustainable Industries 12/29/2008)
Trend piece on shift in "green" marketing away from "going green" and towards environmental and social benefits that are more directly relevant to the average consumer.
(Spa Magazine 9/1/2009)
Travel feature on how to plan a weekend in California Wine Country that doesn't revolve around wine.
(The Guardian UK 5/5/2015)
A four-part series examining the latest research on whether women are more at risk from chemicals of concern than men.
(Consumers Digest 4/1/2009)
Short feature on trends in green technology and the sorts of cleantech products consumers can expect to see in the marketplace in the next two to five years.
(Men's Journal 7/1/2015)
Men are cooking slightly more than they have in recent American history, and for many men, that means grilling. Which is great, except that the way most people do it spells trouble for both their health and the environment. What do experts suggest to combat these issues? More veggies, of course.
(Spa Magazine 1/1/2010)
Cover feature on new eco-resort in southern California.
(Earth Island Journal 1/8/2010)
A look at how advanced air traffic control systems and capacity limits at US airports could reduce both travel delays and airline emissions.
(Sustainable Industries 2/29/2008)
(Sustainable Industries 2/29/2008)
(Spa Magazine 1/1/2009)
A comprehensive guide to the Caribbean.
(Metropolis 1/1/2005)
Short piece on the renovation of a high-end mall in Seoul Korea.
(Earth2Tech 12/18/2008)
Breaking news on a crucial decision by California Public Utilities commission to allow a large transmission line to be built from a large-scale solar farm to towns and cities in San Diego county.
(Earth2Tech 11/5/2008)
News story on geothermal company Raser bringing its plant online to provide geothermal energy to California.
(Sustainable Industries 11/1/2009)
A look at what will happen if the smart grid connects to dumb buildings.
(Solve Climate 11/19/2009)
We're losing soil at a far faster rate than we're replacing it, which is reducing the amount of arable land in the world every year. The fix—shifting away from monoculture, planting cover crops, steering clear of fertilizers and pesticides, and leaving crop residue on the field—is relatively straightforward, and there is evidence to show that responsible farming could sequester far more carbon than anything else that has been proposed. So why aren't we doing it?
(Solve Climate 11/12/2009)
A look at how the U.S. Department of Energy's funding of hydropower improvements affects both energy generation and rivers.
(The Faster Times 11/23/2009)
A look at the best examples of narrative travel writing for the week.
(Smarter Travel 8/18/2006)
A comprehensive travel guide to the Hawaiian islands focused on getting the most bang for your buck.
(Smithsonian Magazine 10/1/2013)
Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is investing $350 million in an ambitious redevelopment plan that includes a new model for getting around Sin City.
(Slate 11/22/2010)
The U.S. is leading a global natural gas boom; what it does with that responsibility could have major geopolitical and environmental implications for decades to come.
(Spa Magazine 3/1/2010)
A breakdown of the difference between Windsor, Stott and "regular" Pilates.
(Fodor's Travel Guides 10/1/2006)
Big Island chapter of Fodor's 2006 Gold Guide to Hawai'i.
(Angeleno 3/1/2010)
Round-up of three eco-friendly remodels in Los Angeles.
(Spa Magazine 3/1/2010)
Review of the new St. Regis Princeville in Kauai
(Soma 2/1/2003)
Cultural commentary on foreign films geared towards American audiences.
(Bridal Guide 7/1/2007)
An overview of several great American honeymoon destinations.
(Planet Magazine 4/14/2009)
Profile of New York-based artist Aurel Schmidt.
(Conde Nast Traveler 7/1/2008)
Insider tips on hidden values on the Big Island of Hawaii.
(Sustainable Industries 11/2/2007)
An insider’s look at what to watch for in the maturing solar industry.
(Allure 11/1/2007)
Reviews of body treatments at Detroit and San Francisco spas.
(VenusZine 10/26/2007)
Writer/director Noah Baumbach, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer Jason Leigh exorcise their demons in Margot at the Wedding.
(California Association of Realtors 9/1/2008)
Feature on the profit potential of green homes for both home-owners and realtors.
(Sierra Magazine 9/1/2014)
Art professors and students lit fires under the civil rights and antiwar movements. Can they do the same for environmentalism?
(Karma Magazine 10/1/2007)
Cover feature on Nelly Furtado.
(The Fempire 11/15/2006)
Feature covering the financial mess of young American women and the dangers of excessive consumption.
(B Corp Annual Report 10/1/2009)
Feature from B Lab's annual report about legislation currently being drafted in California that could pave the way for socially and environmentally responsible businesses.
(Earth2Tech 3/10/2009)
Overview of 3M's battery breakthroughs and what they mean for power tools, laptops, and eventually cars.
(The Guardian UK 9/15/2014)
Scientists fear that climate change could lead to more wildfires - and to lingering, expensive, public health crises as smoke spreads thousands of miles away from the actual fire sites.
(VenusZine 6/1/2007)
The Coopa-Roca collective is knitting its way from Rio’s slums to New York’s catwalks.
(Spa Magazine 5/1/2009)
Giant 30+page feature about travel, beauty, and home-related companies, resorts, and services that are doing good things for people and the planet.
(Earth2Tech 7/30/2009)
A look at the proposed U.N. Global Compact Center in San Francisco.
(City Search 6/15/2006)
Review of newly opened San Francisco tea parlor.
(Fempire 4/1/2006)
Feature for debut "Creativity" issue - focuses on creative industries and whether being creative professionally inspires or drains creativity.
(AOL City Guide 7/12/2006)
Review and photo of newly-opened SF soul food restaurant
(VenusZine 3/1/2008)
An interview with former L7 frontwoman Donita Sparks conducted while shopping for records in L.A.
(The Guardian UK 6/29/2015)
As dieticians increasingly focus on the environment, they're finding that what's better for the earth is usually also better for the body.
(City Search 4/12/2006)
Review of San Francisco neighborhood restaurant and adjacent bar.
(Scientific American 7/17/2014)
Augmented and virtual reality games focused on the environment are increasingly making their way into schools.
(The Guardian UK 10/16/2014)
Consumers pay a premium for specialty products, in theory supporting higher wages for farmers. But it will take more to make these markets truly sustainable.
(The Guardian UK 3/16/2015)
There are myriad reasons people fall into addiction, so it makes sense that there might be more than one way out of excessive drinking.
