How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

Spare the Air Day 17: No Yule Logs On The Fire This Christmas Eve

"We're not picking these days for the fun of it or anything, it completely has to do with the science behind air pollution," says an air quality official.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Go Green This Spring: Recycle in Pleasant Hill

Here are the recycling programs and services in Pleasant Hill to help residents "reduce, recycle and reuse" everything from clothing and electronics to paint and plastic.

Eating Organic in Pleasant Hill

Lots of options exist for finding healthy, organic food in the East Bay if you know where to look. Here are some of our favorites available in and around Pleasant Hill.

Where to Recycle Everything in Pleasant Hill

If you have recyclable items from spring cleaning, consider dropping them off at places such as Salvation Army or Goodwill

Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your Pleasant Hill Home

Contractors in Pleasant Hill and nearby communities who participate in an energy conservation program can help you decide what can be done at your house.