Citizens are championing a vision of a better future where people consume less, create less toxic plastic waste, and enjoy a healthier environment, say Tzeporah Berman and Lili Fuhr

Wall Street rebounded today as energy prices fell on signs that Tropical Storm Ernesto will not hit the Gulf of Mexico.

Higher oil prices and sliding consumer confidence sent stocks plunging today as a weak sales report from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. raised concerns about discretionary spending.The Dow Jones industrial skidded almost 185 points.