Republicans are using the budget showdown as a weapon in their war on hippies and feminists.

The economy is in tatters, but House Republicans still have time to throw a fit over compostable materials in Capitol cafeterias.

Banning plastic shopping bags could present real problems for people who are old hat at the recycling game.

Some fights over going green are easy to avoid, but some of them sneak up on even the most conflict-averse.