One little trip can blow you right out of the water.

Concerned about the overpopulation of our planet and the effect it has on wildlife? Perhaps it's time to talk about the most effective form of male contraception.

A lesson in what happens when the humans disappear.

Take subversive action in small ways.

The World Customs Organization and INTERPOL retrieved thousands of endangered animals during a sweep of arrests across 109 countries.

These stunning underwater organisms offer an ethereal beauty hard to reproduce on land.

The ocean is full of uncharted territory -- and of breathtaking natural wonders that look like they'd be more at home on Pandora than in the blue depths just off the beach where you spent your summer vacation. These stunning underwater plants offer an

The vast majority of species exist in a sort of 'dark matter' biomass. But new tools are shedding light on the microscopic organisms that, although invisible to our eyes, constitute the "most diverse and abundant" life forms on earth.

Cartoonist Joe Mohr shows how the chemical might have affected the cartoon hero

The reward for information leading to an arrest has climbed to $12,000.

The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now.

A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards.

They really do live up to their billing this year.

For one tiny spider recently discovered in the Peruvian Amazon, creating an incredibly convincing decoy of itself seems to come naturally.

Biologists are now beginning to get a better idea of what urban bears are up to when they think no one is watching.

The largest wildlife refuge in the United States needs protection from oil & gas development.

The aquarium and wildlife rescue center uses a unique heat pump system to cover 98% of its heating needs.

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today to get ready for the live chat with the authors on June 13 at 3pm

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has asked pilots to avoid flying too close to a group of about 35,000 walrus gathered on an Alaskan beach.

This is, whether we like it or not, the future of furniture design.

Made with beads, yarns and other fibers, these hybrid sculptures seem to transform before your eyes.

Alabama is contemplating a pipeline to the Great Lakes. We've said it time and again: transient drought will not drive the US Federal government to pipe Great Lakes water to the drought stricken states. If it becomes severe enough, and the impacts come

Chris Yurista lives out of his backpack. He tells the BBC that "It's always nice to have a personal sense of home, but that aside - the internet has replaced my need for an address." He's got a job and moonlights as a DJ, couch-surfing in friends'

Some of them are surprising and all of them will make a real difference.

In honor of World Wetlands Day, we’re turning our gaze towards the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands—and one that’s seriously threatened.

Last year the ARC wildlife crossing competition got a lot of pixels; it was won by Michael Van Valkenburgh & Associates and there is talk of building it, although it was more of an ideas competition. But they are

A Tesla won't get a camel through the eye of a needle.

We are going to try and live the 2.5 Tonne Diet.

A lotta lentils.

Sand mining is described as "the global environmental crisis you’ve probably never heard of." Another good reason to use wood instead of concrete.

Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.

Part of a series where I try to calculate the carbon footprint of my life.

But I have it easy compared to most North Americans, and perhaps am fooling myself.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost everybody is living a low carbon lifestyle.

The largest oil spill in the U.S. happened 25 years ago today.

The big Danish design competition really has similar goals to TreeHugger: to promote good green design that makes the world better

A look at some of the nominees which are brilliant, and others that are something else.

Researchers are able to detect and measure things they could not before, while many species flourish amid the silence.

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.

A new study suggests that a social media community adds to longevity similar to an offline community.

These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint.

Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.

This couple applied precious life lessons -- learned from years of bicycle touring -- into designing their modern tiny house on foundations.

I wish there was a Nudge in every city. It's a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it's not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a

Different themes seemed to be embedded in the Valencia Design Week. After spotting 6 great wooden flat-pack designs, I also found these little

Mountains of discarded materials sourced from refugees' boats and lifejackets will be transformed into bags -- by asylum seekers themselves, for a decent wage.

These planners don't stop at scheduling; they'll help you smash your goals for 2018.