In a delightful departure from the norm, officers in Newburgh, NY, tell kids they're doing nothing wrong.

This furniture designer's stealth van conversion has been created as a "test lab" for mobile, "democratic" small space design.

The Audubon Society and Toyota are teaming up to promote volunteering for the environment by offering prizes, including tents and bikes, to those who log the most volunteer hours.Starting today, their project, TogetherGreen,

A new type of geothermal heat pump system being tested in Philadelphia can tap into a city's sewage lines to capture heat.

You are visiting a cottage, you have to bring something and you want it to be nice. What to do?

Can panda poo prevent cancer? We also have sad rhino news, fish lawnmowers, and more.

Another effect of weather weirding: Higher tea prices coming? Northeast India tea production expected to drop 60% in 2012 this year.

Chocolate, tea and more goodies partner with Fair Trade USA which expands farming programs and experiences record sales.

Post-war, Lyons Tea Shops could't redecorate, so they commissioned some great paintings instead.

Whether it's coffee or tea, Katherine and Margaret love their steaming mugs of deliciousness.

A mug of herbal tea a day may keep the doctor away!

Take an average cup of coffee or tea to a new tasty level with these quick, easy additions.

Time to move over, coffee. Tea is making a comeback for a number of very good reasons.

Not only is coffee leaf tea delicious and nutritious, but it also offers a more stable source of income for coffee growers in Latin America.

Although the health benefits of tea are roundly lauded, an Arkansas man recently found out that too much can be devastating.

What's it going to be? Check out this fun infographic to learn amusing and interesting facts about both popular beverages.

Adding tea and herbs to facial steam is becoming popular among those who champion natural and non-toxic skin care.

Craving the perfect cup of tea on a chilly morning? Here are some companies with ethical business practices worth supporting.

These popular hot beverages inhabit places of honor in our homes, apparently for very good reasons.

Still unknown: are the effects due to women drinking more tea than men?

No energy is required for this slower, cooler brewing method that results in perfect iced tea.

More than just a comfortable habit, science has shown that sipping tea throughout the day improves and prolongs creative performance.

Put kitchen scraps and spices to good use in these soothing, healing concoctions, perfect for a wintry day.

People are often surprised to learn that tea bags contain up to 25% plastic, which raises concerns about health and environmental implications. Good news is, there's a better way to make the perfect cuppa.

Promoting the gift economy and community resiliency, this man has been traveling the country for the last decade, offering free cups of tea out of his bus home.

Frank Lloyd Wright would probably have liked this little addition to his winter home.

A new tea set to become the world's most expensive is being fertilized with panda feces, and is touted as having cancer-preventing properties.

Some of the factors influencing grain yields are natural, while others are of human origin.

Straight outta Humboldt, this app is a great intro to the "art and craft" of brewing your own compost tea for boosting microbial activity in the soil and improving yields.

It's one thing to design to the Passivhaus standard; it is another thing altogether to prove it.

After visiting friends in Bologna, I came away with a sense that the Italians have embraced many things that we North Americans would do well to adopt.

This is a prime example of divest-invest in action, folks...

All photos credit Collin Dunn Ed. note: 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with a stop in the Florida Everglades, with the Toyota International Teacher Program. The program is designed to engage a variety

Environmental education is playing a bigger role around the globe as we all learn more about our environmental surroundings. As

This contemporary tiny house from the Netherlands incorporates lots of great layout and storage ideas.

Or, for that matter, park both a house and a car like Bill Dunster's ZEDpod.

Toxins leached out of old coal mines in the American Rust Belt are converted into custom paints.

Quoting directly from the Philadelphia Eagles presser: "The Eagles have contracted with Orlando FL-based SolarBlue, a

One newspaper says there is no difference between organic and conventional milk; another says the test pool is far too small to make that conclusion.

Outfitted with GoPros and solar-powered GPS trackers, the crew of carrion-loving vigilantes is sniffing out illegal dumps in Lima.

"It's not just about the bees, it's about the survival of humanity"

Did you know that cheetahs sound a lot like your housecat?

World hydroelectric power generation has risen steadily by an average 3 percent annually over the past four decades.

A look at some recent posts on our sister site that might interest TreeHuggers.

Why does this not surprise me?

The Guardian columnist and environmental thinker George Monbiot usually manages to provoke a strong debate in our comments sections. Some time ago, our post on his new book Heat raised a fierce exchange of views about the impacts of flying, meanwhile his

The UK grocery chain has long been a Fairtrade champion, but recently announced it would invent its own 'fairly traded' certification scheme.

Scientists found a way to get more crops per acre and save the planet at the same time.

Sure, a bicycle can replace your car -- but as Frank Zappa demonstrates, it could replace your drum-set, too.

They are light and efficient and easy to tow.