Last weekend, January 22nd - 23rd , over 500 volunteers from Alabama and across the country came together in Mobile Bay to lay the beginnings of oyster reefs. The volunteers strapped on boots

Environmentalists and Urban Planners on the run as smart growth and sustainability become illegal in the State.

Even in the dark pit of poverty, where rays of hope shine their dimmest, there's often still light enough for a new life to take hold.

Cece Durden, a 17-year-old from Uniontown, Alabama, fights coal ash pollution in her hometown

Deforestation has revealed the large geometrical geoglyphs built over 2000 years ago – their discovery holds valuable lessons for today.

From how to cook butter beans to recipes and health benefits, here's the lowdown on the tastiest legume in the pantry.

NASA finds that over the last 20 years, the atmosphere above the Amazon rainforest has been drying out – here's why.

'These fires are a situation that humanity cannot tolerate.' – Carlos Durigan, WCS Brazil

We know it's bad, but people still do it, which is why we still need to talk about it.

More than six months since tar sands oil spilled into a Mayflower, Arkansas neighborhood, two homes have just been leveled by Exxon in order to clean up oil that was found under their foundations.

The Amazon rainforest doesn't need prayers, it needs protectors.

Caveat emptor.

Asian giant softshell turtles were once thought to be extinct in the Mekong River; this little trooper is one of 150 hatchlings bringing them back.

Yeah, we didn't believe it at first either. Apparently unlikely animal friendships go really far.

Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles.

Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants.

"Tucked in a corner of the Old Executive Office Building, an obscure group of some three dozen economists exerts extraordinary power over federal rules intended to protect public health, worker and consumer safety, and the environment."

Things of Intrinsic Worth is a feature-length documentary which focuses on the ways coal mining is harming the livelihoods of Montana ranchers.

A Model for the World This video by our friends at Streetfilms is not only great because it shows us a powerful example of bike infrastructure improving a city, but also because it shows how you can change the perception of riding a bike among citizens

Moving 1.7 People Every Single Day!This is how bus rapid transit (BRT) should be! TransMilenio's 104 stations allow the citizens of Bogota (in Colombia) to get to work, move around the city, run errands... All of that very conveniently and quickly -

"Make no small plans." It's time to stop building bits and start building big.

The suit, brought in South Dakota court, seeks over a billion dollars in damages against ABC News -- even though ABC never originated the term and was just reporting what everyone else was calling it.

The report argues why a beef tax would be an effective step toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions and why we should all be paying more for climate-damaging foods.

Durable yet biodegradable, these special dishcloths can replace paper towels, sponges, dish towels, microfiber cloths, and chamois.

For me, organizing is about people. I love that moment when a new volunteer realizes that she has the power to effect change. That she has the power to influence decision-makers and make a positive impact in her community.

At the edge of the Amazon, a remote tribe suffers a plague of rabies spread by desperate vampire bats. It sounds like the plot from a bad B-movie, but the reality is far more grim: More than 500 people have been

The e-behemoth has just announced (IN SEPTEMBER) that it will be selling and shipping 7-foot trees this year. Here are the problems with that plan.

Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships.

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

The White House released a preview video announcing President Obama will make a major national address on climate change, Tuesday, June 25.

On Tuesday, President Obama will give a major speech on climate change. He is expected to make major policy announcements, including the regulation of existing power plants. Here are some reactions from around the web.

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.

What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering.

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal

In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama spoke about his new climate change plan.

During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.

The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza spoke with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about the Keystone XL pipeline and how because of the government shutdown, now is a good time to take action on climate change.

Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

There are a number of reasons the fight for Keystone XL is likely to drag on.

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.

The TreeHugger view is that hey, we like trees, and parks are precious, especially when they are designed by the likes of Frederick Law Olmsted.

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.

New research shows that a Western-style diet can permanently kill off sperm-producing cells by age 18.

State Farm: Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Restoration ecologist Karen Holl explains why it's not that simple.

AARP's Travel Ambassador Samantha Brown Unveils the 2016 Top Travel Trends for Baby Boomers

Beloved Las Vegas Chef Roy Ellamar crafts creative market-driven dishes that celebrate regional produce at Harvest at Bellagio.

Featuring one of our new sweet and tangy margaritas, the Grilled Pineapple Margarita is a mix of grilled pineapple, tequila and Falernum syrup. Learn how to make your own!

Joining Forces Event at Fort Leonard Wood, MO