Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants.

The climate crisis and peak oil demand are making expensive projects like Alberta's Teck Frontier look like bad investments.

The big light bulb manufacturers get what they want out of the DOE and the President. We should all stop buying anything from them.

A number of companies are flying SST Trial balloons, but we should all pop them now.

What do you do when there's no more carry-on room?

Main Street retail is vanishing under pressure from online shopping and rising rents. There are good reasons to save it.

TreeHugger Emeritus Mat McDermott describes his experience of living through Sandy.

Billions of gallons of water may be wasted because of this.

Dozens of sheep and goats broke out of a slaughterhouse in upstate New York on Tuesday night, and gave police quite the runaround.

What progress has been made since the first wave of media excitement about this project? We catch up on the news of efforts to breed an ancient species back from extinction

Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.

With aging baby boomers and young people who can't afford housing, there's going to be a huge market for these.

Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Adam Werbach about coral bleaching and youth-powered activism in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green.

This vegetarian tidepool dweller could be an answer to dietary protein in times of climate crisis, but who could ever eat a charmer like this?

Telecommuting just isn't fashionable anymore; the "water cooler effect" is.

This company creates modern, energy-efficient versions of the backyard 'granny flat'.

It's a small, wood, modest shack. What's not to love?

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.

For his renovation of a 200 year old farmhouse, Alex Wilson tries out the greenest insulations on the market

A quick one to keep an eye on and get your best booing voice reader for: New York Times is highlighting a bill passing through Connecticut's legislature that would slash in half the state's current renewable energy goal of

These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more.

Once a niche profession or eccentric hobby, beekeeping is trending amongst DIYers and trendy urbanites.

Known as "lean finely textured beef," the highly processed meat has been dropped from by many fast food chains, but are still one the menu at public schools.

The company has launched a few efforts to reclaim marketshare, from promoting regional specialties to answering questions about food production. Too bad the promotional videos aren't convincing and fail to address the whole issue.

He’s a fierce defender of his family and helped nurse two of his offspring back from leopard attacks. He likes to nap with his feet in the air, and he hums while he eats.

Whether you're sending your oldest child off to his first day as a freshman or helping your youngest prepare for the beginning of her senior year, making sure your kids have the green gear they need for a successful year at college is no small task. This

Whether you're sending your oldest child off to his first day as a freshman or helping your youngest prepare for the beginning of her senior year, making sure your kids have the green gear they need for a successful year at college is

It's Crazytown in Des Moines as Republicans fight Soviet style collectivism, AKA sustainable development

She was a never-ending source of amusement, with more quotes of the day than any other politician.

Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags.

One way to keep kids healthy is to give them light, air, and openness.

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.

We really have to change the way we use our cities.

Vilnius has an idea that would work in a lot of places.

Obviously, you can't literally grow a century-old forest in just a decade, but by mimicking nature's forest-building process, it's possible to kickstart your own mini-forest.

Sales of bar soap had been sadly slipping, but now shoppers are wising up to its many benefits.

The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.

The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating

Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear.

+ Overwhelmed by all the gear your kid needs to head back to school? We'll streamline your shopping endeavors with the best eco-friendly back to school supply basics.

The technology is still in the beginning stages, but the potential is great.

Forget about Tony Stark or the Bionic Man, the real cyborg action starts with microscopic swamp creatures

But paper towels are four times as bad for the environment. What's a treehugger to do?

The microorganisms already exist in the ocean, but researchers want to amplify their effect.

Bacteria is found everywhere, but it's how you handle it that matters most.

But is it too much of a good thing?

Researchers found that those little guys living inside you need their beauty sleep as well.

Researchers 'astonished' to find potentially deadly bacteria, including E.coli and Staphylococci, in 9 out of 10 products they tested.

German designer creates a convenient and light barbeque for your bike.