We like Ecotricity, the UK-based green energy company that is busy planning and erecting urban wind turbines across the country. We’ve written about their partnership with Popeye, we’ve brought news of their collaborations with Lotus and Ben and

The Bristol Pound is not your average local currency scheme. A new video sets out the vision for this ambitious, city-wide scheme.

The Severn Barrage could create 50,000 jobs and provide 5% of the UK's electricity needs. Critics say we can do better than that.

A slippery art installation in Bristol, England, reminds us that streets are not just for cars.

I have been trying to write something punchier than David Goldberg at Transportation for America did but I cannot, this event is "so utterly outrageous, so emblematic of the failure of our current transportation

One might think that promoting walking as an alternative to driving might be good for cities clogged with cars full of overweight people.

It is appalling that in much of America, they are considered a frill.

It was a sad day last year when intense lobbying efforts in Congress won out, and a ban on BPA in children's products was blocked. But it seems that China and Malaysia have beaten us to the punch. According to Green Biz, China and

A new study from the Breast Cancer Fund shows that BPA is found in canned foods marketed specifically to kids. This should be no surprise to TreeHugger readers; we have been talking about BPA lining cans for years. All

Just when I thought it would be fine to cook with canned tomato sauce - bis-Phenol A recently having been granted toxicology probation - emerges the possibility that BPA can make you obese. Ohhh wait - not

Though conflicts over sparse water supplies have created rifts between Turkey and its neighbors, the sandstorms they exacerbate have brought countries in the region

From Wangaari Maathai's Billion Tree campaign to lush permaculture landscapes in Jordan, we've seen how individuals and communities can reverse desertification and bring life back to arid soils. Now a new dramatized documentary

A bright white antelope with long thin horns, the Arabian oryx is thought to have inspired early stories of unicorns. (Its two horns appear as one when viewed from the side.) And until

Artist/inventor Michael Jantzen's new concept for a Solar Winds Desert Power Plant envisions a large public gathering place, inspired by the shape of a flowering plant, to be located in a public park in a hot, dry climate.

What does it feel like to be an arch? Very different from how it feels like to be a cantilever.

As it turns out, personal energy choices can be contagious.

Solar panels, distributed energy, resilient microgrids, and blockchain. Oh my!

Tomorrow's home urban farm may not need soil, just an Urban Farm Pod that doubles as an extra living space (emphasis on the "living").

Hand-made with high quality, sustainably harvested woods, this is one desk meant for both kids and grown-ups.

In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.

Just when we thought there was a chance for a rationalist US Administration to mesh with the Climate-action oriented EU and with an increasingly open-minded China...[Vaclav] Klaus has called man-made global

A Czech church was 3-D mapped and made into a one of a kind musical instrument, controlled by visitors' laser pointers.

Sporting an attractive unibody frame, this meticulously handcrafted wooden bicycle is made to be strong yet flexible.

Inspired by arthropods, this minimalist all-wood home features a spacious-feeling interior and energy-efficient, passive heating and cooling strategies.

Because the greenest bomb shelter is the one that's already in the ground.

Image credit: Duke University Duke University's Bleed Blue, Live Green campaign created a clamor of attention from fans wanting to get hold of a limited edition shirt. So much so, we had to post a follow up on where to find the green Duke shirts. I'm

Examples of government looking out for the public good by rational regulation are resurfacing.

Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.

French scientist has invented a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 from the air--1 ton per year! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape.

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.

You've heard about risky play. Camping brings together many of those elements.

It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled.

A new study says students in high-achieving schools are an 'at-risk' group.

It assumes Halloween is all about the candy, when there's actually far more at play.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks.

It's about so much more than getting daily exercise.

It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them?

It's safe as long as you teach them some basic guidelines.

School closures mean kids will be spending a lot more time at home. Here's some advice on how to cope.

Outdoor access may be limited these days, but there are still some things you can do.

No one likes the rampant spending that goes along with gift-giving traditions, but all have different ideas for how to cope.

Joshua Becker, author and minimalism guru, argues for the many benefits of raising kids in an uncluttered, simplified space.

Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement.

And for most debt-weary Americans, shopping is not on that list.

Skip the whole bloodsport of shopping thing and plan a craft day, cookie exchange or clothing swap instead.

First identified by a French philosopher more than 250 years ago, it describes how one purchase can lead to another.

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.

The static, traditional lecture classroom is slowly on its way out. Here's how the flexible classroom of the future might be furnished.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.