A test, on a trip from Toronto to Quebec City.

Solar farm atop a PrimeAsia Leather Corp. leather tannery in Vietnam. Courtesy photo via WWD. Tanning is an intense chemical process which transforms decomposable rawhide into leather, but not without discharging serious pollution into water; Around

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

From ancient urine helping to track climate change to space-age toilets that monitor our health, pee may be coming to our rescue.

The US produces more than enough food to feed the world, but hunger is still a major issue around the world. A new study proposes some ways to change that.

Could Japan be attempting to shirk its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol by purchasing lower-grade carbon credits? Having pledged to cut emissions to 6% below 1990 levels, the country is now racing to make ends meet as

They actually have a Deputy Minister for Cycling in Hungary's Ministry of Economics and Transport. They are also promoting cycling with this sexy video that Grist calls safe for work if you use headphones. A commenter on osocio translates it:First of

From Almada, Portugal, where residents will be able to swap recyclable materials for free rides on

Take a look at some of the ways that the shutdown is bad for the environment.

Yes, he's blond, blue-eyed handsome and yes, he's talented. But Academy Award-winning Leonardo DiCaprio continually proves he is more than just a pretty face jumping on the celebrity hybrid bandwagon. From resorts

Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy hemp of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for world domination. And it can be found in just about

This Monopoly alternative is designed to act as a walkthrough of the concepts of a new economically and ecologically viable "Industrial Evolution" based on a renewable bioeconomy.

The online craft market place becomes a certified B Corp, and announces $40m in new funding. This could be a great thing for all of us.

Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again.

The breakthrough also scored 18-year-old Hayley Todesco a Google Science Fair Award.

Is this totally silly and a waste of time and money, or is it a great leap forward? Or is it too soon to tell?

The dead ones washing up on beaches are "just the tip of the iceberg."

You'll be surprised at how many beauty treatments you can make with just honey and a few ingredients.

The man who brought us the Rap Guide to Evolution is back to entertain, educate, and inspire us with a thought-provoking album that captures the spirit of conservation.

Studies show that standing has anti-ageing effects.

Last week when the US Geothermal Energy Association released it's biannual report which stated that geothermal power had grown by 20% so far this year , it cemented what TreeHugger said over a year ago: Geothermal power is the poor

Blasting along the Ohio Turnpike, few will notice the coastal salt marsh plants growing along the shoulder. Such plants are now common at the mid-western roadside, having adapted to a half

It's almost like there is a concerted campaign to turn distracted walking into a serious problem.

Get rid of slugs (and snails) without the use of pesticides that harm beneficial creatures and pollute our waterways.

For example, 72 pesticides approved for use in the United States are banned or in the process of being phased out in the EU.

There's more than one way to go up in a small space, and this is one smart alternative.

Spark is a musical instrument that harvests kinetic energy when it's shaken, storing it in a battery for powering LED lights.

Celebrate this National Relaxation Day by doing a whole bunch of nothing too tasking.

A roundup of some posts from our sister site.

A really interesting housing project and a look back at Canadian Thanksgiving

On a cold and windy November weekday there aren't any cars lined up at the new Kretsloppsparken (Waste Park) Alelyckan outside Gothenburg, even though there are four lanes available - a veritable expressway! - for vehicular drop-off of practically every

Cruise ships and Disney's 'Frozen' have led to crowds of unprecedented size, about which Norwegians are not entirely happy.

Plan your big meal carefully to minimize what gets thrown away.

What a joy to stumble upon this 2009 gem by Cullinan Studio.

The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications.

The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics

In the latest example of how tough life can be for would-be women cyclists around the world, the new police chief of the Iranian city of Esfahan has decreed it a crime for women to ride a bike

Wend magazine continues to bring together intriguing stories about human powered adventures from around the world. In the current issue, they inform us that in 2010 officials in Isfahan,

Think bike lanes cost too much? Let's put it into a little perspective.

The U.S. Pavilion is spotlighting grassroots efforts to make cities and neighborhoods greener, safer, and happier places to live.

A new Human Rights Watch report shows the horrific conditions, both environmental and social, that 90% of Bangladesh's leather is produced in—and exported from, to the US, China, Italy and elsewhere.

Tim had planned on working at a Salt Lake City Unitarian church doing social outreach. That is, until the Federal Bureau of Prisons decided that wasn't a "safe" occupation for the climate activist.

Fatigue can happen to anyone, and is not necessarily an inevitable part of getting older.

Fall isn't just known for the end of summer, finally-I-can-turn-off-the-air-conditioning temperatures, afternoon football games, and a return to your favorite soups and stews: It's also famous for its bounty of rich, saturated

LEED v4 is here.

The world's largest dam removal project is nearing completion on Elwha River on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula. Now it's time to enter the next phase of work on one of the greatest salmon rivers in the nation: the restoration of an entire watershed.

The world is divided into the optimists and the pessimists. Here are two methods for the latter group to deal with the inevitable gray mood after reading all the depressing news about the state of the earth.

The FDA has announced new (and stronger) warning requirements for certain prescription insomnia medications. Here's why.

Sometimes the most boring vegetables are the most versatile.

When life gives you abundant peaches, berries, and more, use them in every meal!