We are all cutting back in the West, but more flying in developing countries overwhelms the savings.

The timeline needs some work. But this is a start...

Hunter-gatherers used to populate Europe before ancient farmers took over. Scientists are trying to figure out what happened.

From record investments in energy investments made by US states, to East Africa's largest wind power project, Chicago's smart gridization, to Chevron's huge fine being upheld, here's what we're reading today.

The approved measure ups fines from $480 to $120,000, and jail time from 2 years to 15 years.

A vagrant Cape Sea Lion that made a record trip to Kenya is rescued from a fisherman’s gillnet.

Masao Yoshida, one of the Fukushima 50 who stayed behind at the earthquake and tsunami-struck power plant after the other employees evacuated, has just died from esophageal cancer.

There is so much in their new strategy that I can't get it all in the title.

Scientists argue over whether some animals have the brains for suffering.

The gruesome deaths raise serious questions about the practices of fishing trawlers.

George Monbiot, who is touring his new book Heat, spoke in Vancouver last week. It was riveting, inspirational, and depressing all at once. Ecoshock, an environmental internet radio station, will be posting a recording of Monbiot's speech. Ecoshock is

The 2007 Be The Change Conference is fast approaching and has an amazing line up of speakers to inspire you with the theme "The Sky's the Limit". For the fourth year in a row the BTC conference brings together world leaders in sustainability and social

The Guardian's George Monbiot talks about climate deniers, junk science, and the need for nuclear.

I am sorry, they are a dumb idea, and the data prove it.

In the 30+ years since the disaster zone was evacuated, rare and endangered animals are flourishing.

In the war between antibiotics and bacteria, bacteria often seems to be winning … but not in places like Sweden and Denmark.

The cultural construct describes the enigmatic inner power that pushes people to get through hardships.

You are going to hear a lot about this. It makes everybody's problems go poof. Just don't mention the CO2.

This is something North American governments should copy.

With its embrace of wild swimming, foraging, and stargazing, this cultural trend is spot-on for the modern world.

Portable solar chargers keep getting lighter, smaller, and more rugged, and PocketPower promises to deliver on all three of those features at a low price.

These ultra-thin solar charging devices use amorphous silicon technology, which is said to be effective even in shady or lower-light conditions.

Renogy's rechargeable flashlight incorporates a host of useful features, including the ability to function as a backup battery for phones and other gadgets.

With temperatures soaring even before the calendar turns to June, the shade of the solar tree will be as welcome as its many functions

The HANS Solar Briefcase and PowerPack systems do double duty by supporting the Billions in Change movement.

It's less flashy. In fact, it kind of blends in. But it's still designed to save energy.

They’re a recently established group of about a hundred teens, but students in Claremont, California are busy making a difference by creating a model environmental structure out of earth and biodegradable materials using Super Adobe, a form of earth

Despite the fact that representitives from Iran and the U.S. agree on virtually nothing else in the world, representatives from both countries at the U.N. Conference on Climate Change in Bali are among those pointing out the need for increased

This bowl-like, double-roof design helps to collect rainwater before it evaporates, and also provides more shade for buildings in arid regions.

Dutch designer Benjamin Vermeulen solves the problem of the missing nut or screw.

IKEA had a choice to make it shallow and cheap or heavy and deep.

Greenpeace has taken some of the most popular outdoor gear to a lab in order to measure concentration of PFCs. What it found is disturbing.

Bay Area Bike Share is about to launch in San Francisco, with plans for 700 bikes and 70 stations around San Francisco, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and San Jose.

An annual water-monitoring report focuses on "contaminants of emerging concern."

It's all about healthy hedonism, where sustainability meets socialbility.

San Francisco readers can now find local and green clothes at Amour Vert’s new shop in Hayes Valley.

San Francisco is admirably progressive when it comes to reducing food waste and keeping food local and seasonal.

A custom-made addition to this small condo packs in extra features and functionality, creating more spaces in one.

One man gets creative about the affordable housing shortage in San Francisco, and pays only $400 a month to live in this sleeping pod he built in a friend's apartment.

In which the City requires new buildings to go from 'solar ready' rooftops to solar actual.

Using a bit of research and lots of careful gardening, this man was able to help reestablish a population of rare butterflies in his backyard.

Pick up your Marbles and go home

Finally, fire departments are buying equipment designed for the city instead of designing the city to fit the equipment.

By next year at this time, all straws in SF will be made from paper, bamboo, wood, metal or fiber.

The Wall Street Journal calls them "homeless" but they look "landless" to me.

Neti pots are useful for flushing out clogged sinuses, but it's important to do it the right way.

The touring museum show 'Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future,' which wraps up its Istanbul run this weekend, is professionally put-together and well-intentioned, but flawed.

Our photo of the day comes from the magical rainforest of Ecuador.

For the first time ever, insects took the place of cheese at an upscale gastronomical event.

Trade the morning shower for one before bed for better sleep and more.