A fleet of the cars mapped methane leaks in three major cities and the results aren't good.

Michael Pollan's latest book is a wonderful exploration of how cooking connects us all, socially and ecologically.

Look Ma! No heatsink!

Neither jobs nor electrical stability will be sacrificed by the state's proposed plan to protect the climate by reducing emissions 25% by 2020.

Green roofs, living walls, vertical farms are all part of a new living architecture.

The peripatetic international designer explains it all in Core77

This large format photo book features hundreds of stunning images highlighting the effects that our global population of 7 billion (and growing) has on the Earth.

Those of us who love everything Bucky are stunned too.

The remote atoll which is home to endangered species and historic landmarks can now be explored from your computer.

The software lets you virtually float down the Yampa River, which has been largely unchanged by man.

Now we'll be able to see air pollution information along with city maps.

This looks a bit like the Hoth rebel station in Return of the Jedi...

It's as if Chris Knight left for a weekend camping trip, but didn't come home for a quarter-century.

Where does the FDA stand on a BPA ban?

As the CEO of sustainable consulting firm Blu Skye Sustainability Consultants, Tom Miller oversees teams and strategies that are changing the way the world makes things--from the design stage and production

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

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

A new feature allows users to travel up the amazon, along rainforest trails, and through communities in one of the world's most remote regions.

Biologists are now beginning to get a better idea of what urban bears are up to when they think no one is watching.

The Essential David W. Orr First, a quick bio for those of you who might not be familiar with David W. Orr: He the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College and a James Marsh Professor at the University

Yesterday, I published my review of David W. Orr's new book, a compilation of essays from the past three decades. As a follow up, here's a Q&A; that I did with professor Orr, who was gracious enough to answer all my questions.

So often we read books on ecology that detail the downfall of a species or habitat. Finally, here is a book that does the opposite, explaining instead the incredible comeback of one of the most important locales for marine

There has been a profound change in the green movement over the last five years, the realization that solar panels on the roof and bamboo sheets on the bed are not enough; that where you live matters far more.

Mangroves are a special ecosystem. Found all over the world, they thrive in the in-between zones of land and sea, and act as nurseries for a vast variety of animals, grocery stores for humans, a buffer between homes

Jacob's unpublished writings, essays and speeches from half a century ago seem just as vital and current as the day they were written.

Dr. Peter Gleick uncovers the complex truth to the bottled water industry, and makes a strong case for being realistic about our addiction.

Two very different views of public transit, from two authors that will be on Bookhugger this afternoon

Hsu's case for the superiority of a carbon tax over other methods of pricing carbon is throughly and eloquently made. But will it actually help us get past our collective aversion to the word 'tax'? That's frankly the bigger question.

The title is deceptive; it is a real page-turner that will open your eyes to what really affects urban design.

A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it.

Lance Hosey argues that how things look and feel is as important as how they're made. If it doesn't move the heart, it doesn't move the needle on sustainability.

Finance blogger Cait Flanders describes the ups and downs of a year-long shopping ban and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way.

When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

A follow-up to the book by the same name, this intriguing film shows how one American family has weaned itself off fossil fuels.

This book full of small space design ideas is a handy tool for those wanting to get their own tiny house built.

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own.

Sarah Archer shows how the kitchen became the colorful nerve center of the modern house.

This handbook to sustainable living will help you practice what you preach.

You'll be shocked to learn what goes on behind the scenes at grocery stores – and relieved to know there's a much better alternative.

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'

This book explains how "one of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare."

Jonathan Safran Foer argues convincingly that changing our diets is the most effective way to fight the climate crisis.

Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain explains how going offline for a full day each week can change your brain, body, and soul.

Where did the Convenience Industrial Complex start? A 1960 classic tells all.

Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.

Lisa Gansky sees a new emerging business model emerging. One she has dubbed, The Mesh. "... one in which consumers have more choices, more tools, more information, and more power to guide those choices." A model

Bromberg, then a young lawyer working for an environmental NGO in Tel Aviv, was frustrated that environmental issues were not