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.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

Block off one day per week for athletic and outdoor excursions that otherwise would be difficult to schedule.

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.

An alarming case study in the North Atlantic bolsters Greenpeace's call for a Global Ocean Treaty.

There was a time when family heirlooms were cherished, but now minimalism is valued more.

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

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

This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.

A cluttered apartment room becomes a modern place to sleep and play for three siblings.

Chairs take up a lot of space, but not in this line of space-saving furniture.

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.

Lots of great Food Day events across the country, but New York's will be particularly tasty and loud.

From the craft room to the bathroom to the kitchen, the humble apple has many more application than just sauce and pie.

It's all a facade, as architects compete to see who can design the ugliest exterior.

They really do live up to their billing this year.

School administrators have asked the USDA for greater flexibility in providing emergency meals.

"How are we going to protect it if we don't understand what's at stake?"

‘You can't argue for the protection of an area without knowing what is there.’

Using special laser surveying equipment, the drones will discover how ancient tribes lived.

Nature gets digitized in these vibrant animations that feature audio recordings from the rainforest.

This stunning mountain range is located on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula.

The Obama administration ban didn't last very long at all.

Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena.

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

The 2019 rating by EWG finds that most sunscreens contain sketchy ingredients and/or don't offer adequate protection.

Watch this English golden retriever named Storm rush in to help the fawn and bring it back to shore.

More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.

New research suggests that dogs' facial anatomy has changed over thousands of years specifically to allow better communication with us.

The heroic lab saved 12 lives and recovered 41 bodies during her career as a search and rescue dog.

When trying to phase out single-use plastic, there are some items that seem impossible to replace — like dog poop bags. For those who want to be a greener dog owner, what kind of options exist?

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

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

Exceptions will be made for subsistence hunting and fishing.

A couple weeks ago, Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old conservationist, was kidnapped by sea turtle poachers in Costa Rica. He was bound, beaten, and shot in the head. His body was found on the beach the next day.

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"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

Think kitten-meets-lamb in the latest installment of 'gratuitous cuteness distraction.'

Boom-and-bust cycles are no coincidence.

Someone recently told me it suggests indigenous peoples are primitive.

The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale.

A new NOAA report reveals we've lost 95% of the Arctic's oldest, thickest sea ice. Here's what that looks like.

Some 60 polar bears are loitering near Ryrkaipy in Chukotka Russia, a new occurrence which is prompting some to suggest permanent evacuation.

The idea of putting felt rugs, table runners and wallcoverings around your home might bring back images of arts and crafts projects from elementary school. But the designs coming out of Selina Rose are anything but elementary.

Apple remains our culture's most lauded example of great design. But could it be that the company considered to have reached the pinnacle of design is, in fact, an impostor? The definition of good design is changing. It used

A Brooklyn-based design studio turns to digital animation to generate the patterns for these striking rugs made out of recycled carpet pieces.