A small apartment is made to feel larger with custom cabinetry and more.

High rents in the city prompted this young woman to look for an alternative -- in a van conversion.

Delegates from United Nations member states meet to discuss a global environmental agenda.

The UN Environment Programme kicks off its official celebration of World Environment Day in Milan.

The Eye on Earth Summit aims to harness the power of data and new data gathering technologies to help the environment and support sustainable development.

Some of the most frequently used jargon you’ll want to know before the Paris climate change talks, accompanied by user-friendly definitions.

The Heath Ledger-directed Modest Mouse video for "King Rat," released Tuesday, follows the animated adventures of a ship helmed by whales on the hunt for humans--harpoons and all.Ledger developed the video to draw attention to

The Searaser takes a novel approach to wave energy generation. New owners Ecotricity - pioneers of wind power in Britain - are aiming for mass deployment in the next five years.

The wave glider created by Iquid Robotics has passed quite a test for robustness. It coasted through the superstorm and provided real time weather data nonstop.

The company says this system is simpler than other wave devices that need to be finely tuned to the waves to pick up their energy.

After a storm hit Tennessee last Sunday and Nashville saw record-shattering rainfall, the Cumberland River swelled to overflowing and the city experienced an epic flood. As soon as it was safe, residents were out

From a $50,000 portable recycled house to a tiny green egg house for Chinese students, TreeHugger has already offered plenty of posts that prove that green living doesn't have to mean high-end LEED certified luxury.

Backyard chickens may be trendy, but in some cities they are still illegal. But that doesn't stop some would-be chicken keepers.

To make an extra bit of income and to have a smaller home to live in for the future, this Nashville couple decided to build a modernist micro-home.

This modern take on the gabled farmhouse includes lots of clever space-saving ideas.

From the 'know where you food comes from' file, the truth behind your turkey dinner.

These "plug-and-play" donkeys, equipped with solar panels, allow sheepherders to catch up on the news and socializing while out on their rounds.

Thousands of pairs of unwanted eyewear are collected and transformed into a unique, twinkling facade for an Istanbul museum.

Help stop the rise of antibiotic resistance by buying a bird that's been raised drug-free.

This week marks Carnival of the Green #205, and it's being hosted by Pragmatic Environmentalism, a blog that explores urban sustainability. Thanks so much to Brenda Pike, who runs the site, for a last minute Carnival round-up. Through her blog, Brenda

There has been endless discussion of the the outcome of the COP15 conference. Here is another positive note (book) from the group This Place09. It is an art and Twitter project that sought to convey personal thoughts about

A "moot court" will be held over Twitter for the first time ever, and students from 5 major Canadian law schools will argue an environmental law.

Citizen persistence at measuring and publicizing pollution levels results in a major turnaround by Beijing.

More bikers take to Twitter to mock bike haters.

Having a view of green space or access to a garden or park is linked to lower frequency and strength of cravings, study finds.

Here is someone who gets the message across, in a funny and beautiful way. Australian Stuart McMillen takes topics around environmental sustainability and turns them into catchy cartoons.

See fish in black and white, bones and flesh, in Smithsonian exhibit, touring the U.S.

TreeHugger goes on and on (and on) about why design matters; here, legendary designer Philippe Stark gives us his own captivating take on the topic at TED in March 2007.

Every year, the TED—Technology, Education, Design—conference convenes with the intention of showcasing "ideas worth spreading."

" It is an idea upon which our planet’s future depends."

Simran Sethi's recent TEDx talk offers some powerful advice on how to and how not to create environmental and social change.

Tiny homes aren't just about owning a home debt-free, it's also about more intangible, but equally important things, says tiny home builder Andrew Morrison.

Believe it or not, these folded works of wonder are created from a single sheet of paper -- no cuts, no glue.

One scientist speaks about how the knee-jerk reaction to "save the corals" needs to deepen into a real love for these fascinating creatures.

Swedes enjoy an interesting "close-to-nature" lifestyle -- this informal study shows how it might help visitors from other countries.

The new vision promotes active transportation like walking and biking.

Now that's an infrastructure project!

Like a nesting doll, this all-in-one wall unit functions like a multipurpose piece of furniture.

Need a helping hand? This self-adjusting piece of furniture comes to you.

Be sure to dispose of these toys if they are in the attic, and know how to stay on top of product recalls

Because the world needs yet more redundant, hard-to-recycle, battery-powered plastic toys whose novelty will wear off quickly.

Building with blocks and construction toys is a great unstructured activity for kids, and Ollies Wooden Blocks are a superb new addition to the category.

When my kids begged for an empty calendar, I was worried about the impact on my job, but a few strategies have kept everything on course.

Another very good reason to get fossil fuel powered cars out of our cities.

We previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Now we know they are linked to flooring.

Need help with the laundry? Head to the pantry.

Looking for amazing Thanksgiving recipes that cater to those of us skipping meat? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic ideas for appetizers, sides, mains and dessert!

Think living green is all about sacrifice? Think again!

Some of them taste better than the originals they were made from.

It's a veggie burger that actually bleeds. But who's the target audience?