The world mourns the loss of Berta Cáceres, an Indigenous woman who peacefully yet persistently resisted the destruction of waterways in Honduras for mining projects.

Just keeping your phone in your car's console during a drive could charge the battery with this novel tiny generator.

The shiny sticker generates energy from movement.

A UK offset company launches a world-first partnership to finance Life-Straw water purifiers in Africa.

Jason Aramburu is trying to revolutionize how we garden by expanding the production of "Black Revolution" biochar, a soil-less growing medium made from farm waste.

The estimated 80% of Kenyans that are not on a grid rely solely on kerosene to light their homes. But a pay-as-you-go home solar system promises to deliver clean, affordable lighting to rural areas.

This waste-to-resource project not only produces a less smoky and long-burning fire, but could also help improve health and sanitation outcomes.

It was shot from "sea to summit" in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth.

Soon you'll be able to see hardened lava flows, rainforests and beaches up close without leaving your house.

It's not quite as dramatic as it sounds. It's simply a good demonstration of the power of regenerative braking!

Building her first tiny home meant enough financial freedom for this tiny house builder -- enough to build another off-grid tiny vacation home in Hawaii.

The number of wolves alone around Chernobyl is more than 7 times greater than can be found in other nature reserves.

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

A review of posts about aging baby boomers on the Mother Nature Network.

A new study used DNA testing to reveal shark meat being sold under generic fish names.

A lot of people have called George Monbiot a lot worse, but he calls himself a fructivist, which is not defined in any online dictionaries, but appears to derive from the latin fructificare or fructus, meaning fruit. He calls himself obsessed with

In his erudite analysis of the global warming issue, Don Blankenship of Massey Coal expressed his opinion about the future of polar bears:

Image credit: HowStuffWorks Environmentalism and Alternative Medicine - Oil and Water? George Monbiot is undoubtedly no stranger to controversy - my post about his climate change book, Heat, drew 81 comments, while his well publicized opposition to

George Monbiot is at it again, causing controversy by saying "Environmentalism may be emotional but it should always be based on science, not like the wishful thinking behind natural remedies."-Environmentalism must be fact based and there is no room

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

The material can also heal itself to keep medical devices running indefinitely.

The device is so thin it could be woven into fabric without changing the feel of it.

Personal lighting just took a huge leap forward with the Kogalla RA.

This aeroponic indoor gardening system from the Italian startup Hexagro is modular, scalable, and automated.

This example of programmable architecture uses lightweight materials and drones to help it adapt to environmental changes.

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

Toronto, a city rated as one of the most livable in the world by The

Sarah and I have spent the better

Leaving Boras takes us past a

We are at the end of our LostGen2 quest for the world's best city

The Scandinavian master designed a gem of a building promoting Nordic cooperation.

This new award-winning documentary reveals the stark contrasts between America's obsession with standardized tests, at the cost of everything else, and Scandinavia's embrace of all things nature-based. It's clear which is the more successful approach.

Written by one of my favorite bloggers, this new book will inspire and guide readers to instill a love for nature in their children.

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

This family lives, works and travels in this modern tiny house, now located on a remote Scottish island.

At less than $50, this little dual USB port solar device is an affordable option for a clean, efficient portable charging solution.

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

With 20 watts of solar panels, a 16Ah lithium-ion battery bank, and an onboard inverter, along with multiple charging ports, this compact solar generator is a great off-grid accessory.

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

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

Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat.

Due to security issues, the date has not been released yet, but we are happy to announce that Middle East environmentalists are putting political pet peeves aside to focus on one goal: preserving the environment.

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

From child labor in the cocoa industry to human rights issues in the oil industry, we've often reported on the intersect between environmentalism and social justice—but all too often environmentalism and human rights

With water shortages and air pollution posing increasingly grave threats to the Middle East, artists in the region are working to make environmental issues more visible, both at home and in international

Shortlisted for the 2013 Aga Khan Awards, this elegant building makes good use of wasted stone generated from a town's large stonecutting industry.

They are supposed to be better for your health, but standing desks don't come cheap. This inexpensive flat-pack design for a portable unit can turn your existing office furniture into a standing desk.

This flexible line of furniture is made for people who are on the move a lot, and need furniture that's easy to assemble and customize.

These pre-assembled pieces of furniture can fold completely flat, and when needed, are opened up into three-dimensional functionality.

Made right in downtown Los Angeles, this prefab unit is made with an innovative recyclable and recycled panel system.