They're just like us.

The world is getting hotter. But if we need AC, we have to use it sparingly.

The 16-year-old climate activist holds nothing back when addressing the UN Climate Action Summit – this speech shows why she is having such an impact.

The public wants to see activists practicing what they preach.

It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places.

Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.

Made out of an old grain silo, this renovated micro-home is bursting with delightful creativity.

"Tucked in a corner of the Old Executive Office Building, an obscure group of some three dozen economists exerts extraordinary power over federal rules intended to protect public health, worker and consumer safety, and the environment."

Filipino activists had been charged with trespassing in December 2009 to document toxic coal ash.

The EPA pledged new regulations after the TVA coal ash spill, but has been sitting on two proposals for two years now, and the problems that led to TVA are still rampant nationwide.

New report shows shocking amounts of coal pollution in U.S. waterways.

In advance of EPA's coal ash standards, a mother of four talks about her family's health problems due to nearby coal ash ponds.

Perfect for small spaces and aiming at the less-is-more approach, Rubix is a transformer-furniture set that can be both a living room lounge and a dinning room set up. Designed by Colombian firm DosUno Design, the set

A Model for the World This video by our friends at Streetfilms is not only great because it shows us a powerful example of bike infrastructure improving a city, but also because it shows how you can change the perception of riding a bike among citizens

Whenever we talk about the production of cocaine fueling rainforest destruction, or the electricity consumption of indoor marijuana growing, many commenters decry that it is prohibition that causes these negative impacts, not the drug itself. There is,

Moving 1.7 People Every Single Day!This is how bus rapid transit (BRT) should be! TransMilenio's 104 stations allow the citizens of Bogota (in Colombia) to get to work, move around the city, run errands... All of that very conveniently and quickly -

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.

This vertical garden on a residential high-rise in Bogotá reuses greywater from its residents and helps to clean the air.

This simple, foldable bee box attracts roaming bee swarms with a pheromone lure, and helps beekeepers safely relocate bees.

Did you know honey has its own sound? Using honey and other tools, this bee enthusiast wants to raise awareness about bee colony collapse disorder through music.

Boring old bee hives get exciting with these curly shaped structures, built by bees that don't sting.

From the best U.S.-based fashion brand to the best volunteer vacation, eco-savvy (and oh-so-clever) shoes, cheeky t-shirt, and more, read on for our Best of Green 2012 winners in the Living category.

Fast food is the enemy of green food, so why does an overweight America still eat so much fast food?

In every society where incomes have risen, the appetite for meat, milk, eggs, and seafood has generated an enormous growth in animal protein consumption. Today some 3 billion people are moving up the food chain.

You've heard them all before, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded of why these foods are destructive to our planet.

The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance.

A new paper compares eggs, dairy, poultry, beef and pork to determine which has the biggest environmental impact.

Recommendations to eat less meat for environmental reasons won’t be included in the final 2015 dietary guidelines.

Keeping your bike in tip-top shape means regular maintenance, preventative measures, and the occasional on-the-road quick fix.

At least until you ride it to a public meeting, where your bike is part of a vast, bike-wing conspiracy.

Vinegar is a wonder ingredient for household cleaning – but it's not a perfect match for every job.

Amid all the confusion, here's some solid advice on how to keep your clothes clean and free from contamination.

If you're looking to upgrade your bed with an eco-friendly option, but don't want to replace the mattress, a natural latex topper might just be the ticket.

This elegantly designed small space presents yet another solution for the bed: lifting it up to the ceiling and out of the way.

This well-crafted tiny dwelling has its own space-saving elevator bed that can go up and down with the push of a button.

The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse.

A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world.

One of America's fastest growing professions, wind turbine technician, attracts people with a unique set of skills, as demonstrated by climber and composer Jessica Kilroy.

There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something.

Half a century ago zebras were hunted to extinction in the region, now the area is being rewilded and the zebras are leading the charge.

A new study found global fertility rates are on the decline in hundreds of countries

Never ever underestimate the intelligence of Mother Nature.

An increase in maximum sentences for wildlife crimes are being delivered by the Republic of Congo – here's how one gang's arrest and conviction went down.

Student activism nationwide flies in the face of a recent study claiming young Americans don't care about the environment.

Rising out of surrounding trees and rock, this playful little area takes its design cues from local bird habitats and the town's skiing traditions.

Another phase of the wonderful Green Lane Project has just been announced, and PeopleForBikes has taken the opportunity to highlight biking and protected bike lane growth in the US through a new video.

Ruling represents the first time that a coal mine has been rejected because of the failure to adequately consider and disclose the impacts that a mine would have on climate disruption.

Another good reason to move to Colorado.

Ever wondered what it's like to live in a renovated van? Here is one company that rents DIY van conversions out.

A tour inside a solar-powered bus conversion that makes you feel at ease.