By analyzing a 364-meter ice core, researchers have been able to go back in time and track the freezing and melting cycles of Antarctica's peninsula.

A gigatonne of ice here, a gigatonne of ice there... Soon enough we're talking about a meaningful quantity!

After ten years of work, the Antarctic Heritage Trust has done an amazing job of restoring and preserving.

... the Emperor Penguin! It vows to call for marine reserves in Antarctica to protect its imperilled species.

Lessons from Amundsen: travel fast and light with a small footprint.

The 9-mile long archipelago has more Adélie penguins than the entire rest of the Antarctic peninsula combined.

Take subversive action in small ways.

This young man's mortgage-free home includes an interesting self-built version of the rare species known as the heated ceiling.

We are now prisoners of the petrochemical industry.

TreeHugger and Elephant Journal have teamed up to share 31 creative tips for skipping plastic, one for each day of July.

Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits

From oldest to tallest to most sacred and more, we present a brief who's-who of arboreal heros.

These skyscraping superstars are the stalwart examples of their species.

When you watch the video do you see a triumph of nature or the beady eyes of a predator?

An object lesson in how not to do city-building.

Ways to spend the day for those who'd like to skip the whole 'bloodsport of mass consumerism' thing.

Image credit: El País According to El País on sunday, celebraty chef Ferran Adrià is plotting a zero emission premises for his restaurant elBulli on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. The 2010 chef of the decade (nominated by The Restaurant magazine) closed

It's summertime, and the living is easy, and we are talking about air conditioning.

If you thought the top market for electric car growth was somewhere in California, you'd be right many months out of the year, but not the 4th quarter of 2013.

It is the first big city in the South to commit to being fully renewable energy powered.

Doing laundry uses up a lot of energy and releases tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere every year. Here are some tips for reducing your impact.

How green does your garden really grow? Top 10 tips for making sure your garden is chemical free and growing strong.

Discovered in a cave, the surprising find reveals a fast and giant bird that weighed almost as much as a polar bear.

Here's what to know about America's favorite bird of prey.

Architects are often late bloomers. Frank Gehry is in his prime at 79; Ralph Rapson died at his drafting board last year at 93.

Whether your traveling tastes run rural or urban, green hostels offer an inexpensive and character-filled -- not to mention sustainable -- alternative to bland hotels.

This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics.

Last month, my partner gave me a Fjällräven Kanken rucksack for my 30th birthday, and I have to tell you about it, as this is a classic amongst the eco-designs nowadays. I first spotted these slightly odd-looking bags in London many years ago, and

Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing?

French scientist has invented a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 from the air--1 ton per year! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape.

Outdoor access may be limited these days, but there are still some things you can do.

Peaches top the list of most pesticide-ridden fruits, with some combination of up to 53 pesticides found on all the peaches in the study...yikes. With their relatively thin skin, peeling and washing can only do so much, so this one tops the list of fruits

"Eat organic," you hear, over and over again. But it can be tough to find organic versions of your favorite fruits and vegetables all the time, so, how do you know which are most important to eat organic?

It's urban, Passive House and prefab. What's not to love?

Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects win design competition.

It always amazes, how much work people do for this.

Lots of great ideas for green building in this year's crop.

But the hotel design competition is always interesting, even in an off year.

Established food shopping routines have been turned upside down. Here's how to navigate the strange new world.

This is what happens when LEDs get cheaper and better: designers use more of them. Someone predicted this once.

This inviting, one-bedroom canal boat is in the 600-square-foot range and has all the comforts of home.

Where the words and appeals of those indigenous tribes destined to be displaced by the dam had failed, nearly two-hundred native Amazonians have now gathered in a last ditch effort to protect their homeland using their bodies.

Yep, people can do pretty amazing things when they set their sights on it. These are some of our favorite (sometimes crazy) human accomplishments and amazing feats of strength.

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

Something to put all the composting, shorter showers and EV talk in perspective.

Though accompanied by several friends at the beginning of this trip, he traveled the last thirty-three days alone.

The largest wildlife refuge in the United States needs protection from oil & gas development.

Polar bear attacks are on the rise thanks to diminishing sea ice, but Alaska's Polar Bear Patrol is doing an incredible job of keeping the peace.

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

It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.