A small apartment gets enlarged by knocking some walls down and adding a multi-functional staircase and mini-loft.

This apartment's new design unifies the small space with a simple palette of materials over three levels.

Infrastructure doesn't have to look boring; this one references an old fable about a mountain utopia and features a modular steel frame.

Multifunctional zones and a sleeping loft enlarge this small apartment in Taipei.

Once a centrally located piano practice space, it's been converted into a comfortable little apartment with the help of some smart space-saving strategies.

With everything happening in one space, studio apartments can often feel too cluttered. This Sydney apartments gets a space makeover with the addition of a clever multifunctional unit that partitions the space and stores things out of sight.

Decluttering techniques are a big trend now. This small apartment is designed with organizational principles right from the start.

Another report on another geoengineering method that is likely too risky to try and utterly not cost-effective: Injecting aerosols into the atmosphere to slow warming (which would do absolutely nothing about ocean acidification, by the way).

Reducing CO2 emissions at the source, or better yet, not emitting them in the first place, is the better option.

The first field test of injecting sulfate particles into the atmosphere is proposed for New Mexico; ocean iron fertilization experiment shows more promise than previous ones.

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

And that's just the way the architect and developer like it.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its fifth assessment report (AR5), which surely must be one of the most important science documents of all time.

Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called upon heads of state to make “bold” announcements at today’s Climate Summit.

This renovated apartment incorporates some interesting storage concepts for a cleaner, brighter space.

This once-derelict small apartment has been renovated on a budget into a more modern space.

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

Yes, they seem tacky and don't make your house smell like a coniferous forest but they also won't dry up and shed their needles all over the place

The disaster at Fukushima may have faded from the news cycle, but the radioactive waste it left behind isn't going anywhere. At the Saitama sewage treatment plant, 169 miles from Fukushima, workers are dealing with tons of

Passive House multifamily buildings use almost no energy and don't cost much more than conventional buildings. They should be everywhere.

A tiny apartment in a new tourist hotspot is remade with clever modern elements to maximize space.

Inspired by the human-based Modulor system of proportion, this small Madrid apartment is defined by a series of wooden alcoves that hold different daily functions.

This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything.

It is both a parody of the real estate business and a shocking exposé of Hong Kong Housing

The growing disparity between wealthy and poor is reflected in this shocking photo report on the tiny island city's critical lack of affordable housing.

No high-tech bells and whistles here, but tried-and-true strategies are used in this renovation to make a small space feel much bigger.

Different zones are delineated with simple, sculptural structures in this minimalist apartment.

An under-utilized element becomes a bench, a place to eat, nap and store things in this redesigned scheme.

This small apartment doubles as a gallery for a collector of ceramic sculptures.

The fruit company is spreading its clean energy bets across many sources.

It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.'

This small 118-square-foot apartment holds a few pleasant, space-saving surprises.

This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space.

Just think what the waste fat from 46 million Thanksgiving turkeys could fuel.

While many cities have programs that turn leftover Christmas Trees into mulch and wood chips, (in NYC they call it Mulchfest, and you can go home with a bag of mulch). But in recent years, other uses such as structural aquatic

I mean, shipping containers are hot. But does this kind of shipping container architecture make sense?

Called 'First Light,' this now-famous event at Ontario's first European-built settlement is a special experience for the whole family.

Oil and gas companies have until 2023 to make 'Paris compatible' plans, or face divestment.

From record investments in energy investments made by US states, to East Africa's largest wind power project, Chicago's smart gridization, to Chevron's huge fine being upheld, here's what we're reading today.

and lessons in management from Renaissance Florence

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

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

This looks like a long-needed solution to one of the key barriers to electric vehicle adoption, and I can hardly contain my excitement.

A custom-made addition to this small condo packs in extra features and functionality, creating more spaces in one.

Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction.

The big day is over and it's time to think about getting rid of the tree. If you've got a sturdy one and want a piece of furniture, here's an idea.

Designer Paulo Alves took down all walls and created multi-function furniture for his small place.

This automated smart home system for small apartments takes the effort out of having to transform your all-in-one furniture unit by hand.

Inspired by theater set design, this versatile volume holds storage and other hidden furniture.

Also we've got electric motorcycles and hot rocks.