A stark example of the the scale of the illegal trade in ivory, and the financial rewards for doing so.

Usually, air-dropping over 20 tons of poison from an helicopter on a fragile island ecosystem would be a very bad thing...

This discovery could change how we think our planet works

Jeff Bezos' purchase is just another step in the long march away from newsprint.

They are building "five great houses that are comfortable to live in and will have happy occupants."

If this video of the 3rd annual Brompton World Championships got US folding bike enthusiasts excited, then they'll be delighted that for the first time ever, a national US Brompton championship is to be held in March

Find all your sunny-day basics made with fair-trade fabrics and natural dyes.

Syte Architects insert a mezzanine and a terrific storage stair in existing loft.

As if to say 'sorry,' Kilauea softens its fury by tossing shimmery green olivine to the humble humans below.

More than two years after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, Japan, the situation is worse than ever.

In our hyperconnected and always-on culture, stepping away from our gadgets for one day can be a move in the right direction for slowing down and connecting with people, not screens.

The ban on buds (swabs) is expected to reduce Scotland's marine plastic pollution by 50 percent.

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

A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.

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

With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for supporting Keystone XL pipeline, a comedy duo mocks Facebook "Mess" Everything Up Department.

Research reveals that rivers deliver up to 4 million metric tons of plastic debris to the sea every year, with up to 95% coming from just 10 of them.

The car changed the design of our houses; the AV will change our houses and the way we live.

Perhaps AVs should have their own lower speed limits until they figure this all out.

Something like this could be on the roads by 2022.

They are going to be a lot more than just cars that drive themselves.

The unprecedented move means that these schools will have greater access to funding and registrations.

This company proves that plastic waste can be a valuable resource.

In Haida Gwaii the trees are so big that you could live in them.

It's a more environmentally-friendly way to dispose of a body than burning or burying.

The contents of your bag reveal more about you than you might think, but what about your choice of bag itself? District Cotton, a New York City-based company dedicated to fashion with a conscience, has a couple of sturdy options that are as socially

It's not enough to not make things worse. Our buildings and our actions have to make things better.

Ed. note: This is now the seventh post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and

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

It's a 340 ton rock, balancing over a crevice...forever.

As the only canids that can climb trees, gray foxes frequently drag fawn and rabbit skeletons onto the branches with them.

We take a tour of a sustainable factory that turns discarded glass into durable building materials.

The Glowing, Glowing, Gone is a brightly somber campaign calling for urgent action against climate change.

Among other remarkable features, a cat’s tongue is covered in little spines, turning it into the world’s most magical hairbrush.

Thinking about making a move into a home, but really, really want a green space? We stumbled across the perfect (little) eco-home.

TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada.

This stunning park isn't as famous as Banff and Jasper, but it has every reason to be.

An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance.

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.

A few years ago organic cotton and other eco-friendly textiles were getting all the headlines, but not so much now. Why is that? Scott Mackinlay Hahn answers.

Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased.

Neil Young may be looking for a heart of gold, but he hopes she is wearing a blouse of organic cotton.

With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton

It's only happening in half the world. The rest of us can keep using plastic sticks. (Don't they know about ocean currents?)

A new study explores the social and environmental costs of cotton production, and how Fairtrade certification can mitigate these.

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.

This is where your next pair of underwear needs to come from.

It's a solid, sustainable choice all around.

Researchers find that even just sleeping with a shirt that one's romantic partner has worn leads to improved slumber.

This just pushes every TreeHugger button.