When even so-called experts don't know the difference, you must admit we have a problem here.

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

Air quality in San Francisco is the worst in the world right now.

The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today.

Mohamed Nasheed says his conviction is a foregone conclusion.

Stein may have gotten only 0.3% of the national vote, but that's actually a huge increase over what Greens have gotten in the past two elections.

As with many biodiversity hotspots, new discoveries are being made all the time.

These vertical towers, made of artificially diverted glacial meltwater, are a brilliant idea and possible solution to alleviate water shortages brought on by the fast-melting Himalayan glaciers.

Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go?

Several monumental measures were passed in last week's U.S. election.

The premature deaths are linked to excessive breeding.

Our always-on devices turn out to consume a lot of power. Do I really need to connect my garage door to the Internet?

This new Canadian startup offers fabulous winter parkas and bombers that are entirely ethical and vegan.

The world's rarest duck - the Madagascar pochard - needs a new environment if it's going to survive

Nature's acoustic environments are wild, haunting and beautiful. As this online educational project shows, these wild soundscapes are in danger of disappearing too.

Tiny houses don't have to be overly cute and rustic, as this little modern home shows.

An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form.

A Colorado family that had long ago given up on finding their cat got some incredible news this week, when Willow was found in New York City -- five years later and 1,800 miles from home.

The last pack of wolves in a Michigan national park is near extinction. Should humans intervene?

Alphabet's X moonshot factory spins out a ground source heat pump company.

All work and no play? Here's a work space with some playful humor built in.

Main Street retail is vanishing under pressure from online shopping and rising rents. There are good reasons to save it.

Dan Rockhill and his students keep pushing the building envelope.

A satellite that ran out of fuel two years ago is now giving scientists a huge wealth of data.

As you can see in the satellite photos above, California is experiencing a massive drought over most of the state. The most visible aspect from space is the snow cover (or lack thereof) over the Sierra Nevada mountain range

Consider these blushing beauties a love letter from Mother Nature.

These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style.

The 'mega cruises' are harming the environment, the island's aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life.

Who says you can't have both beauty and efficiency?

Environment minister called waste importers 'traitors' who don't care about the country's long-term sustainability.

WIth the death of Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhinoceros, the species is one step closer to complete extinction.

Most people think there are around 100 – most people are way off.

From crayfish to parakeets, these species are at risk of disappearing from the planet.

37 species under national protection have been observed in the Ziwuling area, thanks to massive reforestation efforts.

One of the '25 most wanted' lost species, the silver-backed chevrotain is a snaggle-toothed, deer-like species that is the size of a rabbit and walk on its tippy toes.

TreeHugger's Lloyd Alter does radio

This modular design can adapt to any situation, meaning more usable space can be freed up.

Every kitchen should have one of these, and now it can fit right in.

This one of a kind structure combines architecture, technology, algae farming and real-time data, and will dynamically respond to environmental factors like weather and movements of people.

It was a sad day last year when intense lobbying efforts in Congress won out, and a ban on BPA in children's products was blocked. But it seems that China and Malaysia have beaten us to the punch. According to Green Biz, China and

Deserts are hot, dry, and unforgiving -- which makes them difficult environments for most creatures to survive in. But desert residents who have adapted to the temperatures -- by learning to survive without water, developing their own cooling systems, and

The Freedomky is a nicely done modular design

The architects call it a "Conceptual Object" but it is pretty and real.

Inspired by arthropods, this minimalist all-wood home features a spacious-feeling interior and energy-efficient, passive heating and cooling strategies.

An alarming case study in the North Atlantic bolsters Greenpeace's call for a Global Ocean Treaty.

This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?"

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.

Fruits and vegetables last all winter with jams, fruit butter, marmalades, and pickled vegetables from new cookbook Home Canning by Janet Cooper.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.