Another summary of the potential risks and benefits of ocean iron fertilization--the geoengineering method which proposes seeding oceans with iron so as to stimulate microscopic plants that absorb carbon from the

Researchers are working on "reprogramming" cells to create customized organisms that can be used for everything from new medicines to environmental clean-up crews.

"The stakes are very high and scientists are not the best people to deal with the social, ethical or political issues that geoengineering raises."

High rents in the city prompted this young woman to look for an alternative -- in a van conversion.

There are just a few small problems standing in the way.

A massive public-private partnership pledges over $1 billion to cut deforestation and mitigate climate change.

The Eye on Earth Summit aims to harness the power of data and new data gathering technologies to help the environment and support sustainable development.

The United Nations says it's time to overturn the myth that pesticides can feed the world and come up with better, safer ways of producing our food.

1) In a popular topic we've visited several times, Forums user moseph is "wondering, big or small, what is

Looking for that perfect something for the fashion buff in your life? Some are easy to buy for: They'll take any random piece of clothing--from a vintage fringed dress to a Stella McCartney coat--and make it look fashionable

With a slew of fur-free celebrities and PETA's racy anti-fur campaigns, sporting a fur coat is controversial. For reasons that range from the philosophical to the stylistic, Planet Green notes, thousands of old fur coats are sitting

After a tragic fire caused by plastics, the British building code banned wood in exterior walls. This is a step in the wrong direction.

Andres Amador etches large intricate and organic patterns on beaches along the coast of California, with a rake as his paintbrush.

The company says this system is simpler than other wave devices that need to be finely tuned to the waves to pick up their energy.

The city is getting bike lanes and light rail transit, and their new apparatuses are chosen to better fit the streetscape.

Regardless of the outcome of high profile public debate--viz Waterkeeper Bobby Kennedy Jr v. Dirty Coal Don Blankenship smackdown tomorrow night at the University of Charleston--or vehement protest from the likes of youth

Having trouble breathing? It may be because of where you live. The 2012 Asthma Capitals list is out. Is your city on the list?

Simple but striking, this small treehouse retreat was built by hand and furnished with repurposed flea market finds.

Outfitted with smart home tech and lots of storage space for outdoor gear, this small home feels 'just right'.

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

We all can't go to Copenhagen this week, but there are so many ways to make our voice heard nonetheless. ThisPlace09 is an art and Twitter project that conveys personal thoughts about climate change to the delegates and the

Citizen persistence at measuring and publicizing pollution levels results in a major turnaround by Beijing.

The organic snack bar company has created the first geo-location Twitter campaign to promote its trail mix bar.

To promote their fantastic garden grant program, Seeds of Change is bringing a seed vending machine and photo booth to several US cities, where visitors can tweet for seeds.

There are a number of reasons why this is an excellent idea.

It was pretty much inevitable; the company just couldn't capitalize on the digital revolution.

When John Doerr talks, people listen. As one of Silicon Valley's most prolific venture capitalists, having earned upwards of $1 billion betting on tech heavyweights like Amazon, Compaq and Google, investors and businessmen paid close attention when he

Paul Gilding has penned an optimistic and uplifting piece on the progress the climate movement has made and why he thinks we're on the verge of victory.

The winner will have the opportunity to speak at TEDxManhattan 2014.

For the next 3 years, residents of Sweden are getting a serious incentive to get on an e-bike, as the country is setting aside about €35 million per year to subsidize their purchase.

The new vision promotes active transportation like walking and biking.

Our dreamy photo of the day comes from Bohuslän, Sweden.

Now that's an infrastructure project!

It is the "highest, densest and most environmentally friendly new neighborhood" in Stockholm.

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

From reuse to recycling, there are a variety of ways for the eco-minded parent to clean the house of old and broken children's toys without ever touching the garbage bin.

Because every preschooler needs insecurity-boosting, sexualizing, toxic cosmetics to slather on their beautiful little faces!

These beautiful toys are creative, unusual, and eco-friendly.

Pinterest has released its list of predicted trends for next year, and it looks like TreeHugger's eco-minded philosophies are catching on.

It's not urgent in the big picture, but it's something we should be doing more.

Beans and lentils are one of the most important things you can include in your diet. Here are great ideas, from filling breakfasts to sweet and inspired desserts.

Our best recipes for autumn, when we crave warm, comforting food to counter the falling leaves and frosty bite in the air. These recipes offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Looking for amazing Thanksgiving recipes that cater to those of us skipping meat? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic ideas for appetizers, sides, mains and dessert!

Reducing meat consumption is one of the best ways to help the environment. A new book offers many ideas for how to make it happen.

Some of them taste better than the originals they were made from.

A micro fuel cell could extend mobile battery life and charge up portable devices, with just the addition of a little water.

Hydrogen is abundant in water and full of energy. We just need a cheap way to get the hydrogen where we need it.