Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ...

A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause.

The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9.

Where did your paper coffee cup come from? Does it support a red-cockaded woodpecker? Or a gopher tortoise?

Woodland caribou are an iconic but threatened species throughout Canada. They’re natural prey to bears and wolves, who can gain easier access to Caribou habitat through forest roads, pipelines, and other human disturbances.

Did you know the countdown for Halloween coincides with Bat Week? An annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature, Bat Week is in flight Oct. 24—31, 2018.

As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it.

GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing.

The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future.

Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right. That’s the theme of World Water Day 2019. It’s a day made official by the United Nations General Assembly that takes place every year on March 22.

More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award.

About one in six men in the United States are fathers. That’s more than 70 million dads . It can be tempting to focus their Father’s Day on finding the perfect camping gadget, the best new fishing rod, or the latest hiking gear.

Great things are happening for the environment at schools across the U.S. Thirty-five schools, 14 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions have been honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) for 2019.

Every year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative community comes together to exchange ideas, share innovations, and inspire those who have a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Project Learning Tree (PLT) joined Scouts from more than 150 countries at the 24th World Scout Jamboree last month.

Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that.

People committed to sustainability understand that there are many complexities to our global challenges. But one often overlooked fact is how valuable forests are in mitigating climate change.

Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change.

If we don't take care of the soil, the soil will lose its ability to take care of us.

In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot...

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.

Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. "

At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either.

It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure.

We should be able to fix the things we own, not be limited by manufacturers' unwillingness to provide access.

iFixit took them apart, but they can't put them together.

We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable.

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.

Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike.

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.

Pets, they’re not just for cuddling anymore!

An animal welfare researcher says the prospect of robopets is not as far-fetched as we may think, and may have potential impact on how we view actual animals.

FANAF separates cats from people in tiny Shanghai apartment.

From knocking out fleas and ticks to fighting the havoc of hairballs, these simple, all-natural remedies are both planet and pet approved.

A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients.

Thanks to some careful, clever details, this 24-foot-long tiny house feels big, bright and open.

This spacious tiny home is great for entertaining and cooking up a storm.

This 598-square-foot model home is one of the almost two dozen homes that are slated to go up as part of a tiny house community.

Intended for short-term stays in nature, these prefab units can be transported and 'dropped into' almost any location.

This renovation makes way for an integrated kitchen and study area, a bedroom and a flexible living room.

Interested in living in a tiny house, but not sure where to park it? Here are some places to start with.

Even armageddon has a silver lining.

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

This little shelter, which can be built in less than two days, is designed to be suspended between two trees, without leaving a trace on them.

This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.