EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.

The Federal Government no longer wants these obsolete lighthouses in the Florida Keys – so they're giving them away.

Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween

This is how the internet is supposed to work.

If you have a jumble of jars that need jobs, consider calling them into service for any of these tasks.

A Brazilian firm translates small-spaces ideas into a cute shopping mall shop.

In light of rising temperatures and worsening natural disasters, temporary shelters seem increasingly relevant. A Spanish firm came up with an idea to convert water tanks into minimal habitable units.

The London Olympics are only beginning, but the next ones are already underway with Rio's ambitious urbanization plan. Its latest inauguration: the city's third largest green area.

Tiny-room specialists H2O Architects have come up with a superb design which accommodates four private sleeping areas while still doing this place's views justice.

Finally, the inside of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is done. The church, set out to build 125 years ago and expected to be finished in 2026, attracts millions of visitors every year. This is no surprise due to the

It's one of the few areas where people buying a home have a lot of choices. Here's a Pecha Kucha look at how to make the right one.

So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to

One to keep in you pocket whenever you're faced with someone trying to tell you than putting a price on carbon and promoting energy efficiency will hurt more than they help: Huffington Post reports on the benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas

Last month, a mountain lion was struck and killed by a car in Connecticut -- and new details have emerged suggesting the animal had an incredible, record-breaking journey before it met that sad end. Following the accident,

Armani has some explaining to do. But she is, of course, an anteater, and they're notoriously tight-lipped.

A rustic tiny house built with plenty of love and on a small budget.

Unconventional sushi made out of Japanese knotweed, Asian carp and lionfish are the draw here.

This electrically powered prototype will be great for getting you to the market, and carting stuff back home.

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.

Paper planners are effective only if you use them properly and regularly. Here are some ways to get into the groove, if you're not yet an addict!

Luxury fashion designer Balenciaga has released a Italian leather version of IKEA's iconic utilitarian shopping bag, leading one to assume the world has lost its mind.

Plants get a stylish home with these eye-catching, handmade wooden planters made for the wall.

Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants.

For some of us, the key to staying organized is shockingly old-fashioned – putting pen to paper.

A coastal grizzly bear pauses in its fishing efforts to pose for a group of photographers watching nearby.

For consumers, biodegradable and compostable products have mostly been a bust. Still, it is good news that the swiss company Freitag has succeeded making jeans that will break down on commercial compost piles.

You don't need to spend money to play Chinese checkers, especially if you've got vengeance in your heart.

I was walking through the rainforest and saw something odd.

Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday.

At first this smart lock seemed like gimmicky over-engineering. Then I got thinking about the possibilities.

That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year.

A British campaign is asking people to pledge not to fly for a year. Good luck trying that in North America.

The director of Celtic Connections questions the ethics of bringing in foreign artists to perform.

Most glass buildings are a problem, but just banning them is the wrong solution.

CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.

All 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day.

Made out of an old grain silo, this renovated micro-home is bursting with delightful creativity.

Mayor says "Such tank-like SUVs do not belong in the city"

But this is probably not the last we will hear from him.

If you've been around the green scene for some time, you may feel some ideas get a little tired over time. That could have been the case for bags from recycled tires, but ever since I got one (not from this brand, of course) I've

Perfect for small spaces and aiming at the less-is-more approach, Rubix is a transformer-furniture set that can be both a living room lounge and a dinning room set up. Designed by Colombian firm DosUno Design, the set

Despite some efforts by Chiquita to clean up its act in recent years, its long history of human rights abuses is coming back to haunt the company. Chiquita is being sued by the families of more than 4,000 Colombians murdered

A 297-acre property in rural northern Colombia will become the first and only reserve for the conservation of the Dahl’s toad-headed turtle.

This simple, foldable bee box attracts roaming bee swarms with a pheromone lure, and helps beekeepers safely relocate bees.

Big fuzzy bumblebees do plants a favor, while smaller bee species steal pollen from plants with little in return

Could you live on a One Tonne Diet?

From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about.

Discover the miniature, magical world of tide pools -- and beat the heat -- by heading to North America's coastlines.

Hiking through the Adirondacks, and why we should protect it.