Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.

The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally.

Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.

This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet.

Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time.

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness.

There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

This tiny home on wheels brings to mind an ornate Victorian train car ... and is on the market for $16,000.

Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

A tree-planting campaign that's as easy as a click, text or tweet seeks to reach a million before December 31.

Created by Argentine designer José Manuel Rebert Alarcon, the sleek alternative to a dead tree allows other uses during the year.

Why should Fox News have all the fun?

Instead of buying a cut tree that gets used once, choosing a potted or burlap-bagged living Christmas tree can yield years of enjoyment.

When it comes to live Christmas trees, we're still feeling the effects of the Great Recession ten years ago.

From supporting local farmers to boosting happiness, there are many reasons to use a real conifer in your house.

A few households have had surprising visitors.

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on 'must-have' beach gear, it's time a serious talk about what's necessary and what's not.

Just using them for an hour pushes pollution above legal limits.

Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up.

That's what they are doing in Berkeley, and it will spread.

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.

The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza spoke with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about the Keystone XL pipeline and how because of the government shutdown, now is a good time to take action on climate change.

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

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All new clothing items from now on will be made with fake fur.

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.

Shipping containers are the base for an instant "lush urban oasis."

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.

Why can't we do this in North America?

The Guardian Cities closes doors, goes out with a bang.

We really have to change the way we use our cities.

Obviously, you can't literally grow a century-old forest in just a decade, but by mimicking nature's forest-building process, it's possible to kickstart your own mini-forest.

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.

It cuts through grease, makes glass shine, and deodorizes thoroughly – all thanks to a nifty chemical reaction.

The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.

It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.

A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade.

A recent surge of interest in local food networks is a boon to farmers, but shoppers need to maintain their support over the long term.

Rethinking hospitality in the context of less is more

Is the idyllic, organic farm worse for our balance with nature?

Coal for Christmas, but not for being naughty. Germany commemorates the end of an era as the last black coal mine closes.

Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy.