A bit of weekend prep work goes a long way.

Among other things, the data reveals answers about the size of blue whales, the largest organisms to have ever lived on Earth.

It's time for swift and immediate action to protect marine life from further devastation.

A new book, Allowed to Grow Old, reveals beautiful portraits of something we don't get to see very often: Elderly farm animals.

Aiming to spark conversations about marine conservation, these beautiful works reimagine the oceans in their pristine state.

Constructed as an "apartment-house" hybrid, this prototypical 753-square-foot house makes the most of a small lot.

This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals.

With coal use in China dropping, and clean tech becoming competitive, it's time for all of us to ramp up our efforts.

If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.

Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls.

In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time.

Joao Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele, has a remarkable portfolio which has begun to raise attention. We take a look at his pedestrianization work in Salvador and his approach to futuristic health centers.

Actually, the student designs steal the show every year at ICFF, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair held annually in New York. This year was not quite up to Pratt's spectacular exhibit from last year, but was close. Parsons I think Parsons the

If you'd like to get the junk out of your back pocket or purse, consider downsizing into a wallet such as this one, which holds just the essentials.

Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates

This versatile accessory keeps your infant close to your body, or it can become a cradle or rocker to be placed on a flat surface.

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

A female northern elephant seal protects her newborn pup as she warns away a young male with amorous intentions for her.

These are the items that keep my bag light and my life easy.

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

State regulators have found boron, arsenic, selenium and other toxic metals near 14 power plants, all in excess of state health standards.

The colorful papier-mache cocoons provide a safe haven for bringing baby bees into the world.

From Hobbit holes to treehouses, these unique Airbnb havens promise a storybook escape.

And then they yell at cyclists for not following the rules.

A new study investigates our ancient cousins' hunting abilities.

New short narrative film strives to deepen the global discussion around the illegal wildlife trade.

Perhaps the school should offer a course on parenting instead, so this problem is solved for the next generation.

New research published in the online journal PLoS ONE demonstrates for the first time that a non-human adult animal species regularly engages in oral sex behavior. While the behavior has

Ah love. Woody Allen has some nice thoughts on this tricky thing that perhaps gets more thought around Valentine's Day. The recent swan divorce shocked us to the core, so we decided to ponder the happy

Once again, one has to parse the data to get the real story.

Perhaps more importantly, it's also giving customers the option of refusing such sachets in the first place.

No chemicals, synthetics, or gravestones – the goal is to return to the Earth as quickly and subtly as possible.

I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. But why do we do it?

Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.

Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags.

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.

These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

A few households have had surprising visitors.

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

Transportation has a much bigger impact on urban design than we think.

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.

When zero waste lifestyle bloggers debate their go-to beauty products, these are the ones that keep coming up.

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans

Unless you want a dash of melamine or formaldehyde in your coffee, skip the bamboo cups.

A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.

They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors.