In advance of EPA's coal ash standards, a mother of four talks about her family's health problems due to nearby coal ash ponds.

The bamboo palettes and compacts have minor flaws that, in a way, make them even more special.

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota.

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota. Though general wisdom says trees are good, this city proves that with poor planning, wrong species in the wrong places, and bad

Record breaking extreme weather isn't just plaguing the Midwest: Colombia has had 5-6 times more rainfall than usual for the past ten months--which has killed 425 people so far, covered 1 million hectares with water, and left 3 million people as what

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.But Medellin has come a tremendous distance in less than a decad

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.

Whenever we talk about the production of cocaine fueling rainforest destruction, or the electricity consumption of indoor marijuana growing, many commenters decry that it is prohibition that causes these negative impacts, not the drug itself. There is,

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.

How did honey go from being the world's most important food to an undervalued afterthought?

Beekeepers will soon be able to track the health of their colonies right from their smartphone.

The Africanized bees slipped in through a small opening, set up home, and were busy making honey.

ZGF builds interesting hives on the roof of a fascinating building.

It brings together all of my favorite things – food, friends, travel, and biking, of course.

It's time to rethink how we dress for work.

But not so fast, says the Mayor.

From the best U.S.-based fashion brand to the best volunteer vacation, eco-savvy (and oh-so-clever) shoes, cheeky t-shirt, and more, read on for our Best of Green 2012 winners in the Living category.

As part of an ongoing series about the Maya Ka'an community-based tourism initiative, this was my first official day in the Mayan region, and it was certainly full of adventure.

Snakes, spiders, and bats in a tight space may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but Kantemó, Mexico, is actually an incredible place to visit.

More and more people are working remotely. Now, alternative travel companies are offering what they are calling "co-workations" -- a combination of a creative business trip and inspirational adventure holiday for location-independent professionals.

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

Don't be in such a hurry! Here's why you should slow down and visit the quirky landmarks that so many small towns have to offer.

Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from

World consumption of animal protein is everywhere on the rise. Wherever incomes rise, so does meat consumption.

A new study shows that if we want to stop climate change, meat and dairy are off the table -- at least in the quantities we currently consume.

It turns out that it's probably beef fat.

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

It's got something for everybody in a compact and clever e-bike that can carry a big load.

Otherwise, they proliferate to the point of making me crazy.

Amid all the confusion, here's some solid advice on how to keep your clothes clean and free from contamination.

All the stuff I once viewed as clutter has become a precious resource for my socially-isolated family.

Created by minimalism expert Joshua Becker, it relies on the user's description of their own home, not a general house.

Conventional cotton is the most pesticide-intensive crop out there, so slip into these sustainable options instead.

Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed.

Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective.

Unlike conventional mattresses, which contain petroleum-based synthetics, this all-natural mattress by Latex for Less is as clean and green as they come.

These architects propose building a living space into the nacelle of giant offshore wind turbines. What could go wrong?

The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments.

The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.

That's two and a half times longer than any existing wind turbine blade and that's not all that makes it unique.

Lightweight, collapsible, and quick to deploy, this little wind generator might be a viable off-grid portable power source in places where solar isn't appropriate.

At 100 meters in diameter, wind turbines really are getting monstrously large. So what do they look like close up?

No turbine blades in sight.

The moral of the story is: Don't go out and try to shoot lions.

The People's Choice award went to photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, who took the photo in Cameroon.

The Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs, a recipient of the 2018 Lush Spring Prize, provides basic gardening kits and lesson packs to teachers in order to teach valuable agricultural skills.

He’s a fierce defender of his family and helped nurse two of his offspring back from leopard attacks. He likes to nap with his feet in the air, and he hums while he eats.

Never ever underestimate the intelligence of Mother Nature.

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

Purr, snuggle, awww, repeat.