The arrest of a wildlife smuggler in Thailand proves just how easily a handful of criminals could bring about the demise of an endangered species.

Ever heard of a 'stranded asset'? They are well known in the world of sustainability, and they can put a dent in your retirement savings.

For a while I have been thinking of getting a Kindle. It saves trees and eliminates the impact of transportation and with Amazon's recycling scheme in place as well as the fairly long lifespan of the Kindle, the problem of e-waste seems less worrying

We hear a lot about plastics breaking down at sea, but scientists are discovering that a shocking quantity of plastic enters the ocean already in microscopic form.

Christopher Mims describes how robots are changing manufacturing and eliminating jobs

Four miles from the shore of Key West, the fatigued iguana eagerly scrambled aboard the kayak and hitched a ride home.

Hong Kong has been trying for a long time, through various 'clean air' measures, to deal with smog that is estimated to cause 3,000 premature deaths every single year.

Who says the New York Times is ignoring climate and the environment? David Leonhardt writes about the importance of doing something about climate, in a political climate that makes it tough.

2018 was not a good year for those fighting the war against the war against coal.

A new report describes the 10 species most at risk from policies proposed by the current administration.

It simply doesn't recognize that some e-bikes are just bikes with a boost, and is unfair to older or disabled riders, or long distance commuters.

In tribute to the region's salt lake, the architects of this unique restaurant used salt as an eco-friendly building material.

I'm tired of every green initiative being hijacked by the negativism in this country. It's time to stand up and turn off.

This is beginning to get real.

Proposed bill would make burning tires and other industrial solid waste count towards the state’s mandate of generating 10 percent of its energy from renewables.

"For the US in 2006, online data centres accounted for 1.5 percent of the entire country's electricity use - equating to more than the entire state of Massachusetts. " View the chart up close...Really interesting facts/stats! Image via GDS Digital via

A fading fairytale village will become Switzerland's first 'scattered hotel' thanks to a foundation committed to saving it.

Argentine architect Carlos Levinton, who we've seen help Bolivian communities with PET, was asked by the UN White Helmets Comission to collaborate with ideas for the reconstruction of Haiti after the earthquake.

Ambitious thieves spend a month torching apart a Pennsylvania bridge

These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style.

There was a time when local currencies were usable only at food co-ops and yoga studios. When a city mayor elects to take his entire salary in local notes, you know things are changing.

A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards.

That's what Kris de Decker did with Low-Tech magazine and it makes a lot of sense.

Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own.

After spending most of her life in search and rescue, this grand 13-year-old Australian Shepherd is enjoying her golden years with her companion human.

Artist Thomas Dambo and his team of elves built this wonderful recycled village in Copenhagen where DIYers can make all of their gifts for free.

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?

Pastoral life has long been emblematic of a harmonious relationship between man and nature -- but that was all shattered recently in a horrific accident that killed nearly an entire flock of sheep. The incident took place on a roadway

Spanish collective Basurama arrived in Niamey, Niger, to assist locals in the construction of new leisure spaces with local, low cost materials.

It didn't win the Stirling Prize, but cleans up on all the sustainability awards.

This problem gets worse as cars get bigger and heavier, no matter what they are powered by.

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

Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people.

These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets.

It's what we have called dematerialization, as all that is solid melts into apps

Jim Poolman on the Changing Face of Retirement

More than half of Americans, 55%, have or plan to change their retirement contributions — and of that group, 54% are contributing less to have more cash on hand. Here's how to figure out if you should make changes, too.

CNBC's Sharon Epperson breaks down salary saving tips for workers in different age groups, helping to lead them to the road to wealth.

Lawmakers are severely curtailing the "stretch IRA," a strategy allowing wealthy Americans to leave sizable inheritances to beneficiaries who can then tap those assets for decades.

The Secure Act, signed into law days ago by President Trump, aims at boosting access to workplace retirement plans such as 401(k) plans, yet may fall short of expectations.

Turning 65 is a big milestone in retirement due to Medicare eligibility. But if clients don't get their enrollment decision right, they could face costly penalties or higher medical expenses. Here's what advisors need to keep in mind — and what they need to think about if they want to loop in third-party expertise.

While some of the underlying thinking behind the so-called 4% rule was prudent, it was hatched in an era in which interest rates were much higher, capital markets less volatile and, most important, Americans had shorter lifespans. Given today's market volatility and changed retirement landscape, it's safe to assume that the 4% rule may be obsolete.

As Congress considers ideas in the coming weeks seeking to help America recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Insured Retirement Institute has proposed a five-point plan to help American retirement savers enhance their ability to save for retirement today and ways to strengthen their financial security for tomorrow.