Ahead of the Frankfurt Auto Show starting 14 September, BMW is drumming up buzz for a completely new concept car, the Vision EfficientDynamics. BMW today released a video (over the fold) promising all the sporty driving fun of the BMW M3 in

No "do the bright thing" for cars; instead, the BMW X6 designed to "look particularly menacing."

Population growth is in fact slowing down but everyone is using more of everything.

3D maps created by Climate Central show how sea level rise could change some familiar cityscapes.

We are going backward, not forward.

The availability and quality of fresh water to sustain a radically urbanizing world is unquestionably a core issue of our time and requires holistic environmental thinking at an unprecedented scale

Delivered to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the group of 16 alleges that climate crisis inaction constitutes a violation of child rights.

The 10,000 year-old ice shelf is half the size of Rhode Island; its collapse will add greatly to global sea level rise.

Australian Antarctic Division captures a vision of curious penguins ready for their close-up.

They are basically solid fossil fuels, putting out as much as 6 kg of CO2 for every kg of plastic.

New trucks will all have much greater visibility for the drivers, saving lives of people who walk and cycle.

A new bill in California would make digital receipts the default; here's why it's a big deal.

Pigeons sure, but urban eagles and city vultures? A beautifully illustrated new book, Urban Aviary, spills their secrets.

Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.

Steve Webb thinks we should tax upfront carbon like cigarettes, and we should build in wood and stone.

Woven in collaboration with an indigenous Amazonian people, this enormous sculpture invites visitors to enter a space for ritual and contemplation.

Adapting to climate change is going to affect the lives of every human on Earth. But for some those impacts are hitting a little sooner and a little harder than they are for others.

Other websites shriek "the end of capitalism" but really, it is hardly that.

Less work doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Are we about to have a "Minsky Moment"?

Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas.

Solar Sister showcased just some of the efforts taking place around the world. Here, the Women Barefoot Solar Engineers of Mauritania install solar panels in their villages. They received training in Rajasthan, India. Image: Barefoot Photographers of

"People are visible Wednesday, June 6, 2007, on the beach in Dauphin Island, Ala., where a section of the $4 million protective sand berm was washed away by higher-than-usual tides over the weekend. An intact section of the berm can be seen in the

This coastal region, which specializes in sun, surf, and seafood, is well worth visiting if you're ever near Rio de Janeiro.

This fascinating film reveals disturbing facts about malnutrition and infant mortality, and the role of insidious corporations in perpetuating these problems.

The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI.

New research sheds new light on why Roman concrete is so strong and water resistant, but let's not get carried away here.

Do we have the political will to do what has to be done? Simon Kuper doesn't think so. I do.

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

From brilliant pink lady katydids to devil-faced orchids, this year's list of new-to-science wonders proves Mother Nature is full of surprises.

And a look at Amazon's office morale.

Our photo of the day delivers a bit of winter reverie from the waters of Australia.

In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot...

This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things.

This 598-square-foot model home is one of the almost two dozen homes that are slated to go up as part of a tiny house community.

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

Mountains of discarded materials sourced from refugees' boats and lifejackets will be transformed into bags -- by asylum seekers themselves, for a decent wage.

Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens.

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

To gain more space, this apartment's redesign puts everything in the wall.

In a compelling new documentary, The Flood, Angela Bassett narrates the story of the life in one of the world's last great wildernesses.

Another good reason to move to Colorado.

Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste?

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks.

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.

Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on.

Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely.

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.