If you're interested in learning how to build your own renewable energy devices, this DIY vertical axis wind turbine is a great place to start.

The WindPax wind generator fits neatly into a backpack for hiking or can be used in the backyard too.

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

The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse.

A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City.

At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry.

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

Scientists are working to harness the secret of owls' silent flights to build quieter wind power technology.

All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth.

A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world.

When wind speeds are higher than a turbine can effectively use, the extra energy is stored for when the wind slows.

Four sizes of micro-turbines, designed to be portable personal wind energy stations, are in the works from Janulus.

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.

Even in the wild world of offbeat wind energy machines, Tyer Wind's design stands out.

The world's most powerful wind turbine to date backs up its massive size with serious power output.

One of America's fastest growing professions, wind turbine technician, attracts people with a unique set of skills, as demonstrated by climber and composer Jessica Kilroy.

The resin reduces the energy needed to manufacture turbine blades and allows them to be recycled.

The powerful 12-MW turbine is being developed and tested now.

There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something.

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

Big surprises can come in little packages - and that's what I found when I visited Winthrop University during my book tour stop at the school. The campus is located just south of Charlotte, NC in

What these cars are capable of will come as no surprise to EV fans, but winning the King of the Mountain title puts another feather in the EV cap

The last thing the world needs is a high tech electrochemical reactor toilet. This is a social problem, not a technical one.

A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units.

Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something!

This should take the wind out of the "all turbines are evil" crowd's sails.

When a bird charity installs a wind turbine, they're going to do it right.

While in Mongolia for World Environment Day, I toured the Salkhit Wind Farm.

Brazil's economy is growing fast, and it is expected to need an increase of 50% in power generation capacity over the next decade.

Several companies now make biodegradable chewing gum that's free from synthetic polymers -- healthier for both humans and Earth.

The War on Cars pitch wins conservative votes across North America.

Why can't we all just get along? New campaign humanizes cyclists.

A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

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

Toronto project pushes every TreeHugger button

During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.

Supple and glowing is preferable to chapped and flaky.

The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating

Now that's handy: no more need for replanting.

There are no trees in the winning shots, but it's still a stirring series of photos.

That's a switch: a product from the field of medicine has won a design prize.

Can you bear to look at these intimate and frightening photos of grizzly bears.

This could be "a thermostat for the sun."

Elegant necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings are planted with hardy succulents and worn as jewelry.

Slow fashion vlogger Alyssa Beltempo offers cold-weather styling tips.

Congratulations to Scott Bartlett for winning the UNEP and TreeHugger World Environment Day Blogging Competition!