Greenpeace has turned the global spotlight on Thai Union, the world's largest canned tuna producer and maker of Chicken of the Sea, for its horrific track record. Learn why you should boycott and what you can do to help.

On February 11, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed an executive order designed to bring about environmental justice.

But maybe he should.

If you cannot be live in Munich for eCarTec, check out the photo updates on their facebook page

We visited Canada's first tiny house festival to find out more about this newly declared eco-residential development in Quebec for homes under 1,000 square feet in size.

Seedo, creators of automated consumer grow labs, will shortly plant a seed in the U.S. medical marijuana market.

This competition for the best environmental photography never fails to be interesting and professional.

There are a lot of good reasons to get rid of that old plug.

When cars first began appearing in the late 19th century, some cities moved to ban them -- but there is still one place in the US that has yet to change its mind.

While you may not have heard of the Good Food Awards, there is a good chance you've enjoyed food from some of their winners. The not-for-profit organization celebrates not only the kind of food we should be eating but the kind we want to eat.

Photo via dailyinvention via Flickr CC Energy Star has announced that the new 4.0 and 5.0 specifications for televisions have been set. They'll go into effect May 2010 and 2012 respectively, and the impact will save users anywhere from 40% to 65% in

Baltimore residents, get ready to get in on the smart grid party. Baltimore Gas & Electric has just announced that it has filed paper with the Maryland Public Service

And I am going to be positive, upbeat and happy about it, really.

It is recommended in the UK to reduce obesity. I recommend it to reduce obnoxious smells and garbage.

It's another national monument established by Obama and threatened by Trump.

No longer will hunters be able to buy the right to kill this majestic apex predator.

Concerns over air pollution have led city officials to crack down on these controversial vehicles.

The Transition Town concept, a community focused response to climate change and peak oil, which was pioneered by Rob Hopkins, and which we reported on here and here, is spreading even further. For the first time, it is being tried on a city-wide scale,

Whenever we've discussed Triodos Bank, the European sustainability-oriented savings bank with branches in the UK, Spain, The Netherlands and Belgium, we've always been impressed at the number of customers who attend

Not long ago, my parents installed a sizable solar array on their home in England. Now my brother has just emailed with photos of his own installation. What's going on? Besides providing more evidence that solar feed-in

A new study from the Breast Cancer Fund shows that BPA is found in canned foods marketed specifically to kids. This should be no surprise to TreeHugger readers; we have been talking about BPA lining cans for years. All

It is one thing to ban something, it is another thing to have something to replace it with at hand. We don't.

Beer cans are lined with the stuff, but hey, thats the price you pay for convenience.

What's in that "polymer lining" in every can? A gender-bending hormone that may be really bad for you.

Find out which brands are the best and worst players in the canned food industry right now.

Nobody should be drinking canned beer. Period. But it is particularly bad for young women.

School is a testing ground for the way we perform later in life. It can mold us into fine upstanding members of society, or not. While environmental responsibility isn't something we have to learn early in life, it certainly makes

It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled.

Calling all ocean lovers and shutterbugs, the 11th edition of this fabulous photo contest is accepting submissions.

Distressing photos received by the Ocean Conservancy show just how helpless marine animals are in the face of drifting nets.

Fruits and vegetables last all winter with jams, fruit butter, marmalades, and pickled vegetables from new cookbook Home Canning by Janet Cooper.

They really do live up to their billing this year.

An old garage shed is transformed into a spacious little home for one grandmother, living near her kids and grandkids.

This month, BookHugger presents The Agile City by James S. Russell. Readers can order a discounted copy today and watch a recording of the live discussion above.

This month, BookHugger presents Making Healthy Places: Designing and Building for Health, Well-being, and Sustainability edited by Andrew L. Dannenberg, Howard Frumkin, and Richard J.

This month, BookHugger presents Ideas That Matter: The Worlds of Jane Jacobs edited by Max Allen with an introduction by Mary Rowe. Readers can order a discounted copy today and join in a discussion with distinguished urban

It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.

The heroic lab saved 12 lives and recovered 41 bodies during her career as a search and rescue dog.

"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

Whether you opt for 'Buy Nothing Day' or 'Small Business Saturday,' the journey toward sustainability begins with a single step.

Some of them are surprising and all of them will make a real difference.

Let's hope that unlike the Oscars, they make the right choices and open the right envelopes.

It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste.

It's a celebration of a technology that covers longer spans with less concrete and looks good, too. Here are some I have feasted on.

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.

Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Adam Werbach about coral bleaching and youth-powered activism in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green.

Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann talks to Eric Corey Freed about his book Green Building for Dummies, disco balls and the death of Pergo floors in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Eric is the principal architect at organicARCHITECT, and

Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Prudence Ferreira about the three criteria for Passivhaus certification. Prudence is the founder of Integral Impact Inc, a green building firm with a strong focus on zero energy buildings. As the president of

Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Michael M. Wheeler about government messaging in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Michael is currently the Energy Adviser to California Commissioner Dian Grueneich, he has also worked for the EPA and the DOE

Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann interviews Barry Hooper from SFEnvironment about government policy for new and existing buildings in San Francisco in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Barry Hooper collaborates with design