New research identifies the emotions that motivate some people to make ethical choices day after day.

An amusing new study delves into the social consequences of one person witnessing another person doing the 'ethical thing' -- and why it makes them uncomfortable.

The CEO of the USGBC brings it on and fights back against the Plastic People their poodles in Congress

In a disturbing new trend, researchers find that heart attacks are on the rise for young women.

Although heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US, many don't recognize the symptoms of a heart attack.

ZH architects faced a lot of serious challenges here, and came up with innovative solutions.

Also called "carbon lock-in," it's about time.

Researchers propose using the vibrations of the heart to keep pacemakers going, eliminating the need to replace batteries.

In a compromise with environmentalists, the energy giant is committing some significant resources to clean tech.

A coating made from copper nanowires could make those smartphone screens a lot tougher and help the gadgets to last longer.

The best way to extract all of those valuable metals in old electronics may be to grow some fungus.

The machines are popping up at grocery stores in Norway.

If you don't subscribe to the print version of Mother Jones you may have missed what seems to be a really sort of creepy story about how the US beef industry is not so subtly waging war against sustainable and slow

For most people, living along southern Chesapeake Bay with a scenic view over the waterfront might sound idyllic, but for nearly 100 residents who do, it's turned into a nightmare. Slowly, the

Thanks to an exception for "electric or non-fossil-fuel-burning vehicles". Maybe all other states could do that so that other EV makers don't have to face what Tesla is facing?

A vintage Airstream trailer gets a fresh and airy makeover with some eye-catching patterns.

This delightful apartment renovation in Spain hides a huge bathtub and other mysteries.

This former pigeon roost is transformed into a light-filled family home.

We used to say this stuff should be banned because it was always installed badly. Has anything changed?

A new organic winery for Pizzolato, designed by MADE, is built almost entirely out of local, sustainably harvested wood.

The shocking photo above is of gigantic piles of human feces left in the open air at a dump in Haiti. While some in the "developed world" (I always hated that term), may turn their noses up when we recommend composting toilets

The Toronto designer has created an unprecedented collaboration, weaving together elements of craft production, community development and modern design.

The peripatetic international designer explains it all in Core77

Architects ignore it. "Heads of sustainability" ignore it. Critics have ignored it, but this may be changing.

Ed. note: This is now the fifth post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and

Ed. note: We're now up to the sixth post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on

Here's why the United Nations' Rio+20 Conference matters to everyone.

And there are plenty of humans who would agree.

A group of the drones were sent to fly around the massive mountain and take HD photos that were then made into a rich 3D model.

The movement of air around the planet is fascinating, and has never been more clear thanks to this map. The modeling system used to make it can simulate worldwide weather at remarkable detail.

Trees are the longest living and largest living organisms on earth. One acre of forest absorbs six tones of carbon dioxide and puts out four tones of oxygen. Trees are good noise barriers, making a city and neighborhood quieter. This is just the tip of

Even when accounting for other factors, the right amount of sleep has been shown to have a big impact on heart attack risk.

A new study suggests a sweet spot for daytime snoozes.

Bristol, UK, just keeps on popping up on Treehugger. Most recently we talked about the potentially ground breaking Transition City Bristol initiative, a community lead process to plan for peak oil, but as we noted then, it doesn’t end there. It’s also

The literature on soil erosion contains countless references to the "loss of protective vegetation." Over the last half-century, clearcutting, overgrazing, and overplowing have removed so much of that protective cover

Some 200 bald eagles are scavenging the goods at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and dumping the leftovers in suburban backyards.

Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S.

An alarming case study in the North Atlantic bolsters Greenpeace's call for a Global Ocean Treaty.

You may have heard that the iPhone 3G went on sale this morning. I saw a line outside of the AT&T; stores here in Manhattan, and I heard there was a line around the block this morning at the Union Street Apple store in San

Lots of great Food Day events across the country, but New York's will be particularly tasty and loud.

Polar bear attacks are on the rise thanks to diminishing sea ice, but Alaska's Polar Bear Patrol is doing an incredible job of keeping the peace.

Jacob's unpublished writings, essays and speeches from half a century ago seem just as vital and current as the day they were written.

A small survey by Bosch shows that U.S. homeowners feel guilty about wasting food, but need to change their habits.

Lace is back! A while ago Lloyd wrote about the California-based Eurolaces, believed to be the first company to offer 100% certified machine-made macramé style organic cotton lace trim for apparel or curtains. Now lace has become a theme amongst the

The International Joint Commission has developed a strategy for how U.S. and Canadian governments can address this toxic problem.

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.

In York, Alabama they now have public space where before they had a collapsing house.

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) sends out a press release touting their recent political victory in Washington State, and their new promotional campaign, “Build with Strength.” Hilarity ensues.

Discarded laptop batteries could power LED lights in regions with scarce electricity.

The batteries could provide back-up power for small solar power systems.