Cities can be hot-spots of pollution, with thousands or millions of people, cars, pets, industries, and more contributing to global warming. But they can also be centers of innovation, as bright ideas, available funding, and

Severe flooding in Spain has led to shortages so bad in the UK that some supermarkets are flying produce in from the United States.

No more elephant or lion acts. Those are now a thing of the past.

While traveling, journalist Jan Wong opted for host families, not cooking school, when it came to learning about local food.

So what if it doesn't have pedals and isn't as practical as an e-bike, it's so elegant and minimal.

After visiting friends in Bologna, I came away with a sense that the Italians have embraced many things that we North Americans would do well to adopt.

With Starbucks poised to open its first store on Italian soil this fall, there is concern about the environmental impact of so much coffee-related trash.

But there's a strange loophole for biodegradable plastics, which we know aren't much better.

This stunning temporary pavilion utilizes Hong Kong's time-honored bamboo construction methods in conjunction with cutting-edge computational design.

Featuring an interlocking system that's inspired by traditional Japanese joinery, this desk also has a swappable, modular system for organizing your stuff.

Built with the help of a village's last remaining bamboo weaver, this computer-designed pavilion was built by hand using local materials.

Supporters of protecting the Teghut Forest in northern Armenia from a company's plans to build an open-pit copper mine there have an uphill battle to fight against the perception that mining

While many cities have programs that turn leftover Christmas Trees into mulch and wood chips, (in NYC they call it Mulchfest, and you can go home with a bag of mulch). But in recent years, other uses such as structural aquatic

A travel writer captures the beauty of Iceland's wilderness, but will these natural wonders exists for much longer?

and really, are Christmas lights screwing up your Wi-Fi?

Tangled in fishing line with things looking grim, the story of Frito's rescue is inspiring all around.

Every bag they make is different, which creates a real marketing and display problem.

Designed and built by architecture students, the proceeds of this lovely little home will go to help children's hospitals.

The Outdoor Care Retreats let nature give a valuable boost in creating a respite from the sterile and stringent hospital environment.

Food is a powerful healer, which is why hospitals should reconsider how they feed patients.

Don't let artist Agustina Woodgate -- who says stuffing is "like looking into the soul" -- near your favourite stuffed teddy bear.

Or, what happens when you go without Facebook and Instagram for an entire month.

You want your kid to have a desk that fits her, to do homework, play and draw. You also want your kid to grow up, eventually. But you don't want to buy a new desk every few years as she outgrows the old one. So

A new platform aims to remove the barriers between would-be investors and solar developers, increasing the adoption of renewables in the process.

This pediatric care unit showcases how sustainable and kid-friendly design can come together.

Last night, the Encinitas, CA City Council Natural Resources Committee voted to draft a ban on plastic bags, which may include a fee for customers use of any single-use plastic bags and paper bags as reported on

It's not just renewables that are driving down emissions.

Photographer Michael Ciaglo has shared his haunting photos from Agbogbloshie, the "digital dump" on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana.

The Street View cameras now take you on extreme vertical tours alongside famous climbers.

Let's hope they play nicely with government-funded cargo bikes.

For Monsanto, superweeds are just another selling point for its products.

Not sure if you really want to live in a tiny house? This tiny home builder is making these cabins from salvaged materials, which visitors can test out at an eco-retreat in Maryland.

The covering-yourself-with-blankets movement isn't nearly as cuddly as it seems.

U.S. hospitals waste thousands of tons of medical supplies every day. DOC2DOCK collects and redistributes these supplies to match the specific needs of hospitals in the developing world.

It will start as a stand-alone course, but eventually be integrated into all subjects.

It's also affecting everything from meat packing to crumpets.

The drought was so bad it made our region a little lighter.

It led to a series of other agreements that protected and cleaned up the Great Lakes environment

Take subversive action in small ways.

Paper Age reports that "total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6.4% in August compared to August 2010." Burrowing in, Fortress Specialty Cellulose echos the

With fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the wild, the 'panda of the sea' is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Now a crazy plan might just save them.

Move over royal baby, there's an infant two-toed sloth in town.

This one of a kind structure combines architecture, technology, algae farming and real-time data, and will dynamically respond to environmental factors like weather and movements of people.

It's a 340 ton rock, balancing over a crevice...forever.

An exhibition of their work is at the Cooper Hewitt in New York.

We have applauded Prince Charles before for his willingness to spend massive amounts of money on green causes. And now HRH has done it again. He has purchased 1,000 of the rarest British apple varieties. So have Geoffrey Anderton, who owns Lochnaw

Nature gets digitized in these vibrant animations that feature audio recordings from the rainforest.

Long admired for its beneficial medicinal properties, Alaskan farmers are happy to find that this Siberian herb loves their climate.

A hunter was hospitalized after the bear he shot tumbled down a ridge and hit him.

Mangroves are a special ecosystem. Found all over the world, they thrive in the in-between zones of land and sea, and act as nurseries for a vast variety of animals, grocery stores for humans, a buffer between homes