The host country of the United Nations World Environment day is working to protect its natural resources and adapt to climate change.

At the World Economic Forum, the elite of the global economy arrive in the least sustainable mode of travel - a private jet. Yet a few of them will walk a few kilometers to donate bikes to school kids.

It is fitting that Slow Food has a prominent place at the World’s fair, which this year is hosted in Italy and promises to explore the topic of feeding the growing global population.

Combining touch, sound and a psychedelic array of programmed LEDs, this installation brings the people to the plants.

And why LEDs are different than other ways of improving energy efficiency- we keep finding new ways to waste energy.

The world’s largest permanent interactive light installation has been installed in Sydney's recently revitalized Darling Quarter.

1) In a popular topic we've visited several times, Forums user moseph is "wondering, big or small, what is

A student at Wake Forest University is testing wave energy technology for capturing the power in pool laps.

It was actually introduced to save fuel, but there have been unintended consequences.

This year of all years, we should stand up and fight the climate change trolls.

Glow-in-the-dark wonders are "techno-poetry".

Light up your life and your living room with gorgeous lights from the London Design Festival.

It is about time that people acknowledged that it's not just cyclists that hit their heads. Helmets for everybody!

The kit includes an LED headlight and tail light and a rugged case that attaches a smartphone to the handlebars.

A community soccer field in Rio de Janeiro stays well lit at night thanks to energy harvesting tiles laid under the turf.

The city council has begun installing solar-powered lights around the streets of downtown Nairobi.

Also a look at smart phones for boomers and for refugees, and making the Raspberry Pi higher.

EvanEco: Carnival of the Green 172 by Don Bosch "Got milk? Grab a glass of the white stuff and a chocolate chip cookie, and join me for some green bloggy goodness..."Guardian Ethical Living: Ethical Superstore and Natural Collection merge into giant

The source of 70 percent of New Delhi's water, the Yamuna River is filthy with sewage and garbage, but people are now being drawn to its banks by a new art exhibit that seeks to raise awareness about the river's plight.

I'm tired of every green initiative being hijacked by the negativism in this country. It's time to stand up and turn off.

India's streetlights are about to have a serious upgrade. The energy savings alone will be huge.

Perfect idea for spaces with poor air quality: a multi-functional hanging lamp that grows air-purifying plants.

Pinpointing the sources of myths that threaten the health of children could help get the truth out to where it is needed

Natural light is free and plentiful and the day is long.

It turns out leaving the EU is quite hard. Who knew?

George Monbiot wades into the meat-and-climate debate by explaining how 'ethically' raised meat is actually worse for the planet than those raised in confined spaces. It leaves omnivores in an awkward position.

To carbon neutralize the Super Bowl, the NFL plants mangroves in Florida

Sometimes it's better to drive. Whether that means you carpool, rent a car, or take public transportation the fact of the matter is that you'd blow more carbon emissions if you traveled by airplane. Not only do you

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and

Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool?

This green and purple mystery finally gets its own name and some attention from aurora enthusiasts and researchers alike.

When the heck did electric commercial flight become a realistic prospect?!

'Coral Garden' is a handcrafted installation that's inspired by the world's threatened coral reefs, and made with upcycled materials.

Much of the upper US could be treated to some celestial theatrics.

How about using the light from already existing street lamps to spark off the festive season? Here are some off-the-grid parasite lamps so to speak, that look good by day!

In an effort to improve kids' opinions about Brussels sprouts, a team of engineers and scientists decided to give them a cooler edge by making them power up the lights on a Christmas tree.

Whether for exercise, electricity, or simply out of curiousity, the bicycle powered charging stations in Amsterdam airport appear popular

Stylish and innovative lighting is everywhere at the Design Festival this year.

It's not a competition but... here are some of the loveliest things at the London Design Festival

Using a non-chemical process based on traditional techniques, these furniture pieces are created with fish skins that would have otherwise gone to waste.

It makes sense in Europe. Too bad North Americans have so few alternatives.

The number of people flying between German cities has dropped 12 percent.

There's an "epidemic" of unused vacation days in the United States. This startup wants participating companies' employees to trade them in for plan contributions, or booking flights and hotel accommodations.

Celebrate Earth Hour Saturday night at 8:30 and start a movement to end this visual assault.

Vacations By Rail offers several dreamy treks to Arctic regions to witness magical winter skies.

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

With the aim of showcasing and selling products designed by women, No Sir also draws attention to gender inequality in the design profession.

Public washrooms really are just as important as public roads because, in both cases, people gotta go.

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Al Maryah Island lights up Abu Dhabi with Spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebrations