Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.

Michael Warren and Natacha Pisarenko from The Associated Press have a blockbuster piece of reporting on the dozens of ways Monsanto's chemical fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning the people of Argentina.

If a vertical farm fantasy is the best unbuilt project in the UK, then sustainable design is in worse trouble than I thought.

Parks in North American cities could really take a lesson from this one in Recife, Brazil.

So much for my New Year's resolution to stop writing about concrete planters in the sky.

Latest IPCC report calls for urgent action in the way land is used.

Combining realism with an otherworldly aesthetic, these artworks remind us of the interconnectedness of all life.

Impact of greenhouse gases released since October measured over a 20-year time frame is equivalent to emissions from 7 million cars.

It's over. As of midnight on May 31st 2018, data on the hazards and risks of every chemical sold in Europe is available to ensure safety

Even though it took 6 months to find an alternative, Coop refused to stock microwave popcorn because of the health risks to customers.

Until now, no species has had such a profound effect on shaping the Earth's biosphere as the humble broiler chicken.

The company explains why all-electric homes are healthier, safer, and more sustainable.

Even if doomsday never comes, these 20 plants are some of the most practical you can grow.

Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ...

Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.

In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time.

These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more.

These intricately redone antique pocket watches and other timepieces feature scenes inspired by fairytales and steampunk.

It is a strange and wonderful experience where you don't know what's around the corner.

Colombian tropical town Villanueva's popular library is an example of non pretentious architecture gone right. Projected by Alejandro Piñol, Germán Ramírez, Miguel Torres and Carlos Meza, it was built with local materials and

Yesterday Mike reported on the use of mushrooms to break down disposable diapers, and the day before I posted a video of how mushrooms can clean up pollution, kill pests and recycle

Our commenters helped determine that the species of this cool tropical flower is Kohleria affinis.

This vertical garden on a residential high-rise in Bogotá reuses greywater from its residents and helps to clean the air.

A 297-acre property in rural northern Colombia will become the first and only reserve for the conservation of the Dahl’s toad-headed turtle.

Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from

Samoa's To Sua Ocean Trench is a natural salt water swimming hole that looks too beautiful to be real.

This elegantly designed small space presents yet another solution for the bed: lifting it up to the ceiling and out of the way.

Unlike conventional mattresses, which contain petroleum-based synthetics, this all-natural mattress by Latex for Less is as clean and green as they come.

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.

Mountain gorillas have become the only wild apes whose population numbers are known to be improving.

A young sea turtle found in the Netherlands will be released after a three-year recovery. We also have the search for the "extinct" Javan tiger, Sylvester Stallone's bat cave incident, and more.

Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste?

From reproductive rights to voter ID, there have been some battles in North Carolina of late. The environment has not escaped unharmed.

By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully.

This Barcelona garden is about as simple as it comes. Only it's 70 feet high.

It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.

Check out an insulated stainless steel mug for free, as you would a library book.

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.

A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers.

A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade.

Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.

An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans

When you're biting the head off a chocolate bunny this weekend, the last thing you want to be thinking about is whether your sweet treat was the product of child slave labor. Don't let that happen to you. Buy good chocolate, people!

I've eaten a lot of fabulous fair trade chocolate, and this is undoubtedly the yummiest I've ever had!

Whether it's fair trade, organic, handmade, tree-to-bar, or direct trade that you're looking for, these companies have something delectable for everyone.

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.