A new study shows that children bear 88 percent of the burden of diseases linked to climate change.

"It was cool to be in the right place at the right time," says Dr. Sciascia.

Commercial kitchens are really expensive to build. Why not share?

Could TreeHuggers soon find themselves hugging a fake tree or idly philosophizing in meadows of artificial grass? More than 225 million square feet of Astroturf have been manufactured since the plastic carpeting made

Walmart has been in the sustainability spotlight over the last few years, both for implementing its own efficiency measures and for raising the bar for industry at large. Some view these initiatives with skepticism because the

The state of Maryland has already shown a proclivity towards environmental programs—it has embraced wind power via positive legislation, for one. Now, it's going to clean up its wetlands. The Maryland chapter of the

Name calling is so much fun. Maryland State Senator Richard Colburn, R-Cambridge, thought he was having some at our expense when he characterized

Maryland's ban on arsenic in chicken feed would have been groundbreaking, but the bill has been gutted by lobbyists.

This simple idea could change how governments deal with the environment.

The case is actually moving forward.

It appears that drivers of fancy cars are more likely to go through pedestrian crosswalks

Well, as much as you can humanize a $136,000 sports car.

Evonik and Siemens announce two-year project to demonstrate feasibility of "technical photosynthesis" using eco-electricity to convert carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals

The number is probably far higher than you think.

You're more likely to eat certain foods if your friends post pictures of them.

New research reveals the first solid evidence that an animal (other than humans) can distinguish emotional expressions in another species.

A small family business is selling replicas/interpretations of the homes made famous by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Though only powering 75-100 homes at launch, the TidGen Cobscook Bay project, in Eastport, Maine, is slated to expand to ten times its initial size.

This rebellious, edgy-looking turtle is now unfortunately facing extinction, and conservationists are fighting to save it.

If the goal is to reduce meat consumption, then why not make it more expensive?

More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.

A lesson in coexistence.

Other websites shriek "the end of capitalism" but really, it is hardly that.

These people know a thing or two about money. And they say it's INACTION that's going to cost us.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has asked pilots to avoid flying too close to a group of about 35,000 walrus gathered on an Alaskan beach.

As melting ice opens up new potential for exploitation in the Arctic, a new ban aims to protect much of the fragile ecosystem.

Patricia Urquiola at the exhibition 'Cosas' at Habitat Valencia. Photo Credit: Petz Scholtus Valencia Design Week has invited us to FEED, the first international design media and bloggers' meeting this week, so together with Core77, Mocoloco,

At this year's Valencia Design Week in Spain, not a huge amount of companies convinced us about their products being truly good for our planet, in fact, we noticed a

This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates.

From social distancing to self-quarantine or isolation, being apart from people doesn't have to mean being bored and lonely.

Environmentalists and Urban Planners on the run as smart growth and sustainability become illegal in the State.

The most prestigious prize in British architecture is given to the solidly green project rather than the flash in the pan.

The city of New Orleans had given up on glass recycling. Enterprising students from Tulane University decided to step up to the challenge and bring back free glass recycling citywide in spring 2020.

Sand mining is described as "the global environmental crisis you’ve probably never heard of." Another good reason to use wood instead of concrete.

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

When it comes to communicating an alignment with personal values, it doesn’t get more personal than social media.

“December 10, 2019 will be remembered as the day the electric aviation age started.”

The rock band won't be touring its newest album until it can figure out a greener way of doing it.

These low-impact, solar-powered desalination units could be a potential boon to water-scarce coastal communities, disaster-prone areas, as well as local marine life.

Over the last 30 years, habitat loss for imperiled species in the U.S. was more than twice as great on non-protected private lands than on federally protected public lands.

A new study suggests that a social media community adds to longevity similar to an offline community.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award.

At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either.

This 598-square-foot model home is one of the almost two dozen homes that are slated to go up as part of a tiny house community.

How to provide housing for the masses getting out of poverty and out of slums in the developing world, without creating sprawl? Argentine architects propose attaching new homes to existing structures.

Different themes seemed to be embedded in the Valencia Design Week. After spotting 6 great wooden flat-pack designs, I also found these little

Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.

The colorful papier-mache cocoons provide a safe haven for bringing baby bees into the world.

Wendell Berry is a fount of wisdom and inspiration, so it was great to see that Bill Moyers spoke with the farmer, poet, eco-philosopher about the role of activism and spirit in creating positive change.

I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. But why do we do it?