Norway's Oil and Energy Minister, Aaslaug Haga, seems to think that wind turbines is a good bet. The scandinavian country is the 5th biggest

The numbers are in for the World Happiness Report 2017; who wins this year's crown of contentment? Think of it as a love letter to Scandinavia.

The cultural construct describes the enigmatic inner power that pushes people to get through hardships.

The light-filled interior of this well-insulated and cleverly designed tiny home imparts a sense of relaxation and well-being.

Another instance of creative adaptive reuse, where a decommissioned Sea King is transformed into a deluxe mini-hotel.

Semi-wild and isolated to a 270-acre stretch of shoreline, the North Ronaldsay sheep are one of only two land animals that live exclusively on seaweed.

This technology might open up many new areas to offshore wind.

The ban on buds (swabs) is expected to reduce Scotland's marine plastic pollution by 50 percent.

There's more than one way to kill a duck curve.

What a joy to stumble upon this 2009 gem by Cullinan Studio.

Architect John Kinsley puts together a little project that addresses so many of the problems we face in our cities.

This is something North American governments should copy.

With its embrace of wild swimming, foraging, and stargazing, this cultural trend is spot-on for the modern world.

This one-of-a-kind treehouse is elevated above the ground to minimize its environmental impact.

On some days, wind generated as much as 234% of demand.

This versatile small dwelling can be customized as a mobile office, guesthouse or "living wagon."

Every country everywhere should be doing this.

One would think this would be obvious, that sidewalks are for people, not cars.

The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications.

The latest product from One Earth Designs weighs just 10 pounds and packs down into a small carrying bag, but still delivers high performance fuel-free cooking.

The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics

The GoSun Fusion probably won’t save the world, but the design thinking behind it might.

Tasked with finding the most heinous hue known to humans, researchers arrived at Pantone 448C – and the Australian government is putting it to good use.

It's counterintuitive, but this prefab panel system from Messana makes a lot of sense.

A shocking 17 times more people die from cold than heat each year, according to Lancet study.

Everything you need to know about building a proper blanket fort.

Turn down the thermostat, crack a window, and ditch the blankets for some science-backed health benefits.

It's less flashy. In fact, it kind of blends in. But it's still designed to save energy.

Michael Sivak shows us the numbers.

Do the green thing and resist reaching for the thermostat.

It's a smart thermostat for hydronic heating systems and is not such a dumb idea.

A study suggests we should turn up the heat; it's not so simple.

A landmark report released by The Nature Conservancy has demonstrated that effective conservation measures - far from simply benefiting the local biota - can also help alleviate poverty. The study, co-authored by Nature Conservancy policy advisor

As reported in the Otago Daily Times, the noticeable impacts of climate change on area coral reefs and a recent starfish outbreak are not as bad as previously thought due to noticeable changes in the Fijian lifestyle. From

A weekly wrap up of green and socially minded business news from the gang at TriplePundit.com.

Scientists call it a remarkable discovery in an area where butterfly wildlife was thought to be well known.

Don't take your morning cup of coffee for granted. It may not be around in a few decades, according to a new report.

From sweaters to wraps to plush leggings, these casual and comfortable pieces will keep you toasty all autumn long.

It's a win-win all around as K-cup users on both sides of the political divide find reasons to smash their Keurigs.

Save time and effort spent shopping with this online database of companies committed to social and environmental causes.

This Valentine's Day, shop local.

Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat.

The NYT's newly-minted blogger (and all-around excellent climate change journalist) Andrew Revkin follows up his earlier post exposing Peabody Energy's (laughable) ad campaign aimed at sliming Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for making the (right)

In the northeastern reaches of Turkey, outside the city of Kars, I came across one of the most bucolic scenes I'd ever laid eyes on in the

Smog-choked, traffic-clogged Tehran may seem an unlikely candidate for an environmental honor, but the Iranian capital's aggressive recent moves to improve its public-transit

From child labor in the cocoa industry to human rights issues in the oil industry, we've often reported on the intersect between environmentalism and social justice—but all too often environmentalism and human rights

The Middle East environmental site Green Prophet names 11 eco-heroes for 2011 who are working -- sometimes at great personal risk -- to make the region a cleaner, healthier place.

This bowl-like, double-roof design helps to collect rainwater before it evaporates, and also provides more shade for buildings in arid regions.

Inspired by origami and looking a bit like an accordion, this no-tools-required bookshelf sets up in seconds to adapt to any space.

This flat pack, do-it-yourself version of a chicken has a lot of features, but can it help raise happy chickens on a city balcony?