The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive."

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.

Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing.

They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute.

Outdoor access may be limited these days, but there are still some things you can do.

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.

The Glowing, Glowing, Gone is a brightly somber campaign calling for urgent action against climate change.

Calling all ocean lovers and shutterbugs, the 11th edition of this fabulous photo contest is accepting submissions.

Distressing photos received by the Ocean Conservancy show just how helpless marine animals are in the face of drifting nets.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.

A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards.

Chairs take up a lot of space, but not in this line of space-saving furniture.

Deep from the innards of the TreeHugger test kitchen (ok, there's no TH test kitchen, just the hordes of us hungry bloggers trying to keep both budget and taste buds happy) emerges a new, quick, and decidedly healthy everyday

It has challenged designers since the invention of the bar code: What to do about those stupid little labels?

Lots of great Food Day events across the country, but New York's will be particularly tasty and loud.

No one loves an apple more than a schoolteacher, but even they could learn a thing or two about the best way to eat it.

These reefs live in murky water with low levels of light and are likely to survive rising sea levels, researchers say.

But I am in the tank for the one that came in second

It's only the second time that the treehugger types get the big prize

As always, they warm your hearts as well as your toes.

There are 17 atriums that need to be filled with creative uses.

We have a look at the eco-sheds

Not coming soon from a modular company near you.

Lipinski Lasovsky Johansson has designed a beautiful building and, wow, what beautiful drawings.

It always amazes, how much work people do for this.

Lots of great ideas for green building in this year's crop.

School administrators have asked the USDA for greater flexibility in providing emergency meals.

Established food shopping routines have been turned upside down. Here's how to navigate the strange new world.

Yet another reason why we need a more resilient food system.

This modern and comfortable two-bed treehouse in Texas is open to guests.

Created by BIG and WeWork, this open-plan school in NYC offers another model for education.

An old garage shed is transformed into a spacious little home for one grandmother, living near her kids and grandkids.

This shipping container house stacks two to get more living space.

Really, there is a lot to love about his work that applies to green building. Really.

"The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his client to plant vines."

Love chocolate? Help protect endangered cacao trees and the livelihoods of the Asháninka people.

This project learns from spiders by envisioning a series of interconnected webs that would allow scientists to study the rainforest without harming it.

Yep, people can do pretty amazing things when they set their sights on it. These are some of our favorite (sometimes crazy) human accomplishments and amazing feats of strength.

For one tiny spider recently discovered in the Peruvian Amazon, creating an incredibly convincing decoy of itself seems to come naturally.

Something to put all the composting, shorter showers and EV talk in perspective.

A young Ecuador slender-legged tree frog considers a fern.

Using special laser surveying equipment, the drones will discover how ancient tribes lived.

We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement.

Study indicates the effects of low levels of oil contamination are worse than anticipated

What do greenhouse gases bubbling up look like? In these starkly elegant images, we get to seem them up close.