Putting your money to work for sustainability is probably one of the most important things you can do. It just got easier.

From political manipulation to dangerous addiction, Roger NcNamee insists that Facebook needs to change its business model to be less harmful.

The Nature Conservancy is teaching New Yorkers about the protective natural ecosystems in the city

This week USEPA announced that the maximum ethanol content of motor fuel sold in the USA would be allowed to rise from 10% to 15%. Positives of the Agency's decision are: reduced dependence on foreign

Climate crisis? What climate crisis?

Using the bones of old-world infrastructure to build new-world infrastructure.

Michael Pollan's latest book is a wonderful exploration of how cooking connects us all, socially and ecologically.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows how thinking circular could change the way we live for the better.

She may not have caused the most property damage, but the superstorm extraordinaire holds some impressive records.

Previously unknown species in a relatively undisturbed bioregion of the Mekong River in northeastern Cambodia have been uncovered by a recent study — 24 in total, including a so-called "corpse

What happens when you give a futuristic cloth-like material designed for BMW coupes with a bevy of design students and funding from one of the world's leading

Ed. note: This is the fourth post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and stay

The harshest snowstorms along the Eastern Seaboard will remain as frequent in a warming world.

For Arbor Day, learn how to show damaged trees the love they deserve.

Though conflicts over sparse water supplies have created rifts between Turkey and its neighbors, the sandstorms they exacerbate have brought countries in the region

Korean activists are spearheading efforts to plant trees in Mongolia, hoping to improve both the lives of nomadic desert herders there and the air quality their families are exposed to back home.

Our photo of the day comes from above the Pacific Ocean.

The Brooklyn Journalist covered this project like a blanket, and looks at some of the detailed claims.

This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more.

This beautiful product, made in the U.S. from sustainable and recycled materials, is my smartest office purchase to date.

Every day, New York City residents waste 270,000 pounds of food. Want to know what that looks like? Here's an unforgettable way to imagine it - fill up a subway train with the equivalent amount of apples, and release it onto the

It's urban, Passive House and prefab. What's not to love?

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

The title is deceptive; it is a real page-turner that will open your eyes to what really affects urban design.

When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

There's something magical and awe-inspiring about animal interactions that has yet to be explained by science.

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Some 60 polar bears are loitering near Ryrkaipy in Chukotka Russia, a new occurrence which is prompting some to suggest permanent evacuation.

Blank city walls are huge canvases for this artist transforming our perception of ordinary buildings.

Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are

Showing other cities around the world how it's done.

In rural Alabama, an existing landmark building is converted into a new community gathering spot, instead of being torn down.

Let's hope that unlike the Oscars, they make the right choices and open the right envelopes.

This fascinating film reveals disturbing facts about malnutrition and infant mortality, and the role of insidious corporations in perpetuating these problems.

There are huge upfront carbon emissions from building new housing; a better approach is to be smarter about what we have.

Architect Jorge Fortan cements his case for a concrete and foam sandwich house.

Created by Zaha Hadid Architects, this innovative project demonstrates the possibilities of using KnitCrete technology for creating curved concrete shells efficiently.

For the last two decades, Nargis Latif and her organization have been researching how to divert waste from landfills and reusing it as quick and cheap construction materials.

These striking works combine natural materials with artificial processes to create crystallized surfaces reminiscent of coral.

TreeHugger Emeritus Mat McDermott describes his experience of living through Sandy.

A piece of baby furniture that's designed to last longer by changing into other useful things as one's child grows.

Design by Jens Quistgaard stands the test of time.

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.

The Center for Food Safety's recently launched network is a bid to preserve global plant biodiversity and work toward food security around the globe.

When the earthworms are in trouble, we all are.

Meet Dopper, a Cradle to Cradle water bottle company that’s bringing clean water to Nepal.

This apartment's built-in 'function wall' maximizes a small space by incorporating sleeping, sitting and storage.

Our photo of the day provides a lesson in the origins of seashells.

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

This renovation makes way for an integrated kitchen and study area, a bedroom and a flexible living room.