Nicknamed 'Farout' by the team that discovered it, the celestial object is some 11,160,000,000 miles away.

That's what a lot of people are saying as new pollution rules for 2020 get closer.

Petrochemicals are becoming increasingly important to the oil industry as cars go electric.

Most of us alive today owe a debt to those who avoided nuclear war in years past, and sadly, there were many occasions when that was necessary.

Tons of jellyfish clog a water intake pipe at the Oskarshamn power plant in Sweden, forcing operators to shut down the reactor.

It is the battle of the M&Ms; vs the L&Ls; the Munk debate in Toronto about the statement "Climate change is mankind's defining crisis, and demands a commensurate international response" with Bjorn Lomberg and Nigel Lawson duking it out

I get the design part, but is it really sustainable?

The Swedish travel industry is woefully under-prepared for a changing climate, says researcher Stephen Gössling. Tourism to and from Sweden contributes 10 percent of the country's total measured CO2 emissions,

Do the green thing and resist reaching for the thermostat.

Get set for cool, wet weather with this high-quality footwear.

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

Besides looking lovely, all proceeds from this lamp will go to a project that is developing electricity-free lighting that is inspired by nature.

A big book from a photographer who takes big pictures

Edward Burtynsky's collection called Water documents the role water plays in ecosystems, energy, cultural practices and disasters.

A TreeHugger hero visits our sister site.

Cargill Meat is recalling 132,600 pounds of beef products nationwide that may be contaminated with E. coli.

Ethical fashion brands tend to be very expensive, but there are ways to make the transition without spending a pile of money.

This new Canadian startup offers fabulous winter parkas and bombers that are entirely ethical and vegan.

Tiny houses don't have to be overly cute and rustic, as this little modern home shows.

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

Modifications to the $3.5bn project have been made to address environmental concerns, but it may not deflect criticism.

Saint Francis of Assisi statue, photo: David Morris/Creative Commons. The following post is part of an ongoing series of posts outlining how the world's major religions have traditionally viewed the environment and are putting those beliefs into

By 2017, global e-waste rates will increase by 33% to 65.4 million tons per year—the weight equivalent of almost 200 Empire State Buildings.

Jacob and Brian look at chicken pre-marinated with Prozak, the blackest solar cell ever, and Poland and Vermont's fight against Monsanto.

A judge has ruled against Monsanto; company complains that it would drive some customers away. Unsealed documents add to drama.

The Mandometer was originally developed to treat eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa; it was developed to "teach patients how to eat and recognize hunger and satiety." There are clinics using the technology in Sweden, the USA and

While you may not have heard of the Good Food Awards, there is a good chance you've enjoyed food from some of their winners. The not-for-profit organization celebrates not only the kind of food we should be eating but the kind we want to eat.

When I wrote about Robert Llewellyn's solar car charging in rainy England, commenters noted that solar at home is unlikely to benefit most car drivers, as they will typically charge overnight. Situations will obviously vary

It also pushes the limit of what we mean by historic preservation.

The queen led her minions to the engine of a Delta airplane, delaying the flight until the protected bees could be professionally removed

A growing number of cities are getting serious about tackling the climate emergency.

Annual growth will soon be negative everywhere except Africa.

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

A new study suggests we look to the past for guidance on how to cope going forward.

More than 90 percent of weather stations studied showed the climate was warming, a percentage too high to purely be from natural climate variability, say researchers

The autonomous robot allows scientists to more safely study polar enviroments and also collects valuable information on ice conditions for climate research.

A scientific assessment has confirmed enormous amounts of waste and definite harm to wildlife.

An extended mating season is bringing California's tarantulas out in droves; here's a reminder to go easy on the gentle giants.

Cherry-picking has become a family bonding experience – and a practical zero-waste food storage tactic.

The Substitution Support Portal SUBSPORT launched this week, intending to give business improved tools for substituting hazardous chemicals with safer substitutes.

The vase designed and named after Finnish designer Alvar Aalto is an icon among the design-savvy. The now-classic piece was released in 1937 at the World Fair in Paris. Today, the vase is produced by Iittala, which has slightly changed the size and

The next two months represent the highest rate of consumption during the year, but it doesn't have to be that way.

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

Dutch designers build a border wall that you can skate through.

They really do live up to their billing this year.

But the hotel design competition is always interesting, even in an off year.

"How are we going to protect it if we don't understand what's at stake?"

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.

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