This is not a joke. It is also a teaching moment about blogging.

Alex Steffen comes up with a term that really defines so much of what is happening (or not happening)

One hundred years later, we are still playing chicken with peoples' lives.

The online-only financial institution will provide low cost loans for solar, electric cars and even electric-assist bicycles.

This won't solve the climate crisis, but it could help direct air capture of CO2 to scale up.

It's all about the culture.

Designed to reduce construction waste and with energy efficiency in mind, this new community gathering spot strikes an unconventional pose.

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?

Sturdy, stalwart, and superlatively statuesque, California's coast redwoods stand out as some of the most impressive organisms on the planet.

Restoring plants and trees near US industrial sites could reduce air pollution by an average of 27 percent, new study finds.

These foods can be used in many different recipes.

Social distancing and quarantines don't mean you have to live on canned soup alone.

Nothing exotic here, but it's all practical, versatile, and nutritious.

Slight adjustments to the way you shop and cook can result in big savings.

They show that the struggle is real, and you're not alone.

Meet the primate species that are among the most endangered on the planet, and the most in need of conservation measures.

There isn't much choice, as groundwater reserves are insufficient. But really...is bottled water any worse than this? Four years behind schedule and nearly $80 million over the original budget, the nation's largest sea water desalination facility

XEROX/PARC Spiral Water Filtration Technology A typical water-treatment plant is very big and very expensive. XEROX's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) has come up with a new technology that could make the whole process cheaper and simpler, potentially

The UAE's clean tech giant plans to have a commerical-scale plant by 2020.

This system could produce 3,500 gallons of clean water per day, at half the cost of current desalination methods, using just the motion of the waves to power the Reverse Osmosis process.

The latest episode of Fully Charged appears to come to us from the future. Or, maybe just Australia...

If you don't have an independent plant shop nearby, Bloomscape is the next best thing.

The toxic red line that runs through this town -- as photographed by Palíndromo Mészáros -- is shocking evidence of what can go wrong.

But hey, it's all in the interest of national security; Americans have to be ready to defend themselves from Canada.

Environmental and animal protection groups have sued the administration over the Trump-Bernhardt 'extinction plan.'

There is more to the tiny house movement than just living with less. It can also be a story about resilience, sustainability and adaptablility.

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<

The hog-nosed rat (Hyorhinomys stuempkei) possesses traits never seen by the scientific community before.

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.

This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over.

This couple applied precious life lessons -- learned from years of bicycle touring -- into designing their modern tiny house on foundations.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring.

From photo scavenger hunts to homemade playdough, try these wholesome boredom busters for kids at home with nothing to do.

Joao Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele, has a remarkable portfolio which has begun to raise attention. We take a look at his pedestrianization work in Salvador and his approach to futuristic health centers.

An easy-to-emulate arrangement by local designers made for design exhibition Casa Cor Rio.

If you thought that by quitting meat or at least going weekday vegetarian you were doing your part to avoid factory farming,

Elevated above a flood-prone salt marsh on the Essex coast, this small beach house looks like a bird perched among the grasses.

Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates

They've done more than just change out a few lightbulbs to meet this goal, and in fact this is only the beginning. Their ultimate goal is to reduce Yale University's greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by the year 2020. Sure, you say, but

While some teenagers spend their time mulling over which sports team to root for or pop-star to obsess over, others are up to more important things -- like working to save endangered species. Sure, it's a long way from the

Can government be like a smartphone? An open platform, waiting for citizens to plug in their "apps" to its operating system? The rise of the millennial generation, along with the spread of the open source software movement, has opened up a whole new

"The labeling provision was eliminated from the bill due to fears that it opened the state up to a lawsuit. The attorneys for the leadership & Governor's office felt the Constitutional rights of Monsanto gave them the power to successfully sue the state."

Yet more ways that cars and trucks are killing us and ruining cities.

It's boxy, aluminum exterior hides a cushy bed, and a convenient galley kitchen -- all powered by the sun.

A hilarious remix of a classic image demonstrates that the new high-tech alternatives are not solving every problem.

The number of people flying between German cities has dropped 12 percent.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

If you dream of testing the limits of solar powered mobility, but don't have the DIY gene, here is someone who can help

Made out of an old grain silo, this renovated micro-home is bursting with delightful creativity.