Green-fingered volunteers in the Danish city of Aarhus have given abandoned bicycles a new lease of life – by turning them into tiny urban gardens.

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.But Medellin has come a tremendous distance in less than a decad

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.

A 297-acre property in rural northern Colombia will become the first and only reserve for the conservation of the Dahl’s toad-headed turtle.

ZGF builds interesting hives on the roof of a fascinating building.

One of the rarest insects in the world, the Wallace’s giant bee, has been found in Indonesia.

All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth.

Mountain gorillas have become the only wild apes whose population numbers are known to be improving.

For me, organizing is about people. I love that moment when a new volunteer realizes that she has the power to effect change. That she has the power to influence decision-makers and make a positive impact in her community.

Rising out of surrounding trees and rock, this playful little area takes its design cues from local bird habitats and the town's skiing traditions.

The newfound fossils shed light on the early evolution of one of the planet’s most mysterious amphibians.

With thousands of species listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature -- and some 110,000

Rob Cotter used to build expensive sports cars. Now he makes vehicles that are much, much cooler.

The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns.

Sometimes it is hard to know what these companies are really telling us.

Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion.

It already exists, is on the roads, and has its own flashy commerical

Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people.

Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems.

It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends.

Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury!

A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home.

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree

Trivia challenge: how many years can you run London with the power used on Christmas lights?

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.

Compact but comfortable, this small home features clever small space design ideas and uses coffee grounds as fuel.

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.

Remove the water.

Shark liver oil is a common moisturizing agent in many beauty products. Stay away!

But this doesn't mean we should give up on fair trade certification.

There are fewer and fewer trees that can produce this beloved aromatic resin.

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.

Testing shows just how much packaging is required to keep the yum in, and reveals some dirty little secrets on the way

Can't figure out what to read? Sit on this bench and let it give you an idea.

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.

Overprotective parenting is more than an annoyance; it's an evolutionary aberration.

The Orca Helix moves up and down so that it is easy to get on and off when high, easy on the body when low.

This organism has been alive for thousands of years

But would you want to sit in a plane with no windows?

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.

When barbecuing your free-range meats and line-caught fish this July 4th, be sure to whip up some marinade first.

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.

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