Where distractions are weeded out, focus can take root.

We have seen this movie before.

Our photo of the day comes from the vibrant hills of California.

Take a moment to assess the 'dirty' garment before tossing it in the basket. You could save yourself some work.

The Sierra Club is pointing attention to the once-through cooling systems used by many power plants. Power plants suck up over 200 billion gallons of water a day, and with that water comes millions of fish that don't exactly

Study shows that customers think the non-monetary benefits of the smart grid are great. That is, once someone explains what they are...

Here's why it's great to support responsible flower farm management.

The size of one's carbon footprint is not usually a major concern on this romantic holiday, but it can be mitigated with advance planning.

Photo credit: Michael Blann/Getty We've already talked a lot about how to green your dating life and how to green your wedding, but what about that time in between--your engagement? The average couple these days spends 15 months being engaged, which

In the market for a royal PEZ dispenser?

A wedding is one of the most important days in a couple's life. If you care about the planet, why not integrate your principles into your big day?

Mark Siddall of LEAP measures and calculates everything, thinks about it, and then calculates it again.

Send one of these video bloggers to cover World Environment Day.

South African women have had to change the way they approach showering, hair care, and menstruation, due to the lack of water.

Elephants, tigers, and other threatened species are thriving in Thailand's Western Forest Complex thanks to conservation efforts.

Design takes advantage of a shipping container attribute: Speed.

The stuff you notice that no one else does, that's the most important!

Selfie culture poses a real threat to the great outdoors.

The World Green Building Council has some tips about ventilation, insulation and lighting.

We have made the case that small fridges make good cities; now a new study indicates that small fridges make healthier people.

This year's Cheng Long Wetlands International Environmental Art Project is asking artists to create sculptures using local materials such as oyster shells and bamboo to spark dialogue about healthier ways to produce food in Taiwan.

The Resilient Design Institute suggests we should all have six weeks of food in our homes. Too much or too little?

In July of 2007, the East Coast was slammed by a record-setting heat wave. From New York City to Washington, DC, temperatures averaged above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, causing more than 40 deaths.

We rely on the sun for everything from powering up our electronics to basic heat and warmth for survival, but this massive star does more than just send light our way: It's a huge nuclear reactor with explosions, eruptions, storms,

Rules really matter, and the city uses them to encourage the right kind of building.

The Economist puts Melbourne in number 1 spot, Vancouver in 3. They're not.

A new report examines the environmental and health impacts of consuming animals products.

The Eye on Earth Summit aims to harness the power of data and new data gathering technologies to help the environment and support sustainable development.

TreeHuggers, being a discerning lot, when recently polled came down in a clear majority against the concept of "eco-fur" when we wrote first about a chinchilla/polyester jacket from designer Chie Imai, and then about an expensive line of pillows and

After reports last year of "raccoon dog" fur being used and labeled as faux fur, the Humane Society came out with a few quick tests you can use to test whether any animals were hurt in production. First, look at the

Fashion designer and Planet Green contributor Cree McCree has found a source for pelts to use in her fashions that is arguably one of the most sustainable - nutria, a large invasive rodent. The animals are killed by hunters and

No complex masterplans, they simply deleted the cars and invited the public to come and play.

After a storm hit Tennessee last Sunday and Nashville saw record-shattering rainfall, the Cumberland River swelled to overflowing and the city experienced an epic flood. As soon as it was safe, residents were out

Tourists can witness it firsthand, thanks to Intrepid Travel's partnership with a local NGO.

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico reached an important milestone this Tuesday afternoon when BP started their 'static kill' procedure to seal the oil well, and the good news is, that it seems to be working -- so far. In other green news, the

For a while I have been thinking of getting a Kindle. It saves trees and eliminates the impact of transportation and with Amazon's recycling scheme in place as well as the fairly long lifespan of the Kindle, the problem of e-waste seems less worrying

We've featured a lot of treehouses on TreeHugger, but the plans for this one are a little different: Ten cherry trees will be planted in a circle, and pruned and bent over time to form a unique, two story sculpture.

Jared Keller's essay for Aeon Magazine on the significance of "food porn" photos that have become popular on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites got me thinking about my Instagram food photos and why I shared them.

TreeHugger Founder Graham Hill stopped by the TED Conference recently to outline his LifeEdited project—and explain why a keen ability to edit will be the most important skill of the next century.

Behold, wet-handed readers, there's a better way.

Simran Sethi's recent TEDx talk offers some powerful advice on how to and how not to create environmental and social change.

When it comes to walking the green and sustainable walk, Greenfield really puts it all on the line.

New research suggests that mother bears have found a loophole in hunting laws and are using it to protect themselves and their cubs.

With an unstoppable flow of leafy veggies coming from my CSA share every week, I have to get creative in the kitchen.

It's a great way to spend time outside and travel for cheap.

There’s no need to resort to insipid produce from across the globe once the local growing season has ended.

It’s downright Victorian, but alas, our rice is rife with arsenic – here’s how to enjoy it without the poison.

Sister site MNN has some good suggestions including going back to your roots, and canning what you can.

Forty companies just pledged to do their part to serve more veggies, helping the environment in the process.

A new campaign aims to bust the "protein myth".