In past articles I have shown that boxed

I have always wondered why a sandwich of polystyrene and concrete is considered green, and have taken significant abuse for my position on insulated concrete forms (ICF). Now an interim report from the impressive-sounding MIT Concrete

Dear Pablo: Is it true that plastic bags have less impact on the environment than the alternatives?

Dear Pablo: I have a tough one for you: shall we recycle our paper? There are both the CO2 and the chemical aspects to consider, and there's arguments against recycling paper in each case.

A test, on a trip from Toronto to Quebec City.

Image credit: Marjukka Grover Because Water is so Vital, Even Enemies Can Find Common Ground There's no doubt that as our climate gets weirder, the world will increasingly face a severe water crisis. Given the fact that we absolutely cannot live without

You're probably on autopilot after all these years, but could your technique be further refined?

What does it take to get improved environmental coverage in the media?

A new wearable sensor technology that measures things like stance and force for sports also has the potential to harvest energy from waves, machinery or human movement.

The GoSun Fusion probably won’t save the world, but the design thinking behind it might.

A landmark report released by The Nature Conservancy has demonstrated that effective conservation measures - far from simply benefiting the local biota - can also help alleviate poverty. The study, co-authored by Nature Conservancy policy advisor

Scientists examine two strategies to reduce anxiety.

Food is a powerful healer, which is why hospitals should reconsider how they feed patients.

Residents in North Omaha want clean energy, not the coal pollution they're getting now.

Research reveals that bed bugs develop resistance to widely used chemical treatments, potentially paving the way for super bed bugs.

But you might get a bit gassy.

If all Americans adopted this (almost) waterless method of cooking pasta, we'd save billions of gallons of water.

Just because garment workers are desperate doesn't mean we should exploit them.

Thought experiments worked for Einstein. Can they help protect the environment too?

The Burger Lounge, which opened in 2006, now has 3 locations across San Diego offering organic and healthy burger alternatives for one of the healthiest, if not greenest, of cities. Created by Dean Loring and Mike Gilligan,

Do posh bees make better honey? These bees, living in the heart of Mayfair, only forage in the best places such as St. James Park and Buckingham Palace.

After reviewing the major religions of the world's stances on the environment, it seems pretty clear to me that there are more commonalities than differences. In the realm of metaphysics there are genuine and significant

From heat pumps to induction, it has never been easier to give up gas.

Carbon sequestration, the technology taking carbon dioxide out of fossil fuel emissions, just got a boost

The cost of electricity is going up (both in dollars and in environmental and health impacts). Here are some tips for reducing your costs and impacts.

Women may sleep better next to dogs than people

This is how you get people out of cars and build better cities. So what's stopping them?

A new report shines the light on a dirty little 'secret' of canned goods, which has little to do with the food itself, and everything to do with the coating in the can.

Voting with your wallet has its time and place, but sometimes it's best just to leave the wallet at home.

It's your guide to conquering the grocery store as efficiently as possible.

The jungle wasn't untouched rainforest after all.

This handbook to sustainable living will help you practice what you preach.

New research suggests that dogs' facial anatomy has changed over thousands of years specifically to allow better communication with us.

Contrary to popular opinion, young people aren't practicing what they preach.

Despite their endless commuting, ants don't have traffic jams, regardless of the width of their path.

Break out the gold lamé, Grandma, and trip the light fantastic!

A process that recycles cigarette butts into bricks for construction could kick a nasty littering habit.

Here's a simple trick for elevating already delicious roasted vegetables.

The company explains why all-electric homes are healthier, safer, and more sustainable.

He was a pioneer of sustainable design.

Moving 1.7 People Every Single Day!This is how bus rapid transit (BRT) should be! TransMilenio's 104 stations allow the citizens of Bogota (in Colombia) to get to work, move around the city, run errands... All of that very conveniently and quickly -

More and more people are working remotely. Now, alternative travel companies are offering what they are calling "co-workations" -- a combination of a creative business trip and inspirational adventure holiday for location-independent professionals.

Adding vegetables or legumes to ground beef makes a burger that's tastier, healthier, and less environmentally damaging.

Under perfect circumstances, grazing cattle do sequester carbon, but most of the time that's not the case.

Yet another study weighs in on the most efficient way to clean dirty dishes.

Anti-greens often try to make economic arguments against the big spring-cleaning that our civilization is going through.

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.

Is the idyllic, organic farm worse for our balance with nature?

This could be the future of slow travel.