A greenhouse gas that is thought to have a potent impact on global warming was detected in trace amounts in the atmosphere.

Researchers have created a laser powerful enough to detect minute concentrations of gases in the atmosphere or in your mouth.

The climate-changing greenhouse effect exists and has been directly measured in the United States, a new study reports.

The narrowest building in Poland is the work of Israeli writer Edgar Keret.

In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili

Bulldog rides zipline to Costa Rican treehouse home

Build a greenhouse. If you think a greenhouse is out of reach, think again: you can construct a simple structure, at an affordable price, in a weekend’s time.

The O'Neill Passive House, America's first passive house retrofit project, requires as much energy to operate as a standard hair dryer.

Eco-Sense, described as North America's first code-approved, seismically engineered load-bearing insulated cob residence, is one of the first projects to gain s

If solar panels are out of your realm of possibility, you still have alternatives to coal and other fossil fuels.

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.

The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production.

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.

Part of living with pets is dealing with the smells they emit. Here's how to do it.

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.

Complimentary or not, Thomas Paino welcomes the attention being lavished on his super-efficient Long Island City rowhouse.

William Henry Harrison, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor all died under suspicious circumstances.

British tech startup Seawater Greenhouse makes the impossible feat of growing crops in arid regions possible with the help of plenty of sunshine and saltwater.

If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two.

Just think of Indiana-based startup Try It Tiny as the Airbnb of tiny house-friendly land rentals.

Cement made from 'fly ash', a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, has a remarkably lower carbon footprint, recycles industrial waste, and is more durable.

Despite claims that special interest groups don't have a place in the White House, some reports say that's not the case. Other reports simply don't exist.

UPDATE: Van Jones clears up the 'green czar' buzz.

A Product Impact Dashboard tells you exactly how much rubbish was used to create Pentatonic's cushions, tables and serving bowls.

Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow has invented a nest box that can be added to utility right-of-way markers across the U.S. and Canada.

Switching out some surprisingly toxic household products for cleaner, greener alternatives can help save your health, money and the planet.

The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte uses organic ingredients, LED lights and a green vegetated moss roof on it’s holiday house.

Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets.

Try these simple tips and bid goodbye to houseflies, those uninvited pests buzzing around your home.

From carpenter ants to crazy ants, we'll help you ID the insects that have invaded your space.

Humans and house spiders go way back, yet we rarely give this relationship much thought. Here's what to know about your arachnid roommates.

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

Reducing indoor allergens is simpler and cheaper than you think!

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.

Step aboard Jerko, an off-the-grid houseboat/urban sustainability laboratory that's been moored in one of America's filthiest waterways: Brooklyn's Gowanus Cana

The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition.

Apex Logistics employees converted a storage space into every college man's dream hangout, complete with pinups and gym equipment.

"American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible.

BrightFarms cuts out the middle man and grows local produce at the store.

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.

Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to stress you out or stretch your budget. Learn how to be kind to the earth while also enjoying life.

Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter

The Obama administration is making Big Block of Cheese Day a reality. Fans of Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” already know what it’s all about.

As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed.

Housing charity New Story teams with 3-D printing startup ICON to fabricate 100 affordable and innovative abodes in El Salvador.

Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.

USGBC founder David Gottfried is selling his Oakland bungalow which, at the time of its completion, was the highest scoring LEED-certified home in the country.

When describing March's featured 'Evergreen home,' resisting alliteration is futile: A magnificent, modern modular home in Madison Valley that's currently on th

Bryan Cranston — the actor behind "Breaking Bad," television's favorite chemistry teacher-turned-meth manufacturer — appears at Dwell on Design to discuss