Buying green furniture can be tricky, so we've lined up some tips to help you furnish your house.

Nobody cared much about this a few years ago. They do now.

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need.

Carved pumpkins are susceptible to rot, but there are ways to stave it off.

Especially when trees are newly planted, they need all the help they can get.

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.

Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it.

From saucy to the divine, the origins of some flower names add even more to the loveliness of their blooms.

From watering needs to ideal temperatures, here's what to know to help your indoor plants survive the cooler months.

In order to prevent future pandemics, we need to change our relationship with wildlife

Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help.

Spoiler: your city will be much warmer year round.

The findings could help us deal with environmental changes happening now and in the future.

Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps.

Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success.

After a few big players entered the ring, the environment was spared some 1.5 billion plastic shopping bags in under 100 days.

Our photo of the day provides a lesson in the origins of seashells.

The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9.

As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it.

The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future.

Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas.

Things are moving quickly; Apple employees might get updated offices before Mac users get updated computers.

Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too.

It’s not perfect, but it is pretty impressive.

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.

From frigid naps to diaperless infants to independence at a young age, it takes all kinds to raise the next generation - something that Americans would do well to remember.

Pets bring so much joy and extend our lives. A new study looks at some of our pet maintenance choices.

Famed for their dogged indifference, cats just want to be understood and not terrified by your seemingly innocent human behavior. These tips can help ensure a happier, and thus healthier, kitty.

A new study aims to settle the debate about how and when this invasive species was introduced to the island country.

From solar power through Nissan LEAFs to a traditional cheese cave, a combination of old and new technology produces very green cheese.

A designer's take on the car of the future. Hint: it's a bike

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.

You've seen the photos of homes made from old bottles, but did you ever think you could make your own? You can, and here's how.

In his project "I Used to be a Washing Machine" designer Tony Grigorian uses the old appliance to create one, or several, new pieces of furniture.

Who needs an overpriced kit with synthetic color tablets when you've already got colorful ingredients in your kitchen?

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.

The campaign will promote locally-based alternatives to the global consumer culture, hoping to turn the stories into tools for action in other cities.

Actually, the student designs steal the show every year at ICFF, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair held annually in New York. This year was not quite up to Pratt's spectacular exhibit from last year, but was close. Parsons I think Parsons the

Chairs are us and there are lots of them on display at the Clerkenwell Design Week.

On the Mouzon scale of 1 to 10 for walkability, this intersection gets -10.

A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.

You don't need to spend money to play Chinese checkers, especially if you've got vengeance in your heart.

Could sharing more be central to achieving the Right's biggest dream?

The sharing economy is getting more and more attention, but laws drawn up for traditional business don't always adapt well to informal sharing or collaborative consumption.

Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.

By encouraging neighbors to share skills and cooperate, time banks can build strong communities and a vibrant informal economy.

More on why less is more.

Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens.

Robert Llewellyn explores Berlin's high tech systems for car sharing in an urban environment. He thinks he may have seen the future of mobility.