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The North American holiday actually has its roots in a newspaper strike in Toronto, a fight over toxic working conditions.

We are often called wet blanket party poopers when it comes to holiday traditions, but maybe we are right.

Pioneering solar house was designed and engineered by women

It is estimated that around 100 elephants are being killed each day by poachers to meet the growing demand for ivory in Asia.

Vibrantly colored wire is saved from the landfill and woven into recycled fan cages to produce these fresh pieces of furniture.

Passivhaus or Passive House does not mean they are just houses.

That honey that lines the shelves of your local grocery store probably isn't honey at all.

This discovery could change how we think our planet works

Since its eruption in late August, the Solyndra scandal has been a lightning rod for political and ideological debates over everything from the role of government in business to the debate on global

This contemporary tiny house from the Netherlands incorporates lots of great layout and storage ideas.

They are building "five great houses that are comfortable to live in and will have happy occupants."

It changed my life but I can also recommend some changes

Contrary to what many people believe, they're not going to charity – just straight to landfill.

Helsinki's old abattoir has become the heart of the city's culinary revival, a movement blending innovation and tradition that integrates local foods, pop-up eateries, and urban gardens.

This classic design is 80 years young and some famous designers pay hommage.

Grassroots activist honored for 10-year protest against a proposed nickel mine on Mindoro Island

"The mining companies were telling us that it's safe... We did our research and discovered they were lying through their teeth."

Remember the story of Ohio's Bay Shore coal-fired power plant, the one that (perfectly legally) kills at least 46 million fish a year? Well that's still happening, but not without some legal challenges. A coalition of

With research showing the installed cost of solar dropping 11% in just 6 months, it's little wonder that corporations like Wal-Mart are ramping up their plans to go solar aggressively. Walgreens made headline back in 2006 for its commitment to solar,

Two days after the earthquake caused by a nearby fracking well the mayor said, "I called my insurance man and got earthquake insurance.”

Philly has more than 2X the number of bike commuters per capita of NYC.

One Passive House architect gives his clients what they want.

How many crushings or deaths will it take for a school to realize that large moving vehicles and small kids on foot are not meant to mingle in the same confined space?

Populist leaders are more interested in cutting the price of gas than they are in stopping climate change.

It's being killed the name of "convenience."

Architect Tamir Addadi squeezes a lot into a very small space

Michael Janzen comes up with an interesting and elegant design. But is it safe?

Syte Architects insert a mezzanine and a terrific storage stair in existing loft.

While grid-scale liquid metal batteries might be a more exciting technology, good old pumped hydro storage is one of the ways we can store power from intermittent sources (like solar & wind) or shift supply around (from the night to peak use).

Studio Schneemann, together with the Kenyan initiative Uniqueco, collect and turn wasted flip flops from the beach into colourful and squichy furniture and lighting.

As if to say 'sorry,' Kilauea softens its fury by tossing shimmery green olivine to the humble humans below.

Also a look at smart phones for boomers and for refugees, and making the Raspberry Pi higher.

Nestle and Tesco are the latest members of a worldwide movement against abandoned fishing nets.

The recent UN biodiversity report states that overfishing is a bigger threat to the world's ocean than plastic or acidification.

Images via Cop15 opening film 'Please Help The World' This is the first in a series of guest posts by journalist and climate change communications strategist Ella Saltmarshe When we think about the future of the world, it's mostly bad. I'm not sure when

We are at the end of our LostGen2 quest for the world's best city

Beef jerky, coffee creamer, and baby formula have all shown up well past their expiry date, threatening consumer healthy and angering brands.

This family lives, works and travels in this modern tiny house, now located on a remote Scottish island.

The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications.

Every bag they make is different, which creates a real marketing and display problem.

Shortlisted for the 2013 Aga Khan Awards, this elegant building makes good use of wasted stone generated from a town's large stonecutting industry.

Best of luck to Ms. Leonard, I'm sure she'll do great things at Greenpeace USA!

Popup clothing store fits right in to a neighborhood in transition.

You just have to look at the parking ratios to know they are environmental disaster areas.

Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction.

Tim had planned on working at a Salt Lake City Unitarian church doing social outreach. That is, until the Federal Bureau of Prisons decided that wasn't a "safe" occupation for the climate activist.

Klein, author of 'This Changes Everything,' launched the Leap Manifesto at the Toronto International Film Festival. Read and sign it here to join the call for a more sustainable and equitable future.

The big day is over and it's time to think about getting rid of the tree. If you've got a sturdy one and want a piece of furniture, here's an idea.

Many of them seem to be about bikes and transportation though....