After seeing the stunning Dymaxion car built by architect Norman Foster in Abitare and the Guardian, I wrote "I want one." Not that an eleven-seater is particularly useful, but it is just so gorgeous. Over at Metropolis,

It can; but until Americans are willing to trade quantity for quality, nobody will bother doing it.

Those of us who love everything Bucky are stunned too.

Every company should have to do this– more useful information that consumers need.

In some areas of the world, transporting water to where it is needed is a major burden, in terms of both time and health, but a new solution may help to ease that process.

Despite progress on many fronts, climate commentators and activists are increasingly owning up to their fears.

Progress is being made. But the climate keeps unravelling.

The Obama administration loves its czars almost as much as the media loves using the title. So here goes: The U.S. Asian Carp Czar, also known as John Goss, says he has a multi-pronged strategy to help keep Asian carp from

If you can't beat 'em, ship 'em. The state of Illinois is spending $2 million to ship invasive Asian carp back to China, where they're considered a delicacy. In Illinois, and the Great Lakes region, they're

This $2 million project, funded mostly with private money, is billed as the most comprehensive look at the Chicago waterway system since the reversal of the Chicago River more than 100 years ago. This

How will invasive Asian carp enter the Great Lakes? Via the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, maybe another flood? They almost made it via a semi-tractor trailer crossing the Ambassador Bridge from the U.S. to Canada. The

Asian carp, meet your worst nightmare. Not poison. Not an electric barrier, or a predator from your native land. No, this is good ol' American ingenuity. With a touch of Ted Nugent, or maybe Chuck Norris. People dressed in spiked body armor with

This was an actual test. But only a test. Like those emergency tones you hear on your TV when a storm is approaching. Officials in Ontario, Canada, think the possibility of a live Asian carp invasion via truck is real. People

Great Lakes residents would be paying this off for 47 years ... but reaping the benefits for just as long.

A major report just released offers expensive technological solutions. We reivew options ranging from barriers to bow-hunting.

A new study shows that there is some seriously low-hanging fruit here that would deliver more bang for the buck.

The electric quadracycle is clad in a composite made from hemp and cashews.

A conference on sustainable construction in the Can of Ham is in denial about upfront carbon emissions

Concerned about Asian carp? Meet the invasive cousins, you might say, of the monster fish. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a white paper on 40 high-risk species to watch out for,

Is this company getting closer to the dream of making truly sustainable carbon-negative fuel?

The Bristol Cargo Bike project is creating a "light weight mega geared micro logistics vehicle of choice for a city of hills."

"It's an emergency," say council members. "So let's act like it."

Working in shared office spaces is an attractive solution for creative start-ups, and has become more and more sought-after in many of the bigger cities. Green Spaces in Manhattan has turned into a well-working

Here is an interesting juxtaposition of stories; Kaid Benfield at NRDC Switchboard picks up on a study about how dangerous it is to be a pedestrian in America. He quotes Transportation for America: In the last decade, from 2000 through 2009, more than

If you thought the top market for electric car growth was somewhere in California, you'd be right many months out of the year, but not the 4th quarter of 2013.

A new term for those who try to live without plastic, that might just catch on.

Nobody should be drinking canned beer. Period. But it is particularly bad for young women.

As it turns out, personal energy choices can be contagious.

At least $40 million worth of carbon credits have been stolen in recent weeks from various registries across Europe, in what some are calling a growing black market for carbon credits.The Wall Street Journal explains that there are

The inside of this updated caravan is surprisingly chic and comfortable.

Mongstad industrial area at night. Photo Tøssekaien via flickr. The Norwegians have been big supporters of carbon capture and storage, and the government helped get the public to go along with building of a gas-fired plant near an existing oil refinery

While no longer breaking news, the endeavours of students and staff at two different Australian schools still merits attention. One school went bottled water free, whilst

This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at

In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working?

Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.

Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing?

Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out.

Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S.

The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive."

By setting both a date and an ambitious target, Sweden is sending a signal that should reverberate well beyond its borders.

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.

Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle.

By 2030, Britain hopes to demonstrate that even cement, steel and glass industries can operate at net zero emissions.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

Letting kids venture out alone could be the best thing you do for them.

These old, thick cable ropes have done their job: now it's time to reuse them in a beautiful way.

It's all a facade, as architects compete to see who can design the ugliest exterior.

It's wonderful to see architects take small interventions for housing for the homeless so seriously.

On June 17, 2013, NASA's Terra Satellite captured a rare photograph of a clear view of Alaska. While the photo itself is beautiful, the reason for the nearly cloud-free sky has concerning implications for climate change.