This year, French tire giant Michelin (yes, the Michelin that made the tires on your car) held its 10th Challenge Bibendum event, this time in Rio de Janeiro. If you've never heard of this thing, don't kick yourself,

A measure that would remove roughly $6 billion in annual ethanol subsidies just passed the U.S. Senate, signaling, among other things, a shift in public attitude towards the once-heralded alternative fuel. It

This poetic, one-of-a-kind urn floats on the water while slowly returning cremated remains to nature.

It gets people in better shape using less equipment and energy.

That was the advice of Shakespeare's Polonius, but then there is the sharing economy. Which is it?

These sneakers and sandals are proof that footwear production can be gentler on the environment.

Republican Candidate in Michigan blames too much federal regulation. Others might suggest too little.

"A Jewish ecology is 'not

An interesting step towards eco-friendly spiritual travel: The Alliance of Regions and Conservation, working with WWF, is about to launch the Green Pilgrimage Network. The program, to formally kick off at an event in

There's a lot to look forward to, but what should we expect to see more of in the short-term?

Wood smoke is a huge source of particulate pollution and really shouldn't be in residential neighbourhoods. But the flavour...

Want to do something really different for Thanksgiving this year? Come have an organic dinner on the lawn of Monsanto's World Headquarters and watch the latest show from Rev. Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir.

Many users replace their smartphones every couple of years, even though they have years of life left in them. Here's how to keep your smartphone for longer while keeping up its performance.

Knitted woollens should never get tossed until you've tried to repair them. Thanks to online tutorials, it's not as hard as it seems.

We have to slow down and smell the coffee, and it might actually be fun.

For most people, living along southern Chesapeake Bay with a scenic view over the waterfront might sound idyllic, but for nearly 100 residents who do, it's turned into a nightmare. Slowly, the

Yes, slavery is still legal.

Growing up in California, I was never really scared of earthquakes -- they happened frequently and most caused little, if any,

Living some 6,000 miles away from the Gulf of Mexico, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that the oil spill often seems like an abstraction to me. A big, big abstraction, but still.

The update to the "Red List" illustrates the worldwide crises facing many species around the globe in the face of habitat loss and degradation.

PNC Financial Services Group, based in Pittsburgh PA, has built a plant-covered exterior wall, "to make its headquarters building more energy-efficient." Looking like one of those huge billboards seen along an

Provoked by questionable propaganda, a group of scientists is setting out to offer an antidote.

Our bet: no.

A community effort in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains offers hope for this unique mammal.

It's a moving target and, like TreeHugger hero Chris Magwood, we are all learning on the job.

Leed is for wimps; the Living Building Challenge really pushes the building envelope.

At TreeHugger, we've been big fans of car-sharing services for a long time. ZipCar has long dominated the field, pushing the envelope recently by adding hybrid vehicles and expanding into new

Says the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects figure out how to square the circle.

It could also help us eradicate heritable diseases in dogs.

Last night, on her show, Rachel Maddow showed some incredible photos of an explosive accident at a Texas fracking site. After seeing the photos, you'll be surprised to learn that thankfully no one was killed.

And it couldn't come a moment too soon.

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

These are the ones that also had a green slant to them, making them special to TreeHugger's heart.

Environment minister called waste importers 'traitors' who don't care about the country's long-term sustainability.

The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey may survive because of work by communities, NGOs and the Myanmar and Chinese governments.

This rebellious, edgy-looking turtle is now unfortunately facing extinction, and conservationists are fighting to save it.

Most people think there are around 100 – most people are way off.

Doing street improvements for pedestrians and cyclists increases sales by 30 percent. So why aren't cities doing it?

A child experiencing an asthma attack is admitted to the hospital every 20 minutes.

A new report suggests that soon we will order everything in and we won't need a kitchen at all.

After another site makes a list, we add our own suggestions.

Instead of heavy metals, petroleum products, and toxic solvents, this printing ink is made with algae grown by Living Ink.

Yumbii, an Atlanta-based food truck, adds a low emissions super food truck to its fleet. Check out its environmentally friendly features.

Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as

Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet.

Although somewhat symbolic, the new legislation coincides with the 2040 end of gas and diesel vehicle sales.

Discover the once-gorgeous South Pacific island where all your plastic trash ends up.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

Do we really want our furniture to be inspired by burgers and hot dogs? We prefer Slow Food.