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Art Photo of the Day: Jessica Rath Uses Sculpture to Highlight Hybrid and Endangered Apples

Artist Jessica Rath uses sculpture and photography to highlight the problem with new hybrid apples and endangered varieties.




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Skyscraper is a giant vending machine for 3D printed homes

Archigram’s Plug-in City meets 3D Printing




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Save an Endangered Cacao Tree with Cool Earth this Easter

Love chocolate? Help protect endangered cacao trees and the livelihoods of the Asháninka people.




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Man shoots bear, bear sends man to the hospital

A hunter was hospitalized after the bear he shot tumbled down a ridge and hit him.




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Zero waste depends on where you live

Some areas have more resources than others, so do your best to work with what you have.




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My heart! Valentine's Day spending has gone bonkers

Those struck by Cupid's arrow are expected to spend $27.4 billion this year, up 32 percent from last year’s record $20.7 billion.




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Is endless growth a problem?

Eco-friendly sandals are nice, but they won't save the planet.




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Is this the beginning of the end for traditional Christmas shopping?

British retailers brace for "unbelievably bad" profits this year. Can climate change be blamed?




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Protesters in Portland block Shell’s ship by suspending themselves from a bridge

Activists risk arrest in an effort to prevent slow oil drilling exploration in the Arctic.




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Maersk to send first container ship through the Northeast Passage

They call it a "one-off" but it is the shape of things to come.




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Is vegan design the Next Big Trend?

It's a nice idea, but it needs a bit more rigor.




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'Cutting Edge' Trendy Felt Rugs and Table Runners

The idea of putting felt rugs, table runners and wallcoverings around your home might bring back images of arts and crafts projects from elementary school. But the designs coming out of Selina Rose are anything but elementary.




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This new craze for "raw water" will not end well

They say it has minerals and probiotics, but what else could be swimming around in it?




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Oil industry magazine puts Tesla on cover, "beginning of the end for oil?"

Is the oil industry starting to be worried about electric vehicles?




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New Chic Travel Accessories by Jendarling Offer Alternative to Plastic Garment Bags

We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling,




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Make a DIY Lavender Sachet

Lavender sachets are so lovely; they smell sweet and look nice in your drawer. They are supposed to keep away the moths (although the jury is still out on that one) and help you sleep peacefully.




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Industries And Power Plants Downstream From Atlanta Also Need Water: Not Just For Endangered Species After All

When Governor Sonny Perdue of the US State of Georgia filed a legal complaint and then formally asked for the support of the Bush Administration to force the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop releasing water from Atlanta's Lake Lanier, perhaps he did




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Alabama Becomes First State To Officially Adopt Anti-Agenda 21 Legislation

Environmentalists and Urban Planners on the run as smart growth and sustainability become illegal in the State.




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This Black Friday, Occupy Main Street; Shop At A Local, Small Independent Merchant

Lets declare a day of non-action, of unoccupying the big box stores. Instead, let's support our local, green neighborhood shops that need our custom.




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Brazil's agriculture minister wants to scrap endangered marine species list

It's having a negative effect on the fishing industry, he claims.




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Let's Spend the Night Together--On a "Boat" on Top of a Roof in London

It's nautical, since it overlooks the Thames River, it's architectural, and it's a winner.




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Paper Waste Could be Made into Eco-Friendly Bricks

Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick.




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DIY dome homes built from AirCrete are an affordable & ecofriendly option

First there was foamcrete, then there was papercrete and hempcrete, and now we've got AirCrete, a foamy mixture of air bubbles and cement.




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Has Skender cracked the code of modular housing?

An experienced Chicago builder is making a big investment in it.




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How to make the best pumpkin spice blend

Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks.




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Help End Energy Poverty, Take the Power the World Pledge

Power the World has already brought solar lights to Haiti, now it's working to bring solar powered healthcare kits to Uganda + get a million signatures so that policymakers know we care about ending energy poverty.




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How We Can End Energy Poverty & Bring Sustainable Energy to All

Access to reliably electricity is what defines civilization in the 21st century, but in many parts of the world, and for a shockingly large number of people, even basic access to electricity is rare, unstable, or nonexistent. This has to change.




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Two high-profile murders in Honduras have led developers to suspend funding

In a victory for Berta Cáceres' campaign against a major hydroelectric project, two European development banks have withdrawn support following her and a colleague's recent murders.




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3 ways to have an eco-friendly picnic

Here are some tips that’ll help parents and children connect with nature and honor the environment.




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Glow-in-the-dark, nature-inspired murals tell of secret legends

These photo-luminescent artworks hide fascinating stories about the places and cities they are located in.




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Tesla sends Powerwall batteries to Puerto Rico

The company quietly helps rebuild the island's electrical systems.




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4 weird ways climate change could end civilization

Don't read this if you are in a bad mood. Or a good mood, really.




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Maersk to end carbon emissions from shipping by 2050

They don't know how they are going to do it, but it is a bold promise.




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Look for the northern lights in the US this weekend

Much of the upper US could be treated to some celestial theatrics.




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Photos of the world's 25 most endangered primates

Meet the primate species that are among the most endangered on the planet, and the most in need of conservation measures.




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The TH Interview: Gidon Bromberg, Friends of the Earth - Middle East (Part One)

Bromberg, then a young lawyer working for an environmental NGO in Tel Aviv, was frustrated that environmental issues were not




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The TH Interview: Gidon Bromberg, Friends of the Earth - Middle East (Part Two)

In part one of this interview, Gidon discussed FoEME's work in promoting cross-border




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Small-scale solar desalination system aims for affordable water independence

By combining solar PV, solar thermal, and a heat exchanger, Desolenator has developed a low-cost portable water purifier and desalination device powered by renewable energy.




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Solar cooling panel could provide AC without electricity by sending heat to outer space

A unique solar panel has been designed at Stanford that cools buildings by reflecting sunlight and radiating thermal energy out into space.




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Thermostat technology lets you set a limit to how much you spend on energy

The thermostat add-on lets consumers set a limit to what they want to spend on cooling and heating and then it controls the temperature to keep energy use in check.




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Rooftop cooling system reflects sunlight and sends excess heat out into space

The technology uses radiative sky cooling to help cool buildings without electricity.




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The top houseplant trends for 2020

Get ahead of the crowd with these indoor plant predictions from the all-knowing Plant Mom.




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Lawsuit filed over awful changes to Endangered Species Act

Environmental and animal protection groups have sued the administration over the Trump-Bernhardt 'extinction plan.'




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Having Facebook friends is associated with a longer life

A new study suggests that a social media community adds to longevity similar to an offline community.




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Top 10 reasons to attend SFI’s annual conference: Forests of Opportunity

Every year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative community comes together to exchange ideas, share innovations, and inspire those who have a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests.




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5 simple steps for soil-friendly eating

If we don't take care of the soil, the soil will lose its ability to take care of us.




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Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<




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Cats with contraband become international prison trend

Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items.




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Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.




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Spacious Fox Sparrow tiny house is great for entertaining friends (Video)

Thanks to some careful, clever details, this 24-foot-long tiny house feels big, bright and open.