Asian giant softshell turtles were once thought to be extinct in the Mekong River; this little trooper is one of 150 hatchlings bringing them back.

Storing solar energy for when the sun doesn't shine or wind power for a calm day costs too much. But that could all be changing.

There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff.

It's only mid-November and winter has arrived with a vengeance. How do I stay sane?

Who knew that knitting could have such a positive impact on our physical and mental health?

This is how the internet is supposed to work.

A cafe in Fairfield, Connecticut is growing produce on its roof. A permaculture expert makes some recommendations on how to do even more.

Lake Michigan froze over during the polar vortex, so I walked on water.

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.

Mark Boyle has literally lived without money, so he had more room than most to critique our economy. Now he's formulated a manifesto.

CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.

A building that once housed a Jewish girls' school, shut down by the Nazis, is now home to a fashionable restaurant.

It's been a long time coming. Was it worth the wait?

Another product from Colombian studio DosUno Design (whose Rubix transformer furniture set we reviewed yesterday), Deckstool is a simple wood mat that folds into a stool. Apart from being perfect for small spaces,

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.But Medellin has come a tremendous distance in less than a decad

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.

How did honey go from being the world's most important food to an undervalued afterthought?

ZGF builds interesting hives on the roof of a fascinating building.

The company has launched a few efforts to reclaim marketshare, from promoting regional specialties to answering questions about food production. Too bad the promotional videos aren't convincing and fail to address the whole issue.

Forget decluttering. KonMari is now all about re-cluttering.

Created by minimalism expert Joshua Becker, it relies on the user's description of their own home, not a general house.

When wind speeds are higher than a turbine can effectively use, the extra energy is stored for when the wind slows.

Bill Gates take note: It's all in here and It is surprising how little has changed

Scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieve a major breakthrough on the path to the dream of fusion as a clean energy source

We also have to start retiring what we already have and replacing it with cleaner power plants, furnaces and vehicles. Now.

What to do about all that CO2 emitted when you make cement? Inject it back into the stuff and turn it back into limestone.

Maybe other jurisdictions will learn from this.

The social media-driven practice is harmful both to wild animals and selfie-takers themselves.

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks.

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret

Almost every American office building and home has this.

Just using them for an hour pushes pollution above legal limits.

Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up.

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

As we wait for President Obama and the State Department to make a decision on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, talk seems to have shifted away from why the pipeline should be rejected to what should be done in the event the project is approved.

Douglas Brinkley at Rolling Stone sat down for an hour with Vice President Joe Biden and the topic of climate change made up considerable bulk of the interview. It's worth a read

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.

In the current issue of the The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza tells the story of how Tom Steyer, "a fifty-six-year-old billionaire" has thrown his clout and money behind the effort to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.

Steve Horn reports that in addition to expediting the southern leg, Executive Order 13604 also led to the expediting of 48 other oil pipeline projects.

The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza spoke with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about the Keystone XL pipeline and how because of the government shutdown, now is a good time to take action on climate change.

Was focusing on Keystone XL a mistake? Recent debates on that issue within the environmentalist community have caused some controversy. Here's a look at what people are saying.

There are a number of reasons the fight for Keystone XL is likely to drag on.

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.

German research on trendy craft brews proves how to optimize the craft beer experience

It's got everything: “Design, construction, love, betrayal, and eventually murder. Just a typical architectural project.”

This celebration of buses makes a BUS stop a special place to meet.

Can you bear to look at these intimate and frightening photos of grizzly bears.

Thought there wasn't enough variety? Now it is endless.

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.