The case is actually moving forward.

Scientists say this is the only way to feed 10 billion people without causing catastrophic damage to the planet.

"Chatangora" — that's what Simpsonville, South Carolina-based business Catty Shack Creations is calling "cat hair yarn" — used to create affordable, one-of-a-kind handbags from Persian and Angora cat hair. Professional groomer Danelle

It uses twice as much water and releases 800,000 more plastic microparticles per load than a regular cycle.

It's time to talk about ... wait for it ... the problem with hangers.

Because a fringe candidate is a climate denier, it's now a political issue.

One little trip can blow you right out of the water.

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

It appears that drivers of fancy cars are more likely to go through pedestrian crosswalks

Though known colloquially as food that is grown to be more healthy (and is more expensive), in order for organic food to be certified as such, it must be produced under specific, legally-regulated standards and be subject to testing in order to retain

Ecological footprint: what is it? An analysis that gauges our impact on the planet's biological systems, the ecological footprint measures human consumption of natural resources in comparison to Earth's ecological capacity to regenerate them.

In addition to metrics like ecological footprint, each of us (and each of the products and services we use and consume every day) has a carbon footprint; it's a way to measure the relative impact of our actions -- as individuals, as businesses,

Paper or plastic bags: which is better? It's an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but there's an incredible number of details and inputs hidden

Cleaning products are everywhere in our homes and offices: on dishes, countertops, furniture, clothes, floors, windows, and floating through the air. In our war on dirt and germs we may often actually be making things worse.

Reducing your carbon footprint and building community go hand-in-hand toward creating a better planet.

A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work and good news for the bottom line.

We all have to change the way we live or we are in big trouble. But let's be real about it.

The Bitcoin is the Hummer of speculative vehicles; let's hope it doesn't make it to its Bar Mitzvah.

From Genghis Khan's reforestation to King Edward I's 14th century ban of coal mining, these famous people were dedicated to TreeHugger ethics --- even if they didn't know it.

The number is probably far higher than you think.

Of course, Bucky answered, "Why not?" On Pi Day, we look at the Dymaxion and other round houses."

A new kind of food label hopes to fight obesity by stating how much exercise is required to burn it off.

Some useful tools for working on a 1.5 degree lifestyle.

Wannabe vegetarians can fulfill their cravings using scent, rather than the real thing.

You're more likely to eat certain foods if your friends post pictures of them.

The 'library subscription' model for food containers is becoming increasingly popular.

The device uses a tablet or smartphone to connect you with your pet during the day, give it treats and make sure it's not tearing up the furniture.

New research reveals the first solid evidence that an animal (other than humans) can distinguish emotional expressions in another species.

Who would have thought our canine companions could have allergies to a carnivorous diet?

Researchers are experimenting with software and a smart harness for carrying out basic dog training.

If you've trained a dog well, then you'll probably be fine when it comes to raising infants and young children.

The remote atoll which is home to endangered species and historic landmarks can now be explored from your computer.

Travel back in time and explore the geography of history from the comfort of your home with the new gallery of Google Maps.

If you're in the Netherlands, your bikeshed must be huge, but what qualifies as a bikeshed in your city?

The Revolve Tap Water Filtration system is an easy way to start choosing to drink tap water over bottled water.

It's time we made water bottles part of our every day carry (EDC) kit. This handy little bottle squishes down small enough to go everywhere you do.

These water-packed foods can lend a helpful assist for meeting your daily hydration needs.

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

More carbon in the air means less brainpower.

Along with climate-killing CO2, there are a lot of people-killing pollutants. Perhaps we should change our message.

Only in America are they hard to find. How does that happen?

New research calculates how individual CO2 emissions affect the Arctic's shrinking summer sea ice.

Huge new study reveals that going vegan offers far greater benefits than quitting flying or driving an electric car.

Or, how to get glowing skin with just a few simple ingredients.

As plastic microbead bans take effect, you'll need to find alternative ways to give your skin a good scrubbing.

It's a miracle of sorts, transforming a pile of sticks into a traveling machine.

Take subversive action in small ways.

A new study shows that all-plastic tea bags release billions of particles into hot water.

Learning which plastics are most harmful to health is one thing you can do.

Some places have looked at paying people to recycle, but others think it makes more sense to charge people for their waste instead. When the UK talked about implementing a "pay-as-you-throw" scheme for trash, our readers were