It is one thing to ban something, it is another thing to have something to replace it with at hand. We don't.

Cartoonist Joe Mohr shows how the chemical might have affected the cartoon hero

There is so much that they can't burn it here, so they compress it, liquify it, and ship it. That's not working out too well either.

Few other animals are known to be intrinsically motivated to assist others in need.

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

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.

Rosh Hashana, also known as the Jewish New Year, was celebrated this past week. One of the iconic symbols of the holiday, is honey, which is eaten with challah and apples. Honey has important meaning for the celebrants of Rosh

Honeybee Baby and Mom at the Honey Festival Photo By Bonnie Hulkower With Rosh Hashana just a few days ago, I am still remembering the taste of honey drenched apples and challah. There have been plenty of apples and honeys all over NYC in the past

Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects win design competition.

It supports local business owners and gives you more local and seasonal options.

The jungle wasn't untouched rainforest after all.

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today to get ready for the live chat with the authors on June 13 at 3pm

So often we read books on ecology that detail the downfall of a species or habitat. Finally, here is a book that does the opposite, explaining instead the incredible comeback of one of the most important locales for marine

These 131 exercises will teach you to block distractions and deepen your focus.

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.

Researchers have identified many of the gestures that dogs use to get humans to do their bidding.

Contrary to popular opinion, young people aren't practicing what they preach.

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

Once you have paid for the panels or turbines, renewable power is almost free.

Dead zones threaten wildlife and fisheries, taint drinking water, and impact communities. Keeping agricultural runoff out of waterways can help tackle this global problem.

In which we gush about all things H2O in celebration of World Water Day.

Meanwhile, cars and trucks keep getting bigger and higher. It's time to do something.

The Toronto Star's list is useful but incomplete.

TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada.

"'If you give people more places to hide, more naughty things will be done"

Canadian National Railways figures out a crazy new way to mix oil and plastic – to what end?

An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance.

Neil Young may be looking for a heart of gold, but he hopes she is wearing a blouse of organic cotton.

It's a solid, sustainable choice all around.

Huge wind turbines, solar, wave power, battery storage and a lot of electric cars—these remote Scottish islands may provide a glimpse of the future.

There is a lot of research that shows that it does more harm than good.

A seasoned dumpster diver who lived without cash for a year, Mark Boyle—aka the Moneyless Man—knows more than most about getting by without money. Having explored how to travel without cash, he's

50% of Americans had reduced their electronics and apparel expenditures in the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by management consulting firm, Booz & Company. They sum up their findings saying that "the impact

This Friday, Patagonia encourages us to celebrate the clothes we have and the stories they tell.

Building "combines affordable housing with wood construction and the promotion of new technologies."

The Templar Block in Hamilton Ontario pushes a lot of buttons.

They say these are about celebrating the best contemporary architecture. But what does that mean today?

Despite Natura's seemingly excellent and forward-thinking business model, their list of ingredients is surprisingly awful and toxic, which calls into question the B Corp certification standards.

Brazil is often in Treehugger because of illegal logging and deforestation. Not this time.

Reports that Turkey would reconsider its nuclear plans following a deadly earthquake in the eastern part of the country sounded too good to be true. They were.

The results of our annual survey are often surprising.

The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure.

Industry coalitions working with municipal recycling can work, but only in two circumstances

The carbon footprint of air freight is ten times that of truck freight; perhaps it's time for "slow shopping."

With a renewed partnership between the fashion label and resale consigner The RealReal, McCartney is coaxing consumers into a circular economy.

From making shoes out of marine debris to the Run For The Oceans global initiative, this dynamic partnership is tackling plastic pollution in a big way.

We always write "Learn from Denmark." We take it back.

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?

It's time for swift and immediate action to protect marine life from further devastation.

Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann talks to Eric Corey Freed about his book Green Building for Dummies, disco balls and the death of Pergo floors in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Eric is the principal architect at organicARCHITECT, and