In one cartoon he solves a long list of issues that have kept it from going mainstream.

Mat McDermott, now writing at Motherboard, has an interview with Vermont Representative Teo Zagar about about the progress that state has made in moving towards commercial hemp production.

Shoppers can now choose to support a broader range of social issues.

Oh, I am sorry. I meant "trackless trains."

If you're OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company's commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice.

The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists.

Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.

Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a

The Transition Movement - a community-centered response to peak oil and climate change - has been described as "the biggest urban brainwave of the century." Join us to chat with its founder.

What happens when you find bees have made your home into their hive? You call Mike 'The Bee Guy' and document it their removal.

If you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere.

The high tech answer to keeping you moving while working.

Walking and other gentle movements could power the next generation of devices.

And a self-driving chair, a computer in your phone and learning to listen.

George Monbiot is at it again, causing controversy by saying "Environmentalism may be emotional but it should always be based on science, not like the wishful thinking behind natural remedies."-Environmentalism must be fact based and there is no room

This example of programmable architecture uses lightweight materials and drones to help it adapt to environmental changes.

A remarkable exhibition of the future of transportation is mounted in the middle of industrial archaeology.

Over the past three days, one of Helsinki's tram lines has been carrying some unusual cargo -- living plants donated by passengers for inclusion in a roller-coaster-themed urban garden.

The UK newspaper dates the movement back to the publishing of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring; I contribute with a guest post on architecture and design

Modifications to the $3.5bn project have been made to address environmental concerns, but it may not deflect criticism.

Cut the grass will you?...Are you done edging?....Time to water the

After reviewing the major religions of the world's stances on the environment, it seems pretty clear to me that there are more commonalities than differences. In the realm of metaphysics there are genuine and significant

Reusability beats out biodegradability any day.

The Mandometer was originally developed to treat eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa; it was developed to "teach patients how to eat and recognize hunger and satiety." There are clinics using the technology in Sweden, the USA and

The first Freakonomics book was a lot of fun; the second less so, as it sort of devolved into "if the scientific consensus and/or coast-hugging liberal elite are for it, we are against it" type of thing. Hence Freakonomics Watch; or perhaps it should

By now you've probably heard that adopting a vegetarian diet, or at least cutting way down on you meat consumption, is a great way to reduce your ecological footprint and get some great health benefits at the same time. Now

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

"Being the Change" is proof that weaning oneself off fossil fuels is not only possible, but also joyful and fun for a young suburban family.

"No justification can be possible for this nonsense."

The local food movement, eating local, being on the "100 mile diet" or being a locavore are all synonymous with local food, whose consumption has risen to prominence as an

Robert Rubin saves " the last, monumental prototype that Bucky was working on when he died".

A scientific assessment has confirmed enormous amounts of waste and definite harm to wildlife.

Some legislators in Maine want the state's food to be labeled sooner.

Non-violent direct action is an important part of our democratic heritage. But occupation is a tactic, not an end goal.

The Substitution Support Portal SUBSPORT launched this week, intending to give business improved tools for substituting hazardous chemicals with safer substitutes.

All because people are too lazy to find a sink.

The aquatic moss clears 80 percent of arsenic from a container of water in less than an hour.

'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor.

Floating residues from the ongoing BP oil 'blowout' in the Gulf are expansive enough to be easily visible from space. Satellite photos of oil on salt water

Bravo to this Brazilian guy for showing how it's done.

In California, many people are saying that all the wiring should be underground because of fire risk. It won't happen.

Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.

We have been fans of Seattle's Graypants for a while; Seth, Jonathan and Jon "strive to come up with designs and ideas that are thoughtful and have an impact, whether it be furniture, lighting, architecture or graphics." Most of the work we have shown

Even when made using hydro-electricity, aluminum production had a big carbon footprint.

45 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.

50 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.

The sharing economy is built more on convenience and the desire to save money than a mission to save the world. But does that matter?

A new report details some of the world's major on-going grassroots fights against coal.

"Make no small plans." It's time to stop building bits and start building big.

French company offers a transformer bed that rises up to the roof when you don't need it.