Despite the fact that livestock production contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transport sector, there is an appalling unwillingness to change eating habits in order to make a difference.

According to the research of author David Simon, the externalized cost of our animal food system totals about $414 billion per year, which is carried by all of us.

Is the dream of sustainable agriculture a nightmare for the beef industry?

"Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent."

Guess which industry pushed that one through?

A baby lying face-down will be able to breathe freely on this mattress.

Sleeping and snacking are not meant to share the same space for some very good reasons.

That's two and a half times longer than any existing wind turbine blade and that's not all that makes it unique.

No turbine blades in sight.

The moral of the story is: Don't go out and try to shoot lions.

After breaking into a game reserve to hunt rhinos, not much was left of the three poachers.

There are only two northern white rhinos left, and they are both female; but now scientists have created two viable embryos and there is hope.

As part of their More Than Just Parks project, Will and Jim Pattiz spent two years filming in the majestic Colorado mountains.

Put your poop to work; it's fuel for a biological furnace.

Gord Baird and Ann Baird have written the definitive guide.

Tiny houses aren't just for people; bats can be comfy and warm in them too.

A new "eco-city" being planned for Turkey will use waste pistachio shells for heating public and private buildings.

President Obama’s State of the Union speech takes aim at climate change deniers.

This 5W thermoelectric generator converts heat from a chimney or camp stove into electricity for charging USB devices.

Researchers at Stanford found a way to speed up the process of breaking down Styrofoam and other types of polystyrene, with help from mealworms.

But even more exciting than its edibility is the Lolistraw's hyper-compostability.

Using the same fermentation and bacterial and yeast culture that creates kombucha, this packaging is edible and compostable.

This alternative to single-use plastics uses a range of custom-designed machines to create a recyclable and compostable bioplastic, sourced from discarded crustacean shells.

Jacob Scherr of NRDC (a group that helped write the Agenda 21 document) looks at the success that the conspiracy theorists are having.

But really, they should have seen this coming.

If you can't travel in real life, try to see the world through the pages of a book.

Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space.

It is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show, the corner of the floor where all the young new designers get to strut their stuff.

Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more.

Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture!

Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark.

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.

Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated.

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.

The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty.

There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)

Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.

Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?

Live Christmas trees are a great way to keep the holiday spirit alive into the New Year. But what if you could eat them too?

Businesses are saying no to shoppers who want to use their own cups and containers.

But do they have the courage to do it right?

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.

Because we don't all need to look like Barbie dolls all the time.

When it comes to a clean and green beauty routine, less is more.

Experts suggest that the health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks.

The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.

There's already a global cocoa shortage, but prices haven't risen enough to make it worthwhile for cocoa farmers. They're switching to rubber instead.

It's hard, in these days when we worry about sugar and additives and obesity. What to do?

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.

Testing shows just how much packaging is required to keep the yum in, and reveals some dirty little secrets on the way