Earlier today, I wrote about a New York Times article that described Chicago's ongoing efforts to prepare for and adapt to a warming climate. I'd like to revisit that article for a second, as it just so

Since its eruption in late August, the Solyndra scandal has been a lightning rod for political and ideological debates over everything from the role of government in business to the debate on global

Amid all the upheaval in Egypt, one local newspaper is working to keep the fate of the country's natural resources from falling off the radar.

Who says the New York Times is ignoring climate and the environment? David Leonhardt writes about the importance of doing something about climate, in a political climate that makes it tough.

Did I mention that nobody cares about the environment anymore?

Jeff Bezos' purchase is just another step in the long march away from newsprint.

It appears that this act of God had a little help from man, and was an accident waiting to happen.

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"Cities have been burying garbage for thousands of years"- so lets keep doing it!

And whatever you do, don't read the comments.

And in the meantime, the bodacious bovine has become a social media star and will receive a full pardon … as soon as they can get her out of the woods.

Looking to tiny houses for design inspiration, these new student housing units have been constructed in a former Rotterdam office.

Plastic waste has been diverted from the city's shoreline to create a cost-effective, green space alternative.

This stylish and durable trailer looks like a cross between a mini-Airstream and a horse trailer, and has a kitchen in the back.

After thousands of euros' worth of damage, the tourism board is begging young people to be more respectful.

It even has moving sidewalks for bikes. This is how you get people out of cars.

Children. Alone in the forest. At night.

The Dutch architects cover a modest building with green plants of all kinds in pots of all sizes.

It changed my life but I can also recommend some changes

This is Paris' largest mural, made with hand-folded origami paper birds and a bit of spraypaint.

Founded by two sons of farmers, this company wants to grow farm-fresh food -- out of shipping containers.

It's like Uber for 'flying' water cars, with an über-cute name: SeaBubbles.

125 US cities, 9 states, 902 businesses, and 183 schools so far have all signed a declaration promising to honor the Paris Climate Agreement.

The second generation of Paris' bike-sharing fleet will see 20,000 bikes hit the streets next year, and 30% of those will feature an electric drivetrain.

This small space spread over two levels in Paris gets a minimalist and functional makeover.

A small, rundown garage and artist's studio becomes a new home to a family of three.

Switching from fossil fuel powered cars could save 45,000 lives per year and on its own almost solve climate change

This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space.

Parisians are complaining, but the fact is that people need a place to pee; it's a human right.

Everyone says we should do something, but nobody ever wants to pay the price.

Using someone else's tools and space has forced me to adjust my approach to cooking.

Raid other rooms for items that can help you cook more efficiently.

The man who brought us the Rap Guide to Evolution is back to entertain, educate, and inspire us with a thought-provoking album that captures the spirit of conservation.

Touch the trees, hear them hum and murmur.

Like a gadget from a superhero's gizmo-kit, two engineering students have invented a device to battle blazes with noise – water and toxic chemicals not required.

Formidable Vegetable Sound System strikes again, this time with their 'ecological electroswing' celebration of soil.

The unusual concert was held in the depths of the Florida Reef to promote coral reef protection.

Contrary to what many people believe, they're not going to charity – just straight to landfill.

Clever idea from Finnish designer combines portable storage with fixed dresser unit

These paper plate eyes bring a chuckle when added to trees and rocks.

Just think what the waste fat from 46 million Thanksgiving turkeys could fuel.

Forget about 3D printing houses; digital fabrication using sustainable materials is a much bigger deal.

It is about time that people acknowledged that it's not just cyclists that hit their heads. Helmets for everybody!

This Finnish design doesn’t look quite finished but it is ingenious.

Eat simpler food.

Doing this was one of the best decisions I made when getting married. (So was marrying a great guy!)

You may be spending money on practical needs that are comprised of superfluous wants.

New research suggested benefits for giving students the option to stand during class.

is looking down at your phone really like putting an aardvark on your head?

Just throw yourself wherever you want to work; your office is where you are.