For most people, living along southern Chesapeake Bay with a scenic view over the waterfront might sound idyllic, but for nearly 100 residents who do, it's turned into a nightmare. Slowly, the

Name calling is so much fun. Maryland State Senator Richard Colburn, R-Cambridge, thought he was having some at our expense when he characterized

To many people, Jim Hart and Khalil Abusakran are heroes. When the two men from Maryland saw a deer stranded in the icy waters of the Patapsco River, they did what few others would dare. With an

Back in 2009, the EPA was sued for "abdicating leadership" on protecting Chesapeake Bay. Part of clean water advocates' anger was directed at a lack of geographical targeting for agricultural conservation funding. But

What am I, the phone book blogger? It seems that way. After a ban on Yellow Pages in Seattle and a related industry lawsuit, the latest news on ditching phonebooks comes from Maryland. This time, it's the other way

When I wrote about Robert Llewellyn's solar car charging in rainy England, commenters noted that solar at home is unlikely to benefit most car drivers, as they will typically charge overnight. Situations will obviously vary

Chances are that you've never heard of Gene DeSantis, but his story seems one destined for legend. In fact, he's already being likened to a modern-day Johnny Appleseed. For almost three decades, DeSantis has made it his mission

Neither jobs nor electrical stability will be sacrificed by the state's proposed plan to protect the climate by reducing emissions 25% by 2020.

What started in Maryland is spreading. A running club with zombies that chase you. It's about survival of the fittest.

Researchers found that a 10 percent increase in trees roughly matched a 12 percent decrease in crime in Baltimore.

Not sure if you really want to live in a tiny house? This tiny home builder is making these cabins from salvaged materials, which visitors can test out at an eco-retreat in Maryland.

These lovingly photographed, colourful rowhouses are what's left after all the neigbouring ones have been demolished.

Thanks to an exception for "electric or non-fossil-fuel-burning vehicles". Maybe all other states could do that so that other EV makers don't have to face what Tesla is facing?

Veterinarians built this sweet mini-wheelchair for a turtle with a shattered shell.

Green roofs, living walls, vertical farms are all part of a new living architecture.

One of the world's most famous architectural renderings turns into a building. Will it thrive?

They are certainly more reflective, but that's not the only thing that matters.

Green roofs are wonderful things and lovely to look at, but there are other factors in play here.

Designboom shows another example of how green roofs are changing architecture.

Sewage overflow is a major problem in the Big Apple, but with a little more green on city rooftops, the overflow could be prevented.

It was designed to stay cool without air conditioning, and the green roof was part of the strategy.

Strange things happen when roofs touch the ground.

It also pushes the limit of what we mean by historic preservation.

Jean-Philippe Pargade designs a school where the green roof IS the building, defining its whole look and feel

We are going to need a new term that binds them all together. A lecture in 20 slides.

A new study shows that a quick look at a green roof perks you right up.

It may be the most expensive and useless green roof ever built

Designer Matt Kovaleski integrates a solar power system into a picnic table setup for workers at Vice

Hawaiian engineers think that it can address many of the world's problems. Are they too ambitious?

And I am going to be positive, upbeat and happy about it, really.

An architectural tradition dating to the 9th century, Iceland's turf houses are an enduring inspiration.

Irish architects Heneghan Peng win the competition to house world's largest canoe collection

Located in Rotterdam, this Concept House features a huge rooftop garden, and uses natural heating and cooling techniques to keep maintenance costs down.

Really, this trend should be nipped in the bud.

It looks a lot better than the usual kind, cleans the air and absorbs noise.

A tropical skyscraper by WOHA and Patricia Urquiola is wrapped in a vine-covered sunscreen.

But really, they should be dealing with the source of the problem.

From the green roof down to the electric boat, there are so many interesting aspects of sustainable design.

A traditional dwelling has been preserved by renovating it to include a new office, library, kitchen and guest room.

A vintage Airstream trailer gets a fresh and airy makeover with some eye-catching patterns.

A fading fairytale village will become Switzerland's first 'scattered hotel' thanks to a foundation committed to saving it.

This family with four kids is traveling full-time in a beautifully redone vintage Airstream trailer.

This delightful apartment renovation in Spain hides a huge bathtub and other mysteries.

This former pigeon roost is transformed into a light-filled family home.

An ecological economist says humans have been thinking about themselves all wrong.

Turns out, environmental issues are not about awareness. People get it.

Kids have been digging in salt mines for thousands of years.

The company had been promising "near profitable" results. It turns out they were lowballing.

School strikes, non-violent direct action, office sit-ins. It feels like something might be building.

New wind and solar will be cheaper than 96% of all existing coal by 2030.