We have shown so many photos of shark fins drying on the roofs of Hong Kong; here's the ground floor.

You don't need to spend money to play Chinese checkers, especially if you've got vengeance in your heart.

Studies prove these myths aren't true but nobody is listening.

Most glass buildings are a problem, but just banning them is the wrong solution.

High Fashion from roadkill? We also have an art installation that sent Estonians into the trees, egg nog pancakes, the year in gingerbread design, and more.

Done with that pencil? Sink it in the soil for a second life.

One in three bites of food depends on pollinators; these images show how bleak our plates would be without our partners in pollination.

There are lots of good reasons to buy local, but don't worry about the impact of shipping.

And the air outside in urban London is pretty awful.

What's the best approach for dealing with this?

World consumption of animal protein is everywhere on the rise. Wherever incomes rise, so does meat consumption.

Beef Products Inc took its best shot at making up for its silence during weeks of public lashing over what has been dubbed “pink slime,” an additive in ground beef made through a high-tech process that BPI invented.

You've heard them all before, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded of why these foods are destructive to our planet.

The company has launched a few efforts to reclaim marketshare, from promoting regional specialties to answering questions about food production. Too bad the promotional videos aren't convincing and fail to address the whole issue.

Bike lanes carry the shock troops in the never-ending war on the car.

They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too.

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

We may be killing them at an abysmal rate, but these smart and social creatures seem to have a plan.

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

Today is the end of the first week of my book tour for my new book Urban Green. I've crisscrossed North and South Carolina to engage as many people as I can at some of the best schools in the

Student activism nationwide flies in the face of a recent study claiming young Americans don't care about the environment.

For me, organizing is about people. I love that moment when a new volunteer realizes that she has the power to effect change. That she has the power to influence decision-makers and make a positive impact in her community.

Who needs a dining hall when you've got a dorm kitchen available? Even if you don't, make it happen with a few basic tools and skills.

The Mountain Pine Beetle is getting more press because of the havoc it is causing in the Southern Rocky Mountains, but the Spruce Beetle has the potential to be equally or even more devastating in Colorado.

Ever wondered what it's like to live in a renovated van? Here is one company that rents DIY van conversions out.

This contemporary small dwelling has both a main-floor bedroom and a secondary sleeping loft.

Pooping in a hole in the ground isn't everyone's cup of tea. But with views like these, relieving yourself the old fashioned way can feel positively luxurious.

South Carolina health department announces a human rabies case sourced from a bat.

Scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieve a major breakthrough on the path to the dream of fusion as a clean energy source

For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development.

Perhaps more importantly, it's also giving customers the option of refusing such sachets in the first place.

A bill is introduced that would make it illegal to "to promote, support, mandate, require, order, incentivize, advocate, plan for, participate in or implement sustainable development."

It's a surprisingly well-rounded and thorough view of sustainability that shouldn't be limited to boy scouts.

Wendell Berry is a fount of wisdom and inspiration, so it was great to see that Bill Moyers spoke with the farmer, poet, eco-philosopher about the role of activism and spirit in creating positive change.

The Southern Poverty Law Center says “It is time to call out Agenda 21conspiracy theories and the people spreading them.”

A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley.

Celebrate Earth Hour Saturday night at 8:30 and start a movement to end this visual assault.

A new study asked 24 travellers to take this challenge and report back on their experiences.

Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about?

Canadian writer Kate Harris describes an epic 10-month bicycle tour across Asia.

Leading a coalition of investment institutions which managed to include a paragraph on the need for sustainable reporting, Dr. Waygood says this small text can make a difference.

We are still eco-renovating! Here is what we did to our office, a top floor space in the heart of Barcelona. Insulation, energy-saving devices and non-toxic, recycled materials are key.

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops."

Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

A few households have had surprising visitors.

Juniper is an invasive species that's tough to work with.