Micromobility can solve the last mile problem and reduce carbon emissions.

Energy Star is regarded by consumers as one of the most reliable raters of electronics and appliances in terms of knowing how much energy a device consumes. The organization continually raises the bar (little by little, but still raises) on energy

The GeoSpring hybrid electric water heater is not only super-efficient, it's being made in America at a plant that has lay idle for decades.

If every home in the U.S. switched just one inefficient light for an Energy Star one, that would be equivalent to taking 800,000 vehicles off the road in term of greenhouse gas emissions

I'm going to let Josh Tulkin speak mostly for himself on this one, but here's the thumbnail sketch of the situation: Tulkin received a latter from the Maryland State Police informing him that from March 2005 to May 2006 Tulkin was under

Not waiting for national legislation to set a price on carbon and kickstart the journey to a low-carbon future, Montgomery County, Maryland has enacted one the country's first carbon taxes. Passed by a vote of 8-to-1 the tax

I can't stop thinking about Natasha Pettigrew. She was 30 years old, a Green Party candidate for Senator in Maryland, and killed this month in the early morning hours by being struck from behind by a woman in an SUV. The driver did not stop, dragged

Blouin Tardif Architectes do a beautiful adaptive reuse and addition in Montreal.

Cornell students and Toronto company figure out how to upcycle old clothes on an industrial scale.

Number of storms predicted per year during the period 1854 -- 2006 versus numbers actually observed for the Atlantic (filled diamonds). The model predictions (grey curve) have been normalized to the data. A quadratic fit to the model is shown for

Climate action is about to get radical.

We are never going to switch to electric cars in time to make a difference. That's why we have to get out of our cars and walk.

Seriously ...

If 10 percent of Americans adopted these 7 changes, we could cut total domestic emissions by 8 percent in 6 years.

At TreeHugger, we like to keep things realistic, raise a skeptical eyebrow to potential vaporware, and to keep in check our giddy inner children that get sweaty palms when we see something like the VentureOne. After all, a bright idea, some capital, and

CFL bulbs, or compact fluorescent light bulbs: energy savings Commonly referred to as CFLs, compact fluorescent lamps or compact fluorescent light bulbs, the energy-saving bulbs have escaped the stereotype of buzzing, flickery, washed-out lights to

In addition to metrics like ecological footprint, each of us (and each of the products and services we use and consume every day) has a carbon footprint; it's a way to measure the relative impact of our actions -- as individuals, as businesses,

Reducing your carbon footprint and building community go hand-in-hand toward creating a better planet.

Researchers were shocked to discover what part of the bread-making process generates most emissions.

Everyone is worried about population growth, but in fact it may well be going the other way.

This large format photo book features hundreds of stunning images highlighting the effects that our global population of 7 billion (and growing) has on the Earth.

Move over, regular solar panels.

This new map uses satellite technology to display the world's vegetation, and can be used for everything from weather predictions to deciding best land use practices.

A recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that 55 percent of U.S. rivers and streams are in poor condition. When we see a number like that we might not realize how many rivers there are in the US...

A new cheap, lightweight sponge-like gel can quickly and efficiently disinfect drinking water for disaster victims.

The ÖKO Odyssey water bottle actually has six functions!

How can we be moving away from fossil fuels and spending billions on building pipes for them at the same time?

Carbon dioxide continues as the main concern, but we ignore methane at our own risk

This is beyond climate denial, it's science denial

A comprehensive look at why it is a problem, and who is fighting change.

This was an actual test. But only a test. Like those emergency tones you hear on your TV when a storm is approaching. Officials in Ontario, Canada, think the possibility of a live Asian carp invasion via truck is real. People

The Japanese pursuit of shinrin-yoku uses trees and nature to heal oneself – here's how you can do it even in a park.

This experiment may kickstart a new age of microorganism technology.

Perfect for tiny spaces, this multifunctional unit can be used as a kitchen, storage and workspace.

Abimis offers refrigerated drawers and heated tops. Does anyone need this?

You really don't need all those big appliances.

This fascinating installation where algae, bioluminescent bacteria, humans and smartphones interact may chart where a new generation of urban "cyber-gardeners" may go.

This one of a kind structure combines architecture, technology, algae farming and real-time data, and will dynamically respond to environmental factors like weather and movements of people.

Stunning Art Project Projects Impacts of Climate Change TreeHugger was founded on the idea that art and design can help solve the ecological crisis we are facing - most recently evidenced by our round up of environmental artists shaking up the art

A new bill in California would make digital receipts the default; here's why it's a big deal.

Nearly a year ago a "Great Green Wall" of trees was proposed to run across the entire southern border of the Sahara desert in an attempt to stop expanding desertification. At the TED Global conference in Oxford, England,

Studies show that humans and kangaroos may have co-evolved to be mutually beneficial to one another.

What does it feel like to be an arch? Very different from how it feels like to be a cantilever.

As it turns out, personal energy choices can be contagious.

Here's what to know about America's favorite bird of prey.

This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics.

It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled.

Outdoor access may be limited these days, but there are still some things you can do.

This smart system automatically frees up floorspace and can learn your preferences.

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and