I can't imagine anyone doing an ad like this for coal.

They are all over the internet today; here are some that relate to buildings we have shown on TreeHugger

Residents of the main avocado-producing area say they're forced to drink contaminated water delivered by truck because rivers and aquifers are being drained by avocado agribusiness.

Just what we've been waiting for - an automated home fermentation device that can turn fruit or honey into wine, mead, or cider.

When Go Play! announced a competition to design an innovative playground for 1,000 refugee children along the border of Thailand and Burma, Dutch designer AnneMarie van Splunter thought of old car tires. To

Elephants, tigers, and other threatened species are thriving in Thailand's Western Forest Complex thanks to conservation efforts.

Using local materials, this impressive bamboo structure features a microcosm of imaginative spaces designed for a range of playful activities.

Many exotic ingredients aren't on shelves because people ask for them, but more so because the governments of those countries are actively promoting them.

A small child's bedroom becomes a magical little place to sleep and play.

Some would pick a third option: vermin.

Good news: The ban on CFC-based asthma inhalers is rapidly approaching. Inhalers are going green and by December 31, all inhalers must be powered by hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) instead of the ozone-harming chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Inspired by geoengineering techniques, an artist creates a personal cloud-forming machine to make a point.

The Vancouver architect is famous for "tall wood" but still has a knack for little good wood buildings too.

Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called upon heads of state to make “bold” announcements at today’s Climate Summit.

These sand "castles" are not your usual holiday beach creations.

Regardless of the outcome of high profile public debate--viz Waterkeeper Bobby Kennedy Jr v. Dirty Coal Don Blankenship smackdown tomorrow night at the University of Charleston--or vehement protest from the likes of youth

From a $50,000 portable recycled house to a tiny green egg house for Chinese students, TreeHugger has already offered plenty of posts that prove that green living doesn't have to mean high-end LEED certified luxury.

Backyard chickens may be trendy, but in some cities they are still illegal. But that doesn't stop some would-be chicken keepers.

Simple but striking, this small treehouse retreat was built by hand and furnished with repurposed flea market finds.

This modern take on the gabled farmhouse includes lots of clever space-saving ideas.

The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia issues a challenge: Design a four-person home made entirely of materials from a 100-mile radius around Vancouver.

This week is Carnival of the Green #193 and it's being hosted by The EcoChic, a blog that takes us through the life of a thirty-something mom. She looks for ways to reduce her environmental impact on the Earth while sharing these ideas, products and

Citizen persistence at measuring and publicizing pollution levels results in a major turnaround by Beijing.

Come one, come all, witness The Twittertape Machine that prints a feed of your tweets and mentions on Twitter.

To promote their fantastic garden grant program, Seeds of Change is bringing a seed vending machine and photo booth to several US cities, where visitors can tweet for seeds.

Often marketed as educational, electronic toys have the opposite effect, resulting in parents and children speaking less to each other.

"Reuse" is usually a good motto; this study reminds parents to take care in the case of toys originally sold in yesteryears. We offer some tips for selecting safer used toys.

We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG.

"Achtung Baby" is an American mom's analysis of how German culture fosters resilience in children.

Author Sara Zaske shows that it all comes down to respecting a child's right to independence.

It's not all about numbers, really there's more.

Even farmers who don't use organic practices are leaving genetically engineered crops behind.

Researchers in the UK are using genetic engineering to fight the bird flu epidemic.

Whether it's laundry or dishes, turn down the dial for environmental savings and gleaming results.

Alex previously wrote about concerns as China Tightens Grasp on Rare Earth Metals Vital for Green Technologies; now we are seeing it in action. After a dispute over a collision between the Japanese Coast Guard and a Chinese

I love this little vehicle. If it ever becomes commercially available outside of carsharing schemes, I may have to get one. Or maybe I should just start a carsharing scheme in my city....

I could use this right now.

This gives the "spin cycle" a whole new meaning.

Designboom shows Trong Nghia's latest house, built out of towers with trees on top in the middle of a block.

He is one of Asia's emerging architects, famous for building stunning, affordable and durable buildings out of bamboo.

Our favorite Vietnamese architect builds a giant wall of white planters... again.

Referencing traditional terraced agriculture, this modern house with terraces has an integrated rainwater collection and irrigation system that would allow it to grow greenery.

If you're already on TreeHugger it's safe to assume that you've got an interested in what lies under the great green umbrella. And, now, if you've also got an

From the freshest possible eggs to rich compost to pets with personality, keeping backyard chickens would be a fun and educational foray in urban agriculture.

You are not just buying a box but a full service design/build package. Could this take container architecture mainstream?

Standard washing machines use a lot of water to get rid of a small amount of dirt. One startup is aiming to close that loop by reusing the wastewater.

The electricity-free and low-water Drumi device could be one method of washing clothes without taking a huge toll on the environment.

Photo via I Watch Stuff Leonardo DiCaprio is already a favorite with eco-minded like gals, like myself! Now the next generation are digging Leo and his big green heart. This Saturdays Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will honor the actor/activist with

Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy hemp of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for world domination. And it can be found in just about

Oh, I am sorry. I meant "trackless trains."