And they figure out where to put it, because "future architecture means city-hacking."

Researchers concluded that the spill probably doesn't pose a significant environmental risk, but the ash contained heavy metals like arsenic, lead and mercury.

Things of Intrinsic Worth is a feature-length documentary which focuses on the ways coal mining is harming the livelihoods of Montana ranchers.

These handy accessories tick all the boxes for ethics and eco-friendliness.

If you've been around the green scene for some time, you may feel some ideas get a little tired over time. That could have been the case for bags from recycled tires, but ever since I got one (not from this brand, of course) I've

Despite some efforts by Chiquita to clean up its act in recent years, its long history of human rights abuses is coming back to haunt the company. Chiquita is being sued by the families of more than 4,000 Colombians murdered

Chiquita Bananas becomes the latest major brand to avoid tar sands fuel. But will it really help?

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.

It's painful but necessary if you want to maintain an organized home.

No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms.

The moral of the story is: Some people are awful, some people are heroes, and baby chimps are irresistable.

Smartphones, laptops, and electric car batteries rely on cobalt, most of which comes from Congolese mines that employ children.

The Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs, a recipient of the 2018 Lush Spring Prize, provides basic gardening kits and lesson packs to teachers in order to teach valuable agricultural skills.

Even though there has been notable progress, at current poaching rates elephants are still in danger of becoming virtually extinct on the continent.

Before 2015, the Mozambique reserve lost many thousands of elephants due to rampant poaching – now they’ve just had a full year without any illegal deaths.

New short narrative film strives to deepen the global discussion around the illegal wildlife trade.

Starting in September, I embark on a nationwide book tour for my new book entitled Urban Green: Architecture for the Future. The tour will take me to more than 20 universities and colleges across

Who says loos have to be boring and utilitarian?

New research published in the online journal PLoS ONE demonstrates for the first time that a non-human adult animal species regularly engages in oral sex behavior. While the behavior has

A new "eco-city" being planned for Turkey will use waste pistachio shells for heating public and private buildings.

The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns.

A damning report says children face two main threats globally, and most nations are failing to address these.

What happens when nobody wants to get on an elevator?

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

After an unprecedented delay, the Senate finally voted 59 - 40 to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.

Better yet, Citizenne Style's tips don't require you to make any new online purchases.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.

Henning Larsen's design for Fælledby is "a model for sustainable living."

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.

Just because something is BPA-free doesn't mean it's safe.

This is precisely the kind of healthy, sustainable agriculture we should be trying to expand globally.

After evidence that China violated the treaty intended to protect the earth's ozone layer, the country has leapt into action.

Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy.

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.

After decades of promising reforms, chocolate companies have failed to deliver.

Unless we change the way we buy chocolate, we could lose it forever.

That's a switch: a product from the field of medicine has won a design prize.

Usually the Serpentine commissions one architect to create a building: this year it's five.

The complex little patterns of old circuit boards are highlighted in this lovely handmade collection of jewelry for men and women.

Is it helpful information or a form of digitally-enabled helicopter parenting?

A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.

Children born today will grow up in a disease-ridden, malnourished world, unless governments stick to the Paris Agreement.

And new research suggests that the problem is only going to get worse.

A new website aims to gather data on pollution in China.

If you've been following the world of architecture, you've probably feasted your eyes on the Metropol Parasol, which has been one of the most popular and talked about structures of 2011. Currently the world's largest wooden structure, the Parasol's

Time is running out to enter! Win a trip to Mongolia for World Environment Day by entering our annual contest!

Grimy fingers in the mouth leads to decreased risk of developing allergies, new study suggests.

Cold weather won't stop Scandinavian moms from their age-old practice of parking baby prams outside in all weathers...and leaving the babies napping.