James Furzer's simple design is still situated on the streets — yet lifted slightly above them.

UC Davis students conceive a 'deliberate solution' to substandard farm worker housing.

The man-made foothills are most definitely alive in Cupertino.

Developers behind the 104-acre sustainable project in Belize promise to consider all concerns ahead of construction in 2017.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes letting states, tribes manage wolf populations, dropping endangered species status on the federal level.

Scientists plan to flood the black market with cheap fake rhino horns to disrupt the poaching market.

New requirements for happier hens infringes on the interstate commerce protections of the U.S. Constitution, says Missouri attorney general.

Do you or your kids like candy canes, but do you dislike the dye and corn syrup they contain? Look no further.

Option packages and other 'forced' features increase the base price of many vehicles, balancing out the environmental value, group says.

Idaho's Mike Simpson actually sounds reasonable when bringing up the debates of the past.

Here's what you can do with your incandescent bulbs as they fade away and are replaced by their more energy-efficient cousins.

Meet a brainy LED bulb equipped with embedded sensors that will help you sleep better (and save a bundle of cash).

Citing increasing abuses of their return policy, L.L. Bean has updated its lifetime guarantee policy.

Meet the man behind the popular Web service Transit and Trails, which makes it easy for bus riders to get out for a good hike.

Green mom blogger Diane MacEachern shares her thoughts on picket lines, the state of U.S. politics and how to create a better quality of life.

Reduce light pollution to avoid insomnia, cataracts and other health issues — as well as save energy and preserve ecosystems.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

The Lune can identify that your phone is receiving a call, not from a Bluetooth signal but from the wavelength of the phone’s GSM signal.

A rampant scam can add $20 more to your phone bill if you hit redial. Make sure your kids know not to call the scammers back.

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.

The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons.

The store is offering a valuable way to get rid of your old — but fully functional and scratch-free, of course — iPad models in exchange for store credit.

Are all the alternative packages green or are some of them greenwashed?

Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects.

Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise.

Ratings have become the new human resources department.

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.

Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not.

Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school.

92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States.

Finland's vocational education and training (VET) programs cover a range of occupations, and training is available to just about everyone.

Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures.

Instead of running errands, Tom Wagg used his one-week internship to earn a place in history.

Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme.

Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta

Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles.

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.

Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.

Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman.

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.

Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation.

The fossil fuel industry benefits from government money, but not renewables. In a forum with T. Boone Pickens at the National Press Club, media mogel Ted Turner

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.

As long as there are humans, there will be cockroaches.