At least until you ride it to a public meeting, where your bike is part of a vast, bike-wing conspiracy.

Forget decluttering. KonMari is now all about re-cluttering.

In a compelling new documentary, The Flood, Angela Bassett narrates the story of the life in one of the world's last great wildernesses.

Who said politicians never did anything good?

And people keep saying it's too expensive to deal with climate change.

photo: US Fish & Wildlife Service via flickr White nose syndrome, a disease caused by exposure to a particular fungus, first discovered in 2006, has been afflicting bats in the eastern United States and appears to be spreading. Considering that it's

New York's brown bat continues to be hard hit by White Nose Syndrome (WNS). WNS is named for the white fungus that eats bat tissues and wakes the bats prematurely from hibernation. WNS has been

White nose syndrome has decimated bat populations on the East Coast. Now scientists believe the disease, which is spreading, may have been worse than previously imagined.

In the face of a devastating epidemic, bats need our tender loving care more than ever. If one sneaks inside, here's how to remove it without toxicants or harm.

From the 'I wish I had thought of that' department, these all-natural straws are grown, not made from plastic, and could be a greener way to slurp your smoothie.

Here's a new take on disposable tableware: these are made from discarded food.

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

Crafted from sustainably harvested cork in Portugal, these stunning mats will take your yoga practice to new eco-friendly heights.

Circular Systems' innovative technology promises to transform food waste fibers into wearable fabric.

It's so much nicer to feel a warm natural material in your pocket than cold slippery plastic.

Also tanks in your backyard and killer stairs

It was hot last year, too.

We learn that Agenda 21 is part of a much larger Mainstream Media plot to hide the UN takeover of the American government.

It's more than just a bike; it is a different way of thinking about design and manufacturing.

Is this the thin edge of a much bigger wedge?

Got a froggy "city throat"? It might be from metal particles emitted from braking cars and trucks.

Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people.

If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.

Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.

It's the ultimate zero-waste crop, useful from root to shoot.

It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.

From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks.

Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life?

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

Maio Studio turned an old, dark launderette into a bright new co-working space for creative professionals.

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.

Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.

There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)

After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.

We've done them all - the organic Xmas tree, the re-plant live Xmas tree, the bike-delivered Xmas tree. This one feels the greenest of them all.

The TreeHugger view is that hey, we like trees, and parks are precious, especially when they are designed by the likes of Frederick Law Olmsted.

It's just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara.

I am pickier, stingier... and much happier.

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.

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

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.

"Radiative barriers" may work well in space, but not so well down here.

This could be "a thermostat for the sun."

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.

Industrial designer Mark Sanders shows us all how.

It's a duffel bag with various inserts that will keep you organized whenever you leave the house.

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil

This company seems to think there's a chance you'll be safer in the water if you look a teensy bit like a lionfish. We remain, um, skeptical.

National parks never go out of style, just like these retro posters.