A new study suggests a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in rates of neuropsychiatric disorders.

In the north, a lot of people burn wood all year round, but even a single fire is worse than smoking cigarettes.

We spend 90 percent of our time indoors. We should worry more about what we are breathing there.

Skylight manufacturer Velux says we need more light and fresh air.

A new study finds that ultra-fine particles increase the risk of brain cancer.

These graceful, nature-inspired wall clocks are a timely delight to look at throughout the day.

Handmade from discarded items, this collection of young designers' chic jewelry shows that 'waste' is merely a mentality, not a fact.

This electrically powered prototype will be great for getting you to the market, and carting stuff back home.

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.

Welcome to the world of planner mania! Here you will discover the hottest planners on the market. If only we could use every single one...

Paper planners are effective only if you use them properly and regularly. Here are some ways to get into the groove, if you're not yet an addict!

Plastic pollution in our oceans is a big deal. These designers went out and collected some to create this surprising collection of items that look quite luxurious.

Plants get a stylish home with these eye-catching, handmade wooden planters made for the wall.

These planners don't stop at scheduling; they'll help you smash your goals for 2018.

Add some pizzazz to your hairdo with these fun, colorful accessories, all made in USA.

Built to last using sustainably sourced materials, Awake offers luxury-brand quality at a reasonable price point.

For some of us, the key to staying organized is shockingly old-fashioned – putting pen to paper.

The things nature does to sand and rock are amazing. You may think this is an alien planet with bizarre stone houses for extraterrestrials, but no, this is New Mexico in all its mind-blowing glory.

A female northern elephant seal protects her newborn pup as she warns away a young male with amorous intentions for her.

If you are tired ot dragging home a live tree and having it shed its pine needles through your home as it dies, look no further. All this tree takes is your love, and the books from your bookshelf.

Take a thermographic tour of my house to see why.

A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.

Ryan North points out that unlike most games, this one is lethal

A hilarious remix of a classic image demonstrates that the new high-tech alternatives are not solving every problem.

They're just like us.

The sharing economy is getting more and more attention, but laws drawn up for traditional business don't always adapt well to informal sharing or collaborative consumption.

Mark Boyle has literally lived without money, so he had more room than most to critique our economy. Now he's formulated a manifesto.

Basalt Regional Library in Colorado is combining the best of both a traditional public library and the ever more popular seed library.

As Seattle welcomes yet another tool library, there are bigger picture lessons to be learned about the value of sharing.

Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday.

By encouraging neighbors to share skills and cooperate, time banks can build strong communities and a vibrant informal economy.

A collective wardrobe spares resources, reduces clutter, and provides a steady stream of fabulous outfits. It's win-win all around.

This is probably the most interesting 3D printed house concept we have seen yet.

It talks a lot about cycling, but notes that we don't do nearly enough about walking.

Studies prove these myths aren't true but nobody is listening.

That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year.

A new 'eco tax' will raise money for less polluting modes of transportation.

The director of Celtic Connections questions the ethics of bringing in foreign artists to perform.

The French consider AC to be unhealthy. Will they change their minds in the face of a changing climate?

Most glass buildings are a problem, but just banning them is the wrong solution.

Even Amnesty International is weighing in about the way the Alberta government is going after environmentalists.

Some people have to work, but they can still show solidarity.

A building that once housed a Jewish girls' school, shut down by the Nazis, is now home to a fashionable restaurant.

Why hide your bike away when you can put it on display?

From adorable baby sea turtles to lamps made of cow dung and 600-mile bike trips, it's been a wild ride.

Submit your witty, artful, or entertaining short film for the 2014 VELOBerlin Film Award.

Taking the category and best in show prizes will help Efficient City Farming get the funding to grow!

Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.

The public has cast their votes, and if the winner is any indication, there are some angry bikers tired of fighting the battle for clean transportation.

This is a housing form that we should be building a lot more of.