Reducing CO2 emissions at the source, or better yet, not emitting them in the first place, is the better option.

Kevin Kelly explains why the complex interconnectedness of modern technology and society makes disaster relief and system change so challenging.

These are very common in Europe but new to North America. We need a lot more of them.

An old warehouse is transformed into a three-level open office with lots of shared spaces for a tech company in Vancouver.

Delegates from United Nations member states meet to discuss a global environmental agenda.

Fur farming was banned on UK soil in 2000, but imports are still allowed, which activists say simply 'outsources' the cruelty.

But alas, nobody seems to listen to cycling commissioners in the UK.

This compact shelter is a place for a family to spend their summers in the middle of nature.

You never know what climate you may end up in...

The 2007 TED prize announcement was made the evening of Oct 30, 2006 in San Francisco, CA. In Ft Mason's Golden Gate Room, a small but quickening crowd assembled to honor next year's TED recipients. The space had been transformed from an otherwise

Congratulations are in order for cosmologist Neil Turok, writer Dave Eggers, and religious historian Karen Armstrong, the winners of the 2008 TED Prize. The award, whose past recipients have included Bill Clinton in 2007 and Cameron Sinclair in 2006

TreeHugger goes on and on (and on) about why design matters; here, legendary designer Philippe Stark gives us his own captivating take on the topic at TED in March 2007.

Every year, the TED—Technology, Education, Design—conference convenes with the intention of showcasing "ideas worth spreading."

Innovation may be a fundamental part of

TreeHugger Founder Graham Hill stopped by the TED Conference recently to outline his LifeEdited project—and explain why a keen ability to edit will be the most important skill of the next century.

" It is an idea upon which our planet’s future depends."

Step 1: The idea of a car that runs on compost. Step 2: Implementation of a car that runs on compost. We're half done.

If there's one thing that can't be said of Elon Musk, it's that he doesn't try his best. Few entrepreneurs succeed in just one of the many difficult fields that he's tackled, but it's almost unprecedented to see a single person attack on so many fronts.

The winner will have the opportunity to speak at TEDxManhattan 2014.

The theme of this year's conference is "the next chapter," and each attendee will receive a sample of what could be next in anti-counterfeit technology.

It's a great way to spend time outside and travel for cheap.

For some of the juices – all from well-known brands – drinking just 4 ounces a day is enough to cause concern.

If the harmful chemicals weren't bad enough, new research finds that many e-cigarettes also include unhealthy biological contaminants.

Fluffy little pieces of heaven, these vegan cupcakes boast that winning combination of caramel sweetness cut with just a tiny sprinkle of sea salt.

(Image: Geekbrief)The battle, no doubt, will rage on for some time over which is greener, e-books or the printed stuff. A new item of evidence, however, has been submitted: a report by the Cleantech Group has concluded that in a spine-to-spine lifecycle

I have always wondered why a sandwich of polystyrene and concrete is considered green, and have taken significant abuse for my position on insulated concrete forms (ICF). Now an interim report from the impressive-sounding MIT Concrete

After a week of recounts, the proposed law to label genetically modified foods loses by 4 percent of votes.

These busy filter-feeders clean the water, attract biodiversity, and offer protection from storms.

Available in

An annual Toronto event is pretty utopian, as two major highways are closed to cars and given over to cyclists.

Take a look at this built prototype of a flood-resistant house, designed to float with the rising waters.

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

Once again testing the limits of bamboo as an eco-friendly material for large buildings, Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia constructs this striking structure near the city of Da Nang.

Built with a lighter impact in mind, this small mountain retreat is nestled among the trees in Vietnam.

PETA and I may disagree about the ethics of eating meat, and there are plenty of people who object to PETA's overly sexualized campaign tactics. Nevertheless, I have always felt they are one of the more effective campaign

Geothermal energy constantly gets overshadowed by other sources of clean energy, like wind and solar, because it's still more expensive. But with every passing year, it gets closer to its time in the spotlight.

Turn trash into a school garden in Harlem by recycling drink bottles in Times Square today.

Promoting the gift economy and community resiliency, this man has been traveling the country for the last decade, offering free cups of tea out of his bus home.

Proctor & Gamble blames it on Millennials not knowing how to do laundry, but it's more likely that they don't feel like paying to infuse their clothes with nasty chemicals.

Using modular components pre-made in a factory, this modern home is airy, light and adaptable.

From chia to hemp, seeds were a prominent force among the 500-plus new products at the annual tradeshow in Los Angeles.

Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only applies to people?

Our favorite green building material is now made in Oregon

The Eagle Creek Fire, which consumed nearly 50,000 acres, was started when the teen threw fireworks into the forested canyon.

Influenced by "Scandinavian mysticism and North American charm," these repurposed thrift store finds not only look stylish and comfortable, they also help divert discarded clothing from our landfills.

This industrial designer's 3D/4D printed, life-like forms ask the question of whether we can design and engineer "intelligent" plants that can adapt to environmental changes.

This is an urban design issue, a car design issue, and a demographics issue. Distracted walking is a rounding error.

Massimiliano Locatelli is writing a new language of design that reflects the new technology.

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.

In the grand scheme of things, $5.9 million is not a huge amount to take from fossil fuels. But when you reinvest in renewables...