In which I try to clear up some misconceptions.

Known to TreeHugger for their trademark lamps, the Seattle practice does a bigger building

Residents and businesses alike are joining the Lonely Whale Foundation to help stem ocean pollution by giving up plastic straws for the month.

Even the fruits and vegetables are wrapped in plastic so that the sensors can read them, inculcating a culture of convenience and waste.

Old canvas bags have never looked so good. These antique Hungarian grain sacks date from 1910-1930. They are handwoven with flax linen, which is known for its durability and strength, and is said to be two to three times stronger than cotton. The

Much to the scepticism of our readers we’ve covered hot rocks at least once or twice before. In a nutshell, it’s a form geothermal energy derived from pumping water kilometres underground where it gets heated enough (by hot rocks!) to then rise back to

They actually have a Deputy Minister for Cycling in Hungary's Ministry of Economics and Transport. They are also promoting cycling with this sexy video that Grist calls safe for work if you use headphones. A commenter on osocio translates it:First of

Wastewater or sludge storage lagoons are designed, in part, based on statistical probability of annual precipitation and evaporation amounts. The data behind these estimates generally don't take into account contemporary

A roaming freelance photographer and writer go on the road in this self-built live-work space on wheels.

What's the point of doing laundry with non-toxic soap if it still produces loads of un-recycled plastic waste?

Take a look at some of the ways that the shutdown is bad for the environment.

We wrote earlier: "Lick that dirty pacifier!" Now we say "Breathe that dirty air!"

Soon American workers can get more health-giving exposure to x-rays and radiation and help the economy boom!

Most hot dog carts are ugly and utilitarian. This one's not.

Severe flooding in Spain has led to shortages so bad in the UK that some supermarkets are flying produce in from the United States.

My favorite eco-star might of gotten snubbed by Oscar, but Leo's enivormental work gets a green prize. The actor/activist was honored with the International Green Film Award by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the

Celebrities, and their various efforts to go green, can be a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, it's great that high-profile, highly-visible folks are affecting positive change by both reducing their impact on

They're hot, they're celebrities, and they believe in saving the Earth. But what's better is that they all have one thing in common (besides the environment) -- they're single! We've listed some of our favorite eco-hotties below

A couple of years ago, I made the New Year's resolution that my new clothing purchases would be limited to green garments. With the quality and selection of ">green fashion that's become available recently, it's been a promise

After making its way through the Californian legislature with bi-partisan support (!), the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act (aka SB 566) was signed by governor Jerry Brown and became state law.

Finally, there is now an ethical and practical alternative work wear option to Carhartt and Dickies.

Last week, California joined Oregon and Washington in signing a pact with British Columbia called the Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy, which forms an alliance to set shared fuel standards and mandates for cutting carbon emissions.

Inspired by the small, simple and efficient spaces of Japan, is this lovely tiny home that comes with a lot of luxurious features.

Bye bye, lake. Where it's going, nobody knows for sure.

Why do people do this kind of thing?

Because cyclists should pay their fair share, right?

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

This surprising trend combines the comfort found in being around animals, along with the well-known benefits of practicing yoga.

It is by far the most energy efficient way of packaging beer. It tastes better and there is no BPA.

Built on a gooseneck trailer, this modern tiny house is designed to accommodate up to three sleeping areas.

The shopping world is rife with corruption and exploitation, and while it would be lovely for companies to mend their evil ways, that's highly unlikely. In the meantime, Etsy provides a decent alternative for conscientious shoppers.

Feathers, shells, leaves, flowers and even bark are encased in resin to create this lovely collection of handmade, resin-based jewelry.

This is a very good idea that all of North America should consider.

These designer shoes embody traditional craftsmanship and a Slow Fashion aesthetic.

A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter.

How would you like to carve a Jack-o-lantern from one of these three record-breaking pumpkins from this weekend?

Transition Towns founder Rob Hopkins sets out what Resilience 2.0 might look like.

The solar cell can be stretched, bent and compressed without substantially affecting performance.

Not only will this save home owners money, but it will also allow utilities to manage demand during peak times.

What is that man smoking?

The Irish beer giant has stopped using fish bladders for filtration of its keg beer; cans and bottles to follow suit by the end of the year.

The plight of the bumblebee is a matter of great concern. Their numbers are declining, some species are on the brink of extinction and colony collapse disorder has spread in the U.S. Albert Einstein may (or may not) have said

Now that the Toyota International Teacher Program has ended, I've decided to turn the spotlight on a few of the teachers involved. First came the middle school teachers. Next up, a couple of the high school-teaching

Darwin made a smart choice when he picked Galapagos as the place to develop his theory of natural selection: This group of islands has some of the most incredible species in the world. Earlier this month, a star-studded group of adventurers with the Missi

A star-studded group of adventurers with the Mission Blue oceans conservation group went on a trip to the Galapagos earlier this month. But the true stars of the show were the incredible species endemic to the islands: many

Yesterday Brian wrote Galapagos Islands Moved Off Endangered Sites List, concluding:

Photo credit: Wikipedia/Creative Commons 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with the Toyota International Teacher Program. The program is designed to engage a variety of conservation and education issues

The Galapagos Islands are like no place on earth. The Galapagos Islands have too many

Conservation efforts, especially in places as renowned as the Galapagos, have something of a reputation. It's developers vs. protesters, consumers vs. conservationists, people

Lonesome George is quite a character. He's a Pinta Island tortoise, and, as Brian noted when he visited a few years ago, he's the last of this breed. Yep, that means when he's gone, that's it -- his species will