What does it take to get improved environmental coverage in the media?

Who says the New York Times is ignoring climate and the environment? David Leonhardt writes about the importance of doing something about climate, in a political climate that makes it tough.

It appears that this act of God had a little help from man, and was an accident waiting to happen.

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The classic daily newspaper box gets updated by a New York artist.

And in the meantime, the bodacious bovine has become a social media star and will receive a full pardon … as soon as they can get her out of the woods.

"If knowledge has become a secular religion, public libraries are its parishes, mosques and synagogues."

Looking to tiny houses for design inspiration, these new student housing units have been constructed in a former Rotterdam office.

They are building "five great houses that are comfortable to live in and will have happy occupants."

Let's hope cows don't get seasick.

Plastic waste has been diverted from the city's shoreline to create a cost-effective, green space alternative.

This stylish and durable trailer looks like a cross between a mini-Airstream and a horse trailer, and has a kitchen in the back.

Inspired by her own spine-shattering accident, this sculpture shows the struggle and transformation of these remarkable insects.

We have lots of waste plastic and not much use for it, so why not use it instead of asphalt or concrete?

Here's how people work together to build their own homes cooperatively.

After thousands of euros' worth of damage, the tourism board is begging young people to be more respectful.

It even has moving sidewalks for bikes. This is how you get people out of cars.

Children. Alone in the forest. At night.

It changed my life but I can also recommend some changes

This is Paris' largest mural, made with hand-folded origami paper birds and a bit of spraypaint.

It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.'

Founded by two sons of farmers, this company wants to grow farm-fresh food -- out of shipping containers.

It's like Uber for 'flying' water cars, with an über-cute name: SeaBubbles.

The second generation of Paris' bike-sharing fleet will see 20,000 bikes hit the streets next year, and 30% of those will feature an electric drivetrain.

This small 118-square-foot apartment holds a few pleasant, space-saving surprises.

This small space spread over two levels in Paris gets a minimalist and functional makeover.

...or does this augur the final breakdown of civilization?

A small, rundown garage and artist's studio becomes a new home to a family of three.

Switching from fossil fuel powered cars could save 45,000 lives per year and on its own almost solve climate change

Using some inventive interventions, an old parking garage is transformed into a two-bedroom apartment in Paris.

This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space.

This small and versatile apartment in the heart of Paris uses innovative modern materials for its furniture and cabinetry.

Everyone says we should do something, but nobody ever wants to pay the price.

Using someone else's tools and space has forced me to adjust my approach to cooking.

Touch the trees, hear them hum and murmur.

Like a gadget from a superhero's gizmo-kit, two engineering students have invented a device to battle blazes with noise – water and toxic chemicals not required.

An undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota has created a unique way of connecting people with climate data through music.

Sound healing is based on the idea that pure, deconstructed sound can rebalance the body's energy.

The unusual concert was held in the depths of the Florida Reef to promote coral reef protection.

In a press conference for an upcoming Carnegie Hall concert, Smith and the founders of Pathway to Paris talk about art, community, and keeping the spirit up for climate action.

Spoiler alert: The writer turned out to be a YouTube star.

The Musical Mountaineers carry a violin and piano up trails to perform in secret wilderness locations.

Contrary to what many people believe, they're not going to charity – just straight to landfill.

Clever idea from Finnish designer combines portable storage with fixed dresser unit

Light up your life and your living room with gorgeous lights from the London Design Festival.

This classic design is 80 years young and some famous designers pay hommage.

These paper plate eyes bring a chuckle when added to trees and rocks.

Using a combination of LED lights, sunlight and environmental data, a disused oil silo has been transformed into Helsinki's newest art installation and urban destination.

This specially designed Finnish axe requires less force to split wood as it acts both as a wedge and as a lever.

There's finally momentum on the international stage. And this is one of the most ambitious announcements yet.