A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City.

All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth.

A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world.

Rising out of surrounding trees and rock, this playful little area takes its design cues from local bird habitats and the town's skiing traditions.

The newfound fossils shed light on the early evolution of one of the planet’s most mysterious amphibians.

Designing kitchen ventilation that works in really tight houses seems almost impossible.

TreeHugger isn't the only place to sing the virtues of the modern composting toilet. But Fox News? Really?

Urine for a surprise as Alex Wilson concludes that urine collection beats composting. I was, because they are not mutually exclusive.

Here's the drill on the Earth Drill toilet.

I really don't want to crap all over this new toilet design, but it is too complex, too expensive and no, it won't charge your phone.

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

If all goes well between now and Halloween, Griffis Sculpture Park in upstate New York will be ready for the occasion with its very own colony of bats, thanks to the artsy "Bat Tower" being built to draw the pest-fighting pollinators to the area.

When it comes to finding fascinating species previously unknown to science, it turns out that forests of Papua New Guinea are a darn good place to look. Researchers have recently disclosed their

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

A young sea turtle found in the Netherlands will be released after a three-year recovery. We also have the search for the "extinct" Javan tiger, Sylvester Stallone's bat cave incident, and more.

Sea cucumber poo may be the key to saving the world's great coral reefs from devastation. Invasive pythons are doing damage in the Everglades, eight sea lions were found shot to death in Washington and more.

Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something!

Most reports suggest a gradual increase in renewable energy. But don't believe the anti-hype.

For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development.

The Nature Conservancy’s new research shows New Yorkers want to take action against climate change.

A new way to see inside batteries in real time as they go through charging cycles could help prevent battery fires and increase battery lifespans

In his new climate change documentary, DiCaprio opts for caution and polite concern at a time when outrage is desperately needed.

We also have to start retiring what we already have and replacing it with cleaner power plants, furnaces and vehicles. Now.

No more pleather: The Parisian shoe brand proves that vegan style can be sustainable, not just ethical.

The War on Cars pitch wins conservative votes across North America.

The Southern Poverty Law Center says “It is time to call out Agenda 21conspiracy theories and the people spreading them.”

A new study from Pew Research is totally depressing, showing how left and right are moving further apart.

It costs a lot more to run a suburb than it does to run a city.

Ecotricity's collapsing cooling towers return. This time, they're tapping into popular anger over utility profits.

Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff.

This is what happens when a solo wilderness explorer, who also happens to be a professional photographer, creates a book about nature.

Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space.

With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more.

It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends.

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.

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.

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

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.

Scientists and concerned beachcombers are looking for answers.

It would be nice to hang out in one of these right now.

We are definitely not going back to the way we were.

Just using them for an hour pushes pollution above legal limits.

The age of diesel and petrol cars is ending. It’s time to do the same for fossil fuel heating.

Until it can be composted in my own backyard, I'm not getting excited.

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.

During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

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

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.