Sydney is white Australia's birthplace, settled as a penal colony in 1788. Many of its first white inhabitants would be very surprised to learn that it is now often recognized as one of the world's top ten most liveable cities. Earlier this year it was

Last year, for the very first Earth Hour, we bundled ourselves up a picnic supper and drove off to the parking nightmare that is the north shore of Sydney Harbour. Sitting in the gloaming of a nature reserve, with hundreds of other Earth Hour devotees.

The Resilient Design Institute suggests we should all have six weeks of food in our homes. Too much or too little?

You can't blame them for trying: With the White House set to change hands in less than a year's time - likely bringing on board a more eco-friendly administration - industry groups have been pressing the EPA to squelch stricter air-quality standards

Hopefully someday we can say the same thing about an effective effort to combat greenhouse gas emissions.

Ever heard of a 'stranded asset'? They are well known in the world of sustainability, and they can put a dent in your retirement savings.

A new report examines the environmental and health impacts of consuming animals products.

The world had a bunch of big goals it didn't succeed in making by this year. Now the UN is creating an even bigger set of goals - finally taking the environment into account. But how to educate the world about the goals? Turn to comics.

The Eye on Earth Summit aims to harness the power of data and new data gathering technologies to help the environment and support sustainable development.

Ecorazzi: French Vogue Peta

From the 'know where you food comes from' file, the truth behind your turkey dinner.

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

We here at TreeHugger recently announced that the Carnival of the Green will now include a Twitter section.You can still submit as normal via email, of course, but this new part of the Carnival will be called "Best Green Tweets." So, if you use Twitter

Behold, wet-handed readers, there's a better way.

They are already doing this in Sweden.

Building with blocks and construction toys is a great unstructured activity for kids, and Ollies Wooden Blocks are a superb new addition to the category.

In some countries, it is standard practice; in others, not so much.

Looking for amazing Thanksgiving recipes that cater to those of us skipping meat? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic ideas for appetizers, sides, mains and dessert!

Think living green is all about sacrifice? Think again!

A new UK study measures and compares the dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans.

The tiny fuel cell is long-lasting, low-cost and could power our tablets and smartphones with clean energy.

The real competition for green tech is not other green tech, but the old, dirty incumbents.

This lovely looking Victorian house in west London seems deceptively straightforward except for a tiny plaque on the front door. It notes that this is the second house in the UK to reach PassivHaus standards. And that is no mean

We go through this ridiculous change for no good reason at all, yet it is unhealthy and dangerous.

"Has the global food system been irrevocably hijacked?" One filmmaker asks and begins to answer this frightening question.

We hear a lot about plastics breaking down at sea, but scientists are discovering that a shocking quantity of plastic enters the ocean already in microscopic form.

Whether it's laundry or dishes, turn down the dial for environmental savings and gleaming results.

It clogs our oceans and tampers with our bodies, yet without it, all modern life would skid to a stop. Susan Freinkel's new book, Plastic: A Toxic Love Story, explores the rise of plastic into ubiquity, hails it for its life-saving wonders, and explores

In which Steven shows once again how far ahead of the pack he was.

Steven M. Johnson has some good ideas, but there have been others worth noting in TreeHugger.

Steven M. Johnson's great idea for ultralight camping combines your dinnerware with your goggles.

Why turn your car into a living room when it can also be a kitchen?

Steven M. Johnson shows how the well-equipped mobile worker got around twenty-five years ago.

This gives the "spin cycle" a whole new meaning.

In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, one scientist gives her tips on forging your own path.

Demand for lithium is growing very rapidly thanks to portable electronics and electric vehicles. What if we could get a lot of lithium cheaply, without building new mines?

Do you think we need to shift to solar, wind, and geothermal energy? Then show some love this week in order to help grow this important societal transition.

Take an average cup of coffee or tea to a new tasty level with these quick, easy additions.

Put kitchen scraps and spices to good use in these soothing, healing concoctions, perfect for a wintry day.

People are often surprised to learn that tea bags contain up to 25% plastic, which raises concerns about health and environmental implications. Good news is, there's a better way to make the perfect cuppa.

It may not make economic sense to park bikes this way, but it sure is fun to watch.

What the Club Sandwich Generation looks like in Tokyo, where it is unusual to renovate instead of starting from scratch.

It seems that GMOs are again steamrolling their way through our legal system. Back in December it seemed there may be a light at the end of the tunnel when a federal judge ordered that 258 acres of genetically modified sugar

Manure and fertilizer runoff is harming communities across the country. A new interactive map illustrates how, and showcases the people who are doing something about it.

Straight outta Humboldt, this app is a great intro to the "art and craft" of brewing your own compost tea for boosting microbial activity in the soil and improving yields.

The problem may seem immense, but there are many good solutions.

Passive House multifamily buildings use almost no energy and don't cost much more than conventional buildings. They should be everywhere.

You don't need to tumble-dry clothes at this time of year. Here's why you should take your laundry outside to hang-dry in the warm sunshine.