This should take the wind out of the "all turbines are evil" crowd's sails.

The Echo Meter can detect, record and identify the sounds of bats nearby.

While in Mongolia for World Environment Day, I toured the Salkhit Wind Farm.

Brazil's economy is growing fast, and it is expected to need an increase of 50% in power generation capacity over the next decade.

The ENGO charging station uses kinetic tiles and solar panels to charge up to 14 smartphones at a time, and provides free WiFi access and an emergency phone.

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

They're not as green as they seem.

But even more exciting than its edibility is the Lolistraw's hyper-compostability.

Using the same fermentation and bacterial and yeast culture that creates kombucha, this packaging is edible and compostable.

This alternative to single-use plastics uses a range of custom-designed machines to create a recyclable and compostable bioplastic, sourced from discarded crustacean shells.

Wendell Berry is a fount of wisdom and inspiration, so it was great to see that Bill Moyers spoke with the farmer, poet, eco-philosopher about the role of activism and spirit in creating positive change.

How to get away from it all while you take it all with you.

During this year's extremely cold winter full of ice storms and the effects of a polar vortex, moments of warmth between strangers are created in a bus shelter.

What if advertisements on billboards were replaced with old masters--it almost happened in Paris.

Sometimes it is hard to know what these companies are really telling us.

This app gives free ad space to deserving charities and NGOs on one of our tech-centric culture's most common screens - our smartphone lock screens.

Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion.

A new study asked 24 travellers to take this challenge and report back on their experiences.

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.

Leading a coalition of investment institutions which managed to include a paragraph on the need for sustainable reporting, Dr. Waygood says this small text can make a difference.

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit.

The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation.

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.

A new twist in the ongoing debate over the best Christmas tree: live, natural, artificial, or other?

The e-behemoth has just announced (IN SEPTEMBER) that it will be selling and shipping 7-foot trees this year. Here are the problems with that plan.

It's a problem when nobody wants to touch anything.

The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza spoke with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about the Keystone XL pipeline and how because of the government shutdown, now is a good time to take action on climate change.

The actor told protestors last week that her red coat "is the last article of clothing" she'll ever buy.

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.

It's a trial program in Denver, but is likely the way of the future.

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.

Because we don't all need to look like Barbie dolls all the time.

Women share their tried-and-true fixes for this incredibly common yet rarely discussed problem.

You shouldn't have to suffer through the winter with dry and cracked lips.

It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.

Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.

Can the hospitality industry learn something when a French chef with a degree in logistics opens a no waste restaurant in London?

You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery.

Whether it's fair trade, organic, handmade, tree-to-bar, or direct trade that you're looking for, these companies have something delectable for everyone.

That's a switch: a product from the field of medicine has won a design prize.

Change is growing this year with more women designers and lots of glorious blue flowers.

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.

In a documentary by Line Halvorsen, Schwermer invites everyone to join her cash-free lifestyle. What would happen if we all did that?

Empty jars and recycles are easily transformed into stunning vases with the Lace Vase attachment by Milk Design Shop.

Elegant necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings are planted with hardy succulents and worn as jewelry.

Shipping boxes of dirty diapers across the country seems inefficient and unnecessary.