When the government furloughed park workers responsible for emptying trash bins, it came as welcome news for bears.

We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement.

This stunning mountain range is located on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula.

There has been a profound change in the green movement over the last five years, the realization that solar panels on the roof and bamboo sheets on the bed are not enough; that where you live matters far more.

This month, BookHugger presents The Agile City by James S. Russell. Readers can order a discounted copy today and watch a recording of the live discussion above.

Sometimes the conventional wisdom is right, but sometimes it’s dead wrong.

A follow-up to the book by the same name, this intriguing film shows how one American family has weaned itself off fossil fuels.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get.

It is now 100 seconds to midnight, closer to midnight than at any point since the clock's creation in 1947.

"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

When two male Alston's singing mice meet, they sing an operatic duet that researchers say offers clues about our own speech.

Other websites shriek "the end of capitalism" but really, it is hardly that.

Are we about to have a "Minsky Moment"?

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has asked pilots to avoid flying too close to a group of about 35,000 walrus gathered on an Alaskan beach.

Braving polar bears and subfreezing temperatures, years of preparation pay off for a University of Hawaii astronomy team.

Svalbard's wild reindeer are surviving warmer winters by foraging on, yes, seaweed.

Besides the usual hidden storage and mirrors to enlarge the space, this redesigned layout includes a slight rotation to improve circulation.

"Come touch the Greenland ice sheet and be touched by it."

This week The Man with A Spear in His Chest, founder of Interface Ray Anderson, held a press conference to mark a milestone in his company's journey up "Mount Sustainability". They are making excellent progress towards their target of zero

A Brooklyn-based design studio turns to digital animation to generate the patterns for these striking rugs made out of recycled carpet pieces.

These unique, handcrafted rugs are made to emulate the look and feel of moss, grass, snow and sand, for enjoyment at home.

A report from GAIA reveals how old carpets go straight to landfill or get burned because many manufacturers haven't developed closed-loop production.

Rule #1: Never let it get soaking wet!

This water filtration solution requires no electricity, has no moving parts, and can be built affordably with locally available materials.

The Polluted Water Popsicles project is meant to shock viewers into realizing how serious water contamination is in Taiwan.

Dead zones threaten wildlife and fisheries, taint drinking water, and impact communities. Keeping agricultural runoff out of waterways can help tackle this global problem.

Scientists say levels are dangerously high, affecting wildlife and ecosystems.

The aquatic moss clears 80 percent of arsenic from a container of water in less than an hour.

But what is the best criterion?

Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.

An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters.

'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor.

Nobody can say for certain. But that doesn't mean that the Conservative politicians have to deny it.

The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter.

In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them.

New technology might actually pull hydrogen out of the Alberta tar sands and leave the carbon behind.

Or is it all a big political show?

As most environmentalists know, there are hidden costs behind most price labels. This video explores how to uncover those facts.

When you buy a Boerum top, you'll know everything about where and how that item was produced.

After the beautiful Xylophone of the Forest I shared with you last month, I came across a selection of amazing wooden designs from Spain, both century-old and brand new ones. Confemadera put together an impressive selection

One of the biggest floor-care brands in Britain has unveiled a cardboard vacuum cleaner made from its own packaging, the Vax ev. And it was created by a student.Open and Assemble—Without the Packaging Waste The vacuum is sold in a

An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful!

It's sad, but it is happening everywhere.

What could possibly go wrong?

War correspondent Gwynne Dyer says they should worry more about carbon and climate change.

Preston Kott of U.S. Environmental Services moves oil absorbent boom into a warehouse at a pollution control staging area in Venice, La., April 27, 2010. Staging areas are being set up along the Gulf coast as the Deepwater Horizon spill continues to

There is a new use for your smashed iPhone: a clock.

This building alternately fries the public, blows them off their feet and cheats them out of promised public amenities. And did I mention it's bloated, top-heavy and just plain ugly.

The Autonomous Hotel Room from Aprilli Design Studio raises some interesting questions.