It didn't win the Stirling Prize, but cleans up on all the sustainability awards.

We should think differently about our material and finish choices.

Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates

One way to get around many of the problems attributed to biofuel production (land use changes, effect on food prices, etc) is by using waste vegetable oil to produce biodiesel. Now it looks like New Haven, Connecticut will be

While some teenagers spend their time mulling over which sports team to root for or pop-star to obsess over, others are up to more important things -- like working to save endangered species. Sure, it's a long way from the

One to keep in you pocket whenever you're faced with someone trying to tell you than putting a price on carbon and promoting energy efficiency will hurt more than they help: Huffington Post reports on the benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas

A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.

A hilarious remix of a classic image demonstrates that the new high-tech alternatives are not solving every problem.

Lake Michigan froze over during the polar vortex, so I walked on water.

Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.

With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.

These are the items that keep my bag light and my life easy.

The French consider AC to be unhealthy. Will they change their minds in the face of a changing climate?

It helps you determine what it will cost to heat, and what you should do to seal it up.

The world is getting hotter. But if we need AC, we have to use it sparingly.

It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places.

As its reputation grows, the VeloBerlin film awards attract more talent

It can take hours before test results clue authorities about hazards in water supplies. The AquaBioTox uses biological sensors for immediate feedback.

These are the items I'd buy again because they're well made and make our world a better, cleaner place.

Chiquita Bananas becomes the latest major brand to avoid tar sands fuel. But will it really help?

In the fight against one of the honey bee’s nemesis, the varroa mite, scientists have found an ally in a widely-distributed mushroom.

From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about.

But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too.

As part of an ongoing series about the Maya Ka'an community-based tourism initiative, this was my first official day in the Mayan region, and it was certainly full of adventure.

Snakes, spiders, and bats in a tight space may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but Kantemó, Mexico, is actually an incredible place to visit.

Katherine and Margaret share their tips for green travel.

From vintage trailers and tepees to mansions in the mountains, AirBnB has partnered with the National Parks Foundation for rentals near the country's natural treasures.

Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too.

It calls for more support of bikes, walking and transit, banning ICE-powered cars sooner.

At least until you ride it to a public meeting, where your bike is part of a vast, bike-wing conspiracy.

This might be the perfect bed for a New York apartment.

The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.

These 6 initiatives can build community, combat loneliness, and stretch resources.

A new study found global fertility rates are on the decline in hundreds of countries

In a compelling new documentary, The Flood, Angela Bassett narrates the story of the life in one of the world's last great wildernesses.

In response to the question above, a former Stanford dean lists 8 essential skills for success in life - many of which are sadly neglected by parents today.

But the builders and the realtors are fighting sprinkler laws across the country.

And people keep saying it's too expensive to deal with climate change.

New research published in the online journal PLoS ONE demonstrates for the first time that a non-human adult animal species regularly engages in oral sex behavior. While the behavior has

The filming of a Sylvester Stallone movie in a Bulgarian cave has dramatically reduced the animals' numbers, bat experts say.

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

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

Here's an intriguing alternative to single-use plastics -- sourced from avocado!

There is some exceptional the nonsense coming from Republican members of the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Good grief.

Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive.

What happens when nobody wants to get on an elevator?

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

The trick is to get comfortable asking one question.

It's a wonderful way to process and preserve the experience of foreign travel.

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks.