Nic Marks at The Guardian writes on the importance of seeing happiness as a business and political issue.

For all the kooky and outlandish conspiracies, there is a serious battle going on about how we define our future. Demonizing the cyclist is a part of that war.

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

Jacob Scherr of NRDC (a group that helped write the Agenda 21 document) looks at the success that the conspiracy theorists are having.

And yelling profanities in the process.

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

Why can't we all just get along? New campaign humanizes cyclists.

Activists everywhere were outraged by their latest public service message.

Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems.

If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.

Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise.

It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.

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

Need a bicycle basket that is even handier than the classic wicker thing? The Bent Basket covers a variety of carrying needs.

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.

The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally.

It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.

Skygazers are in for a treat in when the full Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, dazzles the heavens.

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.

Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.

It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.

Especially when civility is in tatters, why do we feel the need to judge little things that bring others joy?

Most wild coffee species are at risk for extinction.

If you’re to take composting to the next level, here’s a list of some less-common items that can also get tossed in your composting bin or tumbler.

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

Was focusing on Keystone XL a mistake? Recent debates on that issue within the environmentalist community have caused some controversy. Here's a look at what people are saying.

There are a number of reasons the fight for Keystone XL is likely to drag on.

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

Most returned items get thrown away or incinerated, not resold.

Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't.

Gift givers around the world can benefit from this advice

Anyone who says that a building has to be demolished because the plan doesn't suit modern uses is either lying or incompetent. Just look at this.

The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating

Can't figure out what to read? Sit on this bench and let it give you an idea.

See this fascinating documentary about the dedicated man who created a forest the size of Central Park.

The rain on this year's show dampened the plants but not the spirits.

Bees, ivory poaching, and war are amongst the themes portrayed in this year's shortlist.

London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place...

Who needs concrete when this foundation design will take the load?

The Danby Parcel Guard reduces the waste of stolen packages and multiple deliveries.

Haven't we always said that learning how to cook is a useful life skill?

Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.

Bold and refined, these wearable works of art also allude to the object's unspoken history.

In fact, it'll likely make you feel worse because it doesn't reflect who you truly are.

Show the world your environment with a new TreeHugger and UNEP partnership with Piictu, a photo sharing social network.

They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors.

The microorganisms already exist in the ocean, but researchers want to amplify their effect.

Perfect for the slow traveler. If only it had a bit more range...