Walmart has been in the sustainability spotlight over the last few years, both for implementing its own efficiency measures and for raising the bar for industry at large. Some view these initiatives with skepticism because the

The information is pretty basic but it's not trivial, and would make a difference.

We can do lists too; here are some of the simple things you can do that do not involve spending money and buying stuff.

Many users replace their smartphones every couple of years, even though they have years of life left in them. Here's how to keep your smartphone for longer while keeping up its performance.

Knitted woollens should never get tossed until you've tried to repair them. Thanks to online tutorials, it's not as hard as it seems.

Do we need hyperloops? No, we need trains that work.

Baltimore residents, get ready to get in on the smart grid party. Baltimore Gas & Electric has just announced that it has filed paper with the Maryland Public Service

Wikipedia carries a definition of Arabbers which includes this:An arabber (or a-rab) is a

A vintage Airstream trailer gets a fresh and airy makeover with some eye-catching patterns.

Blouin Tardif Architectes do a beautiful adaptive reuse and addition in Montreal.

This delightful apartment renovation in Spain hides a huge bathtub and other mysteries.

Vibrant tones liven up this redesign of a 1920s apartment in Stockholm, Sweden.

This former pigeon roost is transformed into a light-filled family home.

TreeHugger didn't show many of the proposals for housing in Haiti, like Andrés Duany's proposals for a flatpack design (here in Jetson Green); We have spent too much time with Cameron Sinclair, who says "Top down solutions will

Growing up in California, I was never really scared of earthquakes -- they happened frequently and most caused little, if any,

Yet another reason why deforestation is bad: So much of Haiti's mountainsides have been eroded away because of deforestation and hurricanes that it may have stressed Earth's crust, triggering the earthquake that

The Toronto designer has created an unprecedented collaboration, weaving together elements of craft production, community development and modern design.

How one crowdfunded organization is using earth building techniques to build impressive and durable structures for Haiti.

Small-scale solar panels promise many off-grid applications for renewable energy, and the SolarPuff is a particularly elegant example.

How can a city destroy an edible garden on private property without legal permission? We also have the viral party-gone-wrong prank on Shell, the 12 most toxic fruits and vegetables, and more.

Two weeks of climate action are starting on April 15.

If one geoengineering plan doesn't work, maybe two or three combined will

Duke Energy Corp. is reportedly discussing with BMW Manufacturing Co. the potential for building a solar energy plant at the car company's Spartanburg South Carolina USA facility. Well, isn't that a German sort of response to US government pressure?

Despite the fact that Venice, CA seems to be the epicenter of SoCal's green lifestyle movement, the 24th annual Abbott Kinney Festival that took over the city's main drag on Sunday, September 28th was far from eco-friendly. After claiming last year

Ed. note: This is the fourth post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and stay

In what is said to be a first for automakers, Ford is developing foams and plastics using captured carbon dioxide, which could be integrated into the company's vehicles within five years.

Cars are killing us, and it is time to limit the damage to drivers and to people around them, just like we did with smoking.

Evonik and Siemens announce two-year project to demonstrate feasibility of "technical photosynthesis" using eco-electricity to convert carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals

And there are plenty of humans who would agree.

Researchers conducted the largest controlled study yet of the effects of energy drinks on the heart and blood pressure in healthy adults.

The tiny house movement goes to the dogs with this $30,000 dream house.

The story combines the beauty of nature, wanderlust, and the deep love that can exist between human and dog.

A heat wave vulnerability map goes viral, boosting interactive technology that helps make important environmental data accessible.

The drought was so bad it made our region a little lighter.

To view the planet without being hindered by dense white clouds, just check out Google's latest high resolution images of Earth.

The new map was created from a study of over a decade's worth of Landsat satellite images and is the first to show in fine detail land use changes around the globe.

The movement of air around the planet is fascinating, and has never been more clear thanks to this map. The modeling system used to make it can simulate worldwide weather at remarkable detail.

The wind has never been this beautiful...

The software gets a facelift, letting users virtually travel the world in even greater detail.

The overhaul now includes the Voyager feature for deep exploration, not just satellite views.

A new cheap, lightweight sponge-like gel can quickly and efficiently disinfect drinking water for disaster victims.

And it couldn't come a moment too soon.

Why are we wasting such a valuable resource? Where will it come from if we don't drill for natural gas?

Yet another example of the uncanny intelligence of our 8-armed overlords.

New quarters are coming and they star FRUIT BATS!

A lot of people believe the Earth is flat. It's silly ... or is it?

Instead of buying some new "green" products for Earth Day, start a legacy for your community by planting trees for Arbor Day.

Even when accounting for other factors, the right amount of sleep has been shown to have a big impact on heart attack risk.

A new study suggests a sweet spot for daytime snoozes.

A conference on sustainable construction in the Can of Ham is in denial about upfront carbon emissions