There is a real footprint to all those baby pictures and Netflix binges.

It's a lot more than just a box, it's packaging as a service.

An ambitious scheme to build a number of solar power stations along the Mediterranean shores of the Middle East and northern Africa could generate enough electricity to supply one sixth of the European Union's needs. The generators, individually fitted

Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.

A new material could be applied to roofs that would soak up rain and then "sweat" out the moisture when temperatures are high to cool down buildings without electricity.

A unique solar panel has been designed at Stanford that cools buildings by reflecting sunlight and radiating thermal energy out into space.

Keeping our thermostats programmed at year-round comfortable temperatures could be affecting our health.

Plastic pollution doesn't just kill fish. It kills people too.

Is this really how it ends?

You have heard of "fast fashion." Get ready for fast architecture in container-sized modules.

C2C products were featured in the Unity Home seen at Greenbuild.

Roll over everything and get on and off easily on this powerful fatbike.

Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help.

Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success.

Videographer Duncan Sinfield says "it's only a matter of time until the campus becomes shut-off to drones completely."

Courtney Hatt and David Braginsky are working to crowd-fund a cafe and cat rescue in San Francisco.

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.

A quick one to keep an eye on and get your best booing voice reader for: New York Times is highlighting a bill passing through Connecticut's legislature that would slash in half the state's current renewable energy goal of

It's my favorite new memory trick.

Could sharing more be central to achieving the Right's biggest dream?

At first this smart lock seemed like gimmicky over-engineering. Then I got thinking about the possibilities.

It could move goods, transport hydrogen, reduce CO2 and water the lawn all at once.

A British campaign is asking people to pledge not to fly for a year. Good luck trying that in North America.

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

Yesterday Mike reported on the use of mushrooms to break down disposable diapers, and the day before I posted a video of how mushrooms can clean up pollution, kill pests and recycle

A British activist is trying to reduce her personal carbon footprint to one tonne of CO2 per year. This is very hard.

It turns out that it's probably beef fat.

It's got something for everybody in a compact and clever e-bike that can carry a big load.

The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments.

A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world.

Smartphones, laptops, and electric car batteries rely on cobalt, most of which comes from Congolese mines that employ children.

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

The thin, skin-like electronics may usher in a future of earth-friendly gadgets.

Circular Systems' innovative technology promises to transform food waste fibers into wearable fabric.

A bill is introduced that would make it illegal to "to promote, support, mandate, require, order, incentivize, advocate, plan for, participate in or implement sustainable development."

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

It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site.

A look back at when we started learning the truth about natural gas.

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.

Testing shows just how much packaging is required to keep the yum in, and reveals some dirty little secrets on the way

The creation of a summer pavilion at the Serpentine Gallery is an annual tradition; and this year it's weird.

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

The Orca Helix moves up and down so that it is easy to get on and off when high, easy on the body when low.

Disgust is a powerful human emotion that could be utilized to promote better hygiene and nutrition, but unfortunately humans are too disgusted to take it seriously.

This biotech startup uses methane-eating bacteria to create fully biodegradable polymers.

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

Bacteria is found everywhere, but it's how you handle it that matters most.

When barbecuing your free-range meats and line-caught fish this July 4th, be sure to whip up some marinade first.

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