Already suffering a perilous decline, the deaths of 4 North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this month doesn't bode well for the species.

I was reading an apple pie recipe by Food Network chef Michael Smith in my newspaper the other day. I've made a few of Smith's recipes before and I've liked them. The recipe for the crust intrigued me because

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and

Since the Rena, a Liberian ship, ran aground on a reef off the coast of New Zealand 10 days ago, an environmental catastrophe has been brewing. Oil is spilling into the ocean, harming wildlife and reaching shore.

Supporters think the Arctic Apple will be a game changer - the first GMO to be marketed directly to consumers as convenience food.

It is a modern plug-in city that is organic in more ways than one.

It's urban, Passive House and prefab. What's not to love?

Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects win design competition.

This modular curtain could help existing buildings photosynthesize oxygen and get rid of pollution in cities.

This is what happens when LEDs get cheaper and better: designers use more of them. Someone predicted this once.

"The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his client to plant vines."

This project learns from spiders by envisioning a series of interconnected webs that would allow scientists to study the rainforest without harming it.

A young Ecuador slender-legged tree frog considers a fern.

The jungle wasn't untouched rainforest after all.

The aquarium and wildlife rescue center uses a unique heat pump system to cover 98% of its heating needs.

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 Ideas That Matter: The Worlds of Jane Jacobs edited by Max Allen with an introduction by Mary Rowe. Readers can order a discounted copy today and join in a discussion with distinguished urban

In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors explain why we're standing at a climate crossroads&dmash;and how serious the next decision really is.

That's what Kris de Decker did with Low-Tech magazine and it makes a lot of sense.

Jonathan Safran Foer argues convincingly that changing our diets is the most effective way to fight the climate crisis.

It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.

On National Dog Day, a look at the question of doggie density

On our sister site I write about issues affecting the baby boomer generation. Here are some of my favorites from the year.

Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain explains how going offline for a full day each week can change your brain, body, and soul.

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.

A lesson in coexistence.

Now if only he can keep his job in the fall election.

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

Located in the heart of Florence, Italy, this small apartment features a minimalist stair, sleeping loft, and a view out onto the city's Renaissance treasures.

The late artist Chris Burden balanced a Porsche 914 with a meteorite.

I wasn't sure if we’d covered Earth Weave’s wool and hemp carpets, but I was wrong. Years ago, Kara had mentioned them in a nice little primer on Finding Solutions to Toxic Carpeting. What makes Earth Weave noteworthy is that they claim their Bio-Floor

Guest blogger Cara Smusiak is a journalist and regular contributor to NaturallySavvy.com's Naturally Green section.

Here is an interesting idea for a rug made of pieces of felt. We stumbled upon Julika Welge's Growing Carpet at this year's Designersblock at the London Design Festival, where the bright colours and the rich texture first

Patricia Urquiola at the exhibition 'Cosas' at Habitat Valencia. Photo Credit: Petz Scholtus Valencia Design Week has invited us to FEED, the first international design media and bloggers' meeting this week, so together with Core77, Mocoloco,

At this year's Valencia Design Week in Spain, not a huge amount of companies convinced us about their products being truly good for our planet, in fact, we noticed a

An airbag on the hood of the car to protect pedestrians? We also have a video of Paris flooded by rising seas, a sliding library creates an extra room, and more.

They say it has minerals and probiotics, but what else could be swimming around in it?

This ubiquitous liquid, water, continues to amaze us with its just plain weirdness

The latest video from The Story of Stuff dives into the world of privatized water systems and why this impinges on a basic human right.

Despite their endless commuting, ants don't have traffic jams, regardless of the width of their path.

Researchers looking at the question come up with some good ideas.

Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off.

Architectural rock star Bjarke Ingels lands in the Canadian oil capital

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

This stunning park isn't as famous as Banff and Jasper, but it has every reason to be.

It seems that the upcoming Royal Wedding is being taken more seriously abroad than it is at home in the UK. Ticket sales for flights out of the country during the royal weekend have skyrocketed and spoofs abound.

Shoe lovers have more and more choice when it comes to buying eco-friendly shoes: Simple Shoes, Worn Again or TOMS are just a few of my favourites and I just found a new brand from France. FYE (for your earth) is a relatively young company that started

A few years ago organic cotton and other eco-friendly textiles were getting all the headlines, but not so much now. Why is that? Scott Mackinlay Hahn answers.

If your cold-weather wardrobe needs replenishing, we’ve got a few sustainable suggestions.

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