Exposed by low tide and bereft of a cooling breeze, the mollusks overheated to the point of cooking.

We have long called for deposits on everything. California shows that even that is not enough.

It's still up to a restaurant to decide to fill them, but the law provides detailed guidelines on how to do it safely.

We mentioned Ecotricity’s new 'Merchant Wind Power' project at Avonmouth Docks near Bristol, UK earlier this year, but we couldn’t help posting a picture of the now completed initiative. Located in the ultra-industrialized port, surrounded by storage

Pandas, which are one of the better known endangered species out there, just aren't very good at breeding, making their survival more problematic than if, say, they had cubs by the bucketload every year.

If you thought the top market for electric car growth was somewhere in California, you'd be right many months out of the year, but not the 4th quarter of 2013.

This loft-less tiny home makes quite a statement, both inside and out.

The Substitution Support Portal SUBSPORT launched this week, intending to give business improved tools for substituting hazardous chemicals with safer substitutes.

Researchers have found that lignin, a compound found in wood, could replace BPA in plastics.

A new report shines the light on a dirty little 'secret' of canned goods, which has little to do with the food itself, and everything to do with the coating in the can.

A bright white antelope with long thin horns, the Arabian oryx is thought to have inspired early stories of unicorns. (Its two horns appear as one when viewed from the side.) And until

Artist/inventor Michael Jantzen's new concept for a Solar Winds Desert Power Plant envisions a large public gathering place, inspired by the shape of a flowering plant, to be located in a public park in a hot, dry climate.

A drive-in movie theater in the wilderness and an urban rooftop are just a few of the innovative spots from which stylish trailer hotels are popping up.

When you've got a lot of driveway runoff, some careful landscaping can put it to good use.

What does it feel like to be an arch? Very different from how it feels like to be a cantilever.

Our photo of the day comes from the Essex countryside.

Our photo of the day comes from Atascadero, California.

Welcome to some of the most bizarre social behavior on Earth.

The Carolina parakeet was the only parrot species native to the US; by 1918, we had killed them all. New evidence explains their demise.

Featuring eye-catching geometries, local and non-toxic materials, these unique furniture pieces meld a medley of traditional weaving and woodworking techniques.

Hand-made with high quality, sustainably harvested woods, this is one desk meant for both kids and grown-ups.

These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn.

Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.'

The architects call it a "Conceptual Object" but it is pretty and real.

Inspired by arthropods, this minimalist all-wood home features a spacious-feeling interior and energy-efficient, passive heating and cooling strategies.

The inside of this updated caravan is surprisingly chic and comfortable.

Image credit: Duke University Duke University's Bleed Blue, Live Green campaign created a clamor of attention from fans wanting to get hold of a limited edition shirt. So much so, we had to post a follow up on where to find the green Duke shirts. I'm

Examples of government looking out for the public good by rational regulation are resurfacing.

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute.

Personal finance writer Michelle McGagh weighs in on how to save money effectively.

The static, traditional lecture classroom is slowly on its way out. Here's how the flexible classroom of the future might be furnished.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

It has become a trillion dollar industry where nobody wins.

Do we really want our furniture to be inspired by burgers and hot dogs? We prefer Slow Food.

A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards.

Why are so many people renting lockers when the stuff can be put to good use by people who really need it?

This smart system automatically frees up floorspace and can learn your preferences.

Chairs take up a lot of space, but not in this line of space-saving furniture.

This might be a model for how to live lightly in a circular economy.

These old, thick cable ropes have done their job: now it's time to reuse them in a beautiful way.

From the chemicals to the lifespan to the landfill, it suffers many of the same problems as fast fashion.

Fast furniture is like fast food or fast fashion; here's why you should go slow and how you do it.

Not coming soon from a modular company near you.

Created by BIG and WeWork, this open-plan school in NYC offers another model for education.

An old garage shed is transformed into a spacious little home for one grandmother, living near her kids and grandkids.

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

It's wonderful to see architects take small interventions for housing for the homeless so seriously.

"How are we going to protect it if we don't understand what's at stake?"

When the government furloughed park workers responsible for emptying trash bins, it came as welcome news for bears.