This month, BookHugger presents Hope Is and Imperative by David Orr. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with Orr on May 25 at 3pm Eastern. (NOTE: The chat has been postponed one day and will

So often we read books on ecology that detail the downfall of a species or habitat. Finally, here is a book that does the opposite, explaining instead the incredible comeback of one of the most important locales for marine

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with the

This month, BookHugger presents Let Them Eat Shrimp by Kennedy Warne. Readers can order a discounted copy.Watch live streaming video from treehuggerlive at livestream.com Vital Mangroves On The Edge Of

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.

'Knit Your Dog' is an Illinois-based business that will take your dog's excess hair and transform it into cozy clothes and accessories.

Don’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social interaction over everything else, even food!

When trying to phase out single-use plastic, there are some items that seem impossible to replace — like dog poop bags. For those who want to be a greener dog owner, what kind of options exist?

When you create a law to regulate something, there's always the danger that people will drive a truck through the loopholes, adhering to the letter of the law but not its spirit.

This little unit has sleeping for four in not much space at all.

I went to Costa Rica for surf camp at the world's most sustainable surf school – it was amazing.

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

Are we about to have a "Minsky Moment"?

More good news for the Arctic as the Obama administration pushes off further offshore drilling in Alaska.

The Gwich'in people have been fighting this battle for decades, and now they need broader public support. Learn how you can help.

As melting ice opens up new potential for exploitation in the Arctic, a new ban aims to protect much of the fragile ecosystem.

70% of this potent pollutant comes from fossil fuels, not biomass burning.

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.

A lot of our history is being lost so that people can get that popular look.

This is, whether we like it or not, the future of furniture design.

The wonderful world of birds, painted in life size and all together on a huge 2,500-square-foot wall.

I love it when a retail giant highlights eco-friendly products, so when I picked up Pottery Barn's Christmas 2008 catalogue, I was excited to see

Forget about wood furniture, we are all tied up in knots about rope.

He wants data? We've got data. And if it saves just one life.....

Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.

TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada.

This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates.

One study and a pile of anecdotal evidence has shown that perhaps the decision to remove fluoride in 2011 wasn't such a great idea.

This green and purple mystery finally gets its own name and some attention from aurora enthusiasts and researchers alike.

We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling,

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.

Heavy Eco sells bags, t-shirts and accessories, all made with recycled or organic materials and designed and produced by inmates in Estonian prisons.

With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton

Once again Milan Design Week is here, and like most years, it is the small independent events that grab our attention. Like the Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Restaurant, that

Timeless responsible furniture design on show at Qubique Berlin this week

This technique transforms used plastic bottles into beautiful jewelry by burying them into hot desert sand -- and the project creates a sustainable business for Saharawi refugees.

I'm not saying you can directly attribute this one to climate change, but coming on the heals of NOAA saying the past April was the warmest on record, it's likely at least a sign of things to come: The Alabama Cooperative

"People are visible Wednesday, June 6, 2007, on the beach in Dauphin Island, Ala., where a section of the $4 million protective sand berm was washed away by higher-than-usual tides over the weekend. An intact section of the berm can be seen in the

In rural Alabama, an existing landmark building is converted into a new community gathering spot, instead of being torn down.

Celebrated outside of the United States, the holiday used to have a real meaning.

The architect/ engineer says we have the tech now to live better electrically.

It's the country's biggest architectural award and quite a few are TreeHugger friendly

You may think it sounds like an oxymoron, but travelling to faraway places with little ones in tow can actually be quite fun. Here are some ways to make it a lot easier.

Reports that Turkey would reconsider its nuclear plans following a deadly earthquake in the eastern part of the country sounded too good to be true. They were.

Building and living in a tiny house can be a big step toward living more sustainably, but using repurposed salvaged building materials to build one might be the Holy Grail of green living.

Here's everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.

It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste.

Built for a sculptor and his new family on the site of an old gold mine and sawmill, this house uses reclaimed concrete blocks weighing a ton each.

Did we say we hate concrete? Just the new stuff. This kind of concrete should be buffed, polished and treasured.

It is as counterintuitive as it is true: Around the world, communities who have resided on the land the longest often have the most tenuous rights to that land.