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.

The powerful 12-MW turbine is being developed and tested now.

From campus gardens to intensive recycling, Sierra magazine's annual list gives a tip of the hat to the nation's most sustainable schools.

Former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims sets out a sensible guide for why and how American parenting needs to change, if we truly want our kids to do well in life.

Rising out of surrounding trees and rock, this playful little area takes its design cues from local bird habitats and the town's skiing traditions.

Jake Wolf took this photo just outside of Grand Lake, Colorado.

Who said politicians never did anything good?

200 tiny homes, a community building, an exercise facility, a restaurant, and other amenities will be built along the Arkansas River in Salida.

Our absolutely adorable photo of the day comes from Mount Evans, Colorado.

We keep saying that this is the way we should go, but perhaps the technology here just wasn't ready.

If all goes well between now and Halloween, Griffis Sculpture Park in upstate New York will be ready for the occasion with its very own colony of bats, thanks to the artsy "Bat Tower" being built to draw the pest-fighting pollinators to the area.

A young sea turtle found in the Netherlands will be released after a three-year recovery. We also have the search for the "extinct" Javan tiger, Sylvester Stallone's bat cave incident, and more.

White nose syndrome has decimated bat populations on the East Coast. Now scientists believe the disease, which is spreading, may have been worse than previously imagined.

Tiny houses aren't just for people; bats can be comfy and warm in them too.

Scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieve a major breakthrough on the path to the dream of fusion as a clean energy source

Most reports suggest a gradual increase in renewable energy. But don't believe the anti-hype.

The floating tidal stream turbine off the coast of Scotland has proven that it can produce power safely and cheaply year round.

Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air.

An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed.

Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise.

Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts

With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more.

Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside.

Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!"

What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona.

Home automation, LED lighting, ceiling fans, insulation, energy monitoring and other tricks will save energy without sacrificing the experience in our holiday rental apartments.

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated.

Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on.

The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness.

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.

Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

These eco-friendly decorating tips will make your tree greener than the color of its pine needles.

From supporting local farmers to boosting happiness, there are many reasons to use a real conifer in your house.

Every year, people go crazy buying coffee and tossing the cups, in hopes of winning a prize. It's a ludicrously antiquated model.

The Canadian coffee giant has redesigned Roll Up the Rim to encourage reusable cups.

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.

The index, published by Fashion Revolution, assesses how brands disclose information about business practices, not their ethics or sustainability.

Daniel Herridges of Strong Towns says, "If your goal is to promote public safety, design for the humans you have, not the ones you wish you had."

Much depends on how you define "safe"

Apparently, policy is more important than place.

Vilnius has an idea that would work in a lot of places.

Obviously, you can't literally grow a century-old forest in just a decade, but by mimicking nature's forest-building process, it's possible to kickstart your own mini-forest.

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.

New products for 'urban skin' are booming, but do they actually work?

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.

This is precisely the kind of healthy, sustainable agriculture we should be trying to expand globally.