At less than $50, this little dual USB port solar device is an affordable option for a clean, efficient portable charging solution.

The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications.

With 20 watts of solar panels, a 16Ah lithium-ion battery bank, and an onboard inverter, along with multiple charging ports, this compact solar generator is a great off-grid accessory.

Renogy's rechargeable flashlight incorporates a host of useful features, including the ability to function as a backup battery for phones and other gadgets.

The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics

It simply doesn't recognize that some e-bikes are just bikes with a boost, and is unfair to older or disabled riders, or long distance commuters.

Previously titled "4 reasons why heat pumps are not going to save the planet" which was mean to heat pumps.

Don't take your morning cup of coffee for granted. It may not be around in a few decades, according to a new report.

Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat.

This bowl-like, double-roof design helps to collect rainwater before it evaporates, and also provides more shade for buildings in arid regions.

Dutch designer Benjamin Vermeulen solves the problem of the missing nut or screw.

These designs from Leckie Studio and the Backcountry Hut Company are lovely to look at, but what are they really?

A big book from a photographer who takes big pictures

Tuna producers are notorious for unethical labor and unsustainable fishing. It's time to learn more and take action.

Knowing where trash comes from is the first step in figuring out better, more sustainable solutions.

This looks like a long-needed solution to one of the key barriers to electric vehicle adoption, and I can hardly contain my excitement.

Sixty-five porters and 75 yaks labored over two years to bring more than eight tons of trash down from the slopes of Mount Everest -- and into the hands of local artists.

It's time to end this destructive practice, and Appalachian residents descended upon Washington, D.C., this week to demand action.

A giant resin bee is drawn to purple loosestrife, can you guess the connection?

A new study shows how adolescents quickly improved their sleep time and quality in just one week's time.

When the evening is carefully planned, the morning goes smoothly.

If this plan even halfway succeeds, oil companies will be in serious trouble.

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.

A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.

I move around a lot - between being home, at school, and now living abroad, I've lived in seven different apartments or rooms in the last five years. And I don't see myself settling down any time soon. That's why I'm

Designer Paulo Alves took down all walls and created multi-function furniture for his small place.

Finally, Net Zero done right.

It is hard keeping up with the latest ideas in green building, but things are changing fast.

Our always-on devices turn out to consume a lot of power. Do I really need to connect my garage door to the Internet?

With a few tips from Grandma thrown in.

In today's weekly newsletter, we go on about why cold showers are good for you (not the reasons you think); show off some very fancy LED lights in a very old fixture design and whine about the designs of tiny houses.

If you cannot be live in Munich for eCarTec, check out the photo updates on their facebook page

What do we really want from a building certification system?

The world's largest dam removal project is nearing completion on Elwha River on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula. Now it's time to enter the next phase of work on one of the greatest salmon rivers in the nation: the restoration of an entire watershed.

We visited Canada's first tiny house festival to find out more about this newly declared eco-residential development in Quebec for homes under 1,000 square feet in size.

Images courtesy of Quiet Hero. Quiet Hero, a San Diego based clothing company sprang onto the scene in 2007 and has not stopped running. Their tshirts are quickly gaining interest in boutiques across the US. With themes like "Art you can ride a tiger

Image via: Aaron Chang Gallery Aaron Chang, popular recycled fashion swimwear designer and professional photographer, not to mention surfing legend, is opening a green art gallery in San Diego, February 28, 2009. Each of the pieces are printed with

With one in 3 cases of dementia preventable, a sweeping new report identifies modifiable factors in early, mid- and late life that make a difference

From helping with dementia to prehypertension and chronic pain, these lifestyle changes could help you hop off the medication merry-go-round.

And it reduces food waste!

If you follow the seasons with your diet you will love this.

The levels were so high that scientists are revising up their estimates for global marine microplastic pollution.

When you try and go too fast it says, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."

Photo: Stephanie Says, Flickr, CC Turning Food into Fuel is Not the Solution The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has released a warning that U.S. and European policy to increase the production of biofuels could lead to almost

The rare metal is now worth US $1,700 an ounce.

These cool kicks are a fascinating blend of waste materials, put to good use.

A big publisher says the former; an author says the latter. What do you think?

It is a few years old but a real find. We probably won't see the likes of it again for a while.

Ideal Bite: Are you getting very, very sleepy? by Heather Stephenson "You will be if you follow this tip. Conventional anti-insomnia pills work, but if you don't wanna lose sleep over side effects and potentially addictive ingredients, induce

It's not pretty, but a fact of life, gardens are rich pickings for thieves.