Bitcoin mining uses so much power that it may well turn into an environmental disaster.

Raking Without the Cussing Sometimes the greenest products are those not marketed as green at all – take the humble rake for instance. As a TreeHugger I already know that leaf blowers are the scourge of humanity (and don’t even get me started on leaf

More on why the 626 environmental groups demanding action on climate change shouldn't be doctrinaire.

And really, how self driving cars are an attack on freedom.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is experimenting with a new energy storage technology.

Slow, incremental changes are more effective than trying to do it all at once.

You can work with other location independent workers and do some holiday good deeds at the same time.

Images: Black & Decker Here in the southeast, my front lawn is already starting to perk up in response to intimations of spring. Those handsome green blades of fescue are yawning, stretching, and preparing to greet the season with exuberant,

A 20 pound lobster going by the name of George was saved this past Saturday, as PETA brought him out to the Atlantic and set him free. George had been living at City Crab Restaurant in

To view the planet without being hindered by dense white clouds, just check out Google's latest high resolution images of Earth.

Making sure the water you're about to drink is free from pathogens is a snap with this portable UV Purifier.

We are by no means helpless in the face of climate change.

George Monbiot wades into the meat-and-climate debate by explaining how 'ethically' raised meat is actually worse for the planet than those raised in confined spaces. It leaves omnivores in an awkward position.

Waitrose wants to see how serious shoppers are about bringing their own containers.

Is it possible to keep Kosher and still keep a vegan diet?

A sweeping new survey reveals that Americans on average have a surprising amount of leisure time.

It's not as 'free' as you think. Someone always pays.

Under pressure from parents and breast cancer groups, Campbell's Soup says it has transition plan away from BPA in motion

From one problem to the next...

Swimming against the cultural tide of over-parenting is hard, and a word of encouragement goes a long way.

Joshua Becker, author and minimalism guru, argues for the many benefits of raising kids in an uncluttered, simplified space.

Skip the whole bloodsport of shopping thing and plan a craft day, cookie exchange or clothing swap instead.

Deep from the innards of the TreeHugger test kitchen (ok, there's no TH test kitchen, just the hordes of us hungry bloggers trying to keep both budget and taste buds happy) emerges a new, quick, and decidedly healthy everyday

A design competition shows ideas that might soon be floating off French Polynesia

On June 17, 2013, NASA's Terra Satellite captured a rare photograph of a clear view of Alaska. While the photo itself is beautiful, the reason for the nearly cloud-free sky has concerning implications for climate change.

With the aim of inspiring others to start building things, this self-taught carpenter mother of two is giving away the DIY plans for this tiny house and the furniture inside for free.

This rustic, modern tiny home features lots of smart space-saving ideas, plus a self-built bed that can lift up and down automatically.

Thanks to the internet, housesitters can now travel the world, living in different places for a few days or a few months for free, in exchange for taking care of an absent homeowner's property, pets or errands.

Built as a high-end addition for an extra office or guest room, this prefabricated structure can be erected within six to eight weeks.

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

While the greenest vacation is often a staycation, it's nice to know that when you do travel, whether it be for business or pleasure, a hotel can meet you half way.

The carbon footprint of air freight is ten times that of truck freight; perhaps it's time for "slow shopping."

Sometimes you just need a bit of solitude and nature to get a project done.

The plane carries no single-use plastics – but aren't we ignoring a much bigger environmental issue?

Because being outside is always better than being inside.

Corporate commitments to clean energy mean renewables are harder than ever to derail.

It's much easier to keep clean.

The divide between environmentalists and stockmen can sometimes be pretty wide, but they may find common ground in a new wireless fence technology for cattle.

Since March 6 is National Frozen Food Day, I figure it's as good a time as any to sing the praises of my freezer.

For the Sunday, December 8 issue, a centerspread ad has been designed as a piece of planet-friendly wrapping paper.

Who says wheat-free can't mean indulgent? Best-selling cookbook author Karen Morgan offers up irresistible (and also vegetarian) main courses, snacks, and desserts.

Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann talks to Eric Corey Freed about his book Green Building for Dummies, disco balls and the death of Pergo floors in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Eric is the principal architect at organicARCHITECT, and

Screen-Free Week lasts until May 6, so it’s not too late to unplug and play. Born out of a concern that digital entertainment dominates the lives of too many kids, SFW is a call to spend less time online.

Does your family PLT? Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program for children and teens in all grades.

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.

The Federal Government no longer wants these obsolete lighthouses in the Florida Keys – so they're giving them away.

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.

If you are tired ot dragging home a live tree and having it shed its pine needles through your home as it dies, look no further. All this tree takes is your love, and the books from your bookshelf.

Mark Boyle has literally lived without money, so he had more room than most to critique our economy. Now he's formulated a manifesto.

A British campaign is asking people to pledge not to fly for a year. Good luck trying that in North America.