There isn't much choice, as groundwater reserves are insufficient. But really...is bottled water any worse than this? Four years behind schedule and nearly $80 million over the original budget, the nation's largest sea water desalination facility

These low-impact, solar-powered desalination units could be a potential boon to water-scarce coastal communities, disaster-prone areas, as well as local marine life.

From saucy to the divine, the origins of some flower names add even more to the loveliness of their blooms.

The flood of toxic red sludge, which burst forth from a containment pond in Ajka, Hungary and covered several villages earlier in the week, reached a branch of the River Danube today. According to the head of the

It's impossible for a human to know all of the hundreds of thousands of species of flowers on our planet, so Microsoft has developed flower learning software.

Researchers combine social media and artificial intelligence to better predict damage from global sea level changes

An old apartment is refreshed with a new scheme that stacks things up to gain more space.

Storing solar energy for when the sun doesn't shine or wind power for a calm day costs too much. But that could all be changing.

Dubbed "Freedom Cove," this remarkable home is a decades-long labor of love built in an inlet in British Columbia.

Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring.

Finally, the inside of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is done. The church, set out to build 125 years ago and expected to be finished in 2026, attracts millions of visitors every year. This is no surprise due to the

Done with that pencil? Sink it in the soil for a second life.

Another product from Colombian studio DosUno Design (whose Rubix transformer furniture set we reviewed yesterday), Deckstool is a simple wood mat that folds into a stool. Apart from being perfect for small spaces,

Our commenters helped determine that the species of this cool tropical flower is Kohleria affinis.

Make your garden attractive to bees by planting specific plants, but be sure they're organic and indigenous to your region.

A new campaign is seeking to turn the city into a pollinator's playground by planting a wildflower for every resident.

The colorful papier-mache cocoons provide a safe haven for bringing baby bees into the world.

Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground.

It has become a familiar pattern. A natural disaster occurs and we can't help but wonder how it may have been influenced by climate change. Here's a look at how the Colorado rains and flood were connected to global warming.

Insect hotels are architectural, recycled and perfectly formed. But you can't stay there: they are for the bugs.

Sea cucumber poo may be the key to saving the world's great coral reefs from devastation. Invasive pythons are doing damage in the Everglades, eight sea lions were found shot to death in Washington and more.

In his new climate change documentary, DiCaprio opts for caution and polite concern at a time when outrage is desperately needed.

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

It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism.

British born artist Nick Gentry transforms obsolete technology, such as VHS tapes, cassettes and floppy disks into amazing and haunting pieces.

Learn which kind of flour to use for each purpose, and how to substitute one for another.

An old boat and nets are recycled into a lovely surprise.

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?

It's a place to get and replace free books, and the architecture is local to each town.

The rain on this year's show dampened the plants but not the spirits.

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to life and gardens at Chelsea.

Change is growing this year with more women designers and lots of glorious blue flowers.

The small gardens are new and innovative and changing the way we look at them.

There are very good reasons for using in-wall units, especially in smaller spaces.

Bacteria are ravaging citrus groves that prevents fruit from ripening.

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Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl Game®, revealed renderings of its Tournament of Roses® Parade float, inspired by Peyton Richardson, a teenage ballerina who is fighting cancer.

I want to know what I am breathing and I don't leave home without it.

Our photo of the day comes from Eaglehawk, Tasmania.

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Plackers presents nutrition and dental health tips to keep kids’ teeth clean and mouths healthy.

Power washing is made even easier with POWERflow+ Technology by Briggs & Stratton. This pressure washer allows you to do deep cleaning, remove mold and mildew and reach second stories.

Praised as the most beautiful countryside in China, the unique view of shaiqiu can only be found in Huangling village where baskets of colorful harvest bask in the sunshine.

Plackers presents nutrition and dental health tips to keep kids’ teeth clean and mouths healthy.

Power washing is made even easier with POWERflow+ Technology by Briggs & Stratton. This pressure washer allows you to do deep cleaning, remove mold and mildew and reach second stories.

Praised as the most beautiful countryside in China, the unique view of shaiqiu can only be found in Huangling village where baskets of colorful harvest bask in the sunshine.