Over at the Sietch Blog, an environmental site that I respect a lot, a roofer named Leo defends PVC roofing as one of the greenest roofs. He isn't wrong; it comes in white, and white roofs are all the rage, it lasts a long time and is a

In one cartoon he solves a long list of issues that have kept it from going mainstream.

And Steven M. Johnson has the answer to the problem.

Last April, airport authorities became suspicious of a traveler arriving to LAX from Vietnam after noticing bird droppings on his socks and feathers peeking from the cuffs of his pants. A closer inspection of the man,

He is one of Asia's emerging architects, famous for building stunning, affordable and durable buildings out of bamboo.

The Solar Training Network will work to build a diverse, qualified solar workforce to meet the needs of the solar revolution.

There are lots of eco-tees out there today, we'll admit it. The tees designed by Me to We clothing have improved on the design of most eco-tees in that they fit better because they are cut longer and larger than your standard

Still unknown: are the effects due to women drinking more tea than men?

The disaster at Fukushima may have faded from the news cycle, but the radioactive waste it left behind isn't going anywhere. At the Saitama sewage treatment plant, 169 miles from Fukushima, workers are dealing with tons of

Passive House multifamily buildings use almost no energy and don't cost much more than conventional buildings. They should be everywhere.

Not many details on this one, so I'm not sure if it's a genuine modification, a weird advertising campaign or even an art installation. Anything’s possible. I like to think though, that it's a Hungarian motorist who places sustainability as a higher

A tiny apartment in a new tourist hotspot is remade with clever modern elements to maximize space.

Take a look at some of the ways that the shutdown is bad for the environment.

Corporate Knights Magazine asks the question and gets a different result than we did.

The bipartisan legislation signed into law by Obama in June 2016 is surviving under the new administration, but it needs your help to thrive

Inspired by the human-based Modulor system of proportion, this small Madrid apartment is defined by a series of wooden alcoves that hold different daily functions.

This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything.

A few days ago we asked you, readers, what you thought of Live Earth. All in all there seemed to have been some great response to the 7/7/07 concert and today a press release was issued with some impressive numbers: - More Than 8 Million Viewers

Two weeks ago, fellow Treehugger George Spyros and I had the opportunity to catch a sneak preview of Leonardo Dicaprio's The 11th Hour. Organized by Project Greenhouse, the screening was appropriately held outdoors and under the stars at Marders, an

Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy hemp of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for world domination. And it can be found in just about

The name may give you visions of dogs mellowed out, but the Grateful Dog wants to make sure your dog is both happy and healthy throughout their entire stay. You can leave your dog for the day or the week, knowing that

Last week, California joined Oregon and Washington in signing a pact with British Columbia called the Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy, which forms an alliance to set shared fuel standards and mandates for cutting carbon emissions.

You might not give an outdated wool suit a second look, but these trendy bags make the most of discarded suit fabrics, transforming old into something new and fashionable.

People who live within view of water have lower psychological distress, study finds.

If you're OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company's commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice.

Whether it's deciding where to buy clothes or taking good care of garments at home, there are many things that consumers can do to make a difference in the fashion world.

This new California-based company is run by two entrepreneurial moms who understand the value of local production, quality fabrics, and reducing one's environmental impact.

Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles.

A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter.

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.

The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists.

Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.

New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a

For the first time in my lifetime the environment is a top-tier issue in a presidential race, as was clearly in evidence in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. It was next to impossible for a candidate to have any sort of press event

Transition Towns founder Rob Hopkins sets out what Resilience 2.0 might look like.

The Transition Movement - a community-centered response to peak oil and climate change - has been described as "the biggest urban brainwave of the century." Join us to chat with its founder.

This digitally knitted canopy uses photo-luminescent yarns to create a semi-shaded summer pavilion for visitors to NYC's MoMA PS1 gallery.

In which I try out a smart lighting system in my dumb home.

It is both a parody of the real estate business and a shocking exposé of Hong Kong Housing

The growing disparity between wealthy and poor is reflected in this shocking photo report on the tiny island city's critical lack of affordable housing.

No high-tech bells and whistles here, but tried-and-true strategies are used in this renovation to make a small space feel much bigger.

Different zones are delineated with simple, sculptural structures in this minimalist apartment.

An under-utilized element becomes a bench, a place to eat, nap and store things in this redesigned scheme.

This small apartment doubles as a gallery for a collector of ceramic sculptures.

The fruit company is spreading its clean energy bets across many sources.

All photos credit Collin Dunn Ed. note: 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with a stop in the Florida Everglades, with the Toyota International Teacher Program. The program is designed to engage a variety

What does it take to get improved environmental coverage in the media?

If you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere.

Here's how people work together to build their own homes cooperatively.

It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.'