California has been going through a drought for about 3 years now, with 2013 being the driest year on record.

A 1.5-degrees-Celsius warmer world would bring bigger gusts of wind more regularly.

A new study suggests we look to the past for guidance on how to cope going forward.

What happens when you restrict cars? Transit use, cycling and walking increase dramatically.

It is recommended in the UK to reduce obesity. I recommend it to reduce obnoxious smells and garbage.

The most important pollinators on the planet are disappearing in areas where temperatures are getting hotter.

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.

This is beyond climate denial, it's science denial

In the latest installment of 'A Death by 1000 Cuts,' a New York TImes analysis lists the Earth-loving rules that Washington is seeking to reverse.

Well, at least the most iconic animal in the United States won't catch on fire too easily...

By analyzing a 364-meter ice core, researchers have been able to go back in time and track the freezing and melting cycles of Antarctica's peninsula.

Even a species that has benefited from temperature increases in the past may be hurt by excessive warming.

Proving once again that mankind can reverse the effects of our mistakes if we just take firm and fast action

Australian Antarctic Division captures a vision of curious penguins ready for their close-up.

Wind on the snow dunes of the Ross Ice Shelf causes a near-constant hum that is as beautiful as it is haunting.

These will make your task easier, more efficient, and altogether more pleasant.

Hawaii's most populated island is implementing tough new rules for packaging.

Paper Age reports that "total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6.4% in August compared to August 2010." Burrowing in, Fortress Specialty Cellulose echos the

Preserving fisheries is crucial. But one fisherman argues that regulation can do more harm than good, and that fishing communities used to regulate themselves.

A mix of modern and traditional design elements that are appropriate for the Northeast make these very interesting houses.

And GO Logic shows again that they really do with the Little House on the Ferry.

Acorns are piling up around the U.S., threatening to cover some cities in nuts. Not really, but there have been an "exceptionally large number of acorns" dropped by oak trees around the country this year, Chicago-area experts say. This

New research finds that normal sleep may be protective against early death for people with certain health risks.

For the first time ever, a nursery for endangered ray pups and adolescents has been discovered – giving researchers hope to learn more about these rare gentle giants.

One of the '25 most wanted' lost species, the silver-backed chevrotain is a snaggle-toothed, deer-like species that is the size of a rabbit and walk on its tippy toes.

The electric quadracycle is clad in a composite made from hemp and cashews.

Ways to spend the day for those who'd like to skip the whole 'bloodsport of mass consumerism' thing.

This modular design can adapt to any situation, meaning more usable space can be freed up.

It is a real problem when designing energy efficient homes, and it seems that there is no good solution except ordering in.

It is evidently big news in Toronto that condos are being sold without ovens, but it shouldn't surprise anyone.

After another site makes a list, we add our own suggestions.

On land, a fierce dust storm blots out any sign of life. But offshore, these banes of desert-dwellers' existence can be providers of life in what might otherwise be empty waters,

Image credit: El País According to El País on sunday, celebraty chef Ferran Adrià is plotting a zero emission premises for his restaurant elBulli on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. The 2010 chef of the decade (nominated by The Restaurant magazine) closed

This year, NOAA predicts a massive "dead zone" the size of New Jersey will bloom in the Gulf of Mexico. Brian Merchant reports on the cause and consequences of dead zones.

An interesting design concept that envisions humans becoming semi-photosynthetic thanks to a symbiotic relationship with algae.

Is this company getting closer to the dream of making truly sustainable carbon-negative fuel?

EnerGaia, a Thai startup, is using the rooftop of a Bangkok hotel to harvest spirulina. Is this the new edible rockstar of urban farming?

An extended mating season is bringing California's tarantulas out in droves; here's a reminder to go easy on the gentle giants.

A mix of cultural practices and smart infrastructure investments has created a city that's a true pleasure to visit.

Once you start buying fennel, you won't be able to stop.

Not long ago, my parents installed a sizable solar array on their home in England. Now my brother has just emailed with photos of his own installation. What's going on? Besides providing more evidence that solar feed-in

The Severn Barrage could create 50,000 jobs and provide 5% of the UK's electricity needs. Critics say we can do better than that.

This looks like lungs, sort of, but it's really made out of meadow flowers.

I have been trying to write something punchier than David Goldberg at Transportation for America did but I cannot, this event is "so utterly outrageous, so emblematic of the failure of our current transportation

Yesterday I wrote about a mom who was convicted of vehicular homicide after her son was killed by a drunk hit-and-run, because she crossed the street from a bus stop without walking almost half a mile to the traffic light. Today Walkscore has released

It's summertime, and the living is easy, and we are talking about air conditioning.

A community garden in Atlanta proviudes refugees from around the Globe a space to grow food, share their culture and to build community as a result.

Planner Paul Knight shows how to do the math and figure out where to go for maximum candy

It is appalling that in much of America, they are considered a frill.

More and more stores are getting rid of paper receipts and offering to send electronic versions by email.