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

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.

Welcome to your dystopian nightmare installment #4692.

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

And the air outside in urban London is pretty awful.

What's the best approach for dealing with this?

Americans work way too long and too hard.

I respond to a recent viral article hating on digital nomads.

Fast food is the enemy of green food, so why does an overweight America still eat so much fast food?

A relatively new test detected horse meat in European hamburger. We wonder: how do they test this? Could it happen in America? What happens to all the recalled food?

A new initiative from the fast food giant aims to rethink the global meat industry. But is that even possible?

The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance.

The company has launched a few efforts to reclaim marketshare, from promoting regional specialties to answering questions about food production. Too bad the promotional videos aren't convincing and fail to address the whole issue.

And then they yell at cyclists for not following the rules.

Way more people get traumatic injuries in the shower than they do on bikes, but almost nobody takes the most basic safety precautions.

At least until you ride it to a public meeting, where your bike is part of a vast, bike-wing conspiracy.

The streets are deadly and the cops don't care, but we now have David Shellnutt.

Forget decluttering. KonMari is now all about re-cluttering.

Listen to scientists, not industry lobbyists, and just keep cleaning.

They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too.

Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective.

The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.

Lightweight, collapsible, and quick to deploy, this little wind generator might be a viable off-grid portable power source in places where solar isn't appropriate.

Used clothing donations are more of a hindrance than a help, in the eyes of the East African Community. We need to listen to what they're saying.

He’s a fierce defender of his family and helped nurse two of his offspring back from leopard attacks. He likes to nap with his feet in the air, and he hums while he eats.

An increase in maximum sentences for wildlife crimes are being delivered by the Republic of Congo – here's how one gang's arrest and conviction went down.

Student activism nationwide flies in the face of a recent study claiming young Americans don't care about the environment.

From boosting focus and cleaning the air to improving wellness in general, these easy indoor plants are a great addition to dorm decor.

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.

The Mountain Pine Beetle is getting more press because of the havoc it is causing in the Southern Rocky Mountains, but the Spruce Beetle has the potential to be equally or even more devastating in Colorado.

Ruling represents the first time that a coal mine has been rejected because of the failure to adequately consider and disclose the impacts that a mine would have on climate disruption.

This beautiful area near Salida, Colorado, could become the next national monument, with your help.

EPA to blame for the catastrophe on the Animas.

Who said politicians never did anything good?

200 tiny homes, a community building, an exercise facility, a restaurant, and other amenities will be built along the Arkansas River in Salida.

Ever wondered what it's like to live in a renovated van? Here is one company that rents DIY van conversions out.

Corporations have rights ... why not rivers?

And people keep saying it's too expensive to deal with climate change.

This contemporary small dwelling has both a main-floor bedroom and a secondary sleeping loft.

A new episode of the War on Cars looks at an issue dear to my heart.

TreeHugger isn't the only place to sing the virtues of the modern composting toilet. But Fox News? Really?

Here's the drill on the Earth Drill toilet.

I really don't want to crap all over this new toilet design, but it is too complex, too expensive and no, it won't charge your phone.

A lesson in loving flying nocturnal mammals.

South Carolina health department announces a human rabies case sourced from a bat.

In the face of a devastating epidemic, bats need our tender loving care more than ever. If one sneaks inside, here's how to remove it without toxicants or harm.

From Gasland II to Dirty Business, some of the most active environmental documentary makers in the country are joining forces to build a movement.

Once again, one has to parse the data to get the real story.

As alternatives to Big Oil and Big Coal emerge, it would be a mistake for executives to rely on loyalty or love from the public.

Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air.