The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today.

It's time to end this destructive practice, and Appalachian residents descended upon Washington, D.C., this week to demand action.

It's an unlikely match between a 47-year-old Peruvian subsistence farmer and a giant American mining corporation, and yet the former is winning the battle.

Mini-spots, reflectors and candelabra bulbs were supposed to become more efficient next year, saving 80 billion kWh.

Interested in trying out a night or two in a hand-built earthship? Here's one you can rent, located in an "eco-preneur" and permaculture community in Quebec.

Tiny houses don't have to be overly cute and rustic, as this little modern home shows.

It creates as much CO2 as a million transatlantic flights. Why isn't this a bigger deal?

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

It's a moveable feast of cheaper, cooler, greener electricity for building blockchains.

Could it be that more efficient lighting means less coal being dug to power it?

Starting in 1936 they wired the entire country, the houses, the tools and the farms, changing America. It is time to think big and do it again.

All work and no play? Here's a work space with some playful humor built in.

It turns out that helping mining regions move on is just good politics.

He's not exactly treating it like a crisis. But at least he's doing something...

More importantly, it reminds scientists not to lose sight of the importance of human behavior in the search for answers about the physical processes of climate change

These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style.

Every kitchen should have one of these, and now it can fit right in.

Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet.

A new study says students in high-achieving schools are an 'at-risk' group.

This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?"

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.

This self-sustaining mini-ecosystem is made by a designer who wants to create habitable structures that are also themselves alive.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'

Less work doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.

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

This biomimicry success promises advanced hearing aids as the headphone generation ages

There are certain things I've hardly missed, and others I've missed more than I expected.

It's having a negative effect on the fishing industry, he claims.

It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste.

Andrew Scheer is a climate arsonist.

The already tense battle over mining in Inner Mongolia has erupted further after a Mongolian herder was run over by a coal truck and killed while trying to block the

Or why the trend toward simplicity is not all it's cracked up to be.

Smaller, faster, cheaper! Single board computer (SBC) innovations are jumpstarting a whole new wave of DIY devices.

Made in Australia out of a solar-powered workshop, this gorgeous little home incorporates a great layout and clever features.

This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo.

This couple applied precious life lessons -- learned from years of bicycle touring -- into designing their modern tiny house on foundations.

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.

Keep your cards, your cash, and your iPhone safe with these durable, water resistant accessories made from a renewable and sustainable material.

If you'd like to get the junk out of your back pocket or purse, consider downsizing into a wallet such as this one, which holds just the essentials.

These beautiful and affordable handcrafted timepieces, made from natural and renewable materials, could also serve as a catalyst for conversations about sustainable goods.

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.

Plants get a stylish home with these eye-catching, handmade wooden planters made for the wall.

Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants.

These intricately redone antique pocket watches and other timepieces feature scenes inspired by fairytales and steampunk.

You thought disco was dead? Not with these old payphone booths, now transformed into ultra-exclusive, tiny dance clubs, complete with the disco ball.

"Tucked in a corner of the Old Executive Office Building, an obscure group of some three dozen economists exerts extraordinary power over federal rules intended to protect public health, worker and consumer safety, and the environment."

How to get away from it all while you take it all with you.