Wind power is not just a Danish success story - Swedish wind is growing leaps and bounds. But the bats may suffer, so the Swedes are trying to impose 'bat happy hour'

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.

A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units.

A Dutch landscape architecture firm is proposing a clever way to help animals navigate the urban environment -- using the same infrastructure human city-dwellers rely on to get from place to place.

One architect creates a series of intriguing artificial habitats for threatened bat populations.

The 'Spatzenfavela' ('favela' for sparrows) provides a home for birds that have lost their city nests and roosts due to urban renewal.

Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something!

When a bird charity installs a wind turbine, they're going to do it right.

The Echo Meter can detect, record and identify the sounds of bats nearby.

Tiny houses aren't just for people; bats can be comfy and warm in them too.

Did you know that Bat Week takes place every year, October 24–31? The time is set aside to raise awareness of the many contributions that bats make to the planet and encourage conservation of bat species.

While in Mongolia for World Environment Day, I toured the Salkhit Wind Farm.

A new way to see inside batteries in real time as they go through charging cycles could help prevent battery fires and increase battery lifespans

Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste?

No more pleather: The Parisian shoe brand proves that vegan style can be sustainable, not just ethical.

It's Crazytown in Des Moines as Republicans fight Soviet style collectivism, AKA sustainable development

Nic Marks at The Guardian writes on the importance of seeing happiness as a business and political issue.

They are going to stop the UN from giving out free lawn mowers and blocking Walmarts.

She was a never-ending source of amusement, with more quotes of the day than any other politician.

It's a surprisingly well-rounded and thorough view of sustainability that shouldn't be limited to boy scouts.

It's the election cycle, and Agenda 21 has become an issue.

Adam Sternbergh finds that bag bans are a symbol of something much bigger.

Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids.

Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion.

WARNING: Driving cars kills. Should companies be able to market them as speedy, sexy objects of desire?

Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive.

Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags.

It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site.

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.

Need a bicycle basket that is even handier than the classic wicker thing? The Bent Basket covers a variety of carrying needs.

From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks.

Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget.

In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city's history -- and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience.

Maio Studio turned an old, dark launderette into a bright new co-working space for creative professionals.

Follow the step-by-step eco-renovation of a 100-year-old Modernisme-style space into apartments in Barcelona. From upcycling to smart water-saving devices and insulating rooftop plants, yök Casa + Cultura is about sustainability and the local culture.

What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona.

We are still eco-renovating! Here is what we did to our office, a top floor space in the heart of Barcelona. Insulation, energy-saving devices and non-toxic, recycled materials are key.

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets.

These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops."

The city's iconic chamfered blocks will become superblocks the size of small towns.

A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home.

Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere.

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.

Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on 'must-have' beach gear, it's time a serious talk about what's necessary and what's not.

A look back at when we started learning the truth about natural gas.

Maybe, but we need balconies done right.

One way to keep kids healthy is to give them light, air, and openness.