Swedes enjoy an interesting "close-to-nature" lifestyle -- this informal study shows how it might help visitors from other countries.

It costs very little, distracts kids for longer, and minimizes clutter around the house. In other words, it's every parent's dream come true.

Toy innovation has stagnated in recent years and kids are bored. Who's at fault?

A new study shows that there is such thing as too many toys.

It's win-win: you don't heat up the kitchen and you still get the best dessert ever.

Children's lives during summer vacation have been likened to that of battery hens, confined unnaturally and cruelly for long periods of time.

Just because summer vacation is over doesn't mean you have to stop having fun.

Kids are born explorers, but they can use a bit of parental guidance when it comes to getting outside.

Need help with the laundry? Head to the pantry.

The chemical is used in rockets and munitions. Priorities!

Gosh, there are a lot of ways to eat less meat. And a lot of ways to talk about it, too.

It's become a very tasty ritual.

Virginia Tech researchers figure out how to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant which could drive down fuel cell costs.

Kaden + Lager architects are building SKAIO, ten storeys of hybrid timber construction.

This company is working to build a network of urban prefabs under a 'pay-as-you-go' model of home ownership.

The goal is a good one. The timeline is not.

We go through this ridiculous change for no good reason at all, yet it is unhealthy and dangerous.

As the FDA continues to hesitate, the two largest U.S. grocery stores want nothing to do with Frankenfish.

The Audubon Society and Toyota are teaming up to promote volunteering for the environment by offering prizes, including tents and bikes, to those who log the most volunteer hours.Starting today, their project, TogetherGreen,

More than 8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been recalled worldwide (including the 2010 Prius), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has linked at least 52 deaths to unexpected acceleration in these vehicles. Although floormats

Sam Suds and the Case of PVC The entire life cycle of PVC is an issue of environmental justice and racism. Many PVC plants are located near poor and communities of color. These facilities have poisoned workers and fence-line neighbors, polluted the

A test, on a trip from Toronto to Quebec City.

Solar farm atop a PrimeAsia Leather Corp. leather tannery in Vietnam. Courtesy photo via WWD. Tanning is an intense chemical process which transforms decomposable rawhide into leather, but not without discharging serious pollution into water; Around

Is she trying to "put together a 21st Century technology company using 19th Century workplace mentalities"? Or is this a smart move?

As if melting Himalayan glaciers weren't enough to radically (and perhaps catastrophically) reshape water supply in South Asia, a new report from researchers at Purdue University shows that summer monsoons could be

The near-death of one of India's most distinguished scientists has halted work on a major hydroelectric dam in the Himalayas. Professor AD Agarwal, 77, former dean of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi at Kanpur,

Adventurous, and eco-friendly, travelers often seek out off-beat lodging options, staying in yurts or on organic farms, both to soak up more local color and to avoid the

Let that sink in for a second: Over a period of 18 hours and 40 minutes on September 29th, Muhammed Yousuf Jamil, a Lance Naik (Lance Corporal) in the Pakistani Army singlehandedly

We know that illegal logging contributed to the devastation caused by last summer's flooding in Pakistan, when up to 20% of the nation was underwater. New research now sheds light on how so much rain fell: A rogue

Is it a geothermal system or a ground source heat pump? Yes.

Chocolate, tea and more goodies partner with Fair Trade USA which expands farming programs and experiences record sales.

Turn trash into a school garden in Harlem by recycling drink bottles in Times Square today.

Take an average cup of coffee or tea to a new tasty level with these quick, easy additions.

A new tea set to become the world's most expensive is being fertilized with panda feces, and is touted as having cancer-preventing properties.

From ancient urine helping to track climate change to space-age toilets that monitor our health, pee may be coming to our rescue.

The US produces more than enough food to feed the world, but hunger is still a major issue around the world. A new study proposes some ways to change that.

Known to TreeHugger for their trademark lamps, the Seattle practice does a bigger building

This traditional Japanese method of finishing wood is having a dramatic resurgence.

I could write this post in my sleep, it is such a tired playbook that happens so often in real estate development.

Could Japan be attempting to shirk its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol by purchasing lower-grade carbon credits? Having pledged to cut emissions to 6% below 1990 levels, the country is now racing to make ends meet as

They actually have a Deputy Minister for Cycling in Hungary's Ministry of Economics and Transport. They are also promoting cycling with this sexy video that Grist calls safe for work if you use headphones. A commenter on osocio translates it:First of

From Almada, Portugal, where residents will be able to swap recyclable materials for free rides on

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

We wrote earlier: "Lick that dirty pacifier!" Now we say "Breathe that dirty air!"

Soon American workers can get more health-giving exposure to x-rays and radiation and help the economy boom!

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 flexible interior design for a collaborative workspace has plenty of hammocks and giant exercise balls to keep its co-working members happy.

This compact, wood-clad cabin is made as a comfortable eco-hotel suite in natural settings.

This modern houseboat can accommodate up to two people comfortably.

It sends the wrong message to brands and retailers.