Turns out, environmental issues are not about awareness. People get it.

The covering-yourself-with-blankets movement isn't nearly as cuddly as it seems.

A growing number of environmentalists are re-envisioning 'disaster relief' as something that can provide hope for the future, not just a hot meal and somewhere to sleep. Their tool of choice? Permaculture.

When made from the right materials, buildings can be a solution, not a problem.

Cars are killing us, and it is time to limit the damage to drivers and to people around them, just like we did with smoking.

Researchers conducted the largest controlled study yet of the effects of energy drinks on the heart and blood pressure in healthy adults.

After all, who wouldn't want a glass of "pure glacial water filtered through lava"?

They were wonderful mathematical constructs, but they are terrible buildings.

Fretting about authenticity and appearance detracts from more important concerns.

80% of diseases in developing countries trace back to contaminated water. Could a simple ingredient from the kitchen shelf solve the problem?

Clean drinking water is one of our basic human needs, but in many parts of the world, it's also hard to come by. Here's another look at some of the latest concepts for providing clean drinking water.

The Revolve Tap Water Filtration system is an easy way to start choosing to drink tap water over bottled water.

Providing clean water in areas with minimal local resources may be as simple as implementing this ingenious DIY water treatment system.

This little solar powered device can take the guesswork out of SODIS water treatment, showing when the resulting water is safe to drink.

Radioactive uranium occurs naturally in soils but farming techniques may be causing it to dissolve into groundwater

You may love the energy kick from coffee, but too much can be a bad thing. Try some of these greener, cleaner-burning 'fuels' that will wake you up, nourish your body, and keep you going longer.

Consider these blushing beauties a love letter from Mother Nature.

The largest greenhouse gas emitter wants wiggle room when it comes to cutting emissions.

We are now prisoners of the petrochemical industry.

Recently we pointed out the benefits of planting a tree with a child, and it seems like the folks at Doubletree Hotels are taking us up on the concept in a big way But it's great to see that they've actually been teaming up with the National Arbor

A sweeping new survey reveals that Americans on average have a surprising amount of leisure time.

A conference on sustainable construction in the Can of Ham is in denial about upfront carbon emissions

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

Instead of heavy metals, petroleum products, and toxic solvents, this printing ink is made with algae grown by Living Ink.

Non-violent direct action is an important part of our democratic heritage. But occupation is a tactic, not an end goal.

BPA had been found to trigger the release of insulin in nearly twice the amount as when glucose is ingested.

A new study finds those with heart disease had higher concentrations of BPA in their urine.

It is one thing to ban something, it is another thing to have something to replace it with at hand. We don't.

Beer cans are lined with the stuff, but hey, thats the price you pay for convenience.

A new study from the University of Illinois shows how chemical exposure early in life can alter stem cells and cause disease.

What's in that "polymer lining" in every can? A gender-bending hormone that may be really bad for you.

There is a fundamental logical inconsistency here. Either the stuff is bad for you or it isn't.

Nearly a year ago a "Great Green Wall" of trees was proposed to run across the entire southern border of the Sahara desert in an attempt to stop expanding desertification. At the TED Global conference in Oxford, England,

A bright white antelope with long thin horns, the Arabian oryx is thought to have inspired early stories of unicorns. (Its two horns appear as one when viewed from the side.) And until

As it turns out, personal energy choices can be contagious.

Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.

The answer is pretty surprising.

A study has found that the more exposure a person has to the natural world, the more inclined they are to make eco-friendly choices.

The graph says it all...

When the oft-predicted water wars start, we're going to want this technology on our side. Let's hope it survives the budget wars.

The aquatic moss clears 80 percent of arsenic from a container of water in less than an hour.

The latest video from The Story of Stuff dives into the world of privatized water systems and why this impinges on a basic human right.

Researchers find an intriguing link between foods + drinks rich in flavonol and staving off dementia.

A good followup to Buy Nothing Day.

New research finds that a two-pronged approach is necessary to fight things like sea-level rise and ocean acidification.

The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI.

How will you promote actions that divert more waste from disposal and conserve natural resources?

This won't solve the climate crisis, but it could help direct air capture of CO2 to scale up.

We always write "Learn from Denmark." We take it back.