This is a great way to understand the science behind microbial fuel cells and make a little renewable energy at home.

Replacing diesel systems with fuel cells could give refrigerated a clean-energy makeover.

It seems that most transit decisions in North America are made with the goal of making life easier for people in cars.

An anti-GMO campaign declares victory.

The forthcoming Tri-Gen facility is being called "the world's first megawatt-scale 100% renewable power and hydrogen generation station."

Steven M. Johnson beats a whole lot of TreeHugger posts to the punch.

It's reminiscent of some other crackpot ideas from the seventies.

This series of structures in Vietnam use bamboo and modern design tools and techniques to make a statement.

No energy is required for this slower, cooler brewing method that results in perfect iced tea.

Put kitchen scraps and spices to good use in these soothing, healing concoctions, perfect for a wintry day.

Schemata Architects gives it a new image and a nice sauna.

You are not just buying a box but a full service design/build package. Could this take container architecture mainstream?

TreeHuggers Katherine and Margaret talk laundry.

Anyone can make use of this free, eco-friendly laundry tip.

People want big SUVs and pickups, not little fuelsippers. What's a car maker to do?

No more excuses for soft, moldy apples in your fruit bowl!

Handmade by a canning expert, these down-home chic reusable cups are built to take the daily stresses that glasses are routinely subjected to.

Feel good about what's on your feet with these forward-thinking companies. They break with the status quo when it comes to business models and production methods.

After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym?

The tiny, flexible solar cells can be integrated into objects of any shape or size.

A new proposal for Hong Kong tries to fit people into pipes.

People are "risking their lives every winter by wearing dark clothing."

It may lead to as many as 20,000 passive houses being built over the next five years.

This small 118-square-foot apartment holds a few pleasant, space-saving surprises.

Like a gadget from a superhero's gizmo-kit, two engineering students have invented a device to battle blazes with noise – water and toxic chemicals not required.

This specially designed Finnish axe requires less force to split wood as it acts both as a wedge and as a lever.

OK, maybe the Finns know something we don't - they are trying to pair smart phones, Big Data, and public and shared tranport to break free of private car-dependent cities.

Studies show that standing has anti-ageing effects.

Because people gotta move.

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. So why are phones a problem?

Because shipping containers are designed to move and these ones might have to.

They actually might in certain cases, using off-peak power at peak times.

In which I argue that bike-friendliness should be measured by how well a town caters to its most practical, regular, and vulnerable of users, not tourists.

A mixture of leftover citrus rinds and vinegar is an easy, food-safe way to cut ants off at the pass.

With news that Southwest is allowing mini horses on flights, here's what to know about these petite equine wonders.

This is a big problem in old buildings: providing universal access without ruining the look of the building.

Scientists think there is a hidden, protected ocean inside of Pluto – and the implications are wild.

Fresh criticism from Georgian environmentalists adds to the diplomatic tensions created by Turkey's dam-building spree.

The project will take advantage of the sun, mountains and sea.

A new wearable sensor technology that measures things like stance and force for sports also has the potential to harvest energy from waves, machinery or human movement.

Sure, you can buy one or you could put your DIY skills to the test and make one with materials you have on hand.

We often write about technologies that harness energy from your steps. Here's how you can make your own piezoelectric sneakers at home.

This quick project makes a useful emergency flashlight while recycling your leftover cardboard.

By 2030, 70% of the country's electricity could come from renewables.

There are everywhere, they are fun, and there is so much to learn from them.

These devices help solar lighting move beyond the flatness of traditional photovoltaic cells.

Clean energy is sometimes touted as space-age technology. Some of the principles, however, can be pretty darned simple.

A group called Remake wants fast fashion to fall out of fashion, by revealing underprivileged garment workers to the world.

Knowing how many hours go into every shirt or pair of jeans should influence shoppers' opinion of the price tag.

Over the past three months, over a million people from all around the globe have contacted LEGO to ask them to drop their oil partnership.