Image Credit: Getty ImagesFestivals are not a modern day invention. The roots of the celebratory gathering go as far back as the Egyptians, who used to toast the annual overflow of the Nile, which irrigated crops. Whether it be religion (the most common

Breadfruit trees planted by Trees That Feed Foundation are creating food systems and jobs in Jamaica.

Quebec architects propose a 48-storey tower in a forest, "a new relationship between humans and their natural habitat."

At TreeHugger, we like to keep things realistic, raise a skeptical eyebrow to potential vaporware, and to keep in check our giddy inner children that get sweaty palms when we see something like the VentureOne. After all, a bright idea, some capital, and

The competition is looking for new ideas for capturing the emissions from fossil fuels and turning them into something useful instead of harmful.

Opposition from the G77 Nations and the Vatican led to the removal of the words 'reproductive rights' from the Rio+20 text, leaving in 'acceptable modern methods of family planning'.

The incomparable Swedish medical doctor and statistician Hans Rosling tackles a very perverse and tenacious myth about overpopulation.

Move over, regular solar panels.

A new kind of food label hopes to fight obesity by stating how much exercise is required to burn it off.

New research reveals the first solid evidence that an animal (other than humans) can distinguish emotional expressions in another species.

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.

Along with climate-killing CO2, there are a lot of people-killing pollutants. Perhaps we should change our message.

Lack of diversity makes grapes vulnerable to climate change.

Forget light bulbs and cloth bags. The actions that will mitigate climate change most effectively are the ones nobody's talking about.

The U.N. just came up with some climate change solutions, and none of them are "expect techy solutions to pull us out."

It led to a series of other agreements that protected and cleaned up the Great Lakes environment

These are the ones that also had a green slant to them, making them special to TreeHugger's heart.

In two words: It's not.

Non-native species like zebra mussels make national news, but the dangerous plant variable milfoil is rarely discussed outside of lake communities.

Doing street improvements for pedestrians and cyclists increases sales by 30 percent. So why aren't cities doing it?

Schools are also fundraising to supply face masks for children.

Are you buying for looks or for function? It can be a tough call.

After another site makes a list, we add our own suggestions.

Cherry-picking has become a family bonding experience – and a practical zero-waste food storage tactic.

Fresh and seasonal, these recipes offer maximum flavor for minimal effort.

Studies of humans, mice, monkeys, and sheep all point to the same scary conclusion -- that BPA wreaks havoc on the female reproductive system.

Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.

A sustainably-minded designer makes cards and paper coins that you can plant.

Hand-made with high quality, sustainably harvested woods, this is one desk meant for both kids and grown-ups.

This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more.

The Dirty Dozen is back. No, we're not talking about the movie—it's the recently released, fifth edition of The Environmental Working Group's (EWG) list of the 12 conventionally grown fruits and veggies with the

Photo credit: Abhijit Tembhekar via Flickr/Creative Commonsdigg_url = 'http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/scientists-develop-rot-proof-apple-stays-fresh-four-months.php';Scientists in Australia have developed an apple that won't rot. Or, won't rot

Currently moored in London's St. Katharine Docks, this lovely modern houseboat is on the market for £290,000.

The dorado catfish swims more than 7,200 miles, making it the world champion of freshwater fish migration.

Jacob's unpublished writings, essays and speeches from half a century ago seem just as vital and current as the day they were written.

Don’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social interaction over everything else, even food!

Are we about to have a "Minsky Moment"?

The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale.

Scientists discovered that plants in the Arctic are growing twice the height.

The LightCycle follows our circadian rhythms via your phone and GPS.

Not only that, they are "argumentative, stubborn, disagreeable and unempathetic." And all men.

It remains to be seen how green (or not) new Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio will be, but this photo of him riding the subway in Buenos Aires, Argentina, certainly makes a good ad for public transportation.

It's all about the amazing connections.

Cars kept running into a big rock in a Calgary parking lot, perhaps because it didn't make eye contact.

British journalist Stacey Dooley reveals what our fast fashion addiction is doing to the planet.

Celebrated outside of the United States, the holiday used to have a real meaning.

There are huge upfront carbon emissions from building new housing; a better approach is to be smarter about what we have.

With a carbon credit card, it doesn't have to be hard.

The tech pioneer turned investor talks meat, batteries, and cement.

Average consumers of all incomes have the ability to meaningfully invest in organizations doing good work