King Salman failed to show at the Arab League summit this week in Mauritania, allegedly for health reasons. The king’s health has been a question since his accession to the throne last year.

An economic analysis of a sample of neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area using walkability measures finds that: More walkable places perform better economically. For neighborhoods within metropolitan Washington, as the number of environmental features that facilitate walkability and attract pedestrians increase, so do office, residential, and retail rents, retail revenues, and for-sale…

Today at Claremont McKenna College, a new bipartisan public forum—the Dreier Roundtable—will convene leaders in politics, business, journalism and academia to hold constructive, substantive discussions about immigration reform. Just days after the midterm elections of 2014, the panel of experts will examine the strengths and weaknesses of current immigration policy and debate the economic and…

It's like a cookie exchange, but far more practical!

It doesn't have to be all about politics.

A list of ways to share the love with everyone you adore without hating on the environment.

You want giant windows but don't like drafts? Plug in your windows and turn them into toasters.

Serenity may not be a spaceship but it is still out of this world.

The sharing economy comes to architecture as the rich and the very rich share views and height.

Entirely funded by donations, this project is hoping to provide veterans struggling with PTSD or homelessness free housing, counseling and an experience of the healing power of nature.

Marrying the traditional material of bamboo with modern engineering, this impressive sports hall in Thailand was constructed without steel reinforcements or connections.

Ever wonder why humans don't have hair everywhere?

Woven from bamboo, this inviting structure transforms an empty lot in busy Taipei into a haven where neighborhood residents can relax and gather over a fire.

Planning your holiday party schedule in New York City can be calendar jujitsu, what with work parties, friends parties, family parties, but there are also a few green themed parties that the sustainably minded New Yorker

It would save fuel and be safer for pedestrians and cyclists. But is it too complicated?

Naomi Klein's latest book is about more than just science. She explores the extractivist mentality and historic decisions that have led us to where we now find ourselves, living in a totally unsustainable way.

High rents in the city prompted this young woman to look for an alternative -- in a van conversion.

Fur farming was banned on UK soil in 2000, but imports are still allowed, which activists say simply 'outsources' the cruelty.

There has been endless discussion of the the outcome of the COP15 conference. Here is another positive note (book) from the group This Place09. It is an art and Twitter project that sought to convey personal thoughts about

36 artists from 17 different countries have created 15 totally unique art suites out of ice

Need a helping hand? This self-adjusting piece of furniture comes to you.

They've requested no day camps, just two empty months.

A new downloadable planner from Citizenne Style can help you create a 10-day fashion plan using minimal items.

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

We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG.

A micro fuel cell could extend mobile battery life and charge up portable devices, with just the addition of a little water.

I've seen way too many friendships destroyed over this simple mistake.

It's ugly, but it sure can keep that car from cooking, and it is going to be seen from a long distance.

Why turn your car into a living room when it can also be a kitchen?

Strong and lightweight bamboo features prominently in this beautiful renovation of a rooftop cafe.

Promoting the gift economy and community resiliency, this man has been traveling the country for the last decade, offering free cups of tea out of his bus home.

In this case, the HORSE is a 'living' machine, not an animal, and has the potential to reinvent the food cycle.

Peter Rickaby says he has "never been more optimistic about the possibility of change," but it will require some radical action.

There's no 'turning into a pumpkin at midnight' because the pumpkin is where it's at!

Passive House multifamily buildings use almost no energy and don't cost much more than conventional buildings. They should be everywhere.

Even though your clothes may dry into odd shapes, they're still drying out there – and you're saving energy and money.

This year of all years, we should stand up and fight the climate change trolls.

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.

Most hot dog carts are ugly and utilitarian. This one's not.

Using modular components pre-made in a factory, this modern home is airy, light and adaptable.

We're hoping that you've been following the newly launched Planet Green, the first ever 24-7 TV channel dedicated to green living. With more than 200 hours of original green lifestyle programming, Planet Green is a fresh conversation about what it

No plans this weekend? Why not Start a Sea Change? Planet Green’s non-profit partner, the Ocean Conservancy, hosts their 23rd annual International Coastal Cleanup

David Milarch is on a quest to save California's coast redwoods, some of the world's oldest and largest living things; he may be saving the planet along the way.

This modern home is chock full of clever space-maximizing ideas.

Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again.

SAMARA's cruelty-free apple leather is created from the waste of the juicing industry.

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.

Zero Mass Water's SOURCE device is a rooftop solar device that produces water instead of just electricity.

The HELIOtube is a radical departure from conventional CSP technology, as it is based around tubes of inflatable plastic film.

Who says you have to wait till New Year's to make a fresh start? No time's better than back-to-school season.