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What would a world without sharks be like?

At the rate we’re killing them, we may soon see it firsthand.




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Amazon has been shipping expired food to customers

Beef jerky, coffee creamer, and baby formula have all shown up well past their expiry date, threatening consumer healthy and angering brands.




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Retro-modern Scottish tiny house is all about simple comforts

The light-filled interior of this well-insulated and cleverly designed tiny home imparts a sense of relaxation and well-being.




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Large-scale floating offshore wind power is finally here

A new, 50MW floating offshore wind farm just got approved. Why does this matter?




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Meet the sea sheep of Scotland's North Ronaldsay island

Semi-wild and isolated to a 270-acre stretch of shoreline, the North Ronaldsay sheep are one of only two land animals that live exclusively on seaweed.




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This Scottish "Baugruppe" could be the future of housing

Architect John Kinsley puts together a little project that addresses so many of the problems we face in our cities.




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Should the Glasgow School of Art be rebuilt?

This is not a new debate, and raises all kinds of questions.




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Scottish wellness concept of 'coorie' is like extreme hygge

With its embrace of wild swimming, foraging, and stargazing, this cultural trend is spot-on for the modern world.




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Quirky off-grid treehouse rises up in Scottish eco-retreat

This one-of-a-kind treehouse is elevated above the ground to minimize its environmental impact.




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E.LUMEN solar LED flashlight is a great addition to your glovebox & emergency kit (Review)

Renogy's rechargeable flashlight incorporates a host of useful features, including the ability to function as a backup battery for phones and other gadgets.




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What should you do with your eclipse glasses?

Do not mail them to the President.




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Solros delivers sunlight in a cable from dish to table

A new way to deliver natural light to rooms without windows.




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How to build a solar powered e-bike charging shed in sunny Eugene, Oregon

Kent Peterson does it with off-the-self stuff, but it should be easier than this.




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Why you should sleep in a cool bedroom

Turn down the thermostat, crack a window, and ditch the blankets for some science-backed health benefits.




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Why Ground Source Heat Pumps should not be called Geothermal, Chapter CLXXI

When even so-called experts don't know the difference, you must admit we have a problem here.




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Researchers in Fiji Say Eating Less Fish Helps Coral Reefs

As reported in the Otago Daily Times, the noticeable impacts of climate change on area coral reefs and a recent starfish outbreak are not as bad as previously thought due to noticeable changes in the Fijian lifestyle. From




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Fiji Water Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Greenwashing

Fiji, probably the least favorite in an already disliked industry, is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging the company has profited from greenwashing. Specifically, from greenwashing claims that its products are




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Get warm and cozy with 10 ethical fall fashion picks

From sweaters to wraps to plush leggings, these casual and comfortable pieces will keep you toasty all autumn long.




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Patagonia's new film focuses on fair trade fashion

The outdoor gear retailer plans to certify 30 percent of its clothes as fair-trade by the end of 2017.




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Your feminist shirt means nothing if it was made in a sweatshop

Eighty percent of garment workers are young women between 18 and 24. They are overworked, underpaid, and abused. That's where the real female empowerment needs to start.




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DoneGood connects shoppers with ethical, eco-friendly brands

Save time and effort spent shopping with this online database of companies committed to social and environmental causes.




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Patagonia's new Silent Down coats push environmental standards even higher

Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat.




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Is fair trade floundering or flourishing?

The ethical shopping label is facing new competition from companies opting to create their own certification programs.




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Fate of Dying Lake Sparks Clashes in NW Iran

Fresh demonstrations have broken out in Iran, where protesters who took to the streets last weekend in the country's northwestern provinces to demand protection for a dying lake were harshly




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Stylish apartments built from stonecutting town's wasted material (Video)

Shortlisted for the 2013 Aga Khan Awards, this elegant building makes good use of wasted stone generated from a town's large stonecutting industry.




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Accordion-like flat pack bookshelf unfolds in seconds

Inspired by origami and looking a bit like an accordion, this no-tools-required bookshelf sets up in seconds to adapt to any space.




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MECCANO: Not just for kids anymore. Now you can furnish your home with it.

There is a whole new line of furniture that you can build, just like the toy.




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Furnish your flat with flatpack for under a grand with Greycork

A new furniture line is designed to be affordable to buy and fast to assemble.




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Edward Burtynsky's stunning photos document our complicated relationship with water

Edward Burtynsky's collection called Water documents the role water plays in ecosystems, energy, cultural practices and disasters.




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On MNN: Edward Burtynsky, Noma Restaurant and the future of the Sharing Economy

A TreeHugger hero visits our sister site.




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Greenpeace protests Shell's Arctic drilling with bear suits and break-in

Polar bears re-brand a Shell refinery in Denmark.




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Greenwash Action fights back against the attacks on LEED green building certification

It's about time that someone did, too.




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LEGO dumps oil company partnership, makes things a bit more awesome

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.




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Greenpeace releases the Canned Tuna Shopping Guide for 2015

Learn which brands should be avoided and which are making a sincere effort to provide ocean-safe options, then vote with your wallet.




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Canned tuna is synonymous with abuse and unsustainable fishing practices

Greenpeace has turned the global spotlight on Thai Union, the world's largest canned tuna producer and maker of Chicken of the Sea, for its horrific track record. Learn why you should boycott and what you can do to help.




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Greenpeace tackles destructive tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean

Fish Aggregating Devices are a serious driver of overfishing, which is why Greenpeace is on a mission to dismantle all the FADs it can find.




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Which fashion companies are on track to detox?

Greenpeace has released its Detox Catwalk report for 2016, revealing which companies are on track to meet detox commitments by 2020 and which are lagging far behind. The results may surprise you.




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The Bay Bridge shines in the light of 25,000 LEDs

Stanley Jevons was right; develop a more efficient technology and people will figure out ways to use it that in the end, consume more energy




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Bay Area Bike Share getting ready to launch in San Francisco on August 29th

Bay Area Bike Share is about to launch in San Francisco, with plans for 700 bikes and 70 stations around San Francisco, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and San Jose.




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SOAK in a shipping container spa in San Francisco

It's all about healthy hedonism, where sustainability meets socialbility.




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Eco-conscious clothing maker opens brick-and-mortar shop in San Francisco

San Francisco readers can now find local and green clothes at Amour Vert’s new shop in Hayes Valley.




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Infographic shows why San Francisco is a food lover's dream

San Francisco is admirably progressive when it comes to reducing food waste and keeping food local and seasonal.




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Invasive fish may get their own dystopian nightmare

Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction.




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How modern, minimalist design (and washing your hands) can fight disease

The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today.




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Turkish Photographers Capture Climate Change

Traveling exhibit in Turkey prompts audiences to put on their 'climate glasses' and see how floods, fires, and drought in the country are all connected.




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Art Show Spotlights India's Polluted Yamuna River

The source of 70 percent of New Delhi's water, the Yamuna River is filthy with sewage and garbage, but people are now being drawn to its banks by a new art exhibit that seeks to raise awareness about the river's plight.




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Stunning English Landscape Paintings by David Hockney...Made With an iPad (Photos)

Celebrated English painter David Hockney has turned to the iPad as his canvas -- embracing the latest technology despite his age.




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Pop-Up Gardens, Other 'Urban Interventions' to be Showcased at Venice Architecture Biennale

Pop-up gardens, urban farms, guerrilla bike lanes, examples of crowdsourced city planning, and other urban interventions will be the focus of the official U.S. Pavilion at the world's most prestigious architecture event.




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Insect Sushi and Copper Recycling Machines at the Royal College of Art Graduate Show

The Royal College of Art graduate students show their (environmental) stuff at the year-end show.




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Art of the Plastic Bag: Furniture, Fashion and More

The dumpster full of glowing garbage out front of Switzerland's Gewerbemuseum sets the stage for what's inside -- an art exhibition of works both poignant and comical, all made from discarded plastic bags.