Conservationists are celebrating a British firm's recent pullout from a biofuel project in Kenya that they say would have destroyed the Tana River Delta, a wetland ecosystem crucial for regional wildlife.

The city council has begun installing solar-powered lights around the streets of downtown Nairobi.

It's not an 8,000 mile journey across the Pacific Ocean, but it's still pretty cool.

Composting toilets have a lot of benefits. But can they really help save hippos?

On Monday, a molasses pipeline (yes, that's a thing!) leaked 1,400 tons -- 233,000 gallons -- of molasses into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor and it has turned into a killer mess with no quick solution.

This is candy in its purest form -- certified organic ingredients, zero artificial colors and flavors, no preservatives or GMOs.

It took three years, but Hōkūle’a made the impressive journey using only ancient Polynesian navigational methods.

and the last job on earth.

The debate over the true ecological sustainability of biofuels, the effects on global food prices, and their oft-heard claims of carbon-neutrality has been played out on TreeHugger in great detail. Adding a new

2018 was not a good year for those fighting the war against the war against coal.

Capt. Neill's Seafood Inc. said its blue crab meat was American-grown, but it was imported from South America and Asia.

A new report describes the 10 species most at risk from policies proposed by the current administration.

Between 2002 and 2015, these 'streamer lines' helped reduce seabird by-catch in Alaskan fisheries by 78%.

Once these plant-based meats showed up in fast food chains, they ceased to be cool.

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

This solar + battery + LED light combo aims to be the future of portable light & power.

When is the last time that a $5 gadget literally changed your life?

With 20 watts of solar panels, a 16Ah lithium-ion battery bank, and an onboard inverter, along with multiple charging ports, this compact solar generator is a great off-grid accessory.

This mobile solar power station offers a lightweight high-capacity lithium-ion battery with all the bells and whistles.

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

The MP3ForLife device is loaded with 400+ answers to common questions about health, nutrition, family planning, and more, translated into more than 100 languages.

The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics

The HANS Solar Briefcase and PowerPack systems do double duty by supporting the Billions in Change movement.

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

A study suggests we should turn up the heat; it's not so simple.

A weekly wrap up of green and socially minded business news from the gang at TriplePundit.com.

In the northeastern reaches of Turkey, outside the city of Kars, I came across one of the most bucolic scenes I'd ever laid eyes on in the

In the latest example of how tough life can be for would-be women cyclists around the world, the new police chief of the Iranian city of Esfahan has decreed it a crime for women to ride a bike

Wend magazine continues to bring together intriguing stories about human powered adventures from around the world. In the current issue, they inform us that in 2010 officials in Isfahan,

Smog-choked, traffic-clogged Tehran may seem an unlikely candidate for an environmental honor, but the Iranian capital's aggressive recent moves to improve its public-transit

Besides looking lovely, all proceeds from this lamp will go to a project that is developing electricity-free lighting that is inspired by nature.

This prototypical house acts as an active interface between its inhabitants and the outside.

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

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.

She's made big promises on solar. But will she also break up with fossil fuel lobbyists?

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.

It's good news... but we shouldn't be eating tuna at all.

Popup clothing store fits right in to a neighborhood in transition.

Another tool that makes life easier to live without a car.

There's a good reason why menstrual product manufacturers don't want to reveal their ingredient lists.

Indwell and Invizij Architects are doing incredible work, raising the bar for housing people in need.

One month is just long enough to break a habit that is seriously compromising your health.

U.S. doctors believes it's a serious public health concern that requires drastic action.

"Brains: The Mind as Matter" at the Wellcome Collection features 150 objects including real brains, anatomical models and artworks, and more.

A new exhibition in Toronto looks at sustainable development.

A new Human Rights Watch report shows the horrific conditions, both environmental and social, that 90% of Bangladesh's leather is produced in—and exported from, to the US, China, Italy and elsewhere.

It's the most prestigious photography prize (and best paid) and here's this year's winner.

Stein may have gotten only 0.3% of the national vote, but that's actually a huge increase over what Greens have gotten in the past two elections.

Chemical companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the industrial waste industry are exempt from a law requiring companies handling hazardous waste to protect public health and the environment - and vulnerable communities are at risk.

From palm oil invaders to adorable Sumatran rhinos, this story about a recent environmental victory will inspire you.