I am leaning to Responsible Design.

Photo courtesy of Next Nature American Climate Values Survey Views on global warming may be more strongly politically and economically influenced than many may have hoped. The recently released results of the American Climate Values Survey, conducted

Tiny homes aren't just about owning a home debt-free, it's also about more intangible, but equally important things, says tiny home builder Andrew Morrison.

Toy innovation has stagnated in recent years and kids are bored. Who's at fault?

A new study shows that there is such thing as too many toys.

After years of promises, hydrogen-powered vehicles are finally arriving on the scene.

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

In past articles I have shown that boxed

I have always wondered why a sandwich of polystyrene and concrete is considered green, and have taken significant abuse for my position on insulated concrete forms (ICF). Now an interim report from the impressive-sounding MIT Concrete

Dear Pablo: Is it true that plastic bags have less impact on the environment than the alternatives?

Dear Pablo: I have a tough one for you: shall we recycle our paper? There are both the CO2 and the chemical aspects to consider, and there's arguments against recycling paper in each case.

A test, on a trip from Toronto to Quebec City.

Image credit: Marjukka Grover Because Water is so Vital, Even Enemies Can Find Common Ground There's no doubt that as our climate gets weirder, the world will increasingly face a severe water crisis. Given the fact that we absolutely cannot live without

You're probably on autopilot after all these years, but could your technique be further refined?

The technology makes for better energy generation and a better window.

What does it take to get improved environmental coverage in the media?

You may be spending money on practical needs that are comprised of superfluous wants.

The high tech answer to keeping you moving while working.

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.

The GoSun Fusion probably won’t save the world, but the design thinking behind it might.

A landmark report released by The Nature Conservancy has demonstrated that effective conservation measures - far from simply benefiting the local biota - can also help alleviate poverty. The study, co-authored by Nature Conservancy policy advisor

Scientists examine two strategies to reduce anxiety.

Food is a powerful healer, which is why hospitals should reconsider how they feed patients.

Residents in North Omaha want clean energy, not the coal pollution they're getting now.

Research reveals that bed bugs develop resistance to widely used chemical treatments, potentially paving the way for super bed bugs.

But you might get a bit gassy.

If all Americans adopted this (almost) waterless method of cooking pasta, we'd save billions of gallons of water.

Just because garment workers are desperate doesn't mean we should exploit them.

Thought experiments worked for Einstein. Can they help protect the environment too?

The Burger Lounge, which opened in 2006, now has 3 locations across San Diego offering organic and healthy burger alternatives for one of the healthiest, if not greenest, of cities. Created by Dean Loring and Mike Gilligan,

Do posh bees make better honey? These bees, living in the heart of Mayfair, only forage in the best places such as St. James Park and Buckingham Palace.

After reviewing the major religions of the world's stances on the environment, it seems pretty clear to me that there are more commonalities than differences. In the realm of metaphysics there are genuine and significant

Michael Pollan writes in the New York Times about the connection between the American diet and the cost of health care; Surprisingly, conservative writers like Marie-Josée Kravis are saying much the same thing,

From heat pumps to induction, it has never been easier to give up gas.

The covering-yourself-with-blankets movement isn't nearly as cuddly as it seems.

Carbon sequestration, the technology taking carbon dioxide out of fossil fuel emissions, just got a boost

It's time to talk about ... wait for it ... the problem with hangers.

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

The cost of electricity is going up (both in dollars and in environmental and health impacts). Here are some tips for reducing your costs and impacts.

In anticipation of a new retrospective at the Whitney, "Buckminster Fuller: Starting with the Universe, " Elizabeth Kolbert writes in the New Yorker, quoting Fuller about the need for innovation:

Women may sleep better next to dogs than people

How can we be moving away from fossil fuels and spending billions on building pipes for them at the same time?

This is how you get people out of cars and build better cities. So what's stopping them?

An interesting design concept that envisions humans becoming semi-photosynthetic thanks to a symbiotic relationship with algae.

BPA had been found to trigger the release of insulin in nearly twice the amount as when glucose is ingested.

A new study finds those with heart disease had higher concentrations of BPA in their urine.

A new report shines the light on a dirty little 'secret' of canned goods, which has little to do with the food itself, and everything to do with the coating in the can.

Voting with your wallet has its time and place, but sometimes it's best just to leave the wallet at home.

It's your guide to conquering the grocery store as efficiently as possible.

The jungle wasn't untouched rainforest after all.