Authorities in Ohio are warning residents to remain inside their houses after dozens of exotic animals had apparently broken free of an area wildlife farm and taken to the streets and highways. Police haven't said exactly

10 coal plants in Chicago, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey will be shut down sooner than expected.

A 18-foot-wide helix turbine specially designed for urban spaces has been installed on the roof of Progressive Field, ready to begin churning out energy on opening day.

Toxins leached out of old coal mines in the American Rust Belt are converted into custom paints.

Nic Darling is part of Postgreen Homes, builder of the 100K house and others that I have raved about; Postgreen is a different kind of developer, working in gritty urban parts of Philadelphia, doing smaller, more affordable

Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed.

The mayor has portrayed the controversial soda tax as a great source of revenue with which to do fabulous things for the city, rather than a benefit for public health.

These sliver towers are incredibly inefficient and even have fake mechanical spaces to make them even taller. We all pay the price in carbon.

This kind of shipping container architecture makes sense.

This kind of shipping container housing makes sense

Wiarton Willie saw his shadow this morning, which means the cold weather will stick around.

Going green is going too far in the Province of Ontario

Just what we needed in what was a decarbonizing planet.

A lot of the permaculture design principles make just as much sense for buildings.

Pay attention, as this sort of thing could hit other mountainous areas that are dependent on glaciers for their water supply.

Peru continues to approve oil and gas projects despite previous exploration leading to the death of half the Nahua tribe.

When four American families switched to all-organic diets for a week, the results were dramatic.

A mixture of leftover citrus rinds and vinegar is an easy, food-safe way to cut ants off at the pass.

Just like your pet, these big cats can't resist the lure of an open cardboard cube.

Here is an architect who knows how to get people on their feet.

Sweden shows how to build comfortable apartments for families, and stairs that people want to use.

Nicknamed 'Farout' by the team that discovered it, the celestial object is some 11,160,000,000 miles away.

Scientists think there is a hidden, protected ocean inside of Pluto – and the implications are wild.

This portable pavilion has a clever lightweight structure where the bookshelves hold up the roof.

The kit includes an LED headlight and tail light and a rugged case that attaches a smartphone to the handlebars.

Could this be even more encouraging than a FitBit to get up and walk around?

Jason Aramburu is trying to revolutionize how we garden by expanding the production of "Black Revolution" biochar, a soil-less growing medium made from farm waste.

Masao Yoshida, one of the Fukushima 50 who stayed behind at the earthquake and tsunami-struck power plant after the other employees evacuated, has just died from esophageal cancer.

Researchers found that listening to the song was as good as midazolam in relieving anxiety before regional anaesthesia.

Why are our cities being designed around the needs of the trucks instead of vice versa?

It takes the controversial stance that more fish doesn't necessarily mean better fish.

The Guardian columnist and environmental thinker George Monbiot usually manages to provoke a strong debate in our comments sections. Some time ago, our post on his new book Heat raised a fierce exchange of views about the impacts of flying, meanwhile his

Image credit: HowStuffWorks Environmentalism and Alternative Medicine - Oil and Water? George Monbiot is undoubtedly no stranger to controversy - my post about his climate change book, Heat, drew 81 comments, while his well publicized opposition to

I am sorry, they are a dumb idea, and the data prove it.

The material can also heal itself to keep medical devices running indefinitely.

But is this really a good idea? Maybe it is better to get up and flick a light switch instead of asking Alexa.

At this week's Clean Vehicles and Fuels conference in Stockholm, city officials released an updated survey showing that 50 percent of city residents would consider shopping for a "miljöbil" when they buy their next car. That's a huge increase from

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

There are everywhere, they are fun, and there is so much to learn from them.

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

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.

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

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

There are some pretty wonderful things going on in this little structure.

Kayak not included, but everything else a dorm room needs is.

Join the DETOX campaign to pressure the fashion industry to stop exposing our kids to hazardous chemicals and contaminating waterways.

Best of luck to Ms. Leonard, I'm sure she'll do great things at Greenpeace USA!

Greenpeace has taken some of the most popular outdoor gear to a lab in order to measure concentration of PFCs. What it found is disturbing.

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.

Think bike lanes cost too much? Let's put it into a little perspective.