Considered to be the highest award a restaurant can receive, the Michelin Guide's 2020 French edition now gives a nod to environmentally minded restaurants.

Cornell study finds that when people have easy access to food shops, they discard less at home.

It supports local business owners and gives you more local and seasonal options.

An old garage shed is transformed into a spacious little home for one grandmother, living near her kids and grandkids.

This modular curtain could help existing buildings photosynthesize oxygen and get rid of pollution in cities.

This is what happens when LEDs get cheaper and better: designers use more of them. Someone predicted this once.

The largest wildlife refuge in the United States needs protection from oil & gas development.

Nine of these giant endangered animals have died recently; all at roughly the same time and place. What’s going on?

The Obama administration ban didn't last very long at all.

Polar bear attacks are on the rise thanks to diminishing sea ice, but Alaska's Polar Bear Patrol is doing an incredible job of keeping the peace.

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today to get ready for the live chat with the authors on June 13 at 3pm

A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it.

Sarah Archer shows how the kitchen became the colorful nerve center of the modern house.

Our pets become like family to us during their lives, so why not treat them with the dignity that a family member deserves when they die?

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

Though shark finning itself had already been banned, transportation and import of shark fins had not been.

British retailers brace for "unbelievably bad" profits this year. Can climate change be blamed?

An Arctic explorer calls for 'party ships' to be kept out of this sensitive and remote part of the world.

Here's a lovely renovation using the healthiest materials, and as few of them as possible.

The LightCycle follows our circadian rhythms via your phone and GPS.

"We are working on the design of communities and begin with what we call the Essay of Clues. We look at things like the sun, the wind, the water, the biological history and the culture of the site. Then we imagine that we are birds that evolved for that

This week The Man with A Spear in His Chest, founder of Interface Ray Anderson, held a press conference to mark a milestone in his company's journey up "Mount Sustainability". They are making excellent progress towards their target of zero

Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are

Martín Azúa's latest rug design is made from esparto soles from the traditional spanish espadrilles. It will be used in Camper's shoe stores.

The Polluted Water Popsicles project is meant to shock viewers into realizing how serious water contamination is in Taiwan.

Dead zones threaten wildlife and fisheries, taint drinking water, and impact communities. Keeping agricultural runoff out of waterways can help tackle this global problem.

Is your child's school flushing water pipes to reduce lead exposures? Do you flush at home? Then you should read this to learn a better solution to lead exposure risks.

Distracted driving isn't just caused by cellphones.

A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake.

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier

Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.

Two misfortunate advertising campaigns from Argentina use polar bears and tackiness to promote air conditioning.

There are a lot of good ideas in this truck; will they catch on?

TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada.

In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them.

This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates.

It's controversial and probably cost the party leader his job, but there is much to like in it.

You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit!

Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas.

Or is it all a big political show?

An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance.

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of

Photo: Flickr, CC Bye-Bye Cotton, Hello Cellulose Fibers Cotton is a great fiber to make clothes with, but unfortunately, growing it causes huge environmental problems. It's a crop that uses a lot of water, and most large cotton monocultures are doused

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.

A new study explores the social and environmental costs of cotton production, and how Fairtrade certification can mitigate these.

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.

It's a solid, sustainable choice all around.

I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some

One of the biggest floor-care brands in Britain has unveiled a cardboard vacuum cleaner made from its own packaging, the Vax ev. And it was created by a student.Open and Assemble—Without the Packaging Waste The vacuum is sold in a