Environmentalists and Urban Planners on the run as smart growth and sustainability become illegal in the State.

It's one thing to drive to the mall, but one fifth of Canadian shoppers are driving to another country. That's crazy.

Is shopping so important that people have to die or get pepper sprayed?

A look at the intersection of three ways to deal with this weekend about shopping.

This year, it has a stronger environmental theme.

A condo in Manhattan and a mixed use 12 story building in Portland get a boost.

Building "combines affordable housing with wood construction and the promotion of new technologies."

The architect/ engineer says we have the tech now to live better electrically.

This just pushes every TreeHugger button.

And why not? It sounds like fun, just hanging around, eating grass

Perhaps now our body clocks will get the attention they deserve.

But is it "the last flourish of a high-resource approach to design and construction"?

It's not all stress and extra work. In some ways, kids can make a trip more interesting and interactive.

Despite Natura's seemingly excellent and forward-thinking business model, their list of ingredients is surprisingly awful and toxic, which calls into question the B Corp certification standards.

Parks in North American cities could really take a lesson from this one in Recife, Brazil.

There are certain things I've hardly missed, and others I've missed more than I expected.

This fascinating film reveals disturbing facts about malnutrition and infant mortality, and the role of insidious corporations in perpetuating these problems.

Since 1984, Brazilian farmer Ernst Gotsch has been restoring 1,200 acres of deforested land into a working, regenerative farm. The results are amazing.

A new book called "Dancing with the Devil in the City of God" shines the spotlight on the widespread environmental degradation occurring in one of the world's most geographically stunning cities.

How small is too small?

This new loft adds extra space and an extra bedroom in an urban apartment in Brazil.

Experts blame urban sprawl for the increased number of attacks.

Last year the ARC wildlife crossing competition got a lot of pixels; it was won by Michael Van Valkenburgh & Associates and there is talk of building it, although it was more of an ideas competition. But they are

What's the cutest tiny shed or building, best single family house, or best new furniture design? Vote on these and more.

Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick.

Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.

An international team of researchers has created a new type of cement that uses these discarded items that is just as strong, but produces far less emissions.

A process that recycles cigarette butts into bricks for construction could kick a nasty littering habit.

Forget everything you've heard about how to clean mushrooms.

Here's everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.

Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks.

From how to cook butter beans to recipes and health benefits, here's the lowdown on the tastiest legume in the pantry.

There are a lot of ways to bake a potato, but this method results in the perfect mix of fluffy middle and crispy skin.

Here's a simple trick for elevating already delicious roasted vegetables.

This recipe's secret ingredient leads to a rich and creamy plant-based pumpkin pie that also happens to be healthy and easy to make.

Even a full day later, a one-hour shift in the clock is hard to adjust to.

Need a break from the news and bored of books? Here are some quality screen time suggestions of movies and TV shows that will (hopefully) take your mind off the pandemic.

The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI.

Sand mining is described as "the global environmental crisis you’ve probably never heard of." Another good reason to use wood instead of concrete.

They keep piling it on Florida's beaches, but they can't keep it up.

A new UN report says that a 1% tax levies on the world's 1,225 billionaires would more than make up for the shortfall in development aid from governments.

A new generation of succesful for-profit, mission-driven businesses are serving energy-hungry communities across the globe.

Trust the rock stars, or your doctor.

World Oceans Day celebrates awareness and brings to attention the resources available to all of us in the battle against plastic pollution.

When the heck did electric commercial flight become a realistic prospect?!

The impact of flying on climate change cannot be ignored, as I book my next flight.

We have standing room in landbuses, so why not airbuses?

Author Craig Murray says, "The Earth cannot afford to indulge the pollution caused by massive air tourism."

Yes, but first we need to develop a collective conscience when it comes to travel.

While Unesco has asked Peru to limit visitors to the famous site, the government is making it easier for people to access.