There are just a few small problems standing in the way.

Delegates from United Nations member states meet to discuss a global environmental agenda.

The United Nations says it's time to overturn the myth that pesticides can feed the world and come up with better, safer ways of producing our food.

A hydropower turbine has the potential to not only create energy, but has also sparked the creation of both a renewable energy company and a renewable energy education program in Maine.

Scientists have developed a piezoelectric speaker that can playback the full frequency range of dolphin sounds, getting us closer to human-dolphin communication.

Wave power is a promising source of clean energy, but it is usually overlooked because wind and solar power are farther along.

This promising source of clean energy is facing an uphill battle.

The city is getting bike lanes and light rail transit, and their new apparatuses are chosen to better fit the streetscape.

TVA and reactor-maker Babcock and Wilcox have agreed to work together to see if they can build up to 6 "small reactors." Nuctuplets, then? They can knock these

Backyard chickens may be trendy, but in some cities they are still illegal. But that doesn't stop some would-be chicken keepers.

This ingenious design features a roll-up garage door and a drop-down deck on either side, allowing the home to feel even more spacious.

In a word no. But people in cars seem to get a free pass for everything.

A new report by Barclays Capital suggests a dark side to the building boom in places like China, India, and Turkey.

This compact shelter is a place for a family to spend their summers in the middle of nature.

We all can't go to Copenhagen this week, but there are so many ways to make our voice heard nonetheless. ThisPlace09 is an art and Twitter project that conveys personal thoughts about climate change to the delegates and the

A "moot court" will be held over Twitter for the first time ever, and students from 5 major Canadian law schools will argue an environmental law.

Come one, come all, witness The Twittertape Machine that prints a feed of your tweets and mentions on Twitter.

Photo by Paolo Torchio Veteran wildlife photographer Paolo Torchio made a bizarre discovery while visiting Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve: a mysterious "bearded" antelope. While one expert suggests the animal might only be suffering from

For a while I have been thinking of getting a Kindle. It saves trees and eliminates the impact of transportation and with Amazon's recycling scheme in place as well as the fairly long lifespan of the Kindle, the problem of e-waste seems less worrying

An isolated winter scene beats out the competition in the annual awards ceremony.

See fish in black and white, bones and flesh, in Smithsonian exhibit, touring the U.S.

Jared Keller's essay for Aeon Magazine on the significance of "food porn" photos that have become popular on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites got me thinking about my Instagram food photos and why I shared them.

TreeHugger goes on and on (and on) about why design matters; here, legendary designer Philippe Stark gives us his own captivating take on the topic at TED in March 2007.

Behold, wet-handed readers, there's a better way.

Simran Sethi's recent TEDx talk offers some powerful advice on how to and how not to create environmental and social change.

Paul Gilding has penned an optimistic and uplifting piece on the progress the climate movement has made and why he thinks we're on the verge of victory.

Believe it or not, these folded works of wonder are created from a single sheet of paper -- no cuts, no glue.

The new City Bike program will also feature a 'bring your own battery' scheme, leaving the charging to the rider.

Now that's an infrastructure project!

Often marketed as educational, electronic toys have the opposite effect, resulting in parents and children speaking less to each other.

We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG.

The chemical is used in rockets and munitions. Priorities!

Beans and lentils are one of the most important things you can include in your diet. Here are great ideas, from filling breakfasts to sweet and inspired desserts.

These delicious, healthy meals can be on the table within half an hour.

This delicious dish embodies everything comforting about home cooking. Easy, filling, and something everyone at the table will enjoy, whether vegetarian or not.

Our best recipes for autumn, when we crave warm, comforting food to counter the falling leaves and frosty bite in the air. These recipes offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Looking for amazing Thanksgiving recipes that cater to those of us skipping meat? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic ideas for appetizers, sides, mains and dessert!

These are the most popular recipes from The Cooking Project this year, and I have to say, you all sure love your avocados!

Some of them taste better than the originals they were made from.

It's a veggie burger that actually bleeds. But who's the target audience?

A new campaign aims to bust the "protein myth".

The first hydrogen fuel cell powered train in the UK was successfully tested last week, and the team behind it hopes to encourage further development by the rail industry.

This small hydrogen fuel cell charger promises a week of clean power for your gadgets. But is it ready for prime time?

The real competition for green tech is not other green tech, but the old, dirty incumbents.

The versatile, two-dimensional medium of paper is reconstructed into art that pops off the page.

A study comparing the two countries shows vast differences in how cars are used.

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

This company is working to build a network of urban prefabs under a 'pay-as-you-go' model of home ownership.

Think antipasto spread, but with so much more than meat and cheese.

Limits would save lives and significantly reduce carbon emissions, but let's keep our priorities straight.