An interesting mix of fine art and fine childrearing!

From funky fork bracelets to bath bombs and sweater sleeve coffee warmers, we've got your quick DIY gifts covered.

Give virgin paper and plastic bows the heave-ho-ho-ho with these chic and earth-friendly alternatives -- several costing nothing at all!

The mockery of the official meeting overshadows everything around it. Can we start thinking about what are we paying our 'representatives' for?

The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us?

Wrapping up our coverage of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, we look at who came, who bailed out, what happened, and what didn't.

A Brazilian firm translates small-spaces ideas into a cute shopping mall shop.

The London Olympics are only beginning, but the next ones are already underway with Rio's ambitious urbanization plan. Its latest inauguration: the city's third largest green area.

Tiny-room specialists H2O Architects have come up with a superb design which accommodates four private sleeping areas while still doing this place's views justice.

Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates

So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to

They've done more than just change out a few lightbulbs to meet this goal, and in fact this is only the beginning. Their ultimate goal is to reduce Yale University's greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by the year 2020. Sure, you say, but

Images courtesy of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk That's '9' followed by 20 zeroes The probability of a lobster being born with a blue shell is about 1 in a million. For a calico or pumpkin-orange colored lobster, the odds are in the excess of 1 in 30

Last month, a mountain lion was struck and killed by a car in Connecticut -- and new details have emerged suggesting the animal had an incredible, record-breaking journey before it met that sad end. Following the accident,

A rustic tiny house built with plenty of love and on a small budget.

Welcome to the world of planner mania! Here you will discover the hottest planners on the market. If only we could use every single one...

These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more.

For some of us, the key to staying organized is shockingly old-fashioned – putting pen to paper.

September's most loved images from our Photo of the Day series.

For consumers, biodegradable and compostable products have mostly been a bust. Still, it is good news that the swiss company Freitag has succeeded making jeans that will break down on commercial compost piles.

A hilarious remix of a classic image demonstrates that the new high-tech alternatives are not solving every problem.

A British campaign is asking people to pledge not to fly for a year. Good luck trying that in North America.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.

The green activist group's stunt seeks to draw attention to the devastation wrought by coal.

These are the items I'd buy again because they're well made and make our world a better, cleaner place.

Despite some efforts by Chiquita to clean up its act in recent years, its long history of human rights abuses is coming back to haunt the company. Chiquita is being sued by the families of more than 4,000 Colombians murdered

This vertical garden on a residential high-rise in Bogotá reuses greywater from its residents and helps to clean the air.

North American bees are at risk of disappearing thanks to severe habitat loss and increasing pesticide use, among other threats, new report reveals.

Make your garden attractive to bees by planting specific plants, but be sure they're organic and indigenous to your region.

The Africanized bees slipped in through a small opening, set up home, and were busy making honey.

But not so fast, says the Mayor.

From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about.

From Hobbit holes to treehouses, these unique Airbnb havens promise a storybook escape.

Plus, how to be more eco-friendly while traveling.

Muscle-meat grown in a laboratory is no longer in the realm of science fiction, except for the price of an 'all-beef' patty.

A new initiative from the fast food giant aims to rethink the global meat industry. But is that even possible?

Bike lanes carry the shock troops in the never-ending war on the car.

Bigger wheels mean more stability and regular-bike feel, but it comes at a price.

Keep these tricks in your back pocket to make a tough job a tiny bit easier.

Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed.

If you're looking to upgrade your bed with an eco-friendly option, but don't want to replace the mattress, a natural latex topper might just be the ticket.

Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground.

If you're interested in learning how to build your own renewable energy devices, this DIY vertical axis wind turbine is a great place to start.

All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth.

He’s a fierce defender of his family and helped nurse two of his offspring back from leopard attacks. He likes to nap with his feet in the air, and he hums while he eats.

Half a century ago zebras were hunted to extinction in the region, now the area is being rewilded and the zebras are leading the charge.

Even though there has been notable progress, at current poaching rates elephants are still in danger of becoming virtually extinct on the continent.

Ethiopia’s ambitious national reforestation program seeks to plant 4 billion trees by October.

What do you do when you turn 100? If you're Keith Richards, who go on tour. The same goes for the enviros at Reverb, a Portland, Maine, outfit that greens concert tours and venues. The nonprofit is taking votes on who to support for its 100th tour,