Scientists find that wind power farms don't harm this at-risk species, a bit of surprise because other studies have shown that oil and gas development does affect prairie chickens.

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.

Lightweight, collapsible, and quick to deploy, this little wind generator might be a viable off-grid portable power source in places where solar isn't appropriate.

There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something.

The moral of the story is: Don't go out and try to shoot lions.

This summer, students are spending 8 weeks conserving nature in hands-on environmental internships in NY and Philadelphia for The Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities initiative.

From boosting focus and cleaning the air to improving wellness in general, these easy indoor plants are a great addition to dorm decor.

What these cars are capable of will come as no surprise to EV fans, but winning the King of the Mountain title puts another feather in the EV cap

Corporations have rights ... why not rivers?

Another year down the drain: From pee-powered generators to pigeons that shit soap, it's been quite a year for toilet-related stories. Here are some of our favorites.

This simple Australian design has some interesting features and benefits.

Urine for a surprise as Alex Wilson concludes that urine collection beats composting. I was, because they are not mutually exclusive.

Nutrient cycling is important. But it's not something you want to get arrested for.

Who says loos have to be boring and utilitarian?

Since 2006, bat populations in the northeastern United States have been decimated by a mysterious condition known as "white-nose syndrome." Caused by a fungus,

With thousands of species listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature -- and some 110,000

If all goes well between now and Halloween, Griffis Sculpture Park in upstate New York will be ready for the occasion with its very own colony of bats, thanks to the artsy "Bat Tower" being built to draw the pest-fighting pollinators to the area.

When it comes to finding fascinating species previously unknown to science, it turns out that forests of Papua New Guinea are a darn good place to look. Researchers have recently disclosed their

If you've ever seen a colony of bats on the move and wondered what they're up to, this is the billboard for you. The "Bat Billboard," a collaboration of designer Chris Woebken and artist Natalie Jeremijenko, is a

When a bird charity installs a wind turbine, they're going to do it right.

Tiny houses aren't just for people; bats can be comfy and warm in them too.

Internet sensation Reggie Watts takes aim at Twitter and Amazon for Greenpeace's #ClickClean campaign, urging them to step up their clean energy game.

Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a deal to work together against climate change.

For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development.

Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air.

Trudeau doesn't seem to understand what 'climate emergency' means.

These clever, all-natural wraps cut down on plastic use and make food last longer, too.

The biomix-infused suit helps break down a body, while neutralizing toxins and boosting plant growth.

No chemicals, synthetics, or gravestones – the goal is to return to the Earth as quickly and subtly as possible.

Wendell Berry is a fount of wisdom and inspiration, so it was great to see that Bill Moyers spoke with the farmer, poet, eco-philosopher about the role of activism and spirit in creating positive change.

It's more than just a bike; it is a different way of thinking about design and manufacturing.

Just when you think it can't get any crazier in US politics, it does.

And yelling profanities in the process.

Why can't we all just get along? New campaign humanizes cyclists.

Shoppers like to think they're in control of their own food decisions, but there's actually a complex web of manipulations between supermarkets and food processors going on behind the scenes.

Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive.

Greta Thunberg's sailboat journey has triggered a heated debate over how to encourage people to take climate action.

Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible.

Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about?

And that's not a bad thing.

It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.

British born artist Nick Gentry transforms obsolete technology, such as VHS tapes, cassettes and floppy disks into amazing and haunting pieces.

You know bikes are good. City planners know bikes are good. Yet as soon as cities are successful in getting people biking, a horrible catch-22 is set in motion.

We're heading to Rio for World Environment Day. Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in Rio de Janeiro this week.

Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture!

Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life?

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot.

Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting.

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role