This week, delegates are meeting to determine the fate of a proposal to protect part of the Arctic. This pianist's moving performance urges people to show their support.

The Gwich'in people have been fighting this battle for decades, and now they need broader public support. Learn how you can help.

As melting ice opens up new potential for exploitation in the Arctic, a new ban aims to protect much of the fragile ecosystem.

Some 60 polar bears are loitering near Ryrkaipy in Chukotka Russia, a new occurrence which is prompting some to suggest permanent evacuation.

"Come touch the Greenland ice sheet and be touched by it."

Photo by squarehippies If you've ever tried to figure out how to support important projects like green schools while combating climate change AND meet a movie star all while shopping online, wonder no more. eBay and Global Green USA is holding an

We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it doesn't mean you shouldn't pay close attention to the materials that make

Lace is back! A while ago Lloyd wrote about the California-based Eurolaces, believed to be the first company to offer 100% certified machine-made macramé style organic cotton lace trim for apparel or curtains. Now lace has become a theme amongst the

Patricia Urquiola at the exhibition 'Cosas' at Habitat Valencia. Photo Credit: Petz Scholtus Valencia Design Week has invited us to FEED, the first international design media and bloggers' meeting this week, so together with Core77, Mocoloco,

At this year's Valencia Design Week in Spain, not a huge amount of companies convinced us about their products being truly good for our planet, in fact, we noticed a

An airbag on the hood of the car to protect pedestrians? We also have a video of Paris flooded by rising seas, a sliding library creates an extra room, and more.

Scientists looking at water consumption in different countries came to a not so shocking conclusion.

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

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

"'If you give people more places to hide, more naughty things will be done"

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

It's that seventies show all over again as a Trudeau gets blamed but it's not his fault; it's simple economics.

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.

Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased.

This biomimicry success promises advanced hearing aids as the headphone generation ages

Researchers find an intriguing link between foods + drinks rich in flavonol and staving off dementia.

From social distancing to self-quarantine or isolation, being apart from people doesn't have to mean being bored and lonely.

What could possibly go wrong?

The American Institute of Architects just announced its 2007 Housing Awards; among the winners were our beloved Loblolly House and in the Special Housing Category, the Designhabitat2 house, from The DESIGNhabitat 2 Studio School of Architecture,

A Federal judge has ruled that seven Virginia homeowners made legitimate damage claims regarding corrosion of metal items in the home and personal inconvenience caused by use of

"People are visible Wednesday, June 6, 2007, on the beach in Dauphin Island, Ala., where a section of the $4 million protective sand berm was washed away by higher-than-usual tides over the weekend. An intact section of the berm can be seen in the

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.

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

Too much information?

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

If a building doesn't meet these basic and necessary criteria, it doesn't deserve an award.

The most prestigious prize in British architecture is given to the solidly green project rather than the flash in the pan.

They say these are about celebrating the best contemporary architecture. But what does that mean today?

Solar power has grown up, and it's ready to blow up.

The Zika virus, borne by mosquitoes, has been linked to a surge in microcephaly in newborn babies.

Brazil is often in Treehugger because of illegal logging and deforestation. Not this time.

Chewy, salty, and impossible to stop eating, they're the next best thing to an actual trip to Brazil (especially when paired with a caipirinha).

Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm."

Take nearly 8,000 old plastic bottles, add some construction waste and mud, and voila: a sturdy and sustainable home.

Building and living in a tiny house can be a big step toward living more sustainably, but using repurposed salvaged building materials to build one might be the Holy Grail of green living.

Want to build your own tiny house? Clueless about where to start? Check out this Instructables tutorial.

Need some last-minute inspiration? We've gather together our favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes from which to choose.

It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste.

Andrew Scheer is a climate arsonist.

Provincial regulation would make stores' waste-reduction efforts easier to manage.

The city of New Orleans had given up on glass recycling. Enterprising students from Tulane University decided to step up to the challenge and bring back free glass recycling citywide in spring 2020.

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

So much for my New Year's resolution to stop writing about concrete planters in the sky.

Concrete Week at the Guardian produces some hard truths.