Was he a role model or a victim?

Darwin made a smart choice when he picked Galapagos as the place to develop his theory of natural selection: This group of islands has some of the most incredible species in the world. Earlier this month, a star-studded group of adventurers with the Missi

A star-studded group of adventurers with the Mission Blue oceans conservation group went on a trip to the Galapagos earlier this month. But the true stars of the show were the incredible species endemic to the islands: many

Lonesome George is quite a character. He's a Pinta Island tortoise, and, as Brian noted when he visited a few years ago, he's the last of this breed. Yep, that means when he's gone, that's it -- his species will

If Lonesome George suffers from performance anxiety, it's hard to blame him. At the ripe old age of nearly 100, the last-of-his-kind Galapagos tortoise has been charged with preserving his species' genetic

They were thought extinct, but in light of new DNA findings, scientists are echoing a very tortoise-y mantra: 'not so fast'.

Tortoise sauve! The randy 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise has sired over 800 babies.

Earlier today, I wrote about a New York Times article that described Chicago's ongoing efforts to prepare for and adapt to a warming climate. I'd like to revisit that article for a second, as it just so

Since its eruption in late August, the Solyndra scandal has been a lightning rod for political and ideological debates over everything from the role of government in business to the debate on global

This Onion spoof on the fossil fuel industry's attacks on clean energy made the rounds a few months ago, but it somehow eluded my radar. Usually, in these cases, I'd simply curse the blog-gods, and let it join the graveyard of viral videos that have

Why can't the Wall Street Journal call it what it is?

In the Netherlands it is actually a thing, to ride your bike as slowly as possible without falling over.

"If knowledge has become a secular religion, public libraries are its parishes, mosques and synagogues."

This stylish and durable trailer looks like a cross between a mini-Airstream and a horse trailer, and has a kitchen in the back.

Inspired by her own spine-shattering accident, this sculpture shows the struggle and transformation of these remarkable insects.

Streetfilms shows how a road can in fact be many things, not just a place for cars.

This is Paris' largest mural, made with hand-folded origami paper birds and a bit of spraypaint.

It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.'

Founded by two sons of farmers, this company wants to grow farm-fresh food -- out of shipping containers.

It's like Uber for 'flying' water cars, with an über-cute name: SeaBubbles.

This small 118-square-foot apartment holds a few pleasant, space-saving surprises.

Using some inventive interventions, an old parking garage is transformed into a two-bedroom apartment in Paris.

This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space.

In a press conference for an upcoming Carnegie Hall concert, Smith and the founders of Pathway to Paris talk about art, community, and keeping the spirit up for climate action.

The Musical Mountaineers carry a violin and piano up trails to perform in secret wilderness locations.

Helsinki's old abattoir has become the heart of the city's culinary revival, a movement blending innovation and tradition that integrates local foods, pop-up eateries, and urban gardens.

This classic design is 80 years young and some famous designers pay hommage.

Using a combination of LED lights, sunlight and environmental data, a disused oil silo has been transformed into Helsinki's newest art installation and urban destination.

For people like me who work all over the place, portable standing desks can be pretty useful

But there is a real question of how much one should pay for an artisanal shelf bracket.

The high tech answer to keeping you moving while working.

This standing desk is packed with clever organization features, and can be customized for left or right-handed people.

Made by NextDesk, the Encore is ideally green, with bamboo top, recycled aluminum frame, and VOC-free coating - perfect for this TreeHugger writer!

Every developer worth his or her weight in white beach sand is vying to be able to proclaim his or her resort the first or best or truest eco-resort.

Want to know which cities in Asia are going to get really whacked by climate change, and which ones have the greatest ability to adapt to it? Well, WWF has just released a new report that ranks 11 of them

The move comes as a result of a petition from Greenpeace Southeast Asia, which asserts that GM crops can cause serious health issues.

After a series of 11 earthquakes in nine months, a fracking operation near Youngstown has been suspended.

Two days after the earthquake caused by a nearby fracking well the mayor said, "I called my insurance man and got earthquake insurance.”

Analysis bridges differences between various climate change models to predict North American climate change with high certainty. Will skeptics finally be convinced?

The wood and plastics industry prefers Green Globes and is designing laws around it. Paging Jerry Yudelson.

Toxins leached out of old coal mines in the American Rust Belt are converted into custom paints.

Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed.

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. So why are phones a problem?

But Passive House is so expensive! How can you build housing for the homeless and low income families this way?

I mean, shipping containers are hot. But does this kind of shipping container architecture make sense?

Hundreds of dolphins and pelicans have been found dead on beaches in Peru since February, prompting the government to issue a public health warning.

Born out of first-hand research in a Lima slum, this time and water-saving device is targeted at families that live without electricity or running water.

Peruvian environmental authorities make a big statement with tiny turtles.

Why go diagonally when you can go straight up?

Syte Architects insert a mezzanine and a terrific storage stair in existing loft.