Non-violent direct action is an important part of our democratic heritage. But occupation is a tactic, not an end goal.

The Bristol Pound is not your average local currency scheme. A new video sets out the vision for this ambitious, city-wide scheme.

The Bristol Cargo Bike project is creating a "light weight mega geared micro logistics vehicle of choice for a city of hills."

As part of their larger Campus Sustainability Initiative, Emory University (GA) students are being asked to commit to each doing three green things in their personal life and on campus. While the program is voluntary, the university

I have been trying to write something punchier than David Goldberg at Transportation for America did but I cannot, this event is "so utterly outrageous, so emblematic of the failure of our current transportation

It was a sad day last year when intense lobbying efforts in Congress won out, and a ban on BPA in children's products was blocked. But it seems that China and Malaysia have beaten us to the punch. According to Green Biz, China and

It is one thing to ban something, it is another thing to have something to replace it with at hand. We don't.

Beer cans are lined with the stuff, but hey, thats the price you pay for convenience.

From one problem to the next...

A new report shines the light on a dirty little 'secret' of canned goods, which has little to do with the food itself, and everything to do with the coating in the can.

Nearly a year ago a "Great Green Wall" of trees was proposed to run across the entire southern border of the Sahara desert in an attempt to stop expanding desertification. At the TED Global conference in Oxford, England,

At first it sounds like any other reality show: "Candidates will be put through a series of tough physical

Imagine millions of these slithering out from the mud? The eggs of this alien desert crustacean remain dormant for years, waiting for a bout of rain to hatch.

Recent rains attributed to a changing climate are leading to mass extinction in the Atacama Desert.

As it turns out, personal energy choices can be contagious.

It's why we have to reduce demand as well, with radical efficiency.

Our photo of the day comes from the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

A Brooklyn dinner party turns "dumpster diving" into an informative meal.

A new collaborative space dedicated to sustainable fashion design is now open for production.

Hand-made with high quality, sustainably harvested woods, this is one desk meant for both kids and grown-ups.

These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn.

Architects are often late bloomers. Frank Gehry is in his prime at 79; Ralph Rapson died at his drafting board last year at 93.

Whether your traveling tastes run rural or urban, green hostels offer an inexpensive and character-filled -- not to mention sustainable -- alternative to bland hotels.

Charred wood never looked so good.

The Freedomky is a nicely done modular design

Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together.

We love transformers, those things that serve multiple functions. But I wonder about this one.

Because the greenest bomb shelter is the one that's already in the ground.

Mongstad industrial area at night. Photo Tøssekaien via flickr. The Norwegians have been big supporters of carbon capture and storage, and the government helped get the public to go along with building of a gas-fired plant near an existing oil refinery

While no longer breaking news, the endeavours of students and staff at two different Australian schools still merits attention. One school went bottled water free, whilst

This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at

The Power of Making is the new craft show at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It's a mix of craft and science: a coming-together of the disciplines.

French scientist has invented a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 from the air--1 ton per year! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape.

A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that's wrong with our education system today.

It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them?

New research shows it's because they feel empowered by 'sustainable behaviors'.

It's an old-fashioned skill, but it's still relevant in today's world.

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.

Businesses can list surplus food and customers buy it at a discount.

This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?"

A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines steps to a circular fashion economy.

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.

It has become a trillion dollar industry where nobody wins.

A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards.

Chairs take up a lot of space, but not in this line of space-saving furniture.

The modular MoreFloor system lets you store things in your floor -- clothes, shoes, even a bed.

If the goal is to reduce meat consumption, then why not make it more expensive?

The problem is, it's not just about the presence of chlorine, but rather why the chlorine is needed in the first place.

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.