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These biodegradable bio-photovoltaics use moss to generate electricity (Video)

Using digital fabrication, moss and clay, this designer's "moss voltaics" would use these hardy plants to transform sunlight into electricity.




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FireBee Power Tower turns any heat source into an electricity generator

This 5W thermoelectric generator converts heat from a chimney or camp stove into electricity for charging USB devices.




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The Heartland Institute is no longer fringe

It used to be so easy to make fun of this group we described as "hopelessly out of touch."




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Innovative floating tidal-power turbine generates 3 GWh of energy in its first year of testing

The floating tidal stream turbine off the coast of Scotland has proven that it can produce power safely and cheaply year round.




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Canada declares climate emergency, then approves pipeline expansion

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




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Corc Yoga mats are green and gorgeous, made from trees

Crafted from sustainably harvested cork in Portugal, these stunning mats will take your yoga practice to new eco-friendly heights.




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Your next shirt could be made from fruit and vegetable scraps

Circular Systems' innovative technology promises to transform food waste fibers into wearable fabric.




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A Picture is Worth: Agenda 21 and The Green Movement as Marxist Plot

The cover of a new book by a leading Agender says it all: Sustainability is just the tip of the Marxist iceberg.




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Agenda 21 Update: Tinfoil Hats in Iowa, Republicans Fight Back

It's Crazytown in Des Moines as Republicans fight Soviet style collectivism, AKA sustainable development




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Environmentalists rejoice as Agenda 21 is implemented across North America!

A green, sustainable future awaits us all as the United Nations proposal for sustainable development becomes the law of the land.




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State of Missouri bans Agenda 21; What would Harry Truman Say?

They are going to stop the UN from giving out free lawn mowers and blocking Walmarts.




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A year ago in TreeHugger, from zombies to shotguns

It was hot last year, too.




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Boy Scouts of America introduce sustainability merit badge

It's a surprisingly well-rounded and thorough view of sustainability that shouldn't be limited to boy scouts.




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Quote of the day ties Agenda 21 to everything from Benghazi to Paula Deen

We learn that Agenda 21 is part of a much larger Mainstream Media plot to hide the UN takeover of the American government.




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Cobb County, Georgia sees Agenda 21 plot in bike lanes and sidewalks

Putting money into non-motorized transportation is just the thin edge of the Agenda 21 wedge.




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The farmer, poet and environmental legend Wendell Berry speaks with Bill Moyers about social change

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.




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New study looks at how the Agenda 21 conspiracy is poisoning public discussion about sustainability

The Southern Poverty Law Center says “It is time to call out Agenda 21conspiracy theories and the people spreading them.”




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NRDC: Agenda 21 conspiracy theorists threaten cities' sustainability efforts

Jacob Scherr of NRDC (a group that helped write the Agenda 21 document) looks at the success that the conspiracy theorists are having.




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House of Representatives tells Pentagon to ignore climate change and Agenda 21

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




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Agenda 21 Update: The battle in the bike lanes

It's the election cycle, and Agenda 21 has become an issue.




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Agenda 21 is dead, but its legacy is still killing transit

Not to mention bike lanes, higher density housing, and bird sanctuaries.




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Dudes in pickup trucks are deliberately blocking Tesla superchargers

And yelling profanities in the process.




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These postage stamps are considered too dangerous for children's eyes

The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns.




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This bus shelter will keep you warm, but only if you hold hands with your fellow passengers

During this year's extremely cold winter full of ice storms and the effects of a polar vortex, moments of warmth between strangers are created in a bus shelter.




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Man to live on melting iceberg for one year to urge climate change action (Video)

To highlight the accelerating disappearance of Arctic sea ice, this man plans to survive alone on a melting iceberg for up to one year.




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Who's really in charge at the supermarket?

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.




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Here's the real problem with the red Starbucks cups: They're garbage

Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion.




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How commercials get us to buy stuff we don't need

I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. But why do we do it?




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Clever campaign encourages texting and driving

But when you think about it, it is a bit disingenuous to put this message on a digital billboard.




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New Zealand climate change campaign calls for less

Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff.




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Bjarke Ingels Group and Toyota are building a wild, woven and wooden city of the future

It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar.




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Phoenx introduces luggage made from recycled materials

Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.




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Let's take an imaginary trip to these gorgeous glamping destinations

Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise.




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Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape

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.




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The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More!

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




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Enough Public Bike Sharing, Says Barcelona’s City Council. Get Your Own Bicycles!

Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget.




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Curro Claret Gets Former Homeless People to Design New Camper Shop From Recycled Materials (Photos)

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.




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Artists' salvaged tire installations reactivate Barcelona's streets

These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets.




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Slow shopping for the modern age

The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally.




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Are we on the verge of camping's golden age?

It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.




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Eat your fruits and vegetables: New Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list released

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.




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Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness.




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How to pick the best location for a vegetable garden

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.




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Make pretty robin's eggs with a simple cabbage dye

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.




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Genius tiny house has a full bath and sauna

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.




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Alley Cat laneway house looks a lot bigger than it is

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.




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Xmas Stress? Get A Christmas Tree Delivered By Bike

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree




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When it comes to Montreal's "ugly" Christmas tree, we're TreeHuggers.

Because it is really a Solstice Tree, and it is all about life in a harsh climate.




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Christmas tree shortage will be felt for a long time

When it comes to live Christmas trees, we're still feeling the effects of the Great Recession ten years ago.




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Taking baby to the beach? Don't spend a fortune on dumb gadgets

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on 'must-have' beach gear, it's time a serious talk about what's necessary and what's not.