The recovery of these beleaguered species proves that conservation action works.

In addition to its social conscience, Sweden is also extremely fashion conscious, and recent media debate plus campaigns by local group Rena Kläder (Clean Clothing) have brought ideas about ethical fashion to the forefront. Right on cue, in Sweden's

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The cultural construct describes the enigmatic inner power that pushes people to get through hardships.

With 20 watts of solar panels, a 16Ah lithium-ion battery bank, and an onboard inverter, along with multiple charging ports, this compact solar generator is a great off-grid accessory.

The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics

Sunslice is a small folding solar charger that can fit into a pocket, while still producing enough electricity to compete with much larger offerings.

The bin-sized device would turn household waste into fuel for heating hot water.

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The outdoor gear retailer plans to certify 30 percent of its clothes as fair-trade by the end of 2017.

It's a win-win all around as K-cup users on both sides of the political divide find reasons to smash their Keurigs.

Eighty percent of garment workers are young women between 18 and 24. They are overworked, underpaid, and abused. That's where the real female empowerment needs to start.

Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat.

In the latest example of how tough life can be for would-be women cyclists around the world, the new police chief of the Iranian city of Esfahan has decreed it a crime for women to ride a bike

From child labor in the cocoa industry to human rights issues in the oil industry, we've often reported on the intersect between environmentalism and social justice—but all too often environmentalism and human rights

An important, if short, cautionary tale on being dependent on any single foreign source of energy.

Dutch designer Benjamin Vermeulen solves the problem of the missing nut or screw.

There is a whole new line of furniture that you can build, just like the toy.

It's like flatpack without the fasteners; you just bang it together with the big mallet that's harder to lose than an Allen key.

It's all over the news: IKEA does recall of MALM dressers for toppling over and killing children.

A new furniture line is designed to be affordable to buy and fast to assemble.

This flexible line of furniture is made for people who are on the move a lot, and need furniture that's easy to assemble and customize.

These pre-assembled pieces of furniture can fold completely flat, and when needed, are opened up into three-dimensional functionality.

And it is all held together with sex bolts.

Chronicling the adventures of Mom, Izz, Dad, Mrs. Greener and more, The Greens is a new project conceived by photographer Ed Burtynsky and realized by TED and WBGH in Boston. The animated "online project" (the aren't calling it a show...yet) aims to

Edward Burtynsky's collection called Water documents the role water plays in ecosystems, energy, cultural practices and disasters.

Best of luck to Ms. Leonard, I'm sure she'll do great things at Greenpeace USA!

Greenpeace has released its Detox Catwalk report for 2016, revealing which companies are on track to meet detox commitments by 2020 and which are lagging far behind. The results may surprise you.

While these chemicals continue to be the norm in the camping and mountaineering industries, there are some good alternatives.

The organization scored the biggest gadget makers on their products' environmental records.

Air quality in San Francisco is the worst in the world right now.

Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction.

The English town of Frome has seen a significant drop in emergency hospital admissions since it began connecting ill residents with volunteers and support groups.

A number of states are edging out insurance companies. This could be huge for the environment.

Scientists examine two strategies to reduce anxiety.

The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today.

Don't let artist Agustina Woodgate -- who says stuffing is "like looking into the soul" -- near your favourite stuffed teddy bear.

Celebrated English painter David Hockney has turned to the iPad as his canvas -- embracing the latest technology despite his age.

From chard on a chair to tat soi in a suitcase, artist Jenna Spevack is cultivating a tasty variety of organic microgreens in her furniture farms -- and visitors to her upcoming gallery show will be able to reap the harvest.

"Brains: The Mind as Matter" at the Wellcome Collection features 150 objects including real brains, anatomical models and artworks, and more.

Pop-up gardens, urban farms, guerrilla bike lanes, examples of crowdsourced city planning, and other urban interventions will be the focus of the official U.S. Pavilion at the world's most prestigious architecture event.

The dumpster full of glowing garbage out front of Switzerland's Gewerbemuseum sets the stage for what's inside -- an art exhibition of works both poignant and comical, all made from discarded plastic bags.

Motoi Yamamoto's salt labyrinths and intricate installations are as stunning as they are sustainable.

The U.S. Pavilion is spotlighting grassroots efforts to make cities and neighborhoods greener, safer, and happier places to live.

I'm tired of every green initiative being hijacked by the negativism in this country. It's time to stand up and turn off.

It's time to end this destructive practice, and Appalachian residents descended upon Washington, D.C., this week to demand action.

Latino students are exposed to higher levels of pesticides. But the EPA and parents clash over what should be done.

On February 11, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed an executive order designed to bring about environmental justice.

From palm oil invaders to adorable Sumatran rhinos, this story about a recent environmental victory will inspire you.

Klein, author of 'This Changes Everything,' launched the Leap Manifesto at the Toronto International Film Festival. Read and sign it here to join the call for a more sustainable and equitable future.