Cities can be hot-spots of pollution, with thousands or millions of people, cars, pets, industries, and more contributing to global warming. But they can also be centers of innovation, as bright ideas, available funding, and

This integrative technology keeps CO2 out of the atmosphere and makes geothermal energy widely available

Is it a geothermal system or a ground source heat pump? Yes.

Another effect of weather weirding: Higher tea prices coming? Northeast India tea production expected to drop 60% in 2012 this year.

A new tea set to become the world's most expensive is being fertilized with panda feces, and is touted as having cancer-preventing properties.

Can your garden be kinder to the earth? From the materials your raised beds are built from to the fertilizers you use, there's room for improvement to achieve an earth-friendly garden

The US produces more than enough food to feed the world, but hunger is still a major issue around the world. A new study proposes some ways to change that.

The problem may seem immense, but there are many good solutions.

Given how dreadful most new housing is these days, this is at least the minimum builders should build and customers should expect.

Peter Rickaby says he has "never been more optimistic about the possibility of change," but it will require some radical action.

This week is all about climate change and its myriad ripple effects. Melting Arctic ice has opened up an international controversy over deep-sea land rights, and Russia will now make a bold move by planting its flag 14,000 feet below the surface. New

The electricity-free and low-water Drumi device could be one method of washing clothes without taking a huge toll on the environment.

These graphics are helpful for deciphering wash instructions and dealing with stains.

Corporate Knights Magazine asks the question and gets a different result than we did.

A cost-benefit analysis seems appropriate for any major regulation -- but at what point in the process?

The proposed rules are expected to cut U.S. methane emission by 20 to 30 percent.

Appeals court calls EPA approval of bee-threatening sulfoxaflor “based on flawed and limited data.”

A new study shows a major difference between EPA estimates and actual landfill numbers.

The agro giant made contradictory claims to the government about the herbicide Enlist Duo, the EPA isn’t happy.

And the company that makes the chemical, Bayer CropScience, refuses to agree.

People want big SUVs and pickups, not little fuelsippers. What's a car maker to do?

Because America needs more SUVs and pickup trucks to be great again

Many of Obama's rules never came into force, and many of Trump's will never make much difference.

The bipartisan legislation signed into law by Obama in June 2016 is surviving under the new administration, but it needs your help to thrive

Reducing the benefits they can count will reduce the number of regulations that pass the cost-benefit analysis phase of regulation

It has a solar powered smoke alarm, GPS and is standing on guard, ready to phone it in.

This compact, wood-clad cabin is made as a comfortable eco-hotel suite in natural settings.

Using modular components pre-made in a factory, this modern home is airy, light and adaptable.

This Bilbao tower is like nothing the Passivhaus world has seen.

Via MySpace, here's the trailer for 11th Hour with a spoken intro by Leonardo. According to IMDB, the film will be released in the USA on August 17th. Check out the official 11th Hour website.

Two weeks ago, fellow Treehugger George Spyros and I had the opportunity to catch a sneak preview of Leonardo Dicaprio's The 11th Hour. Organized by Project Greenhouse, the screening was appropriately held outdoors and under the stars at Marders, an

That scintillating time that is the cusp between high school and the rest of one's life is a thrill. And no moment captures the feeling more succinctly than graduation day itself.

Leonardo DiCaprio lost the Golden Globe, but he's always a winner on the green activist front. The eco-champ has signed on to be the celebrity face of watchmaker TAG Heuer. Replacing fellow eco-hunk Brad Pitt. But, Leo isn't pocketing a cent of his

My favorite eco-star might of gotten snubbed by Oscar, but Leo's enivormental work gets a green prize. The actor/activist was honored with the International Green Film Award by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the

Photo via I Watch Stuff Leonardo DiCaprio is already a favorite with eco-minded like gals, like myself! Now the next generation are digging Leo and his big green heart. This Saturdays Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will honor the actor/activist with

Eco-hunk Leonardo DiCaprio is the new face of TAG Heuer Carrera watch. A gig formely held by fellow greenie, Brad Pitt. But, so long Brad and hello Leo! Ecorazzi posted the first shot of his soon to be released ad campaign. The green

Chevron Toxico: Chevron Produces Phony Online News Coverage to Spread Misinformation about Ecuador Disaster "To promote a misinformation campaign about its role in the oil contamination of a pristine area of the rainforest in Ecuador, Chevron recently

Ok, so this isn't a true green item. But, kudo's to my favorite eco-celeb, Leonardo DiCaprio for his consistent give-back spirit. Leo and Kate Winslet returned to their Titanic roots to help out the ship's one remaining

Yes, he's blond, blue-eyed handsome and yes, he's talented. But Academy Award-winning Leonardo DiCaprio continually proves he is more than just a pretty face jumping on the celebrity hybrid bandwagon. From resorts

This is DiCaprio going back to his first love, in a way, as before becoming an actor, he thought about becoming a marine biologist.

Good Guy Leo strikes again!

Brooklyn-based Nina Valenti's NatureVsFuture collection is a sophisticated fusion of eco-chic and street style. Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics--organic cotton, organic wool, hemp,

From chia to hemp, seeds were a prominent force among the 500-plus new products at the annual tradeshow in Los Angeles.

Take a bike ride around Portland and see a burgeoning pot business that isn't paying much attention yet to its energy-hogging, pesticide-loving roots.

I wrote my first TreeHugger post more than seven years ago. Since then, there's been a lot of water under the bridge. Here are some of the many highlights.

"Forest to frame" is the new "farm to table."

Local designers from The NewNew, a group of independent handmade Etsy artists, designers, and crafters in the New York area, have come together for this years spring Handmade Calvacade. The shopping event will feature fine,

From gardening supplies and baby toys to pet products and eco-furniture, check these sustainable online shops before you hit the streets.

Feathers, shells, leaves, flowers and even bark are encased in resin to create this lovely collection of handmade, resin-based jewelry.

This ingenious design uses biodegradable waste products to build the greenest shoe you've ever owned.