Now confirmed, the legendary boiling river deep in the Amazon was long considered an impossibility due to its distance from active volcanoes.

Something to put all the composting, shorter showers and EV talk in perspective.

Though accompanied by several friends at the beginning of this trip, he traveled the last thirty-three days alone.

This stunning mountain range is located on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula.

The largest wildlife refuge in the United States needs protection from oil & gas development.

The aquarium and wildlife rescue center uses a unique heat pump system to cover 98% of its heating needs.

The Obama administration ban didn't last very long at all.

Polar bear attacks are on the rise thanks to diminishing sea ice, but Alaska's Polar Bear Patrol is doing an incredible job of keeping the peace.

This month, BookHugger presents Ideas That Matter: The Worlds of Jane Jacobs edited by Max Allen with an introduction by Mary Rowe. Readers can order a discounted copy today and join in a discussion with distinguished urban

Jacob's unpublished writings, essays and speeches from half a century ago seem just as vital and current as the day they were written.

When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

This book explains how "one of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare."

On National Dog Day, a look at the question of doggie density

Don’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social interaction over everything else, even food!

If American's cats and dogs were their own country, they'd rank 5th in global meat consumption, says new study.

More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.

It seemed like a good idea at the time...

Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.

Schools are closing classrooms and going online all over the world. This may be as much of an opportunity as it is a crisis.

Creative crafters can come up with all sorts of beautiful and innovative ways to

Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation

A couple weeks ago, Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old conservationist, was kidnapped by sea turtle poachers in Costa Rica. He was bound, beaten, and shot in the head. His body was found on the beach the next day.

This little unit has sleeping for four in not much space at all.

The tropical country received almost all of its energy from a mix of renewable energy sources.

These people know a thing or two about money. And they say it's INACTION that's going to cost us.

Where did the Convenience Industrial Complex start? A 1960 classic tells all.

As the global economy wildly fluctuates and suddenly out-of-work people struggle to pay the bills, can old-fashioned bartering make a comeback?

Looking to reduce waste, increase local food security and create a "circular economy," this permaculture project is growing food in the Arctic.

70% of this potent pollutant comes from fossil fuels, not biomass burning.

Lace is back! A while ago Lloyd wrote about the California-based Eurolaces, believed to be the first company to offer 100% certified machine-made macramé style organic cotton lace trim for apparel or curtains. Now lace has become a theme amongst the

This week The Man with A Spear in His Chest, founder of Interface Ray Anderson, held a press conference to mark a milestone in his company's journey up "Mount Sustainability". They are making excellent progress towards their target of zero

David Masters lives in a yurt. But it isn't just a home, he preaches what he practices in an "alternative learning center that provides opportunities for people to develop and reflect on their values and to consider how they might take an active role

And it's not just lefty TreeHuggers who are outraged; Everybody is in on this war of words

When the oft-predicted water wars start, we're going to want this technology on our side. Let's hope it survives the budget wars.

Current water treatment can't remove these wastes that are increasingly implicated in serious environmental effects

In which we gush about all things H2O in celebration of World Water Day.

Scientists say levels are dangerously high, affecting wildlife and ecosystems.

The aquatic moss clears 80 percent of arsenic from a container of water in less than an hour.

Distracted driving isn't just caused by cellphones.

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier

An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters.

Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants.

Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way.

There are a lot of good ideas in this truck; will they catch on?

Ethics and environmental consciousness drove this project by DIALOG at the University of Calgary.

The climate crisis and peak oil demand are making expensive projects like Alberta's Teck Frontier look like bad investments.

We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling,

Lavender sachets are so lovely; they smell sweet and look nice in your drawer. They are supposed to keep away the moths (although the jury is still out on that one) and help you sleep peacefully.

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.