As you can see in the satellite photos above, California is experiencing a massive drought over most of the state. The most visible aspect from space is the snow cover (or lack thereof) over the Sierra Nevada mountain range

Radioactive uranium occurs naturally in soils but farming techniques may be causing it to dissolve into groundwater

Burning fossil fuels puts out a lot more than just CO2.

You might want to rethink that dream house by the ocean.

Lack of rain has reduced potato crop yields to a third of what they usually are.

This man wants to prove a point about rising global carbon dioxide levels by locking himself inside this DIY greenhouse for the next three days.

That's more underwater than usual.

Trump would rather keep humans out of the country than saltwater.

Where have I seen this movie before?

Ever wonder what it would look like to be in the maw of a snow leopard? Wonder no more.

Yet another example of the uncanny intelligence of our 8-armed overlords.

A lesson in what happens when the humans disappear.

When the rare leucistic moose appeared before his camera, photographer Anders Tedeholm captured the magic.

Carbon dioxide continues as the main concern, but we ignore methane at our own risk

This is beyond climate denial, it's science denial

In the latest installment of 'A Death by 1000 Cuts,' a New York TImes analysis lists the Earth-loving rules that Washington is seeking to reverse.

Progress is being made. But the climate keeps unravelling.

Not just for barbecues, some companies are switching over completely.

It's been forty years since Nixon and Trudeau signed the original; it's time for an update.

Restaurants win; Great Lakes lose.

It led to a series of other agreements that protected and cleaned up the Great Lakes environment

The autonomous robot allows scientists to more safely study polar enviroments and also collects valuable information on ice conditions for climate research.

These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style.

Boston is getting a "CLT Cellular Passive House Demonstration Project" that pushes every TreeHugger button.

Or, how to make a super special meal with just a few ingredients.

This young man's mortgage-free home includes an interesting self-built version of the rare species known as the heated ceiling.

The French government has set a goal of eliminating all single-use plastics by 2040. Phase one has begun.

This is the "guns don't kill people, people kill people" defense.

This year, Gandhi's birthday will be marked by a national crackdown on six specific plastic items.

Hawaii's most populated island is implementing tough new rules for packaging.

A scientific assessment has confirmed enormous amounts of waste and definite harm to wildlife.

Maine's taking a stand against oil usage and oil dependency--frankly the bigger issue than where we get our oil from, tar sands and other unconventional oil sources aside. As NRDC Switchboard reports, the state has passed a law

Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits

Some pretty smart designers, builders and consultants have a pretty good idea for a sensible building standard.

Though only powering 75-100 homes at launch, the TidGen Cobscook Bay project, in Eastport, Maine, is slated to expand to ten times its initial size.

American organic farmer Eliot Coleman explains how his innovative winter gardening methods work, allowing growers to harvest veggies year-round.

It's the first conference of the North American Passive House Network and it sounds like it was a lot of fun.

Who says you can't have both beauty and efficiency?

It's a mix of good design, a tough standard and sophisticated engineering.

GO Logic have always designed beautiful homes. This was the next Go Logical step.

Is it possible to keep Kosher and still keep a vegan diet?

A sweeping new survey reveals that Americans on average have a surprising amount of leisure time.

This year's Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association might make you feel not so all alone.

Don't let a passing crisis, serious though it is, distract you from the real fight.

Most people think there are around 100 – most people are way off.

The World Customs Organization and INTERPOL retrieved thousands of endangered animals during a sweep of arrests across 109 countries.

Humanity's innate love for nature is integrated into this design for a biologically attuned and meditative workspace in London.

This experiment may kickstart a new age of microorganism technology.

London Fashion Week was disrupted by protesters who want the industry to declare a climate emergency.

Waugh Thistleton Architects demonstrate how we should be building for a low carbon future.