School is a testing ground for the way we perform later in life. It can mold us into fine upstanding members of society, or not. While environmental responsibility isn't something we have to learn early in life, it certainly makes

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

Although somewhat symbolic, the new legislation coincides with the 2040 end of gas and diesel vehicle sales.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.

Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement.

It is, quite literally, the 'outfit of the day,' never to be seen again because it has been returned to the store.

First identified by a French philosopher more than 250 years ago, it describes how one purchase can lead to another.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

This intriguing design brings in more healthy rocking and rolling movement as you sit, work and socialize.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.

It has become a trillion dollar industry where nobody wins.

An exhibition of their work is at the Cooper Hewitt in New York.

This modern work desk lets more than one person sit and stand -- at the same time.

Why are so many people renting lockers when the stuff can be put to good use by people who really need it?

We’ve reported on Transition City Bristol before, one of the first city-wide Transition Town initiatives [Disclaimer: This author has good friends involved in the project, but we’d be writing about it even if we didn’t]. It looks like things are

There's a , and now trees in Central Asia have theirs as well. The

It has challenged designers since the invention of the bar code: What to do about those stupid little labels?

Artist Jessica Rath uses sculpture and photography to highlight the problem with new hybrid apples and endangered varieties.

These reefs live in murky water with low levels of light and are likely to survive rising sea levels, researchers say.

But I am in the tank for the one that came in second

A design competition that shows that we can have our cake and eat it too.

There are 17 atriums that need to be filled with creative uses.

They really do live up to their billing this year.

Really, there is a lot to love about his work that applies to green building. Really.

Architects all over the world should be doing this too.

Steve Webb thinks we should tax upfront carbon like cigarettes, and we should build in wood and stone.

Where the words and appeals of those indigenous tribes destined to be displaced by the dam had failed, nearly two-hundred native Amazonians have now gathered in a last ditch effort to protect their homeland using their bodies.

This project learns from spiders by envisioning a series of interconnected webs that would allow scientists to study the rainforest without harming it.

The continue reduction in Amazon forest clearance is based on preliminary data however. Last year the final tally resulted in significantly higher levels of deforestation.

Woven in collaboration with an indigenous Amazonian people, this enormous sculpture invites visitors to enter a space for ritual and contemplation.

Adapting to climate change is going to affect the lives of every human on Earth. But for some those impacts are hitting a little sooner and a little harder than they are for others.

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

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 Hope Is and Imperative by David Orr. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with Orr on May 25 at 3pm Eastern. (NOTE: The chat has been postponed one day and will

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with the

This month, BookHugger presents The Agile City by James S. Russell. Readers can order a discounted copy today and watch a recording of the live discussion above.

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

Dr. Peter Gleick uncovers the complex truth to the bottled water industry, and makes a strong case for being realistic about our addiction.

Author Peter Gleick joins TreeHugger for a live chat about the story behind bottled water and what it means for our culture and environment.

Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena.

Two very different views of public transit, from two authors that will be on Bookhugger this afternoon

A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it.

Sometimes the conventional wisdom is right, but sometimes it’s dead wrong.

Can products be better for people? Can buildings be better for the planet? Gradually, business is waking up to the fact that design can be beautiful and responsible.

This book full of small space design ideas is a handy tool for those wanting to get their own tiny house built.

That's what Kris de Decker did with Low-Tech magazine and it makes a lot of sense.

With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'