Here's everything to know about this year's unique September full moon.

Researchers are able to detect and measure things they could not before, while many species flourish amid the silence.

Prevent drain blockages and environmental damage by taking care with what you put down the sink.

Bird populations in the US and Canada have plummeted by 30 percent since 1970 – here's why, and what we can do.

It's time for swift and immediate action to protect marine life from further devastation.

An ambitious scheme to build a number of solar power stations along the Mediterranean shores of the Middle East and northern Africa could generate enough electricity to supply one sixth of the European Union's needs. The generators, individually fitted

Droughts and possible water rationing have been in the news recently in California, Israel, Mexico, and Australia. As much of the water used is these regions is for watering gardens and lawns

Here's a frequent question asked by people wanting to create positive sustainable changes in the world: Is it more effective to work as a change agent from inside the current system or is it better to

This simple, innovative solar still purifies water without electricity or filters.

When an Iowa State professor of mechanical engineering followed his hunch about spider webs, it paid off: he proved biological materials can rival metals in conducting heat.

With the first heatwave of the summer behind us, let's start thinking about how we can adapt ourselves to the heat, rather than just complaining about it or pushing it away via air conditioning.

The smart thermostat is now compatible with most home heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and Canada.

Keeping our thermostats programmed at year-round comfortable temperatures could be affecting our health.

The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in.

It lets them be creative with their cooking and the kind of spaces they set up in.

The smartest features of a smart thermostat may actually be the pretty simple.

From brilliant pink lady katydids to devil-faced orchids, this year's list of new-to-science wonders proves Mother Nature is full of surprises.

Britain's Conservative government is expected to announce wide-ranging measures to tackle ocean plastic pollution.

The veteran naturalist and broadcaster is not holding back (this time).

Are we really going to let this happen on our watch?

Entice butterflies to stay, eat, mate and lay eggs in your garden with these plants and tips.

You have heard of "fast fashion." Get ready for fast architecture in container-sized modules.

The promise of prefab was healthy, cost-effective, energy efficient homes designed by talented architects. Is it finally here?

West Coast Green was this past week here in San Francisco, California. With speakers like Van Jones, Arianna Huffington and Michelle Kaufmann, the trade show was a nexus for greenies far and wide. Michelle Kaufmann was

TreeHugger was founded as a sustainable design blog. From Alan Chochinov's 10 steps for sustainable design, through Yves Behar's predictions for sustainable design in 2011, to the

A compact chicken coop for city dwellers that wheels around the yard and fertilizes soil is on display at "Dwell on Design" this weekend. The show's awards recognize

An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!

It seems like everybody who knows the Cradle-to-Cradle principles thinks they're brilliant, yet adoption of the methodology and design philosophy seems slow. What is holding it back? William McDonough answers.

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.

It is all about the progression through the spaces.

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.

Nobody cared much about this a few years ago. They do now.

KieranTimberlake and Lake|Flato team up with Bensonwood to offer OpenHomes

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers.

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.

A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk.

There are some significant advantages to an affordable kit like this.

Why aren't people lining up for this enclosed solar powered e-cargo tricycle? It pushed every button.

Thanks to the folks at Daily Candy for this awesome tip! With the holidays coming up, and that inevitable office party or family gathering, maybe it's time to freshen up your kitchen

Two months after the Indian government stopped plans by UK-based Vedanta Resources to put a bauxite mine on a mountain held sacred by two indigenous tribal groups in Orissa, on the

You can't call an aluminum guest house dropped by helicopter green, but you sure can call it cute.

Recycling aluminum uses about 95% less energy than making new one from bauxite ore, which compares very favorably with other types of recycling.

Yes, but we still have a problem, says Carl A. Zimrig in a new book "Aluminum Upcycled: sustainable design in historical perspective." Because we are using too much of the stuff.

Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors.

And a look at Amazon's office morale.

Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help.

The new program can learn and classify leaves so well that it could reveal the "tree of life" of ancient plants.

The action will prevent 10 million metric tons of carbon emissions.

Made in Australia out of a solar-powered workshop, this gorgeous little home incorporates a great layout and clever features.

This tiny house has a distinctive peaked roof and a warm, modern interior.