Our photo of the day delivers a bit of winter reverie from the waters of Australia.

This lovely little home was built for a woman who wants to be closer to her loved ones, without losing her autonomy.

Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ...

Where did your paper coffee cup come from? Does it support a red-cockaded woodpecker? Or a gopher tortoise?

GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing.

Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that.

It has its ups and downs, but Harald Buschbacher's idea might be the best of both transit worlds.

If we don't take care of the soil, the soil will lose its ability to take care of us.

In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot...

It’s not perfect, but it is pretty impressive.

Allison Arieff asks that and a lot of other questions.

It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure.

Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste.

Many parents who work in the tech industry are opting to go screen-free at home.

But it still only gets a 3 out of 10 from iFixit.

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.

This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals.

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<

Here's a glimpse of what life is like during Southeast Asia's worst fires in more than a decade.

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.

Bobcats are amazing wild cats, and excellent hunters. Able to live even in suburban ecosystems, they play an important role in controling the population of rabbits, hares and other rodents.

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.

This apartment has its own striking, modern-styled cat house within a house.

This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo.

This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things.

In a nod to Buckminster Fuller's design philosophy of "maximum gain with minimal input," the wooden supports for this lightweight canopy are recycled from a village renovation project.

An old, cramped apartment in Tasmania is updated with skylights, plenty of clever space-saving concepts, and a touch of hidden glamor.

This 598-square-foot model home is one of the almost two dozen homes that are slated to go up as part of a tiny house community.

This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over.

Visitors to this regional park can rent this minimalist cabin in the woods.

Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.

The future will look nothing like the past when it comes to energy. Chances are, our utilities will look pretty different too.

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries

New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside.

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.

A handfull of states have been carrying the torch for rooftop solar.

Opportunities are everywhere. Even in poop.

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.

A novel technology surpasses white roofs with its cooling powers.

Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.

Thanks to careful scrounging and salvaging, a Danish design student was able to cheaply build a "self-sufficient" dome for use as a greenhouse.

Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.

This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful.

You've seen the photos of homes made from old bottles, but did you ever think you could make your own? You can, and here's how.

There's just a few more days to submit your project to this fun contest, with the chance to win some great prizes!

The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us?

Fan(c)Fan is a creation by Marco Gallegos which challenges this product's typical scale and materials.

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.