Inspired by theater set design, this versatile volume holds storage and other hidden furniture.

Architects are finally taking it seriously. It's about time.

They are light and efficient and easy to tow.

Millions of animals are accidentally killed on US roads every year. Here's how one company is turning these sad statistics into something useful, beautiful and respectful.

A new platform aims to remove the barriers between would-be investors and solar developers, increasing the adoption of renewables in the process.

Leggings are a wardrobe staple for many, whether we’re keeping our legs warm in the winter or staying comfy at yoga all year long.

Ethical fashion brands tend to be very expensive, but there are ways to make the transition without spending a pile of money.

An amusing new study delves into the social consequences of one person witnessing another person doing the 'ethical thing' -- and why it makes them uncomfortable.

These two values can feel deeply at odds with each other, which can make shopping decisions very challenging.

While advertising her new film "Beauty & the Beast", Watson wants people to think about how and where clothes are made.

The longer we wait, the more expensive (and dangerous) it gets.

This is fashion with compassion -- beautiful footwear that causes no harm to animals and minimal damage to the planet.

The new Facebook applications feature allows people to add all sorts of functions to the website. One interesting one that we've seen is the Carpooling add-on. Users can post their journeys, where they become searchable. People can then get in contact

If you cannot be live in Munich for eCarTec, check out the photo updates on their facebook page

The Austrian system can build at 30 storey high-rise in thirty days

Religious communities may be wide open to fighting climate change, new evidence reveals.

The Shakers may be long gone but their simplicity of design still has an influence on American furniture.

When Copenhagen failed in 2010, he denounced the failure.

Fossil fuel divestment is a moral issue. Religious institutions appear to be taking a stand.

The Muslim American Society of Charlotte isn't just putting solar on its mosque. 40 of its congregants are going solar too.

This may, possibly, be the oldest building in the world to go solar.

Many people swear by the value of periodically fasting for a day or a couple days at a time. Science backs them up

The New York Times has a stunning feature showing images of Earth and the immense damage caused by man to the land and atmosphere.

As a keystone species, the importance of the sea otter on the health of coastal ecosystems can't be understated. A new study shows that they may even play a key role in helping coastlines cope with agricultural run-off.

After nearly being hunted to extinction, wolf populations in the United States have recovered enough that hunting wolves is allowed to control their numbers. But are we moving too fast?

Thought experiments worked for Einstein. Can they help protect the environment too?

The ecosystem had thrived for thousands of years but collapsed less than two centuries ago.

My favorite day of the year is a shadow of its former self.

This 10-minute video was shot by a man who was supposed to be at the MusiCafé bar that was engulfed by flames on july 6.

The plyscraper era has begun as Cross Laminated Timber towers start popping up everywhere.

We visited Canada's first tiny house festival to find out more about this newly declared eco-residential development in Quebec for homes under 1,000 square feet in size.

An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form.

Starting next week, shoppers at Metro stores in Quebec can go zero waste more easily than ever.

Based on the belief that we carry black or white pebbles with us, depending on the choices we make in our lives (black pebbles represent self-focused, irresponsible decisions; white pebbles represent a life of sound,

Last night, the Encinitas, CA City Council Natural Resources Committee voted to draft a ban on plastic bags, which may include a fee for customers use of any single-use plastic bags and paper bags as reported on

Image source: Sun Strides Sun Strides is merging two things that southern Californian's love - the sun and athletic activities - to raise funds for solar projects in Africa. 5, 10, 15K, whatever your passion or punishment, there is a spot for you at the

A Colorado family that had long ago given up on finding their cat got some incredible news this week, when Willow was found in New York City -- five years later and 1,800 miles from home.

In honor of what would have been Rachel Carson's 100th birthday, the U.S. Environmental Agency has an essay/poetry/photo contest for two-person teams. The famed writer and biologist once wrote about the need for children and adults to share the "joy,

This coming Sunday would've been Silent Spring author and environmental hero Rachel Carson's 100th birthday. In recognition of Carson's contributions to the creation of the modern environmental movement, Sen. Benjanmin L. Cardin (D-MD) has announced his

When I wonder what words should replace Emma Lazarus's obsolete phrase on the Statue of Liberty - "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free" I think of Frank Luntz's dictum learned from Joe Romm: "There is a simple rule,

After 28 years of collecting lids, tabs, and connectors, Tilda Shalof was ready to turn them into a work of art.

From helping with dementia to prehypertension and chronic pain, these lifestyle changes could help you hop off the medication merry-go-round.

Seedo, creators of automated consumer grow labs, will shortly plant a seed in the U.S. medical marijuana market.

Getting enough nutrients from food reduces risk of death, not the same could be said for nutrients in pill form. And in fact, some supplements were linked to increased risk of death.

Inspired by a centuries-old text on traditional Chinese medicine, a young researcher has found that seeds from the gingko tree could prove helpful for acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

The FDA has announced new (and stronger) warning requirements for certain prescription insomnia medications. Here's why.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and while some great progress has been made, there are still many rivers which are endangered, including one flowing through our nation's capital.

A beautiful video by photographer Pete McBride shows how this epic and ancient river is now the most endangered in the country.

Forty years ago, activists blocked plans to dam the Buffalo River, eventually getting Congress and President Nixon to designate the river as America's first National River. Now, a factory hog farm is putting one of Arkansas' most beautiful spots at risk.

If a country is a body, rivers are its arteries through which vital blood flows. We must revive our waterways before more damage is done.