When you buy a Boerum top, you'll know everything about where and how that item was produced.

The Indignados (or "Outraged") have been camping in over 60 Spanish cities for almost 10 days now. What started on the 15th of May (hence the tag #15-M) via social networks has become some of the biggest and most peaceful

This technique transforms used plastic bottles into beautiful jewelry by burying them into hot desert sand -- and the project creates a sustainable business for Saharawi refugees.

FOROBA YELEN is the name given by villagers in Mali to the lighting prototype following an anthropologic study. A shared technology to improve work, education and rituals.

Huge wind turbines, solar, wave power, battery storage and a lot of electric cars—these remote Scottish islands may provide a glimpse of the future.

Researchers find that even just sleeping with a shirt that one's romantic partner has worn leads to improved slumber.

Telling people to be grateful for what they have doesn't help alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to new research.

Social distancing doesn't mean you can't go for a solitary hike in the wilderness.

The big light bulb manufacturers get what they want out of the DOE and the President. We should all stop buying anything from them.

Alabama is contemplating a pipeline to the Great Lakes. We've said it time and again: transient drought will not drive the US Federal government to pipe Great Lakes water to the drought stricken states. If it becomes severe enough, and the impacts come

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is proposing a rate increase due to extreme drought having reduced their ability to ramp up hydroelectric generators in time for customers to turn on the bright kitchen lights and cook dinner - after 4:00PM. Only 6

Even in the dark pit of poverty, where rays of hope shine their dimmest, there's often still light enough for a new life to take hold.

How was your "buy nothing" day? Did you really buy nothing? Did you miss that rush, the unmistakable high of exchanging your musty old cash for something you can brag to your friends about, or for the gift that will simply take the

This Friday, Patagonia encourages us to celebrate the clothes we have and the stories they tell.

The architect/ engineer says we have the tech now to live better electrically.

House on the Highlands wins the rural category in the UK Passivhaus Trust Awards.

And why not? It sounds like fun, just hanging around, eating grass

They deserve an award for putting on such a terrific award program.

Perhaps now our body clocks will get the attention they deserve.

The Autonomous Hotel Room from Aprilli Design Studio raises some interesting questions.

Solar power has grown up, and it's ready to blow up.

It's not all stress and extra work. In some ways, kids can make a trip more interesting and interactive.

Despite Natura's seemingly excellent and forward-thinking business model, their list of ingredients is surprisingly awful and toxic, which calls into question the B Corp certification standards.

There are certain things I've hardly missed, and others I've missed more than I expected.

While the greenest vacation is often a staycation, it's nice to know that when you do travel, whether it be for business or pleasure, a hotel can meet you half way.

Image credit: Bernd Sieker, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: Does installing commercial rooftop solar PV (with the dark-colored PV cells) negate the effect of painting that same roof white to alleviate the "heat island" effect in

We have to use less of the stuff in our cars, our buildings, and our infrastructure.

This tender, buttery, flaky crust is one of the easiest I've ever made, and also the most delicious.

Take your creamy vegetable soups from dull to delectable with these tips.

The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all.

It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste.

The city of New Orleans had given up on glass recycling. Enterprising students from Tulane University decided to step up to the challenge and bring back free glass recycling citywide in spring 2020.

While in the midst of a global pandemic, we can't forget the ongoing climate crisis. Here's how you can participate in Earth Day 2020.

It's a curious reversal of the farm-to-table movement.

Or are they just fooling themselves and being selfish?

More on why our personal consumption habits matter in the climate emergency.

Yes, but not necessarily in the way you think.

They save concrete and look great after all these years.

Researchers are looking to fungi to help provide a fix for crumbling infrastructure, with promising results.

Did we say we hate concrete? Just the new stuff. This kind of concrete should be buffed, polished and treasured.

Power the World has already brought solar lights to Haiti, now it's working to bring solar powered healthcare kits to Uganda + get a million signatures so that policymakers know we care about ending energy poverty.

We need a new system to determine which nations ought to be forced to cut emissions, not the 20-year old outdated one we've got now.

A new UN report says that a 1% tax levies on the world's 1,225 billionaires would more than make up for the shortfall in development aid from governments.

Many areas of the world have scarce access to electricity. This new solar lantern will provide light and charging power for cell phones.

Discarded laptop batteries could power LED lights in regions with scarce electricity.

The large solar-powered box will help farmers get more food to the market for selling.

Trust the rock stars, or your doctor.

Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly.

The device made from household objects could replace AA batteries for powering small electronics.

The technology could save countless lives.