It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.

When it comes to housecleaning, here's how to tackle the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study finds that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding the virus through their tears.

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.

Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.

It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.

Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.

From a futuristic pod and a romantic treehouse to a stunning RV and a duo with a sunroom, these creative tiny homes were our most popular over the decade.

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.

This Christmas tree by Giles Miller will keep on going, year after year.

Instead of buying a cut tree that gets used once, choosing a potted or burlap-bagged living Christmas tree can yield years of enjoyment.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

From supporting local farmers to boosting happiness, there are many reasons to use a real conifer in your house.

Juniper is an invasive species that's tough to work with.

Why now, more than ever, all new building should be Passive House.

The age of diesel and petrol cars is ending. It’s time to do the same for fossil fuel heating.

Check out an insulated stainless steel mug for free, as you would a library book.

Why design fancy cups that work like disposables? Just sit down and smell the coffee.

Every year, people go crazy buying coffee and tossing the cups, in hopes of winning a prize. It's a ludicrously antiquated model.

A curious Norwegian initiative is connecting people in coffee shops who want to chat.

Years ago, we used to fight to keep out these corporate invaders. Now we fight to save them?

The Convenience Industrial Complex makes it so easy to just keep sipping while you drive.

But you'd better return it within 5 days or else you'll get fined.

Realizing that recycling isn't working, the chain will be eliminating single-use cups and coffee bags.

But some thoughts on why they should...

Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships.

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

After an unprecedented delay, the Senate finally voted 59 - 40 to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.

A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.

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Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.

Most returned items get thrown away or incinerated, not resold.

'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help.

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.

Better yet, Citizenne Style's tips don't require you to make any new online purchases.

In London: get rid of cars. In New York: get rid of people.

Analysts say people are chasing affordability.

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.

It's not just about how we build and how we get around; it's also what we eat and wear and buy.

A look back at the tweets that changed the way I think about sustainable design.

Why can't we do this in North America?

The Guardian Cities closes doors, goes out with a bang.

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.