Though accompanied by several friends at the beginning of this trip, he traveled the last thirty-three days alone.

With the aim of inspiring others to start building things, this self-taught carpenter mother of two is giving away the DIY plans for this tiny house and the furniture inside for free.

The Obama administration ban didn't last very long at all.

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today to get ready for the live chat with the authors on June 13 at 3pm

So often we read books on ecology that detail the downfall of a species or habitat. Finally, here is a book that does the opposite, explaining instead the incredible comeback of one of the most important locales for marine

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with the

There has been a profound change in the green movement over the last five years, the realization that solar panels on the roof and bamboo sheets on the bed are not enough; that where you live matters far more.

This month, BookHugger presents The Agile City by James S. Russell. Readers can order a discounted copy today and watch a recording of the live discussion above.

This month, BookHugger presents Making Healthy Places: Designing and Building for Health, Well-being, and Sustainability edited by Andrew L. Dannenberg, Howard Frumkin, and Richard J.

Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena.

Two very different views of public transit, from two authors that will be on Bookhugger this afternoon

An economics professor suggested we replace libraries with Amazon bookstores "to save taxpayers money" and the Internet went wild, with good reason.

When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

It's the practical sequel to 'The Reducetarian Solution,' striving to get more people eating fewer animal products.

A new study says it is, and we speak to one of the authors.

The 2019 rating by EWG finds that most sunscreens contain sketchy ingredients and/or don't offer adequate protection.

Watch this English golden retriever named Storm rush in to help the fawn and bring it back to shore.

A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.

Schools are closing classrooms and going online all over the world. This may be as much of an opportunity as it is a crisis.

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation

A venue which showcases and sells 100% locally produced design and artisan items while educating about sustainability and fair trade in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

Thank you to all the generous donors!

"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

This is a silly post, about a silly bit of news, but is a reminder that we really should think about what we eat.

Other websites shriek "the end of capitalism" but really, it is hardly that.

The sci-fi show pulls no punches when it comes to humanity's complicated relationship with work and nature.

Giving out money revealed something that flew in the face of a common American philosophy.

Now if only he can keep his job in the fall election.

Are we about to have a "Minsky Moment"?

As the global economy wildly fluctuates and suddenly out-of-work people struggle to pay the bills, can old-fashioned bartering make a comeback?

Actors Emma Thompson and Michelle Thrush are traveling with their daughters to the North Pole, as part of an Greenpeace campaign to create an international sanctuary in the Arctic.

Activists risk arrest in an effort to prevent slow oil drilling exploration in the Arctic.

Take a breathtaking 9-minute journey with wildlife photographer Vincent Munier through the beautifully bleak frozen North, you won’t be sorry.

A team of scientists have developed a novel way to determine the age of these long-lived marine animals.

Scientists discovered that plants in the Arctic are growing twice the height.

A lot of our history is being lost so that people can get that popular look.

Here's a lovely renovation using the healthiest materials, and as few of them as possible.

TreeHugger writers have a lot of experience with this.

These pink and blue-tinted photographs suggest that our biology has a big influence on the way we perceive reality.

Made with beads, yarns and other fibers, these hybrid sculptures seem to transform before your eyes.

I wasn't sure if we’d covered Earth Weave’s wool and hemp carpets, but I was wrong. Years ago, Kara had mentioned them in a nice little primer on Finding Solutions to Toxic Carpeting. What makes Earth Weave noteworthy is that they claim their Bio-Floor

The idea of putting felt rugs, table runners and wallcoverings around your home might bring back images of arts and crafts projects from elementary school. But the designs coming out of Selina Rose are anything but elementary.

Apple remains our culture's most lauded example of great design. But could it be that the company considered to have reached the pinnacle of design is, in fact, an impostor? The definition of good design is changing. It used

At this year's Valencia Design Week in Spain, not a huge amount of companies convinced us about their products being truly good for our planet, in fact, we noticed a

Martín Azúa's latest rug design is made from esparto soles from the traditional spanish espadrilles. It will be used in Camper's shoe stores.