The secret to a diet that makes the microbes in your gut healthy, for fighting obesity and disease

Whether for parental sanity or oceanic health, this is a powerful step toward a much better world.

You are not alone. Even when you are...

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.

The largest grocery chain in the US will develop and implement a new plan to improve its protection of tropical forests.

Entice butterflies to stay, eat, mate and lay eggs in your garden with these plants and tips.

Over the last 30 years, habitat loss for imperiled species in the U.S. was more than twice as great on non-protected private lands than on federally protected public lands.

Sometimes shipping container architecture makes perfect sense.

The promise of prefab was healthy, cost-effective, energy efficient homes designed by talented architects. Is it finally here?

Using reclaimed wood and steel from old pig fences, this Dutch company makes exquisite tables, while recycling all byproducts into other useful goods -- cat litter, compost and alcohol..

Architect and author of Cradle to Cradle talks about green products, his new buildings, and what happened in China.

An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.

You can't call an aluminum guest house dropped by helicopter green, but you sure can call it cute.

Yes, but we still have a problem, says Carl A. Zimrig in a new book "Aluminum Upcycled: sustainable design in historical perspective." Because we are using too much of the stuff.

There is an alumina crisis right now. Making it is dirty and polluting, and it's back in the USA.

Remember how aluminum cans are "100 percent recyclable into pure aluminum"? They lied.

Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors.

In order to prevent future pandemics, we need to change our relationship with wildlife

And a look at Amazon's office morale.

It may well be all most people need as a computer, and it may well be what we have been waiting for.

Now you can handwrite letters on your computer.

The tech giant just agreed to purchase all of the energy from GE's Tullahennel wind farm.

This is the second deployment of the tech company's underwater data center project.

Our photo of the day comes from Merced, California.

Our photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada.

Our photo of the day comes from Davis, California.

A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause.

As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Project Learning Tree (PLT) joined Scouts from more than 150 countries at the 24th World Scout Jamboree last month.

A new study finds that degraded agricultural lands could be low-hanging fruit for expanding the world’s conservation areas.

Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy

Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too.

But Amazon has some work to do.

A new "do not disturb while driving" feature is coming with the next OS update. Will people use it?

It is a jewel in suburban isolation.

We should be able to fix the things we own, not be limited by manufacturers' unwillingness to provide access.

Standards are supposed to make things easier and more consistent, but they keep proliferating.

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the US Pacific Command says that the biggest long-term security threat in the Pacific region is climate change.

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.<

Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items.

Who could resist these cuties?

Pets, they’re not just for cuddling anymore!

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

From knocking out fleas and ticks to fighting the havoc of hairballs, these simple, all-natural remedies are both planet and pet approved.

This spacious tiny home is great for entertaining and cooking up a storm.

Even armageddon has a silver lining.