Mohamed Nasheed says his conviction is a foregone conclusion.

Tim had planned on working at a Salt Lake City Unitarian church doing social outreach. That is, until the Federal Bureau of Prisons decided that wasn't a "safe" occupation for the climate activist.

I'm tired of every green initiative being hijacked by the negativism in this country. It's time to stand up and turn off.

Latino students are exposed to higher levels of pesticides. But the EPA and parents clash over what should be done.

Mere days after the murder of celebrity activist Berta Cáceres, a fellow member of her group was shot and killed for his participation in the same environmental group.

From ants and pantry moths to black flies and fruit flies, these non-toxic DIY solutions are safer and more eco-friendly than traditional pesticides.

For the first time ever, insects took the place of cheese at an upscale gastronomical event.

Research reveals that bed bugs develop resistance to widely used chemical treatments, potentially paving the way for super bed bugs.

Trade the morning shower for one before bed for better sleep and more.

One in 300 people are extreme early birds, and it may be genetic.

When the evening is carefully planned, the morning goes smoothly.

But video games are surprisingly OK, making teens feel happier.

Whole foods should always be top priority.

They are always fun to look at but do they make sense?

India's streetlights are about to have a serious upgrade. The energy savings alone will be huge.

This contemporary urban home mixes reclaimed materials from local demolition sites with a modern design.

The system will also help reduce the spread of disease in rural villages.

After 25 years of buying land in India that farmers no longer wanted, the husband and wife now play host to elephants, monkeys and more; see a new video about their work here.

The state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai, collected nearly $6,000 in fines this past Sunday from businesses that haven't gotten rid of banned plastics yet.

Is this carrot-based animal feed additive something worth crowing about?

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.

Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go?

The chicken-producing giant is desperate to rebrand itself as an ethical, transparent poultry producer.

A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.

It's a disappointing conclusion, but surely there are other reasons why Earth-friendly food production is a good idea.

The so-called "bleeding" veggie burger is bleedin' everywhere these days.

A few intrepid film makers went to check it out. Their responses were not exactly uniform.

Dr. David Jenkins is the man who came up with the glycemic index. His own diet may surprise you.

Another massive recall raises questions about food safety standards -- and how animals are raised.

I picked a lot of squash.

Also spotted at the recent edition of the Feria Puro Diseno, Buenos Aires biggest design show, this simple yet interesting wooden home accessory goes in line with some of our favorite concepts: multi-purpose objects and small

Photo credit: William Hook via Flickr/Creative Commons

Using mushrooms to challenge our unhealthy obsession with "body preservation," artist Jae Rhim Lee fabricates a suit that will remediate environmental toxins from dead bodies.

Passive house designer creates a very active play house.

It's one answer to the complaint that tiny houses are too small: build it with an electrically operated, expandable slide-out.

They are cheaper and better than ever, and doing it can cut energy consumption for lighting by up to 90 percent.

But maybe he should.

Our always-on devices turn out to consume a lot of power. Do I really need to connect my garage door to the Internet?

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

Who says newsletters are old school? We pick the best of each day's TreeHugger and add a little je ne sais quoi

It's new. It's improved. It's fun. It's free.

Because we are not called TreeHugger for nothing.

If we're going to push lifestyle change as a strategy, how we manage our money is one of the most important topics of all.

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.

Your favorite clothing item just got even better. These new leggings from Girlfriend Collective tick all the boxes when it comes to eco-friendly and ethical production.

This is beginning to get real.

Help amplify the message of the global water crisis by lending your social media updates to World Water Day 2012

Writing in Bloomberg, Marc Champion has a thought-provoking, but controversial take on horse meat, noting that the ban of horse slaughterhouses in the US has increased suffering for the animals. Is that a case for killing them here?

With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for supporting Keystone XL pipeline, a comedy duo mocks Facebook "Mess" Everything Up Department.

I am a huge fan of BuildingGreen, but have not given a lot of coverage of their Green Product of the Year Awards. They are, to put it bluntly, not sexy, like watching Eoncote Ceramic paint dry. But I have been doing our readers a disservice, as I