TreeHugger goes on and on (and on) about why design matters; here, legendary designer Philippe Stark gives us his own captivating take on the topic at TED in March 2007.

Step 1: The idea of a car that runs on compost. Step 2: Implementation of a car that runs on compost. We're half done.

Paul Gilding has penned an optimistic and uplifting piece on the progress the climate movement has made and why he thinks we're on the verge of victory.

The theme of this year's conference is "the next chapter," and each attendee will receive a sample of what could be next in anti-counterfeit technology.

Believe it or not, these folded works of wonder are created from a single sheet of paper -- no cuts, no glue.

One scientist speaks about how the knee-jerk reaction to "save the corals" needs to deepen into a real love for these fascinating creatures.

Another Nordic cultural concept to prove that Scandinavians have it all figured out … but this one could help the rest of us sleep better too.

Swedes enjoy an interesting "close-to-nature" lifestyle -- this informal study shows how it might help visitors from other countries.

Naturally, official Nordic eating guidelines include things like: "Eat more food from wild landscapes."

This office system has been adapted to be flexible, fun and comfortable.

Considered too fragile to ever be played again, the recordings have been newly reconstructed ... and they are wonderfully creepy.

These sets of precision-cut oak blocks and planks, combined with clever connectors, are intended to help spark creativity and imagination in kids, and to "make playtime more meaningful."

Building with blocks and construction toys is a great unstructured activity for kids, and Ollies Wooden Blocks are a superb new addition to the category.

Just because summer vacation is over doesn't mean you have to stop having fun.

Oxybenzone may be effective at filtering UV light, but it comes at a dangerously high cost to human health.

In a delightful departure from the norm, officers in Newburgh, NY, tell kids they're doing nothing wrong.

We previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Now we know they are linked to flooring.

Think living green is all about sacrifice? Think again!

A new report finds reducing meat consumption is as important as tackling transportation emissions, but the politics are daunting.

A cheese lover dips his toe into the world of vegan cheese. (Not literally.)

Customers pay €1 for a reusable cup that can be returned to any participating business in the city center.

Because they started setting aggressive goals early, it still leaves Germany ahead of schedule on Paris Climate Agreement commitments

Author Sara Zaske shows that it all comes down to respecting a child's right to independence.

A study comparing the two countries shows vast differences in how cars are used.

We have to start thinking about housing as a social good instead of a financial instrument.

This company is working to build a network of urban prefabs under a 'pay-as-you-go' model of home ownership.

Limits would save lives and significantly reduce carbon emissions, but let's keep our priorities straight.

Electric cars are the darlings of the green technology futurists. But wait, cries a receding voice, "what about the environmental impact of all those batteries?" Until recently, that lurking uncertainty shadowed the

It's time to take David Cain's advice and "talk like we used to."

We go through this ridiculous change for no good reason at all, yet it is unhealthy and dangerous.

Sure, there are higher-tech ways of operating, but I'm just not interested.

The fight to "follow the money" heats up in as Washington prepares to vote on GMO labeling.

After a week of recounts, the proposed law to label genetically modified foods loses by 4 percent of votes.

The state may soon require foods with genetically modified organisms be labeled.

A bill requiring all foods containing genetically engineered ingredients is just one step away from becoming law in Vermont.

In a lawsuit settlement today, General Mills agreed to remove the “100% Natural” from more than 20 of its products.

Alex Weber, 18, has just published a study that analyzes how these balls enter and degrade in the water.

From crush-worthy Crash star Thandie Newton's celebrity-favorite Toyota Prius (pictured) to Paris Hilton's GMC Yukon Hybrid, these seven celebrity hotties are

Photo: Wikipedia, Public domain 2004 to 2009 Prius Included in Toyota's September 2009 Recall Toyota has just announced a huge recall. About 3.8 million vehicles are included, and that includes the 2004 to 2009 Prius hybrid. Since that's probably a

Photo: Michael Graham Richard Twice As Much as 2009 Hybrid Production According to the Nikkei, Toyota is planning to ramp up hybrid vehicle production pretty significantly this year, with a goal of production 1 million hybrids annually in 2011 (up from

Alex previously wrote about concerns as China Tightens Grasp on Rare Earth Metals Vital for Green Technologies; now we are seeing it in action. After a dispute over a collision between the Japanese Coast Guard and a Chinese

Car makers do well in the public's perception of green companies. Illustration by wallygrom (busy at work) via flickr and Creative Commons. Interbrand has come out with their list of the world's 'best' or top 50 green brands. And as they say in their

There are now 11 mass-manufactured electric cars that come in under $27,000 in California... after federal and California incentives.

It's ugly, but it sure can keep that car from cooking, and it is going to be seen from a long distance.

We've been seeing Nellie's dryer balls and their various knockoffs throwing around their purportedly eco-friendly clout everywhere lately, even on green shopping sites and environmental blogs we know and love. (We even tried to correct these misguided

Vinyl man (pictured) may be disappointed. "The hundreds of thousands of lunch boxes given away by California state health officials over the last several years were designed to promote healthful habits, bearing slogans such as "Eat Fruits & Vegetables

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The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), under pressure to lessen childhood exposure to lead in toys and clothing, has set a deadline of early February 2009. That's

Architects usually keep their proprietary research locked up and closely held. Perkins + Will has done the opposite and made it a public service. Launched at Greenbuild the Precautionary List is a compilation of available data on chemicals and

And Steven M. Johnson has the answer to the problem.