From one problem to the next...

The Aral Sea, Central Asia's most (in)famous body of water, has become a global symbol of environmental mismanagement. But at least one government in the region doesn't seem to have

After a volunteer accidentally burned down its office, Bustan, an environmental justice organization based in Israel's Negev desert, decided it was time to

From a painter's satirical take on 1950s images of a bucolic world to

Deserts are hot, dry, and unforgiving -- which makes them difficult environments for most creatures to survive in. But desert residents who have adapted to the temperatures -- by learning to survive without water, developing their own cooling systems, and

The literature on soil erosion contains countless references to the "loss of protective vegetation." Over the last half-century, clearcutting, overgrazing, and overplowing have removed so much of that protective cover

From Wangaari Maathai's Billion Tree campaign to lush permaculture landscapes in Jordan, we've seen how individuals and communities can reverse desertification and bring life back to arid soils. Now a new dramatized documentary

The building of the massive 5.6-square mile Ivanpah solar project in the Mojave Desert by BrightSource Energy has been suspended in the midst of

Cooling a data center in one of the hottest parts of the USA can be done by using hot water, as eBay's Phoenix facility finds.

Korean activists are spearheading efforts to plant trees in Mongolia, hoping to improve both the lives of nomadic desert herders there and the air quality their families are exposed to back home.

A drive-in movie theater in the wilderness and an urban rooftop are just a few of the innovative spots from which stylish trailer hotels are popping up.

What is CO2 fertilization effect and how is it changing our planet?

"If we can do it here, we can do it anywhere," says Geoff Lawton. So let's get started.

Could strategically-placed rock walls help to re-green the desert?

When you've got a lot of driveway runoff, some careful landscaping can put it to good use.

Imagine millions of these slithering out from the mud? The eggs of this alien desert crustacean remain dormant for years, waiting for a bout of rain to hatch.

It took me hours, but I finally found this guy.

If a massive water footprint, air pollution, contaminated drinking water, earthquakes, and general environmental degradation weren't bad enough...r

Some 200 bald eagles are scavenging the goods at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and dumping the leftovers in suburban backyards.

If you guessed that climate-crisis-fueled, disease-carrying mosquitoes are wiping them out, you may be correct.

Our photo of the day comes from Akumal, Mexico.

Few other animals are known to be intrinsically motivated to assist others in need.

Some moth species have evolved noise-cancelling abilities that are more efficient than today's sound engineering technology.

They also build a "tree house" for themselves. It's almost an indoor community.

These designer bags from Brooklyn are made with local leather.

Common Good was started by Sacha Dunn and her husband Edmund Levine out of their personal desire to have refillable and eco-friendly option when it comes to cleaning supplies.

Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.

A charming treehouse is made from recycled wood and glass.

Hint: it's not the one with the solar panels on the front.

In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.

From an existing two-storey transformed into four compact floors, this 11 ft. wide house is redone into a much more spacious home.

One can build a house out of wood and cover it up, or one can celebrate the nature of wood, as this one in Slavonice, Czech Republic does. Designed by E - M.R.A.K. | Martin Rajniš, Kamila Amblerová, Václav Horecký, it is built out of unplaned, uncut

The vase designed and named after Finnish designer Alvar Aalto is an icon among the design-savvy. The now-classic piece was released in 1937 at the World Fair in Paris. Today, the vase is produced by Iittala, which has slightly changed the size and

Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as

Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet.

Using mouth-blown glass and energy-efficient LEDs, this stunning chandelier looks like a creature from the ocean's depths.

A Czech church was 3-D mapped and made into a one of a kind musical instrument, controlled by visitors' laser pointers.

Charred wood never looked so good.

The architects call it a "Conceptual Object" but it is pretty and real.

Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together.

Sporting an attractive unibody frame, this meticulously handcrafted wooden bicycle is made to be strong yet flexible.

Because the greenest bomb shelter is the one that's already in the ground.

Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes.

It comes with a tiny bar, housed in the distillery's old elevator.

This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics.

Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.

Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out.

Designed to capture and maximize the flows of sunlight, water and air, this prefabricated home feels modern, light and spacious.

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.