50 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.

A new study suggests Zipcar users are less inclined to look after vehicles, and don't trust their fellow users. What does that mean for collaborative consumption?

Basalt Regional Library in Colorado is combining the best of both a traditional public library and the ever more popular seed library.

As Seattle welcomes yet another tool library, there are bigger picture lessons to be learned about the value of sharing.

Have you ever wondered what 'community living' really looks like, and why people do it?

This is probably the most interesting 3D printed house concept we have seen yet.

Studies prove these myths aren't true but nobody is listening.

These are the items that keep my bag light and my life easy.

It helps you determine what it will cost to heat, and what you should do to seal it up.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.

The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20.

The 16-year-old climate activist holds nothing back when addressing the UN Climate Action Summit – this speech shows why she is having such an impact.

Submit your witty, artful, or entertaining short film for the 2014 VELOBerlin Film Award.

Tesla's new boutique shop on Berlin's famous KuDamm beckons, but where is Germany's national strategy for electric cars?

You thought disco was dead? Not with these old payphone booths, now transformed into ultra-exclusive, tiny dance clubs, complete with the disco ball.

“The dangerous conditions behind the Kingston disaster were not isolated."

New report shows shocking amounts of coal pollution in U.S. waterways.

The coal industry continues to fight for profits over people, even though coal ash is extremely toxic.

Green-fingered volunteers in the Danish city of Aarhus have given abandoned bicycles a new lease of life – by turning them into tiny urban gardens.

If you've been around the green scene for some time, you may feel some ideas get a little tired over time. That could have been the case for bags from recycled tires, but ever since I got one (not from this brand, of course) I've

Perfect for small spaces and aiming at the less-is-more approach, Rubix is a transformer-furniture set that can be both a living room lounge and a dinning room set up. Designed by Colombian firm DosUno Design, the set

Record breaking extreme weather isn't just plaguing the Midwest: Colombia has had 5-6 times more rainfall than usual for the past ten months--which has killed 425 people so far, covered 1 million hectares with water, and left 3 million people as what

Yesterday Mike reported on the use of mushrooms to break down disposable diapers, and the day before I posted a video of how mushrooms can clean up pollution, kill pests and recycle

World-renowned for their work in Medellin, especially for the Orchid House at the Botanical Garden, Colombian firm Plan B Architects is busy and keeps coming up with great projects.

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.

A 297-acre property in rural northern Colombia will become the first and only reserve for the conservation of the Dahl’s toad-headed turtle.

Beekeepers will soon be able to track the health of their colonies right from their smartphone.

Listen to the Betty Boops of the insect world as they "boop oop a doop" in the hive.

The colorful papier-mache cocoons provide a safe haven for bringing baby bees into the world.

We are heading for an insect apocalypse, which would spell disaster for humankind. It's time we turn our lawns back into productive plant communities.

What's the best approach for dealing with this?

As part of an ongoing series about the Maya Ka'an community-based tourism initiative, this was my first official day in the Mayan region, and it was certainly full of adventure.

There's an "epidemic" of unused vacation days in the United States. This startup wants participating companies' employees to trade them in for plan contributions, or booking flights and hotel accommodations.

I respond to a recent viral article hating on digital nomads.

Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from

Beef Products Inc took its best shot at making up for its silence during weeks of public lashing over what has been dubbed “pink slime,” an additive in ground beef made through a high-tech process that BPI invented.

A relatively new test detected horse meat in European hamburger. We wonder: how do they test this? Could it happen in America? What happens to all the recalled food?

The company has launched a few efforts to reclaim marketshare, from promoting regional specialties to answering questions about food production. Too bad the promotional videos aren't convincing and fail to address the whole issue.

Despite the fact that livestock production contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transport sector, there is an appalling unwillingness to change eating habits in order to make a difference.

The report argues why a beef tax would be an effective step toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions and why we should all be paying more for climate-damaging foods.

This city used to be a model for the future of biking in North America. Now it is just a deadly mess.

Keeping your bike in tip-top shape means regular maintenance, preventative measures, and the occasional on-the-road quick fix.

For everything from stained sinks and burnt pots to baked-on grime, this simple 3-ingredient formula is eco-friendly, zero-waste, and actually works.

It's the most versatile household cleaning product you can buy.

Listen to scientists, not industry lobbyists, and just keep cleaning.

All the stuff I once viewed as clutter has become a precious resource for my socially-isolated family.

Keep these tricks in your back pocket to make a tough job a tiny bit easier.

Conventional cotton is the most pesticide-intensive crop out there, so slip into these sustainable options instead.

How to waste a whole lot of technology and energy to do a very simple thing