Science has shown over and over again that bar soap does not transmit infection. It is a powerful, plastic-free, and cheap disease-fighting tool.

Neti pots are useful for flushing out clogged sinuses, but it's important to do it the right way.

Scientists examine two strategies to reduce anxiety.

Don't let artist Agustina Woodgate -- who says stuffing is "like looking into the soul" -- near your favourite stuffed teddy bear.

Artist Kebreab Demeke's colorful, functional sculpture is among around a dozen projects examining the meaning of 'the good life' on display at an exhibition in Berlin.

Bangkok-based artist Nino Sarabutra investigates what really makes people happy, and how much money is needed to live a good life.

From chard on a chair to tat soi in a suitcase, artist Jenna Spevack is cultivating a tasty variety of organic microgreens in her furniture farms -- and visitors to her upcoming gallery show will be able to reap the harvest.

Pop-up gardens, urban farms, guerrilla bike lanes, examples of crowdsourced city planning, and other urban interventions will be the focus of the official U.S. Pavilion at the world's most prestigious architecture event.

The dumpster full of glowing garbage out front of Switzerland's Gewerbemuseum sets the stage for what's inside -- an art exhibition of works both poignant and comical, all made from discarded plastic bags.

Motoi Yamamoto's salt labyrinths and intricate installations are as stunning as they are sustainable.

The U.S. Pavilion is spotlighting grassroots efforts to make cities and neighborhoods greener, safer, and happier places to live.

Over the past three days, one of Helsinki's tram lines has been carrying some unusual cargo -- living plants donated by passengers for inclusion in a roller-coaster-themed urban garden.

A design for a rolling, folding, flatpack everything-in-one-place portable kitchen.

Because bridges are for people.

A new exhibition in Toronto looks at sustainable development.

It's the most prestigious photography prize (and best paid) and here's this year's winner.

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.

From clean air regulations to clean energy installations and requirements for better gas mileage, here's the year in environmental progress, according to the Sierra Club.

Last Saturday's Marathon Oil refinery explosion and fire was yet another dangerous, polluting event in a string of environmental injustices to plague the residents of the 48217 zip code in Detroit

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

On February 11, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed an executive order designed to bring about environmental justice.

Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.

Our photo of the day is in praise of the pollinators!

Why do we always think other animals are so simple?

Or, a lesson in learning to love opossums.

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

Whole foods should always be top priority.

If this plan even halfway succeeds, oil companies will be in serious trouble.

These vertical towers, made of artificially diverted glacial meltwater, are a brilliant idea and possible solution to alleviate water shortages brought on by the fast-melting Himalayan glaciers.

Vegans will love this cookbook that has grown out of a popular Indian food blog. Now it's possible to enjoy classics like tofu-paneer in spinach and chicken-free balti.

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

India's capital city has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution, but now it needs to convince its residents.

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.

Everyone is jumping up and down for joy at the fact that McDonald's is now serving antibiotic-free chicken. Please, let's not ignore everything else that's so wrong with the company.

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

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

If these drugs have a fattening effect on livestock animals, it's logical that they would do the same for humans.

The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further.

Few things make as much sense as eating a harmful species, while sparing the threatened ones.

Report also provides a blueprint for how to overhaul the food system to improve wellbeing all around.

TreeHugger founder Graham Hill is trying to radically reduce his footprint and live happily with less space, less stuff and less waste -- on less money -- but with more design. He calls it LifeEdited. To find each ideal piece of furniture for his small Ne

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Sure, a bicycle can replace your car -- but as Frank Zappa demonstrates, it could replace your drum-set, too.

From the impressive Vienna Vegetable Orchestra to hand-carved pipes and whistles in Japan, these creative people know how to find music anywhere, even in the crisper.

This automated smart home system for small apartments takes the effort out of having to transform your all-in-one furniture unit by hand.

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

Inspired by theater set design, this versatile volume holds storage and other hidden furniture.

Finally, Net Zero done right.