Dr. Steven Fawkes defines elegance as "the quality of being pleasingly ingenious and simple."

Mini-spots, reflectors and candelabra bulbs were supposed to become more efficient next year, saving 80 billion kWh.

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

If all Americans adopted this (almost) waterless method of cooking pasta, we'd save billions of gallons of water.

New research identifies the emotions that motivate some people to make ethical choices day after day.

Millions of animals are accidentally killed on US roads every year. Here's how one company is turning these sad statistics into something useful, beautiful and respectful.

Leggings are a wardrobe staple for many, whether we’re keeping our legs warm in the winter or staying comfy at yoga all year long.

Ethical fashion brands tend to be very expensive, but there are ways to make the transition without spending a pile of money.

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.

These two values can feel deeply at odds with each other, which can make shopping decisions very challenging.

While advertising her new film "Beauty & the Beast", Watson wants people to think about how and where clothes are made.

The longer we wait, the more expensive (and dangerous) it gets.

Cooling servers requires a lot of energy, so why not locate them somewhere that is always cold?

Who are the best ambassadors for clean energy, energy industry innovators, activists, and more? Vote here.

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

You can now view the energy and water efficiency performance of the company's North Carolina and Oregon data centers in real-time.

Non-profit organizations can now use the site to run fundraising campaigns and the simplicity could make a big impact.

From political manipulation to dangerous addiction, Roger NcNamee insists that Facebook needs to change its business model to be less harmful.

It is a fascinating product, glazing that darkens at the flip of a switch, eliminating the

We all know that America and the world are getting fatter, but I didn't know that they are even now making special toilets to deal with the problem. In fact it is, um, an expanding market; The Zurn Bariatric wall hung flush

The Austrian system can build at 30 storey high-rise in thirty days

The CEO of the USGBC brings it on and fights back against the Plastic People their poodles in Congress

It's the Oscars of green building products chosen by the experts, in the runup to Greenbuild.

It's a ritual; they pick the ten top products and I complain that they are not sexy. This year is different.

Religious communities may be wide open to fighting climate change, new evidence reveals.

The Shakers may be long gone but their simplicity of design still has an influence on American furniture.

When Copenhagen failed in 2010, he denounced the failure.

Fossil fuel divestment is a moral issue. Religious institutions appear to be taking a stand.

Will NEOM be "an aspirational society that heralds the future of human civilization" or "a totalitarian surveillance state"?

Scientists have named a new marine ecological community, the Plastisphere, comprised of, you guessed it, plastic -- and all the organisms that now call ocean plastic home.

As a keystone species, the importance of the sea otter on the health of coastal ecosystems can't be understated. A new study shows that they may even play a key role in helping coastlines cope with agricultural run-off.

Thought experiments worked for Einstein. Can they help protect the environment too?

My favorite day of the year is a shadow of its former self.

This 10-minute video was shot by a man who was supposed to be at the MusiCafé bar that was engulfed by flames on july 6.

The plyscraper era has begun as Cross Laminated Timber towers start popping up everywhere.

Based on the belief that we carry black or white pebbles with us, depending on the choices we make in our lives (black pebbles represent self-focused, irresponsible decisions; white pebbles represent a life of sound,

Last night, the Encinitas, CA City Council Natural Resources Committee voted to draft a ban on plastic bags, which may include a fee for customers use of any single-use plastic bags and paper bags as reported on

Image source: Sun Strides Sun Strides is merging two things that southern Californian's love - the sun and athletic activities - to raise funds for solar projects in Africa. 5, 10, 15K, whatever your passion or punishment, there is a spot for you at the

If You're in San Diego this Weekend... You love bikes? You really love bikes and you're near San Diego? Well then, you've got to check out the 2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show! It takes place this weekend on April 3rd, 4th and 5th. Of course, best not

Images via: Zoic.com San Diego based cycling clothing company Zoic just released their spring line, which now includes EcoZoic - an organic and bamboo charcoal blend of clothing that is both functional as well as eco-friendly. But while Zoic wants to

Image via: Project Kasei on Flickr Project Kaisei, the mission to research and figure out just what the heck we're going to do about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, made it to the Gyre just a few days ago. Their results: yep, there's a lot of plastic

Ordinary humans can see about 1 million colors, but thanks to a genetic mutation, this artist can see an estimated 100 million colors.

After 28 years of collecting lids, tabs, and connectors, Tilda Shalof was ready to turn them into a work of art.

Researchers are poring over an important medieval medical text with 360 recipes, many of which might have successfully fought infection long before modern science.

A new study on chicken embryos may help researchers understand how humans developed their sensitive daylight vision.

With one in 3 cases of dementia preventable, a sweeping new report identifies modifiable factors in early, mid- and late life that make a difference

From helping with dementia to prehypertension and chronic pain, these lifestyle changes could help you hop off the medication merry-go-round.

As an alternative to expensive antibiotics, people have taken to taking amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, penicillin and other drugs meant for fish. Here’s why it’s a bad idea.

A new study shows that children bear 88 percent of the burden of diseases linked to climate change.