It's reminiscent of some other crackpot ideas from the seventies.

We have been showing these for years, but the artist/inventor beats us to the punch again

What appeals to me most about Article 22's Peace Bomb Bracelet is the collection's history and story: Each piece has been made by Lao artisans from

The terracotta tile walls give it a warmth and character, and it seems much larger than it is.

Here is a great way to keep out the sun and plant a vertical garden

It looks more like a temple than a bar.

This long, deep house has a wonderful low tech vertical garden that anyone could maintain.

He is one of Asia's emerging architects, famous for building stunning, affordable and durable buildings out of bamboo.

Our favorite Vietnamese architect builds a giant wall of white planters... again.

Prior to the discovery, fewer than 1,000 grey-shanked doucs were known to exist, making them one of the 25 most endangered primates on the planet.

Made with strong and versatile bamboo, this structure has had multiple lives and can be easily and quickly assembled and disassembled over and over again.

Last week there were used battleships for sale on e-bay, this week we've got used space shuttles. But not going as cheaply as the warships and not being turned into pots and pans either.

Over the past few weeks we've been sharing the amazing ideas and themes that emerged from the Do Lectures 2011. This year's inspiring talks are now being launched online in

The future is mobile as businesses dematerialize and hit the road

Is she trying to "put together a 21st Century technology company using 19th Century workplace mentalities"? Or is this a smart move?

The Solar Training Network will work to build a diverse, qualified solar workforce to meet the needs of the solar revolution.

There are lots of eco-tees out there today, we'll admit it. The tees designed by Me to We clothing have improved on the design of most eco-tees in that they fit better because they are cut longer and larger than your standard

As if melting Himalayan glaciers weren't enough to radically (and perhaps catastrophically) reshape water supply in South Asia, a new report from researchers at Purdue University shows that summer monsoons could be

From the "re-positioning of old news' file: as quoted in the New York Times story about a trillion dollar minerals discovery in Afganistan, U.S.

Forget for the moment about to what degree climate change has influenced the flooding in Pakistan. A new article in China Dialogue brings to light a new angle on one very aggravating factor on the overwhelming devastation: Illegal logging by the 'timber

PETA and I may disagree about the ethics of eating meat, and there are plenty of people who object to PETA's overly sexualized campaign tactics. Nevertheless, I have always felt they are one of the more effective campaign

When heavy rains caused rivers to overflow and flood parts of Pakistan last year, it set into motion a surprisingly complex chain of events that scientists are only now beginning to understand -- and which may have

Climate-related disasters and other losses will cost Pakistan $14 billion each year, a former environment has said.

$46 million is going to give students who do well their own solar power.

When huge volcanoes erupt, sending ash miles into the atmosphere and shutting down air travel for entire continents, the world can't help but take notice. Yet everyday, around the planet, smaller displays of geothermal force take place. Sometimes, it's f

When huge volcanoes erupt, sending ash miles into the atmosphere and shutting down air travel for entire continents, the world can't help but take notice.

A recently opened power plant in the Nevada desert uses two types of renewable energy.

Geothermal power has a promising future, but so far it has lagged behind most of its other renewable energy cousins, especially wind and solar.

Chocolate, tea and more goodies partner with Fair Trade USA which expands farming programs and experiences record sales.

Turn trash into a school garden in Harlem by recycling drink bottles in Times Square today.

Post-war, Lyons Tea Shops could't redecorate, so they commissioned some great paintings instead.

Craving the perfect cup of tea on a chilly morning? Here are some companies with ethical business practices worth supporting.

Promoting the gift economy and community resiliency, this man has been traveling the country for the last decade, offering free cups of tea out of his bus home.

It is modern in appearance yet traditional in operations

These flowery sculptures seem to grow and flourish, out of repurposed dead animal skulls.

The solar powered lupine menace has proven so successful at scaring away wild boar from Japanese farms that it’s going into mass production.

Yo Shimada designs a house for a family that believes if you've got it, flaunt it.

Watch these beautiful Japanese macaques at Wild Snow Monkey Park who have truly mastered the fine art of relaxation.

This quiet retreat has an interesting interior of overlapping layers that welcomes the outdoors in.

When I asked how vegetarians can avoid animal-based fertilizers, I noted that some people suggested exploring biodynamics instead of organics. In fact, nothing

It seems that GMOs are again steamrolling their way through our legal system. Back in December it seemed there may be a light at the end of the tunnel when a federal judge ordered that 258 acres of genetically modified sugar

A government report has found that selenium contamination is connected to fish deformities, including two-headed trout.

Can your garden be kinder to the earth? From the materials your raised beds are built from to the fertilizers you use, there's room for improvement to achieve an earth-friendly garden

The show is 101 years old, but this year it's the newcomers that are making their mark.

Straight outta Humboldt, this app is a great intro to the "art and craft" of brewing your own compost tea for boosting microbial activity in the soil and improving yields.

It's one thing to design to the Passivhaus standard; it is another thing altogether to prove it.

In a bid to meet the city's goal of recycling 60% of its waste by 2015, Seattle is turning its sights on food scraps that end up in the trash.

A large section of a 140-year-old Western hemlock tree is faithfully reconstructed by hand from cast molds, using tiny pieces of reclaimed cedar that have been carefully glued together.

A Seattle educational non-profit hopes to crowd-fund a series of portable, off-grid shelters for some of the city's homeless, which local high school students will design and build with the help of professional architects and builders.

It really could be the future of sustainable, green and healthy housing.