TreeHugger just keeps on having to eat its hat with these guys.

Researchers find an intriguing link between foods + drinks rich in flavonol and staving off dementia.

Telling people to be grateful for what they have doesn't help alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to new research.

It's sad, but it is happening everywhere.

Social distancing doesn't mean you can't go for a solitary hike in the wilderness.

US Department of Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has reported on a compromise between three Southern US Governors who had been struggling over diminished access to shared surface waters. The language used to report this progress indicates a small

A Federal judge has ruled that seven Virginia homeowners made legitimate damage claims regarding corrosion of metal items in the home and personal inconvenience caused by use of

A little salamander that is found in only a

A most painful demonstration of Murphy's Law - that

"People are visible Wednesday, June 6, 2007, on the beach in Dauphin Island, Ala., where a section of the $4 million protective sand berm was washed away by higher-than-usual tides over the weekend. An intact section of the berm can be seen in the

There is a new use for your smashed iPhone: a clock.

In rural Alabama, an existing landmark building is converted into a new community gathering spot, instead of being torn down.

Authentic Hatha yoga is already pretty minimalist. Spotted in The New York Times style section, a small group of yogins is taking it further--opting to sun salute on straight up floor rather than on their sticky

Lets declare a day of non-action, of unoccupying the big box stores. Instead, let's support our local, green neighborhood shops that need our custom.

It's one thing to drive to the mall, but one fifth of Canadian shoppers are driving to another country. That's crazy.

Celebrated outside of the United States, the holiday used to have a real meaning.

A surprise gathering organized over the Internet gathers to meditate in a mall on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Whether you opt for 'Buy Nothing Day' or 'Small Business Saturday,' the journey toward sustainability begins with a single step.

Some of them are surprising and all of them will make a real difference.

It's actually pretty clever as it pumps out fresh water and electricity.

House on the Highlands wins the rural category in the UK Passivhaus Trust Awards.

Too much information?

RIBA has announced that all its prizes will now be sustainable. We are going to need a counterpoint.

They say these are about celebrating the best contemporary architecture. But what does that mean today?

This coastal region, which specializes in sun, surf, and seafood, is well worth visiting if you're ever near Rio de Janeiro.

This fascinating film reveals disturbing facts about malnutrition and infant mortality, and the role of insidious corporations in perpetuating these problems.

A new book called "Dancing with the Devil in the City of God" shines the spotlight on the widespread environmental degradation occurring in one of the world's most geographically stunning cities.

A lack of space becomes something more roomy with some simple design strategies.

What can you do at a music festival in four days with 75 volunteers and lots of salvaged materials? Build some amazing performance stages, that's what. Last year we reported on the Roots Architecture project at the WOMAD

Reports that Turkey would reconsider its nuclear plans following a deadly earthquake in the eastern part of the country sounded too good to be true. They were.

While some cities are tearing down thousands of vacant homes, Occupy Our Homes movement offers a compassionate alternative.

A super minimalist mobile ice fishing hut consists of a wooden frame, some chicken wire and walls of ice, made on the spot.

What's the cutest tiny shed or building, best single family house, or best new furniture design? Vote on these and more.

TreeHugger visits one of Denmark's oldest Eco villages, which includes 74 sustainably-designed highly unique houses and apartment buildings that range from hobbit-style straw to high design.

Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick.

Girls and boys have a lot to gain from learning to work with their hands

Here is a way to squeeze six stories of building in the space of five.

Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.

An international team of researchers has created a new type of cement that uses these discarded items that is just as strong, but produces far less emissions.

An experienced Chicago builder is making a big investment in it.

This tender, buttery, flaky crust is one of the easiest I've ever made, and also the most delicious.

The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all.

Andrew Scheer is a climate arsonist.

There are huge upfront carbon emissions from building new housing; a better approach is to be smarter about what we have.

The results of our annual survey are often surprising.

We don't have time for purity tests.

Some question if it is even possible.

With a carbon credit card, it doesn't have to be hard.

A lotta lentils.

The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI.