The EPA pledged new regulations after the TVA coal ash spill, but has been sitting on two proposals for two years now, and the problems that led to TVA are still rampant nationwide.

A giant wave of pollution glop in 2008 convinced the EPA to regulate coal dumps more closely. But the Trump administration is changing that.

The award-winning DropBucket is a recycled cardboard trash can that can be reused and/or recycled.

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.

These handy accessories tick all the boxes for ethics and eco-friendliness.

Scientists Thomas Defler, Marta Bueno and Javier García have discovered a new species of monkey in the Caquetá region of southern Colombia. The region, which is part of the Amazon rainforest, had been inaccessible for years due

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

Do you know how much of the so-called green or cool architecture is often for expensive hotels, government or office buildings? Well, in this case, it's the complete opposite.

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota.

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota. Though general wisdom says trees are good, this city proves that with poor planning, wrong species in the wrong places, and bad

Despite some efforts by Chiquita to clean up its act in recent years, its long history of human rights abuses is coming back to haunt the company. Chiquita is being sued by the families of more than 4,000 Colombians murdered

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

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.But Medellin has come a tremendous distance in less than a decad

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.

A Model for the World This video by our friends at Streetfilms is not only great because it shows us a powerful example of bike infrastructure improving a city, but also because it shows how you can change the perception of riding a bike among citizens

Moving 1.7 People Every Single Day!This is how bus rapid transit (BRT) should be! TransMilenio's 104 stations allow the citizens of Bogota (in Colombia) to get to work, move around the city, run errands... All of that very conveniently and quickly -

In a pretty self-explanatory piece, Bogota-based Unodot studio executes a simple useful idea for small spaces.

The city's new mayor has announced an ambitious project to build a park aimed at providing new public spaces and controlling sprawl.

Medellín has a great sustainable transportation vision for the future, and so far they seem to be executing it extremely well.

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

This vertical garden on a residential high-rise in Bogotá reuses greywater from its residents and helps to clean the air.

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.

This simple, foldable bee box attracts roaming bee swarms with a pheromone lure, and helps beekeepers safely relocate bees.

The Africanized bees slipped in through a small opening, set up home, and were busy making honey.

Did you know honey has its own sound? Using honey and other tools, this bee enthusiast wants to raise awareness about bee colony collapse disorder through music.

While not banning the killer pesticides altogether, the new measure will at least hopefully help the beleaguered pollinators.

Boring old bee hives get exciting with these curly shaped structures, built by bees that don't sting.

Neonicotinoids, the world’s most widely used insecticides, will be banned for use in fields within six months.

Every little flower helps. Especially when there's a lot of us planting them.

Could you live on a One Tonne Diet?

And the air outside in urban London is pretty awful.

From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about.

Discover the miniature, magical world of tide pools -- and beat the heat -- by heading to North America's coastlines.

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.

Don't be in such a hurry! Here's why you should slow down and visit the quirky landmarks that so many small towns have to offer.

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

The suit, brought in South Dakota court, seeks over a billion dollars in damages against ABC News -- even though ABC never originated the term and was just reporting what everyone else was calling it.

A new paper compares eggs, dairy, poultry, beef and pork to determine which has the biggest environmental impact.

Recommendations to eat less meat for environmental reasons won’t be included in the final 2015 dietary guidelines.

"Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent."

Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too.

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

Actually, this is something every country needs.

Bigger wheels mean more stability and regular-bike feel, but it comes at a price.

Changing attitudes about cities and getting people out of cars takes a lot of work.

Buell motorcycles are fast, beautiful and expensive. How does Erik Buell's e-bike compare?

If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing.

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

At least until you ride it to a public meeting, where your bike is part of a vast, bike-wing conspiracy.

It's a little bit different from how you ride your bike, but not much.