Nanotechnology breakthroughs have lead to a successful prototype of a device that could charge your cell phone with ambient noise or the conversations of users.

A community soccer field in Rio de Janeiro stays well lit at night thanks to energy harvesting tiles laid under the turf.

The small device is perfect for tiny homes or those wanting a convenient, yet electricity-free option.

Walking and other gentle movements could power the next generation of devices.

Could this be even more encouraging than a FitBit to get up and walk around?

Forget plugging in your phone to charge, soon the battery could stay topped off from swipes and typing.

The city council has begun installing solar-powered lights around the streets of downtown Nairobi.

A public memorial ceremony will be held in NYC for Wangari Maathai on November 14.

Composting toilets have a lot of benefits. But can they really help save hippos?

The estimated 80% of Kenyans that are not on a grid rely solely on kerosene to light their homes. But a pay-as-you-go home solar system promises to deliver clean, affordable lighting to rural areas.

Al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda-backed Somali terror group responsible for Saturday's attack in a Nairobi mall, receives significant funding from the illegal poaching. This is why the US sees wildlife trafficking as a national security issue.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are banding together to combat unlawful timber products and curb deforestation.

This waste-to-resource project not only produces a less smoky and long-burning fire, but could also help improve health and sanitation outcomes.

It was shot from "sea to summit" in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth.

Soon you'll be able to see hardened lava flows, rainforests and beaches up close without leaving your house.

On Monday, a molasses pipeline (yes, that's a thing!) leaked 1,400 tons -- 233,000 gallons -- of molasses into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor and it has turned into a killer mess with no quick solution.

It's not quite as dramatic as it sounds. It's simply a good demonstration of the power of regenerative braking!

It's the first plant plant of its kind in the states that generates electricity from the temperature differences in the ocean.

This is candy in its purest form -- certified organic ingredients, zero artificial colors and flavors, no preservatives or GMOs.

Solar City and Tesla take the Kinks out of solar power with plenty of PowerPacks

More pedestrians are getting killed in the roads. Are their phones really the reason?

Nuclear power is so controversial; an engineer working on the Bruce Nuclear plant gives his point of view.

The number of wolves alone around Chernobyl is more than 7 times greater than can be found in other nature reserves.

Earlier research found evidence of a wildlife wonderland at the disaster site, now the first camera study validates an abundance of wolves, boars, foxes and more.

This is, in fact, one of the things that e-bikes are really good at. Another dumb move.

Eben Weiss, the Bike Snob, is an unexpected source for this proposal to save the environment.

Researchers found that listening to the song was as good as midazolam in relieving anxiety before regional anaesthesia.

I'm not quite sure, and the more I look, the more confused I get.

A look at some recent posts on our sister site that might interest TreeHuggers.

A roundup of some posts from our sister site.

Also a look at smart phones for boomers and for refugees, and making the Raspberry Pi higher.

A look at our favorite posts from our sister site.

A really interesting housing project and a look back at Canadian Thanksgiving

And a really nice solar decathlon winner.

and really, are Christmas lights screwing up your Wi-Fi?

Why are our cities being designed around the needs of the trucks instead of vice versa?

and lessons in management from Renaissance Florence

And dancing robots!

A review of posts about aging baby boomers on the Mother Nature Network.

From mislabelling to plastic contamination, eating fish isn't as safe or healthy as most diners would like to believe.

These coolest of sea creatures know what they're doing.

This young startup uses cellular agriculture to grow fish out of water -- delicious, nutritious, and cruelty-free.

Why does this not surprise me?

Tangled in fishing line with things looking grim, the story of Frito's rescue is inspiring all around.

Nestle and Tesco are the latest members of a worldwide movement against abandoned fishing nets.

Scientists argue over whether some animals have the brains for suffering.

Instead of tossing it, fisheries should capture the protein and fat left in water and use it to feed humans and animals a second time around.

A new study used DNA testing to reveal shark meat being sold under generic fish names.

The recent UN biodiversity report states that overfishing is a bigger threat to the world's ocean than plastic or acidification.

The 2007 Be The Change Conference is fast approaching and has an amazing line up of speakers to inspire you with the theme "The Sky's the Limit". For the fourth year in a row the BTC conference brings together world leaders in sustainability and social