In which we gush about all things H2O in celebration of World Water Day.

The aquatic moss clears 80 percent of arsenic from a container of water in less than an hour.

The agency tried to suppress a major toxicology report on perfluoroalkyl chemicals, but now it's been quietly released online -- with alarming conclusions.

Plastic is often thought of as an ocean contaminant, but it's in our freshwater lakes, too.

Is your child's school flushing water pipes to reduce lead exposures? Do you flush at home? Then you should read this to learn a better solution to lead exposure risks.

But others consider it a good opportunity to reevaluate agricultural practices.

Meanwhile, cars and trucks keep getting bigger and higher. It's time to do something.

So much of the economy changes if cars last five times as long and hardly need service.

But what is the best criterion?

The only things that ever seems to affect SUV and pickup sales are the economy and the price of gas.

Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.

A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake.

Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.

Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.

Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types.

In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.

Two misfortunate advertising campaigns from Argentina use polar bears and tackiness to promote air conditioning.

Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool?

Michael Warren and Natacha Pisarenko from The Associated Press have a blockbuster piece of reporting on the dozens of ways Monsanto's chemical fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning the people of Argentina.

Small changes in weather can have big consequences for many animals, including the beautiful Magellanic penguin found at the tip of South-America.

Showing other cities around the world how it's done.

Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way.

A new decree has opened the door to global waste exports – and rampant pollution.

Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th with the fabulous discovery of 'Near Threatened' Magellanic penguins.

Nobody can say for certain. But that doesn't mean that the Conservative politicians have to deny it.

Architectural rock star Bjarke Ingels lands in the Canadian oil capital

For at least six weeks, thousands of barrels of tar sands oil have been bubbling up into the forest in Cold Lake, Alberta and neither the oil company or government scientists know how to stop the flow.

Government officials have no idea how to clean up these spills from a process that oil companies claim is more "environmentally friendly."

In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them.

Is the oil industry starting to be worried about electric vehicles?

Canada's Texas appears to be going green. And environmentalists and oil companies alike are celebrating.

The province hopes to reinforce child and family wellbeing by providing basic supplies up front, as well as long term mentoring.

"'If you give people more places to hide, more naughty things will be done"

One study and a pile of anecdotal evidence has shown that perhaps the decision to remove fluoride in 2011 wasn't such a great idea.

You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit!

Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas.

Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality.

Canadian National Railways figures out a crazy new way to mix oil and plastic – to what end?

We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling,

An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance.

It seems that the upcoming Royal Wedding is being taken more seriously abroad than it is at home in the UK. Ticket sales for flights out of the country during the royal weekend have skyrocketed and spoofs abound.

Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased.

Neil Young may be looking for a heart of gold, but he hopes she is wearing a blouse of organic cotton.

If your cold-weather wardrobe needs replenishing, we’ve got a few sustainable suggestions.

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.

British journalist Stacey Dooley reveals what our fast fashion addiction is doing to the planet.

I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some

One of the biggest floor-care brands in Britain has unveiled a cardboard vacuum cleaner made from its own packaging, the Vax ev. And it was created by a student.Open and Assemble—Without the Packaging Waste The vacuum is sold in a

Solar Sister showcased just some of the efforts taking place around the world. Here, the Women Barefoot Solar Engineers of Mauritania install solar panels in their villages. They received training in Rajasthan, India. Image: Barefoot Photographers of

I wrote last year about the Boulder-based Unreasonable Institute's search for people who have great ideas, who think big, who want to change the world, and who seem like they can. Last year's fellowship was a great