There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)

Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

An old boat and nets are recycled into a lovely surprise.

Instead of buying a cut tree that gets used once, choosing a potted or burlap-bagged living Christmas tree can yield years of enjoyment.

When it comes to live Christmas trees, we're still feeling the effects of the Great Recession ten years ago.

It is the winter solstice today, celebrated in Rome as part of Saturnalia.

The e-behemoth has just announced (IN SEPTEMBER) that it will be selling and shipping 7-foot trees this year. Here are the problems with that plan.

Pot-grown trees are a nice idea. Especially if someone else looks after them.

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on 'must-have' beach gear, it's time a serious talk about what's necessary and what's not.

Scientists and concerned beachcombers are looking for answers.

Almost every American office building and home has this.

One way to keep kids healthy is to give them light, air, and openness.

But let's not oversell wood construction.

Why now, more than ever, all new building should be Passive House.

There are some ideas that come around again with every economic crisis.

Why design fancy cups that work like disposables? Just sit down and smell the coffee.

Single use plastic waste is a fundamental driver of a linear system that is hard to bend.

Most wild coffee species are at risk for extinction.

£1 million in grants will be divided among groups wanting to improve recycling facilities. But why should people have to compete for help in dealing with Starbucks' own trash?

This could be the key to getting people to carry reusable mugs each day.

This vegan, sweet, and spicy drink with a caffeine kick is an eye-opening way to start the day.

Businesses are saying no to shoppers who want to use their own cups and containers.

If you’re to take composting to the next level, here’s a list of some less-common items that can also get tossed in your composting bin or tumbler.

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.

Douglas Brinkley at Rolling Stone sat down for an hour with Vice President Joe Biden and the topic of climate change made up considerable bulk of the interview. It's worth a read

The White House released a preview video announcing President Obama will make a major national address on climate change, Tuesday, June 25.

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.

What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering.

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal

If you're wondering why Congress has yet to tackle this global crisis despite overwhelming scientific consensus and ballooning costs of inaction, Think Progress maps which members of Congress deny the realities of global warming.

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.

A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.

It took a while, but there will soon be solar panels on the White House.

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.

In the current issue of the The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza tells the story of how Tom Steyer, "a fifty-six-year-old billionaire" has thrown his clout and money behind the effort to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

Was focusing on Keystone XL a mistake? Recent debates on that issue within the environmentalist community have caused some controversy. Here's a look at what people are saying.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.

The TreeHugger view is that hey, we like trees, and parks are precious, especially when they are designed by the likes of Frederick Law Olmsted.

The Concept Shoe is a high-performance running shoe that gets fully recycled into alpine ski boot shells.