There has been a profound change in the green movement over the last five years, the realization that solar panels on the roof and bamboo sheets on the bed are not enough; that where you live matters far more.

Mangroves are a special ecosystem. Found all over the world, they thrive in the in-between zones of land and sea, and act as nurseries for a vast variety of animals, grocery stores for humans, a buffer between homes

This month, BookHugger presents Making Healthy Places: Designing and Building for Health, Well-being, and Sustainability edited by Andrew L. Dannenberg, Howard Frumkin, and Richard J.

Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena.

A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it.

In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors look at the realities of local food.

The planet is facing some major problems. Just how much impact can a single person's actions have?

A pull between city life and the slower pace of nature inspired author and illustrator Julia Rothmans to create “Nature Anatomy.”

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get.

Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own.

A new study says it is, and we speak to one of the authors.

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'

There's something magical and awe-inspiring about animal interactions that has yet to be explained by science.

It's good for so much more than treating sunburns.

Don’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social interaction over everything else, even food!

Our pets become like family to us during their lives, so why not treat them with the dignity that a family member deserves when they die?

If American's cats and dogs were their own country, they'd rank 5th in global meat consumption, says new study.

More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.

A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.

After spending most of her life in search and rescue, this grand 13-year-old Australian Shepherd is enjoying her golden years with her companion human.

Anyone who knows dogs probably knows the answer to this question.

Researchers have identified many of the gestures that dogs use to get humans to do their bidding.

When trying to phase out single-use plastic, there are some items that seem impossible to replace — like dog poop bags. For those who want to be a greener dog owner, what kind of options exist?

Researchers tested the calming effect of music for kitties during vet visits; 'cat-specific' music was the winner.

Not only is it Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday, but it's also an extra-special 8-digit palindrome day.

Those struck by Cupid's arrow are expected to spend $27.4 billion this year, up 32 percent from last year’s record $20.7 billion.

Contrary to popular opinion, young people aren't practicing what they preach.

Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.

A lesson in coexistence.

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation

A venue which showcases and sells 100% locally produced design and artisan items while educating about sustainability and fair trade in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

Thank you to all the generous donors!

"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

When you create a law to regulate something, there's always the danger that people will drive a truck through the loopholes, adhering to the letter of the law but not its spirit.

This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features.

Taking pieces of "dead" nature, this artist transmutes them into delightful, living works of glass and gold leaf.

Other websites shriek "the end of capitalism" but really, it is hardly that.

He makes the case that it is better to have magnificent public parks than big private backyards.

These people know a thing or two about money. And they say it's INACTION that's going to cost us.

Subjects like literature and history may become a thing of the past.

The scientist saw a system that oppressed both society and nature.

British retailers brace for "unbelievably bad" profits this year. Can climate change be blamed?

Now if only he can keep his job in the fall election.

Actors Emma Thompson and Michelle Thrush are traveling with their daughters to the North Pole, as part of an Greenpeace campaign to create an international sanctuary in the Arctic.

Tens of thousands of walrus haul out on Alaska’s shore.