Access to reliably electricity is what defines civilization in the 21st century, but in many parts of the world, and for a shockingly large number of people, even basic access to electricity is rare, unstable, or nonexistent. This has to change.

We need a new system to determine which nations ought to be forced to cut emissions, not the 20-year old outdated one we've got now.

It is as counterintuitive as it is true: Around the world, communities who have resided on the land the longest often have the most tenuous rights to that land.

There's plenty of "recognizing," "acknowledging," and "noting" going on in the final draft of the Rio+20 text. Lot's of UN-ese. And that's about it.

A new UN report says that a 1% tax levies on the world's 1,225 billionaires would more than make up for the shortfall in development aid from governments.

A new solar-power kit from BRIGHT Products is like the Swiss Army Knife of solar gadgets.

Just 30 minutes of play time can power a lamp for three hours.

A new generation of succesful for-profit, mission-driven businesses are serving energy-hungry communities across the globe.

The toilets could be used to power lighting in refugee camps.

Trust the rock stars, or your doctor.

The batteries could provide back-up power for small solar power systems.

Achieving 100% zero waste isn't always feasible, but the path toward zero waste comes with its own rewards.

The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure.

Industry coalitions working with municipal recycling can work, but only in two circumstances

When it comes to communicating an alignment with personal values, it doesn’t get more personal than social media.

A major brand is putting out the first fully recyclable shampoo bottle made from recycled beach plastic

How many of these common items have you placed in your blue bin?

“Lightweighting” often shrinks down packaging into items that are unrecyclable, difficult to capture, highly polluted and designed without end-of-life solutions.

Why oceans, why now?

By making simple, versatile swaps, you can stay hydrated this summer and all year long without ever touching a disposable water bottle again.

Latest IPCC report calls for urgent action in the way land is used.

When the heck did electric commercial flight become a realistic prospect?!

Who needs flying cars when you can have flying trains?

What do you do when there's no more carry-on room?

“December 10, 2019 will be remembered as the day the electric aviation age started.”

This artist mixes and matches up jigsaw puzzle pieces from different vintage puzzles to create mind-bending collages.

These photo-luminescent artworks hide fascinating stories about the places and cities they are located in.

Concerned about the threats facing coral reefs, this artist is creating bright, tactile reminders of what healthy corals look like.

These fascinating works explore how folding might push the frontiers of flexible photovoltaics, self-assembling materials and nano-forms.

Using a series of rotating LED lights, this work highlights the visually transformative powers of the Moon.

Atmospheric glazes of color and hand-shaped clay leaves and tree trunks adorn these beautiful ceramic pieces.

Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.

These striking works combine natural materials with artificial processes to create crystallized surfaces reminiscent of coral.

'Coral Garden' is a handcrafted installation that's inspired by the world's threatened coral reefs, and made with upcycled materials.

Combining realism with an otherworldly aesthetic, these artworks remind us of the interconnectedness of all life.

In an effort to appease critics, the airport is focusing on four key environmental strategies.

While Unesco has asked Peru to limit visitors to the famous site, the government is making it easier for people to access.

Domestic flights in Sweden are declining and airport expansion plans are being reconsidered.

It is time we stopped cooking and heating with methane, a climate problem from source to stovetop.

I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue.

The rock band won't be touring its newest album until it can figure out a greener way of doing it.

Imagine a bucket of greenhouse gases that's almost full.

Switch to a planet-friendly diet this year, and show others how it can be done.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost everybody is living a low carbon lifestyle.

The consumer products giant says it will "fundamentally rethink its approach to packaging."

Main Street retail is vanishing under pressure from online shopping and rising rents. There are good reasons to save it.

The largest oil spill in the U.S. happened 25 years ago today.

The rupture spilled thousands of gallons of oil, contaminated at least four miles of beach and spread into the ocean.

Why make exceptions like this?

Impact of greenhouse gases released since October measured over a 20-year time frame is equivalent to emissions from 7 million cars.