Last Saturday's Marathon Oil refinery explosion and fire was yet another dangerous, polluting event in a string of environmental injustices to plague the residents of the 48217 zip code in Detroit

On February 11, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed an executive order designed to bring about environmental justice.

Mere days after the murder of celebrity activist Berta Cáceres, a fellow member of her group was shot and killed for his participation in the same environmental group.

Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.

Our photo of the day comes from the magical rainforest of Ecuador.

Our photo of the day illustrates the whimsical world of camouflage.

Our photo of the day illustrates why the word 'caterpillar' (literally, shaggy cat) makes perfect sense.

One in 300 people are extreme early birds, and it may be genetic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says there's an ideal time.

Thirty thousand pounds of leftover food were redistributed to hungry Floridians in the days following the game.

E-bikers use their bikes more, go longer distances, and often substitute it for driving or transit.

These impressive feats of architecture and engineering are one of India's traditional methods of water conservation. Now threatened by disuse and a growing water crisis, one photojournalist is documenting them before they are forgotten.

India's streetlights are about to have a serious upgrade. The energy savings alone will be huge.

The husband and wife have spent 25 years buying up wasteland farmers no longer wanted; now elephants, tigers and leopards roam free there.

If this plan even halfway succeeds, oil companies will be in serious trouble.

These vertical towers, made of artificially diverted glacial meltwater, are a brilliant idea and possible solution to alleviate water shortages brought on by the fast-melting Himalayan glaciers.

The system will also help reduce the spread of disease in rural villages.

A new study finds 3 carnivores that usually avoid each other at all costs have found smart ways to peacefully co-exist. #goals

After 25 years of buying land in India that farmers no longer wanted, the husband and wife now play host to elephants, monkeys and more; see a new video about their work here.

The unexpectedly fast progress of other countries may even "cancel out" American rollbacks.

For the past 119 Sundays, volunteers have toiled in the sludge to remove 12,000 tonnes of plastic from Versova Beach -- and they're still going strong.

Supported by the Amrita Bhoomi Agroecology Centre, young farmers are experimenting with natural farming methods, while saving money and lives in the process.

Tata kills the world’s cheapest car that nobody wanted.

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.

Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go?

Several monumental measures were passed in last week's U.S. election.

A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.

With an increase in salmonella cases this year, health officials are pointing the finger at hobby farmers, which isn't entirely fair.

It's a disappointing conclusion, but surely there are other reasons why Earth-friendly food production is a good idea.

Scientists found a way to get more crops per acre and save the planet at the same time.

Cargill Meat is recalling 132,600 pounds of beef products nationwide that may be contaminated with E. coli.

The premature deaths are linked to excessive breeding.

I picked a lot of squash.

Few things make as much sense as eating a harmful species, while sparing the threatened ones.

Report also provides a blueprint for how to overhaul the food system to improve wellbeing all around.

Another interesting find from Buenos Aires design fair, Feria Puro Diseno (FPD), this is a modular system designed by local studio Disenaveral to build different kinds of shelving spaces that adapt to changing situations.

Fall isn't just known for the end of summer, finally-I-can-turn-off-the-air-conditioning temperatures, afternoon football games, and a return to your favorite soups and stews: It's also famous for its bounty of rich, saturated

Designer Paulo Alves took down all walls and created multi-function furniture for his small place.

Sure, a bicycle can replace your car -- but as Frank Zappa demonstrates, it could replace your drum-set, too.

Forbes reports on how General Motors is recycling or reusing "90 percent of its manufacturing waste."

This automated smart home system for small apartments takes the effort out of having to transform your all-in-one furniture unit by hand.

Inspired by theater set design, this versatile volume holds storage and other hidden furniture.

Finally, Net Zero done right.

Mini-spots, reflectors and candelabra bulbs were supposed to become more efficient next year, saving 80 billion kWh.

Architects are finally taking it seriously. It's about time.

Also we've got electric motorcycles and hot rocks.

With a visit to a festival and a brown lawn.

We love little boxes!

We're not called TreeHugger for nothing.

You picked them! We hug'em!