Markets have shrivelled, storage is full, and redistribution networks are lacking, putting farmers in an awful predicament.

Cobalt is used to build lithium-ion batteries found in mobile technology. Much of it comes from Congo, where men, women, and children endure dangerous and unhealthy conditions to satisfy our hunger for new devices. It's time we paid attention.

Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too.

I have complained about this building forever, but will admit that Norman Foster has designed a masterpiece.

It is a jewel in suburban isolation.

They may be giving up four walls, but they are getting a lot in return.

Our never-ending search for convenience comes at a cost.

At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either.

Giving a kid a phone "feels a little like trying to teach your kid how to use cocaine, but in a balanced way."

C'mon guys, look where you are going. This is an Apple product and you are clearly using it wrong.

Videographer Duncan Sinfield says "it's only a matter of time until the campus becomes shut-off to drones completely."

Even when made using hydro-electricity, aluminum production had a big carbon footprint.

Like Kremlinology in the cold war, you take what you can get.

Standards are supposed to make things easier and more consistent, but they keep proliferating.

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.

Following an August 7th seizure of more than 1,000 illegally poached elephant tusks, members of China's Endangered Species Advisory Committee are struggling with the dilemma of what should be done with the ivory. I have a solution. ART.

If you care about water quality and ethical textile production, then this is a project worth supporting. Watch the trailer and be inspired to help.

New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia.

Asian giant softshell turtles were once thought to be extinct in the Mekong River; this little trooper is one of 150 hatchlings bringing them back.

Somehow, beauty and hope for the future are found amid the wreckage of war.

Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike.

Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen?

This ferociously cute snow leopard cub is poised to paw playfully at your heartstrings.

This small cat species is native to South America.

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.

The cute-yet-cool Japanese cartoon promotes sustainable food at the Hello Kitty Go Green Organic Farm in Hong Kong.

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.

Good news from Gabon: Conservation efforts in Batéké Plateau National Park are rewarded with a sighting of an animal thought to have disappeared from the region.

An animal welfare researcher says the prospect of robopets is not as far-fetched as we may think, and may have potential impact on how we view actual animals.

The first ever global study of the iconic cats found that things are worse than expected.

FANAF separates cats from people in tiny Shanghai apartment.

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.

A derelict garage is transformed into a compact, minimalist living space.

This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo.

This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things.

Thanks to some careful, clever details, this 24-foot-long tiny house feels big, bright and open.

Two 'active' walls enable this small living space to become flexible and adaptable throughout the day.

In an homage to influential images of Earth taken from outer space, this art installation takes it up a notch by livestreaming views of Earth in real-time, prompting us to contemplate the bigger picture.

This small, efficient renovation of a former maid's room in Paris hides a stealthy little table.

An old, cramped apartment in Tasmania is updated with skylights, plenty of clever space-saving concepts, and a touch of hidden glamor.

Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature.

Bright pops of yellow, orange and neutral wood cabinetry warm up this small apartment renovation in Moscow.

This 598-square-foot model home is one of the almost two dozen homes that are slated to go up as part of a tiny house community.

An old apartment is refreshed with a new scheme that stacks things up to gain more space.

These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint.

This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over.

Intended for short-term stays in nature, these prefab units can be transported and 'dropped into' almost any location.

This renovation makes way for an integrated kitchen and study area, a bedroom and a flexible living room.

Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.

Interested in living in a tiny house, but not sure where to park it? Here are some places to start with.