These beautiful and affordable handcrafted timepieces, made from natural and renewable materials, could also serve as a catalyst for conversations about sustainable goods.

Elevated above a flood-prone salt marsh on the Essex coast, this small beach house looks like a bird perched among the grasses.

When 16-year-old Sam Allen realized his devotion to fashion and the fight against global warming could potentially work wonders together he enlisted the help of a few friends and set out to create a line of clothing that would make a difference… Enter

Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates

Kitting out your home with a solar power system just got a bit easier in the state of Connecticut. Under the Connecticut Solar Lease Program, qualifying low and moderate-income homeowners—those people whose household incomes is

So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to

The major brands, Avent, Disney First Years, Gerber, Dr. Brown, Playtex and Evenflow have all have agreed to stop selling baby bottles manufactured from the monomer Bisphenol-A (BPA). This

A quick one to keep an eye on and get your best booing voice reader for: New York Times is highlighting a bill passing through Connecticut's legislature that would slash in half the state's current renewable energy goal of

While some teenagers spend their time mulling over which sports team to root for or pop-star to obsess over, others are up to more important things -- like working to save endangered species. Sure, it's a long way from the

Can government be like a smartphone? An open platform, waiting for citizens to plug in their "apps" to its operating system? The rise of the millennial generation, along with the spread of the open source software movement, has opened up a whole new

Last month, a mountain lion was struck and killed by a car in Connecticut -- and new details have emerged suggesting the animal had an incredible, record-breaking journey before it met that sad end. Following the accident,

DNA testing of cougar crap left along a 1,055-mile trail has established that a young male Puma walked all the way from South Dakota to New England in search of a mate. The poor cat's

Connecticut legislative committee backs a labeling requirement for genetically modified foods.

"The labeling provision was eliminated from the bill due to fears that it opened the state up to a lawsuit. The attorneys for the leadership & Governor's office felt the Constitutional rights of Monsanto gave them the power to successfully sue the state."

The bottled water company responsible for profound and pointless waste of water and fossil fuels is praised for low flush toilets and white roofs.

A cafe in Fairfield, Connecticut is growing produce on its roof. A permaculture expert makes some recommendations on how to do even more.

On the Mouzon scale of 1 to 10 for walkability, this intersection gets -10.

It's a TreeHugger tradition, and it's time to declare our independence from these dangerous and polluting anachronisms.

This problem gets worse as cars get bigger and heavier, no matter what they are powered by.

A new study suggests a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in rates of neuropsychiatric disorders.

In the north, a lot of people burn wood all year round, but even a single fire is worse than smoking cigarettes.

A new study finds that ultra-fine particles increase the risk of brain cancer.

These graceful, nature-inspired wall clocks are a timely delight to look at throughout the day.

Woodzee founder opens a factory in his own hometown, to make wooden sunglasses from recycled materials.

It's boxy, aluminum exterior hides a cushy bed, and a convenient galley kitchen -- all powered by the sun.

This electrically powered prototype will be great for getting you to the market, and carting stuff back home.

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.

Welcome to the world of planner mania! Here you will discover the hottest planners on the market. If only we could use every single one...

Using a customized printer, these designers combined new technology with low sounds to create this modern collection of ceramics.

This versatile accessory keeps your infant close to your body, or it can become a cradle or rocker to be placed on a flat surface.

Perfect for small city apartments, this system allows you to use a variety of add-on components to build your own indoor garden.

Plants get a stylish home with these eye-catching, handmade wooden planters made for the wall.

Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants.

Add some pizzazz to your hairdo with these fun, colorful accessories, all made in USA.

These intricately redone antique pocket watches and other timepieces feature scenes inspired by fairytales and steampunk.

A coastal grizzly bear pauses in its fishing efforts to pose for a group of photographers watching nearby.

Have the leaves started to change yet where you are? Autumn is just around the corner, and the annual burst of color is about to begin!

September's most loved images from our Photo of the Day series.

Photographer Gaston Lacombe's beautiful and heartrending series of photographs of captive animals at zoos across five continents.

45 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.

Take a thermographic tour of my house to see why.

A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.

We have shown so many photos of shark fins drying on the roofs of Hong Kong; here's the ground floor.

A hilarious remix of a classic image demonstrates that the new high-tech alternatives are not solving every problem.

You don't need to spend money to play Chinese checkers, especially if you've got vengeance in your heart.

War wasn't just a man's game, and it wasn't just about weapons. Soldiers gotta eat.

They're just like us.

50 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.

The sharing economy is getting more and more attention, but laws drawn up for traditional business don't always adapt well to informal sharing or collaborative consumption.

Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.