With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.

The sharing economy is built on reputation. So is online social gaming. Now the two are coming together.

A new study suggests Zipcar users are less inclined to look after vehicles, and don't trust their fellow users. What does that mean for collaborative consumption?

Could "sharespray" transform our entire future? A light hearted take on the new sharing economy.

Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community.

Basalt Regional Library in Colorado is combining the best of both a traditional public library and the ever more popular seed library.

As Seattle welcomes yet another tool library, there are bigger picture lessons to be learned about the value of sharing.

Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday.

At first this smart lock seemed like gimmicky over-engineering. Then I got thinking about the possibilities.

By encouraging neighbors to share skills and cooperate, time banks can build strong communities and a vibrant informal economy.

Have you ever wondered what 'community living' really looks like, and why people do it?

A collective wardrobe spares resources, reduces clutter, and provides a steady stream of fabulous outfits. It's win-win all around.

This is probably the most interesting 3D printed house concept we have seen yet.

A new 'eco tax' will raise money for less polluting modes of transportation.

It could move goods, transport hydrogen, reduce CO2 and water the lawn all at once.

These are the items that keep my bag light and my life easy.

We usually just talk about the plane, but it is a lot bigger than that.

Most glass buildings are a problem, but just banning them is the wrong solution.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20.

The 16-year-old climate activist holds nothing back when addressing the UN Climate Action Summit – this speech shows why she is having such an impact.

More on why less is more.

The teenage climate activist said the planet "doesn't need any more awards."

Collins dictionary lexicographers observed a 100-fold increase in its usage in 2019.

Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens.

It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places.

A building that once housed a Jewish girls' school, shut down by the Nazis, is now home to a fashionable restaurant.

Robert Llewellyn explores Berlin's high tech systems for car sharing in an urban environment. He thinks he may have seen the future of mobility.

From adorable baby sea turtles to lamps made of cow dung and 600-mile bike trips, it's been a wild ride.

Russian artist, Xenia Bystrova has created a charming series of posters of some of Europe's great cities.

Taking the category and best in show prizes will help Efficient City Farming get the funding to grow!

The public has cast their votes, and if the winner is any indication, there are some angry bikers tired of fighting the battle for clean transportation.

This is a housing form that we should be building a lot more of.

Tesla's new boutique shop on Berlin's famous KuDamm beckons, but where is Germany's national strategy for electric cars?

And they figure out where to put it, because "future architecture means city-hacking."

All this talk of "bad hombres" got you down? Here's an antidote.

If you dream of testing the limits of solar powered mobility, but don't have the DIY gene, here is someone who can help

Just pick a scooter, drive it, then park it. Someone else takes care of the charging.

Made out of an old grain silo, this renovated micro-home is bursting with delightful creativity.

Researchers concluded that the spill probably doesn't pose a significant environmental risk, but the ash contained heavy metals like arsenic, lead and mercury.

“The dangerous conditions behind the Kingston disaster were not isolated."

State regulators have found boron, arsenic, selenium and other toxic metals near 14 power plants, all in excess of state health standards.

If you are sick and tired of being optimistic, I have the perfect thing for you, a No Globe snow globe. The tchotchke is a one of a kind--kinda. Only two were made and only one is left to purchase, so act quickly.

New report shows shocking amounts of coal pollution in U.S. waterways.

The coal industry continues to fight for profits over people, even though coal ash is extremely toxic.

Accidents happen. But when they involve toxic chemicals and combustible substances, those accidents can cost a fortune.

A roundup of our Blankenship coverage over the years, and what led up to this tragedy and this indictment.

In advance of EPA's coal ash standards, a mother of four talks about her family's health problems due to nearby coal ash ponds.

But this is probably not the last we will hear from him.

A 24-year-old food scientist at the University of Copenhagen has developed a prototype that could potentially save millions of lives.