California has been going through a drought for about 3 years now, with 2013 being the driest year on record.

Burning fossil fuels puts out a lot more than just CO2.

Lack of rain has reduced potato crop yields to a third of what they usually are.

George Monbiot wades into the meat-and-climate debate by explaining how 'ethically' raised meat is actually worse for the planet than those raised in confined spaces. It leaves omnivores in an awkward position.

Climate change has become an ethical issue in the eyes of the Danish Council for Ethics, which suggested last week that the government consider a tax on beef, and eventually all foods depending on climate impact.

A lot of people believe the Earth is flat. It's silly ... or is it?

Delivered to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the group of 16 alleges that climate crisis inaction constitutes a violation of child rights.

We don't hear about the ozone layer as much as we used to anymore, but that doesn't mean that the problem has been solved.

Australian Antarctic Division captures a vision of curious penguins ready for their close-up.

In two words: It's not.

Eating seaweed is healthy, but how is it harvested? For one Maine seaweed harvester, the job is a meditation on life.

A mix of modern and traditional design elements that are appropriate for the Northeast make these very interesting houses.

New research finds that normal sleep may be protective against early death for people with certain health risks.

The Miele Dialog oven, combined with meal delivery, may make it obsolete.

Florida's waterways are rapidly become gross slimy things.

With the right set-up, phosphorescent algae can create a lightshow in your room at night.

An interesting design concept that envisions humans becoming semi-photosynthetic thanks to a symbiotic relationship with algae.

Take one of the world's most beautiful places, add dappled sunlight, and voila.

These are for those nights when cooking feels impossible, but has to be done...

To carbon neutralize the Super Bowl, the NFL plants mangroves in Florida

Sometimes it's better to drive. Whether that means you carpool, rent a car, or take public transportation the fact of the matter is that you'd blow more carbon emissions if you traveled by airplane. Not only do you

It is one thing to ban something, it is another thing to have something to replace it with at hand. We don't.

From one problem to the next...

Though conflicts over sparse water supplies have created rifts between Turkey and its neighbors, the sandstorms they exacerbate have brought countries in the region

Nicknaming plants. Now there's a good job to have. The invasive plant in this tale, called "cheatgrass," is being fought off by a native

Korean activists are spearheading efforts to plant trees in Mongolia, hoping to improve both the lives of nomadic desert herders there and the air quality their families are exposed to back home.

The world is awash in LNG that's a lot closer to the ocean and a lot cheaper to move.

In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.

One can build a house out of wood and cover it up, or one can celebrate the nature of wood, as this one in Slavonice, Czech Republic does. Designed by E - M.R.A.K. | Martin Rajniš, Kamila Amblerová, Václav Horecký, it is built out of unplaned, uncut

This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that's wrong with our education system today.

Businesses can list surplus food and customers buy it at a discount.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

This modern work desk lets more than one person sit and stand -- at the same time.

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and

Artist Jessica Rath uses sculpture and photography to highlight the problem with new hybrid apples and endangered varieties.

Lots of great ideas for green building in this year's crop.

Considered to be the highest award a restaurant can receive, the Michelin Guide's 2020 French edition now gives a nod to environmentally minded restaurants.

"How are we going to protect it if we don't understand what's at stake?"

In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors explain why we're standing at a climate crossroads&dmash;and how serious the next decision really is.

On our sister site I write about issues affecting the baby boomer generation. Here are some of my favorites from the year.

It is now 100 seconds to midnight, closer to midnight than at any point since the clock's creation in 1947.

This is a silly post, about a silly bit of news, but is a reminder that we really should think about what we eat.

There's a new polar bear live cam in town ...

Is it doing the same for people?

The LightCycle follows our circadian rhythms via your phone and GPS.

Pigeons live large in these big artworks that celebrate the remarkable qualities of these overlooked birds.

This ubiquitous liquid, water, continues to amaze us with its just plain weirdness

A triumphant win for Toledo residents means that the Great Lake's wellbeing is now an official top priority.