There isn't much choice, as groundwater reserves are insufficient. But really...is bottled water any worse than this? Four years behind schedule and nearly $80 million over the original budget, the nation's largest sea water desalination facility

Record droughts, falling water tables and the rapid depletion of aquifers have helped make desalination, a process once considered impractical and too expensive, a viable technology -- at least in some places. As such, there has been a rash of stories --

Images from Prix Pictet World Water Day, celebrated on March 22 every year, is an initiative of the United Nations that recognises that water is a basic requirement for all life. This year's theme: "Shared Water - Shared Opportunities" and "Whether

Droughts and possible water rationing have been in the news recently in California, Israel, Mexico, and Australia. As much of the water used is these regions is for watering gardens and lawns

Stand at the edge of a reservoir, river, or ocean and it's hard to imagine that the planet could ever run out of water; even just a day at the beach makes your one small shower a day seem like less of a threat. But with

This simple, innovative solar still purifies water without electricity or filters.

These low-impact, solar-powered desalination units could be a potential boon to water-scarce coastal communities, disaster-prone areas, as well as local marine life.

Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.

By combining solar PV, solar thermal, and a heat exchanger, Desolenator has developed a low-cost portable water purifier and desalination device powered by renewable energy.

A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel.

The iPod of thermostats gets updated with new energy saving features and increased functionality in its mobile apps.

This easy DIY project will save you money and reduce energy consumption by making less work for your air conditioner.

As the mercury rises, staying cool becomes a real challenge. Try making this gorgeous desk fan to keep your energy costs down.

The smart thermostat is now compatible with most home heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and Canada.

Using an age-old method to cool the air, this terracotta "cold pot" could be an energy-efficient and low-maintenance alternative to conventional air conditioners.

From making homemade pasta and bread crumbs to cauliflower rice and so much more, the humble box grater is a genius, multi-talented workhorse.

It lets them be creative with their cooking and the kind of spaces they set up in.

This could keep people from overheating in their wearable electronic outfits or simply in the heat of the ever-warming days

The Center for Food Safety's recently launched network is a bid to preserve global plant biodiversity and work toward food security around the globe.

From brilliant pink lady katydids to devil-faced orchids, this year's list of new-to-science wonders proves Mother Nature is full of surprises.

One-third of emissions reductions needed for 2 degree target could be achieved with better land management.

The veteran naturalist and broadcaster is not holding back (this time).

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.

Incredibly, this appears to be the first time the government has really tried to tackle this crucial issue nationwide.

Until now, no species has had such a profound effect on shaping the Earth's biosphere as the humble broiler chicken.

The largest grocery chain in the US will develop and implement a new plan to improve its protection of tropical forests.

When the earthworms are in trouble, we all are.

Sometimes shipping container architecture makes perfect sense.

You have heard of "fast fashion." Get ready for fast architecture in container-sized modules.

With aging baby boomers and young people who can't afford housing, there's going to be a huge market for these.

Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann talks to Eric Corey Freed about his book Green Building for Dummies, disco balls and the death of Pergo floors in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Eric is the principal architect at organicARCHITECT, and

Last month, Catalan TV3 just aired a new documentary called "comprar, llençar, comprar", meaning "to buy, to throw away, to buy" in Catalan, right on time for the christmas shopping and the winter sales which started this week. You can now watch the

This is probably one of the most beautiful and awesome ads I have ever come across, thanks to Frame and Form. Watch the Xylophone of the Forest, and before you shrug it off because trees might have been killed for the making of this clip, hear me

A compact chicken coop for city dwellers that wheels around the yard and fertilizes soil is on display at "Dwell on Design" this weekend. The show's awards recognize

An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.

Meet Dopper, a Cradle to Cradle water bottle company that’s bringing clean water to Nepal.

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.

He was a pioneer of sustainable design.

KieranTimberlake and Lake|Flato team up with Bensonwood to offer OpenHomes

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need.

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers.

You'll be surprised at the decorative potential contained within the recycling bin.

A great big list of things you don't need or that you can make instead of buying.

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.

From sleep aids to pain relievers, here's how to grow your own natural remedies.

Perfect for beginners, brown thumbs, or people on the go, these easy indoor plants don't mind low light, low humidity, or irregular watering.

Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it.

Get ahead of the crowd with these indoor plant predictions from the all-knowing Plant Mom.