The small device is perfect for tiny homes or those wanting a convenient, yet electricity-free option.

Walking and other gentle movements could power the next generation of devices.

Could this be even more encouraging than a FitBit to get up and walk around?

Forget plugging in your phone to charge, soon the battery could stay topped off from swipes and typing.

Studio Schneemann, together with the Kenyan initiative Uniqueco, collect and turn wasted flip flops from the beach into colourful and squichy furniture and lighting.

An international music festival in the slums of Nairobi is unusual enough. But one that plans to stop a dam and save an indigenous way of life? Let's party.

It's not an 8,000 mile journey across the Pacific Ocean, but it's still pretty cool.

From record investments in energy investments made by US states, to East Africa's largest wind power project, Chicago's smart gridization, to Chevron's huge fine being upheld, here's what we're reading today.

Now in its sixth day, the forest fire threatens critical habitats and precious water sources.

The approved measure ups fines from $480 to $120,000, and jail time from 2 years to 15 years.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are banding together to combat unlawful timber products and curb deforestation.

Flying can be a divisive topic when it comes to curbing emissions, but airplanes have other environmental impacts too.

This waste-to-resource project not only produces a less smoky and long-burning fire, but could also help improve health and sanitation outcomes.

As if giraffes weren't exotic enough, this very rare mother and baby seem outright otherworldly in their absence of color and pattern.

It was shot from "sea to summit" in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth.

On Monday, a molasses pipeline (yes, that's a thing!) leaked 1,400 tons -- 233,000 gallons -- of molasses into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor and it has turned into a killer mess with no quick solution.

Last week, 233,000 gallons of molasses spilled into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor killing thousands of fish, eels, crabs and other aquatic life. And the damage continues to worsen.

It's not quite as dramatic as it sounds. It's simply a good demonstration of the power of regenerative braking!

This endangered Hawaiian monk seal was photographed at the Poipu Beach Park in Kauai.

Decommissioned buses are getting a second useful life as mobile shelters for Honolulu's homeless.

On the first of this month, Hawaii became the first state in the U.S. to put a plastic bag ban into effect.

There are worse places to be stuck than in Hawaii... I'm starting to think they did it on purpose!

It's the first plant plant of its kind in the states that generates electricity from the temperature differences in the ocean.

The new species endemic to the marine protected area expanded by Obama was named in honor of his efforts to protect and preserve the natural environment.

Solar City and Tesla take the Kinks out of solar power with plenty of PowerPacks

More pedestrians are getting killed in the roads. Are their phones really the reason?

Many sunscreens contain chemicals that are devastating to sensitive coral and other marine life.

As if to say 'sorry,' Kilauea softens its fury by tossing shimmery green olivine to the humble humans below.

There are huge gains to be made by boosting efficiency. Even if we can never get to 100% because of the laws of physics, we could get much closer than we are now.

Nuclear power is so controversial; an engineer working on the Bruce Nuclear plant gives his point of view.

We still need a ton more renewable energy in order to combat climate change, but the good news is that renewable energy is picking up the pace.

Mushrooms and game meat in European regions where Chernobyl fallout was most intense still have excess radiation, but Burgundy truffles get the green light; foodies rejoice.

There is so much in their new strategy that I can't get it all in the title.

Eben Weiss, the Bike Snob, is an unexpected source for this proposal to save the environment.

I slice and dice some recent posts on technology

A look at some recent posts on our sister site that might interest TreeHuggers.

Also a look at smart phones for boomers and for refugees, and making the Raspberry Pi higher.

A look at our favorite posts from our sister site.

A really interesting housing project and a look back at Canadian Thanksgiving

and really, are Christmas lights screwing up your Wi-Fi?

And more blaming the millennials, robots and boomers and kitchens are exhuasting.

And dancing robots!

also: recycling in crisis, how we will live in 100 years.

A review of posts about aging baby boomers on the Mother Nature Network.

From mislabelling to plastic contamination, eating fish isn't as safe or healthy as most diners would like to believe.

This young startup uses cellular agriculture to grow fish out of water -- delicious, nutritious, and cruelty-free.

Over the course of three months, previously clean mussels picked up a slew of contaminants from the waters of Puget Sound.

Tangled in fishing line with things looking grim, the story of Frito's rescue is inspiring all around.

Scientists hope the technology that filmed it can make fishing more sustainable.

Instead of tossing it, fisheries should capture the protein and fat left in water and use it to feed humans and animals a second time around.