Critics of the Via Verde project in Mexico City argue that making a busy beltway more aesthetically pleasing only encourages motorists to keep driving.

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison find that city blocks with 40% or more tree coverage are naturally cooler than blocks with fewer trees.

Bryan Cranston — the actor behind "Breaking Bad," television's favorite chemistry teacher-turned-meth manufacturer — appears at Dwell on Design to discuss

Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties.

In a refreshing departure from the norm, the developers of a LEED luxury development in Cambridge focus on amenities and sustainability with equal measure.

Global survival game places you in a biodiverse world that rises or falls based on how you protect or abuse its resources.

Oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering agent in sunscreens, linked to deformities and DNA damage in coral around the world.

A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.

New plastic PDK can be broken down at a molecular level and come back just as strong to be reused again and again.

All-new Ford Police Interceptor police cruiser will match the Crown Victoria in power and add eco-friendly upgrades.

Energy policy has become a local issue, prompting serious debates in races across the nation.

In an attempt to appease Iowa corn farmers, the sometime-frontrunner mires himself in controversy.

European carbon market comes to a screeching halt after hackers use a phishing scheme to steal $4 million in emissions credits.

Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.)

Don't want to live in it anymore? Just covert it into a drive-through shaved ice stand.

At 208-square-feet, Kasita smart apartments are roughly the size of 6 garbage receptacles.

Habitat loss and climate change have pushed the antechinus, a marsupial that looks like a small shrew, to the brink. And their sex lives don't help.

The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years.

Nonprofit, which monitors the health and safety of animals in the entertainment industry, calls the expose a distortion of the truth.

This small-batch recipe is a treat for a small gathering or a holiday gift the kids can make.

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Unlike the current patchwork of river protections, the National Blueway System will cover entire rivers 'from source to sea,' including their watersheds.

His office confirms that he will leave his job this March to spend more time with his family.

To fulfill his promise to become the 'Climate Change President,' Obama will have to channel his inner Harry Truman.

Clients of the Cueto Law Group in Miami, Florida can now pay up to 20% of their legal fees with carbon credits.

The fate of the 14-year-old climate treaty will likely be determined in Durban, South Africa, where the latest round of U.N. climate talks begin this week.

A few ocean liners have been working to cut back on their pollution. But you're still free to be a glutton at the buffet.

The head of Duke Energy says Americans don't have the attention span to take on crafting a meaningful energy policy.

Driving a propane-fueled pickup truck

Watch how this small, but fast-growing, Maine brewery is rolling sustainability into their operational DNA.

There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem.

Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear.

Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick.

Because nothing can break one's spirit like dreadful overhead office lighting, the LED revolutionists at Cree have stepped in to save the day (and some energy).

Unlike incandescent 3-way bulbs that really only have 2 levels of brightness, the 3-way Cree LED boats a trio of brightness levels you can actually see.

Dutch designer Dan Roosegaarde's Space Waste Lab visualizes 'the smog of our universe.'

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.

Find what you need, avoid tangled necklaces, and enjoy your jewelry again with these fun storage ideas.

After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends.

What clues are you broadcasting to the world when you choose your ensemble each morning?

A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support.

Find out how one mom merges eco-consciousness with frugality.

Composting worms couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Bentley Christie. Meet this amazing entrepreneur, scientist, and worm wrangler.

With her delicious and healthy products in the store, Mary Waldner shares her rise to success, how she eats at home, and advice to us all in how to enjoy a heal

Michigan photographer Vincent Brady offers a stirring time-lapse tribute to the unpolluted night sky — all 360 degrees of it.

If you think it looks cool, wait till you see its caterpillars.

A new app has launched in the Philadelphia region with guides to sustainable businesses in 20 categories.

Recycling or donating your old iPhone is sensible. But these projects are much more fun.

Here's how to capture gorgeous close-up photos in any scenario, with nothing but your smartphone and an affordable lens attachment.

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.