On March 22, 1922, the discovery of insulin was announced. Here's what happened after.

This is very good news. So much so that it might soon stop being news.

Britain has already made great progress in decarbonizing the grid. It looks like there's more to come.

The fall of coal has been swift in Britain, and there's no sign of it ever coming back.

What a difference a decade makes.

I can't imagine anyone doing an ad like this for coal.

Even if you factor in offshoring of jobs and industry, emissions are way, way down.

Our beautiful photo of the day comes from snowy Calgary, Canada.

Our photo of the day comes from Kananaskis, Canada.

Organization doesn't just happen; it has to be cultivated – and this is my approach.

Facebook just opened their newest data center, which they've pushed to make as energy efficient as possible. In fact, it even inspired the Open Compute project in which they open source every last detail about the data

Pacific Gas & Electric, a California-based utility, has been plagued with issues during their major push to get smart meters installed in every household in their area, from complaints about possible health

Among music festivals, Bonnaroo is the juggernaut, and this year is was bigger than ever with 80,000 people descending on Manchester, Tennessee. One of the innumerable artists to preside over the festival's many stages (which included sitting in with My

After seven years in government, seven years in non-profits, and seven years in business, Michel Gelobter jokes that he's headed for the clergy next. And why not? He's led Redefining Progress, been a professor at Rutgers, and run environmental quality

A judge rules against smart meter opponents in Naperville, Illinois who wanted to hold a vote on whether the devices should be installed in their city.

Burbank Water & Power opens a sustainable power plant campus as a model for re-adapting industrial sites from water reclamation to solar

California state regulators voted that PG&E customers can opt-out of smart meter installations, but they'll have to pay a fine and a monthly fee.

It seems counterintuitive. Is it just greenwashing? Is it due to government regulation? Let's find out.

A new report says utilities around the world will ramp up smart grid spending, with worldwide projects hitting $46.4 billion in 2015.

Environmentalists aren't the only ones considering divestment anymore.

Many clean tech wonks have never heard of them, but Alevo plans to be manufacturing grid-scale energy storage on a huge scale within the next few years.

In the future, we'll be buying energy from utilities that look very different than what we are used to.

A new study says it's a case of out of sight, out of mind, but it has serious consequences.

Should we care where our electrons come from?

Efficiency and conservation aren't just about your personal footprint. They're about reaching tipping points.

Are the tables finally starting to turn?

The number of people using alternative mobility devices is exploding, and they will be demanding safe routes.

Here is an interesting buisness idea; grow butterflies to let fly at special ocasions and at the same time help the enviornment as well as people with special needs. The project is called Mariposeando (Spanish for something

With Valentine's Day around the corner, now's the time to invest in thongs, sweet babydoll sets, ruffled knickers, and more -- in sustainable materials from organic cotton to soy.

Valentine's Day is all about romancing your sweetheart. These companies show the planet some love too.

Where we recycle and repurpose the best of our Valentine's Day posts from the past.

The holiday once marked by amorous missives and hand-plucked posies has evolved into a day of staggering statistics.

Get in the Valentine’s Day mood with these fun DIY beauty recipes for masks, moisturizers, and scrubs – all of which are suitably pink or red for the occasion!

The size of one's carbon footprint is not usually a major concern on this romantic holiday, but it can be mitigated with advance planning.

It's important to remember that every physical gift comes at a cost that's both financial and environmental.

This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to high-quality undergarments that are kind to your body and the planet.

At the annual builders' show, a massive green show home has all the bells and whistles, but none of the logic of sustainable building.

"At first glance, Marble with Fluorescent Tube's monolithic 2,500 pound base appears to be at odds with the banality of the bulb which sits on top of it."

You want giant windows but don't like drafts? Plug in your windows and turn them into toasters.

The differences between the new prefabs by Philippe Starck for RIKO and the Bright Built Homes are instructive.

It's got everything, from hotels to hospitals to theaters to the world's largest mall, and a severe case of cognitive dissonance.

A new record for skinny towers: only 47 feet wide.

Because they can, and there are people who will pay for it.

Apparently adult wipes are a huge growth industry. Another good reason to switch to a bidet equipped toilet.

We hate pods, but love durability. Is there a place for this?

Photo Courtesy of Millionaire-Maker PackageOh how we love to hate the filthy rich--even more so in these tough economic times. While the rest of us mere mortals are struggling to make ends meet, the hyper-rich live by the motto "if you've got it,

Cadbury Dairy Milk Fairtrade: Is the future of Fairtrade with big switches by big companies or increasing access to the pioneer brands? "Cadburys says in the FT today that it's not trying to undermine the pioneering 100% Fairtrade companies such as

Is your soon-to-be fiancé eco-chic? As you're getting ready to pop the question and thinking forward to your green

TranquiliT may be better known for its downward-dog-friendly garb, but the erstwhile yoga-wear label is now rocking the frock, matrimonial style. Outfit the femmes of your bridal party—bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls—in 95 percent organic bamboo

Photo via Madeline's Weddings and Events/ CakellaAll you really need to get married is love--and maybe a ring, and a marriage license. But that doesn't stop celebrities from going overboard when they're ready to tie the knot, hosting parties decorated