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

Although somewhat symbolic, the new legislation coincides with the 2040 end of gas and diesel vehicle sales.

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.

Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle.

By 2030, Britain hopes to demonstrate that even cement, steel and glass industries can operate at net zero emissions.

The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing.

This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less.

Block off one day per week for athletic and outdoor excursions that otherwise would be difficult to schedule.

With 100 percent recycled content, it's an impressive standard for technical gear.

Facial recognition technology may delight parents wanting constant updates, but it's an invasion of children's privacy.

Kids deserve a better example than that.

It assumes Halloween is all about the candy, when there's actually far more at play.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute.

It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them?

Letting kids venture out alone could be the best thing you do for them.

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.

This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?"

Joshua Becker, author and minimalism guru, argues for the many benefits of raising kids in an uncluttered, simplified space.

Toronto illustrator Sarah Lazarovic's Buyerarchy of Needs urges people to consider other options before hitting the mall.

Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement.

Whether it's for emotional or financial reasons, more people are rejecting consumerism by refusing to shop unnecessarily.

Taking a stance against our consumer culture is a challenge, which is why you'll need rules to live by.

Young people's interest in 'healthy, clean living' has them cooking, crafting, and counting their pennies in ways that baffle their Boomer parents.

Skip the whole bloodsport of shopping thing and plan a craft day, cookie exchange or clothing swap instead.

It is, quite literally, the 'outfit of the day,' never to be seen again because it has been returned to the store.

Our brains can't handle it.

Voting with your wallet has its time and place, but sometimes it's best just to leave the wallet at home.

The next two months represent the highest rate of consumption during the year, but it doesn't have to be that way.

This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more.

The static, traditional lecture classroom is slowly on its way out. Here's how the flexible classroom of the future might be furnished.

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

It has become a trillion dollar industry where nobody wins.

An exhibition of their work is at the Cooper Hewitt in New York.

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

Why are so many people renting lockers when the stuff can be put to good use by people who really need it?

A cluttered apartment room becomes a modern place to sleep and play for three siblings.

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.

This smart system automatically frees up floorspace and can learn your preferences.

This might be a model for how to live lightly in a circular economy.

These old, thick cable ropes have done their job: now it's time to reuse them in a beautiful way.

Fast furniture is like fast food or fast fashion; here's why you should go slow and how you do it.

They are sized between the tiny Manhattan "design studio" and their standard big boxes.

The problem is, it's not just about the presence of chlorine, but rather why the chlorine is needed in the first place.

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.

Here's what happens when kind humans and open-armed owls encounter an orphaned owlet.

We’ve reported on Transition City Bristol before, one of the first city-wide Transition Town initiatives [Disclaimer: This author has good friends involved in the project, but we’d be writing about it even if we didn’t]. It looks like things are

I was reading an apple pie recipe by Food Network chef Michael Smith in my newspaper the other day. I've made a few of Smith's recipes before and I've liked them. The recipe for the crust intrigued me because