A young Ecuador slender-legged tree frog considers a fern.

Heart attacks and strokes are virtually unknown among the Tsimane people of the Bolivian rainforest. What can we learn from this?

The new-to-science Amazonian glassfrog has skin so transparent that its tiny heart can be seen beating in its chest.

Nature gets digitized in these vibrant animations that feature audio recordings from the rainforest.

A popular solution for deforestation has been to offer locals payments for NOT cutting down trees. But does this system actually work?

The jungle wasn't untouched rainforest after all.

The answer is pretty surprising.

Biologists are now beginning to get a better idea of what urban bears are up to when they think no one is watching.

When the government furloughed park workers responsible for emptying trash bins, it came as welcome news for bears.

We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement.

The largest wildlife refuge in the United States needs protection from oil & gas development.

With the aim of inspiring others to start building things, this self-taught carpenter mother of two is giving away the DIY plans for this tiny house and the furniture inside for free.

This rustic, modern tiny home features lots of smart space-saving ideas, plus a self-built bed that can lift up and down automatically.

The Obama administration ban didn't last very long at all.

What do greenhouse gases bubbling up look like? In these starkly elegant images, we get to seem them up close.

A hunter was hospitalized after the bear he shot tumbled down a ridge and hit him.

Not even the real-life cowboys can get Betsy out of Anchorage's 4,000-acre park.

Polar bear attacks are on the rise thanks to diminishing sea ice, but Alaska's Polar Bear Patrol is doing an incredible job of keeping the peace.

The Essential David W. Orr First, a quick bio for those of you who might not be familiar with David W. Orr: He the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College and a James Marsh Professor at the University

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today to get ready for the live chat with the authors on June 13 at 3pm

So often we read books on ecology that detail the downfall of a species or habitat. Finally, here is a book that does the opposite, explaining instead the incredible comeback of one of the most important locales for marine

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with the

There has been a profound change in the green movement over the last five years, the realization that solar panels on the roof and bamboo sheets on the bed are not enough; that where you live matters far more.

This month, BookHugger presents The Agile City by James S. Russell. Readers can order a discounted copy today and watch a recording of the live discussion above.

Mangroves are a special ecosystem. Found all over the world, they thrive in the in-between zones of land and sea, and act as nurseries for a vast variety of animals, grocery stores for humans, a buffer between homes

This month, BookHugger presents Making Healthy Places: Designing and Building for Health, Well-being, and Sustainability edited by Andrew L. Dannenberg, Howard Frumkin, and Richard J.

This month, BookHugger presents Ideas That Matter: The Worlds of Jane Jacobs edited by Max Allen with an introduction by Mary Rowe. Readers can order a discounted copy today and join in a discussion with distinguished urban

Jacob's unpublished writings, essays and speeches from half a century ago seem just as vital and current as the day they were written.

Dr. Peter Gleick uncovers the complex truth to the bottled water industry, and makes a strong case for being realistic about our addiction.

Author Peter Gleick joins TreeHugger for a live chat about the story behind bottled water and what it means for our culture and environment.

Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena.

Two very different views of public transit, from two authors that will be on Bookhugger this afternoon

Hsu's case for the superiority of a carbon tax over other methods of pricing carbon is throughly and eloquently made. But will it actually help us get past our collective aversion to the word 'tax'? That's frankly the bigger question.

The title is deceptive; it is a real page-turner that will open your eyes to what really affects urban design.

A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it.

In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors look at the realities of local food.

Lance Hosey argues that how things look and feel is as important as how they're made. If it doesn't move the heart, it doesn't move the needle on sustainability.

Can products be better for people? Can buildings be better for the planet? Gradually, business is waking up to the fact that design can be beautiful and responsible.

A pull between city life and the slower pace of nature inspired author and illustrator Julia Rothmans to create “Nature Anatomy.”

An economics professor suggested we replace libraries with Amazon bookstores "to save taxpayers money" and the Internet went wild, with good reason.

Finance blogger Cait Flanders describes the ups and downs of a year-long shopping ban and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way.

When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

A follow-up to the book by the same name, this intriguing film shows how one American family has weaned itself off fossil fuels.

This book full of small space design ideas is a handy tool for those wanting to get their own tiny house built.

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

Anthony Thistleton makes a persuasive case in a new book, 100 Projects UK CLT.

That's what Kris de Decker did with Low-Tech magazine and it makes a lot of sense.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

It's the practical sequel to 'The Reducetarian Solution,' striving to get more people eating fewer animal products.

With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get.