The Zika virus, borne by mosquitoes, has been linked to a surge in microcephaly in newborn babies.

A new book called "Dancing with the Devil in the City of God" shines the spotlight on the widespread environmental degradation occurring in one of the world's most geographically stunning cities.

These vibrant murals combine nature and realism with the chaos and tumult of the urban landscape.

How small is too small?

A relentless sweet tooth, naïveté, and sneaky marketing are conspiring to create a health disaster in every corner of this country.

Brazil is often in Treehugger because of illegal logging and deforestation. Not this time.

A lack of space becomes something more roomy with some simple design strategies.

This new loft adds extra space and an extra bedroom in an urban apartment in Brazil.

Experts blame urban sprawl for the increased number of attacks.

Built as part of a community training project, this multifunctional structure acts as a place for visitors to stay, as well as an extra office or a place for the kids to play.

Chewy, salty, and impossible to stop eating, they're the next best thing to an actual trip to Brazil (especially when paired with a caipirinha).

It's having a negative effect on the fishing industry, he claims.

Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm."

It's nautical, since it overlooks the Thames River, it's architectural, and it's a winner.

While the greenest vacation is often a staycation, it's nice to know that when you do travel, whether it be for business or pleasure, a hotel can meet you half way.

Last year the ARC wildlife crossing competition got a lot of pixels; it was won by Michael Van Valkenburgh & Associates and there is talk of building it, although it was more of an ideas competition. But they are

In 2009, architects Franck Deboute and Karine Montagnon decided to build their dream home and office. The site: the Pointe du Raz, hanging out over the Atlantic Ocean, in Brittany, France. The

In photographer Yao Lu's "View of Waterfall with Rocks and Pines," two men stand underneath the spreading branches of a gnarled pine tree, aiming their cameras off in the distance, where

Image credit: Bernd Sieker, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: Does installing commercial rooftop solar PV (with the dark-colored PV cells) negate the effect of painting that same roof white to alleviate the "heat island" effect in

When the team at nature-minded Spanish architecture firm Urbanarbolismo decided to build a tree house, they set some high standards. Working with a centuries old oak tree, they wanted to create a place for

Take nearly 8,000 old plastic bottles, add some construction waste and mud, and voila: a sturdy and sustainable home.

In Utah, birds plunge to their death after storms make parking lots look like ponds. Thwack. Another reason for less pavement?

While some cities are tearing down thousands of vacant homes, Occupy Our Homes movement offers a compassionate alternative.

What's the cutest tiny shed or building, best single family house, or best new furniture design? Vote on these and more.

TreeHugger visits one of Denmark's oldest Eco villages, which includes 74 sustainably-designed highly unique houses and apartment buildings that range from hobbit-style straw to high design.

Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick.

Building and living in a tiny house can be a big step toward living more sustainably, but using repurposed salvaged building materials to build one might be the Holy Grail of green living.

Here is a way to squeeze six stories of building in the space of five.

Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.

An international team of researchers has created a new type of cement that uses these discarded items that is just as strong, but produces far less emissions.

A process that recycles cigarette butts into bricks for construction could kick a nasty littering habit.

Want to build your own tiny house? Clueless about where to start? Check out this Instructables tutorial.

First there was foamcrete, then there was papercrete and hempcrete, and now we've got AirCrete, a foamy mixture of air bubbles and cement.

We have to use less of the stuff in our cars, our buildings, and our infrastructure.

Forget everything you've heard about how to clean mushrooms.

Hurry, before the tomatoes set sail for the season, indulge in a big, beautiful Horiatiki salad.

Here's everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.

From cherries and cauliflower to grapes and pumpkins, wonderful things happen when you cook these foods whole.

Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks.

From how to cook butter beans to recipes and health benefits, here's the lowdown on the tastiest legume in the pantry.

You'll get a perfectly crispy, golden exterior.

There are a lot of ways to bake a potato, but this method results in the perfect mix of fluffy middle and crispy skin.

Whatever you do, do not let these gems go to waste.

Here's a simple trick for elevating already delicious roasted vegetables.

Confused by all the yam and sweet potato options? Learn what to expect in terms of flavor, textures, and best uses here.

This recipe's secret ingredient leads to a rich and creamy plant-based pumpkin pie that also happens to be healthy and easy to make.

House full of guests? These recipes will make your mornings go much smoother.

After decades of eating mostly a plant-based diet, these are the basic staples I've learned to keep on hand for a variety of meals.

New research finds that a two-pronged approach is necessary to fight things like sea-level rise and ocean acidification.

It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste.