According to experts in the failure of oil and gas pipelines, there are a handful of factors that can contribute to a pipeline rupture, like the one in Mayflower, Arkansas. A new report finds all were in play on the Pegasus pipeline.

While the immense amount of rain and devastating floods that hit Colorado nearly two weeks ago were already tragic , they have also exposed a concern regarding the lax environmental regulations that allow the oil and gas industry to drill in flood zones.

More than 20,000 barrels of crude oil spilled, but thankfully because of a 40 foot thick layer of clay beneath the field, the oil has been relatively contained and is not believed to have reached a water source.

The largest oil spill in the U.S. happened 25 years ago today.

The idea that the US electricity grid could be knocked out for 1.5 years is a bit shocking. But that's what the agency in charge of protecting it has revealed.

Pipeline company Kinder Morgan claims that they create "business and employment opportunities".

If a hurricane is headed your way, you surely have a lot on your mind. Knowing the energy infrastructure risks in your area may be one more thing to throw in there.

A look at the fallout from the recent oil price crash.

The new energy drink that is taking Japan by storm!

The rupture spilled thousands of gallons of oil, contaminated at least four miles of beach and spread into the ocean.

Why make exceptions like this?

Gulf Coast states and the federal government agree to the highest fine for an environmental disaster in U.S. history.

Impact of greenhouse gases released since October measured over a 20-year time frame is equivalent to emissions from 7 million cars.

Let's not celebrate yet, but if it has, we still need to make the transition happen more quickly.

New study finds Aliso Canyon disaster’s impact equivalent to annual greenhouse gas emissions from over half a million cars.

Largest study yet predicts "The next nuclear accident may be much sooner or more severe than the public realizes"

One hundred years later, we are still playing chicken with peoples' lives.

Good affordable bikes, safe places to ride, and secure places to park.

Because being outside is always better than being inside.

Corporate commitments to clean energy mean renewables are harder than ever to derail.

It's over. As of midnight on May 31st 2018, data on the hazards and risks of every chemical sold in Europe is available to ensure safety

From blending beef with mushrooms, to boosting plant-based menu items, companies are doing a lot to cut back on meat.

The largest hotel chain in the world joins the move against straws.

Now, for the rest of the U.S. and Canada to get on board...

This is the first-known attempt of a commercial company to undertake a physical clean-up of trash from open waters.

All 400 vehicles will be emission-free by 2030.

The Swedish furniture giant keeps ploughing ahead.

'Instead of putting the money back into our business, we’re responding by putting $10 million back into the planet. Our home planet needs it more than we do.'

From making shoes out of marine debris to the Run For The Oceans global initiative, this dynamic partnership is tackling plastic pollution in a big way.

Artist Thomas Dambo and his team of elves built this wonderful recycled village in Copenhagen where DIYers can make all of their gifts for free.

It's all about the culture.

Even though it took 6 months to find an alternative, Coop refused to stock microwave popcorn because of the health risks to customers.

This stair does it all: it's a connector, a partition, a bench, a counter and a concealer of clutter.

A piece of baby furniture that's designed to last longer by changing into other useful things as one's child grows.

Part treasure hunt, part real-life Pokémon Go, the hidden giants (which are made entirely of scrap wood) can be found by treasure map or riddle poems.

Denmark’s last wolf was killed in 1813, but after a female travels 340 miles from Germany and meets some males, cubs are expected soon.

The big Danish design competition really has similar goals to TreeHugger: to promote good green design that makes the world better

A look at some of the nominees which are brilliant, and others that are something else.

Flow Loop introduces a new closed loop shower that will bring back one of life’s little pleasures: a long hot wet shower.

It is reflective and glows in the dark, perfect for "enhanced safety in traffic" -- and the dance floor.

The project in Denmark is a good object lesson.

Computers and technology let designers do things that were unimaginable just a decade ago.

Design by Jens Quistgaard stands the test of time.

We always write "Learn from Denmark." We take it back.

Appliances have labels for energy efficiency, so why not food?

They don't know how they are going to do it, but it is a bold promise.

There is a lot of money to be made in the travel section. Should other media follow their example?

But no, we're not going to compare to that other tower.

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?

It's much easier to keep clean.