Storing solar energy for when the sun doesn't shine or wind power for a calm day costs too much. But that could all be changing.

Whether for exercise, electricity, or simply out of curiousity, the bicycle powered charging stations in Amsterdam airport appear popular

New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside.

New technologies can be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. But they can also be a distraction.

With coal use in China dropping, and clean tech becoming competitive, it's time for all of us to ramp up our efforts.

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.

Here's a bright idea for alternative energy -- a megabattery to smooth the peaks and troughs for a reliable power grid

A designer's take on the car of the future. Hint: it's a bike

A handfull of states have been carrying the torch for rooftop solar.

Dubbed "Freedom Cove," this remarkable home is a decades-long labor of love built in an inlet in British Columbia.

A newly developed, solar powered “leaf” mimics photosynthesis, converting CO2 into fuel.

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

Tiny houses are a hot topic these days, but is working or living in a tiny home (or building one) for you? Dawn Higgins, of Full Moon Tiny Shelters, has some great advice.

There are many special things about the home of Gennaro Brooks-Church, the director of the green building firm Eco Brooklyn.

Get a taste of tiny house building, thanks to Jake and Kiva, who are documenting their tiny house building process, step by step.

This little shelter, which can be built in less than two days, is designed to be suspended between two trees, without leaving a trace on them.

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

Elora Hardy and her team of designers, artisans, and builders at Ibuku are reimagining sustainable building, using one of nature's strongest and most versatile materials.

A novel technology surpasses white roofs with its cooling powers.

This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."

For many roofs, white paint is the best way to cool down, but for metal roofs a new glass coating could be even better.

Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.

The Earthship movement is more than just a bunch of dirty hippies living in a Mad Max-esque compound in the high desert of the American Southwest, as this short film illustrates.

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.

If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.

Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space.

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.

Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles.

Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn't for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement.

The Big World Homes project aims to be a new model of affordable housing, and its modular mobile design could make it a good fit for 'pop-up' communities on unused land.

The Federal Government no longer wants these obsolete lighthouses in the Florida Keys – so they're giving them away.

There's much more to public libraries than book stacks; they're a treasure trove of resources.

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.

It turns out, there are a lot of chemicals that have to be dealt with before fabrics can be reused.

It's only mid-November and winter has arrived with a vengeance. How do I stay sane?

The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us.

Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.

Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween

Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls.

Get the creative juices flowing with a maple sugaring or chalkboard paint kit, a cheese cookbook, a knitting set, the best multi-purpose scissors, and more.

Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring.

Getting outside will clear your head and, at least for artist Sara Breakfield, inspires and incredible wealth of creativity and artistic spirit thanks to items found along trails.

There's just a few more days to submit your project to this fun contest, with the chance to win some great prizes!

Because there's far more to it than meets the eye. Here's why I knit.

If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive.

This is how the internet is supposed to work.

An interesting mix of fine art and fine childrearing!