The wonderful world of birds, painted in life size and all together on a huge 2,500-square-foot wall.

These textile works of art are bursting with soft corals, algae and more.

An airbag on the hood of the car to protect pedestrians? We also have a video of Paris flooded by rising seas, a sliding library creates an extra room, and more.

Dead zones threaten wildlife and fisheries, taint drinking water, and impact communities. Keeping agricultural runoff out of waterways can help tackle this global problem.

New York City water doesn't need to be filtered and citizens have already paid for it, that's what.

Is your child's school flushing water pipes to reduce lead exposures? Do you flush at home? Then you should read this to learn a better solution to lead exposure risks.

Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.

A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake.

A new decree has opened the door to global waste exports – and rampant pollution.

Government officials have no idea how to clean up these spills from a process that oil companies claim is more "environmentally friendly."

TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada.

It's that seventies show all over again as a Trudeau gets blamed but it's not his fault; it's simple economics.

Canadian National Railways figures out a crazy new way to mix oil and plastic – to what end?

Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased.

British journalist Stacey Dooley reveals what our fast fashion addiction is doing to the planet.

Once again Milan Design Week is here, and like most years, it is the small independent events that grab our attention. Like the Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Restaurant, that

Interest in rocket stoves is growing, and with good reason, as they're fast, efficient, and cleaner-burning than most other options. Here's a small affordable model for camping or emergency preparedness.

After weekly ping pong sessions, participants in a pilot study had significant improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed, and walking.

Here's advice from people who know a lot about living in solitary, confined spaces.

Why a water crisis in Atlanta now? The cause is not climate alone, as Lloyd's post of today points out. Runaway growth - Georgia is the fastest growing US state east of the Rocky Mountains - and a seeming refusal to plan for the future seem to have

Image: Google Maps. We think this is the Widows Creek power plant where the spill happened, but if anyone from Alabama could confirm, please do so in the comments. Coal Waste Spill at At Alabama Coal Plant It wasn't so long ago that we were writing

Preston Kott of U.S. Environmental Services moves oil absorbent boom into a warehouse at a pollution control staging area in Venice, La., April 27, 2010. Staging areas are being set up along the Gulf coast as the Deepwater Horizon spill continues to

Floating residues from the ongoing BP oil 'blowout' in the Gulf are expansive enough to be easily visible from space. Satellite photos of oil on salt water

"People are visible Wednesday, June 6, 2007, on the beach in Dauphin Island, Ala., where a section of the $4 million protective sand berm was washed away by higher-than-usual tides over the weekend. An intact section of the berm can be seen in the

She claims it's not a problem, "It's just a food product, essentially."

Bill Nye was the guy that said driving your car to the gym is literally insane - why not reclaim a piece of childhood through hooping?

The happiness you feel in a shopping spree may feel as good as the happiness from helping someone, but gene expression reveals a dangerous difference: could shopping cause disease?

Parks in North American cities could really take a lesson from this one in Recife, Brazil.

Bravo to this Brazilian guy for showing how it's done.

Experts blame urban sprawl for the increased number of attacks.

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

This tender, buttery, flaky crust is one of the easiest I've ever made, and also the most delicious.

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.

The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI.

We need a new system to determine which nations ought to be forced to cut emissions, not the 20-year old outdated one we've got now.

Many areas of the world have scarce access to electricity. This new solar lantern will provide light and charging power for cell phones.

Discarded laptop batteries could power LED lights in regions with scarce electricity.

The large solar-powered box will help farmers get more food to the market for selling.

Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly.

The technology could save countless lives.

Here are some tips that’ll help parents and children connect with nature and honor the environment.

The carbon footprint of air freight is ten times that of truck freight; perhaps it's time for "slow shopping."

These photo-luminescent artworks hide fascinating stories about the places and cities they are located in.

Photographed in various natural settings, these life-sized, child-like works of art invoke a sense of wonder and delight.

Combining realism with an otherworldly aesthetic, these artworks remind us of the interconnectedness of all life.

Simply by telling pilots their fuel consumption is being monitored, Virgin Atlantic saved millions.

Greener aviation is about to get a boost.

While Unesco has asked Peru to limit visitors to the famous site, the government is making it easier for people to access.

A few tweaks by stores could make the process more efficient.

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.