Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation

Boom-and-bust cycles are no coincidence.

The sci-fi show pulls no punches when it comes to humanity's complicated relationship with work and nature.

Giving out money revealed something that flew in the face of a common American philosophy.

Svalbard's wild reindeer are surviving warmer winters by foraging on, yes, seaweed.

It's a nice idea, but it needs a bit more rigor.

Pigeons live large in these big artworks that celebrate the remarkable qualities of these overlooked birds.

"We are working on the design of communities and begin with what we call the Essay of Clues. We look at things like the sun, the wind, the water, the biological history and the culture of the site. Then we imagine that we are birds that evolved for that

Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are

These unique, handcrafted rugs are made to emulate the look and feel of moss, grass, snow and sand, for enjoyment at home.

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

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.

Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types.

In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.

Paleontologists in Argentina have uncovered a supermassive dinosaur

This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates.

Ethics and environmental consciousness drove this project by DIALOG at the University of Calgary.

Photo: Flickr, CC Bye-Bye Cotton, Hello Cellulose Fibers Cotton is a great fiber to make clothes with, but unfortunately, growing it causes huge environmental problems. It's a crop that uses a lot of water, and most large cotton monocultures are doused

A few years ago organic cotton and other eco-friendly textiles were getting all the headlines, but not so much now. Why is that? Scott Mackinlay Hahn answers.

In the "sleepy neighborhood" of Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles, a modern Proto Home sits among a mix of single-family dwellings from over the last few

Solar Sister showcased just some of the efforts taking place around the world. Here, the Women Barefoot Solar Engineers of Mauritania install solar panels in their villages. They received training in Rajasthan, India. Image: Barefoot Photographers of

Telling people to be grateful for what they have doesn't help alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to new research.

British Petroleum has created a 22 mile long undersea oil plume, measured as "dispersed" beneath the ocean's surface, stretching from the wellhead, toward Mobile Alabama. Via the Chron: "The thick plume was detected

Large swaths of US southern states are experiencing severe drought

We just noted the rising popularity of e-books as Amazon announced sales of digital books have consistently surpassed sales of hardcover books. However, don't think libraries will turn to ancient ruins quite yet. Pop

Lisa Gansky sees a new emerging business model emerging. One she has dubbed, The Mesh. "... one in which consumers have more choices, more tools, more information, and more power to guide those choices." A model

Celebrated outside of the United States, the holiday used to have a real meaning.

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?

Some of them are surprising and all of them will make a real difference.

It's actually pretty clever as it pumps out fresh water and electricity.

Solar power has grown up, and it's ready to blow up.

This fascinating film reveals disturbing facts about malnutrition and infant mortality, and the role of insidious corporations in perpetuating these problems.

Take your creamy vegetable soups from dull to delectable with these tips.

It's a mix of speculative fiction and informed prediction. Which do you think is most plausible?

Created by Zaha Hadid Architects, this innovative project demonstrates the possibilities of using KnitCrete technology for creating curved concrete shells efficiently.

It is as counterintuitive as it is true: Around the world, communities who have resided on the land the longest often have the most tenuous rights to that land.

There's plenty of "recognizing," "acknowledging," and "noting" going on in the final draft of the Rio+20 text. Lot's of UN-ese. And that's about it.

Trust the rock stars, or your doctor.

The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure.

Wastes are made in the kitchen.

These fascinating works explore how folding might push the frontiers of flexible photovoltaics, self-assembling materials and nano-forms.

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.

More than six months since tar sands oil spilled into a Mayflower, Arkansas neighborhood, two homes have just been leveled by Exxon in order to clean up oil that was found under their foundations.

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

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.

The biggest volcanic eruption in recorded history killed tens of thousands immediately, but the effects on climate continued for years.

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

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

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