From child labor in the cocoa industry to human rights issues in the oil industry, we've often reported on the intersect between environmentalism and social justice—but all too often environmentalism and human rights

Fresh demonstrations have broken out in Iran, where protesters who took to the streets last weekend in the country's northwestern provinces to demand protection for a dying lake were harshly

The Middle East environmental site Green Prophet names 11 eco-heroes for 2011 who are working -- sometimes at great personal risk -- to make the region a cleaner, healthier place.

Shortlisted for the 2013 Aga Khan Awards, this elegant building makes good use of wasted stone generated from a town's large stonecutting industry.

In tribute to the region's salt lake, the architects of this unique restaurant used salt as an eco-friendly building material.

This bowl-like, double-roof design helps to collect rainwater before it evaporates, and also provides more shade for buildings in arid regions.

Most refugees live in refugee camps for an average of 12 years and most of that time it's in drafty, tattered tents. Now IKEA has a solar-powered camp house that is flatpack and quick to assemble.

Dutch designer Benjamin Vermeulen solves the problem of the missing nut or screw.

Inspired by origami and looking a bit like an accordion, this no-tools-required bookshelf sets up in seconds to adapt to any space.

This flat pack, do-it-yourself version of a chicken has a lot of features, but can it help raise happy chickens on a city balcony?

They are supposed to be better for your health, but standing desks don't come cheap. This inexpensive flat-pack design for a portable unit can turn your existing office furniture into a standing desk.

There are some pretty wonderful things going on in this little structure.

Norwegian architect Marianne Borge is designing a series of them in different sizes.

There is a whole new line of furniture that you can build, just like the toy.

Kayak not included, but everything else a dorm room needs is.

It's like flatpack without the fasteners; you just bang it together with the big mallet that's harder to lose than an Allen key.

A new furniture line is designed to be affordable to buy and fast to assemble.

Besides looking lovely, all proceeds from this lamp will go to a project that is developing electricity-free lighting that is inspired by nature.

In stark contrast to other flat-pack furniture designs, Groovebox is meant to be as simple to put together as possible, with no fasteners, tools, or mammoth assembly instructions needed.

The bookcase was designed on a napkin because "Ideas are perishable"

This flexible line of furniture is made for people who are on the move a lot, and need furniture that's easy to assemble and customize.

These pre-assembled pieces of furniture can fold completely flat, and when needed, are opened up into three-dimensional functionality.

IKEA had a choice to make it shallow and cheap or heavy and deep.

And it is all held together with sex bolts.

These designs from Leckie Studio and the Backcountry Hut Company are lovely to look at, but what are they really?

This prototypical house acts as an active interface between its inhabitants and the outside.

Made right in downtown Los Angeles, this prefab unit is made with an innovative recyclable and recycled panel system.

Sleek and easy to assemble, this portable cabin offers a comfortable place to stay even in remote places.

Our photo of the day shows Mother Nature's flair for drama.

Researchers look into whether the 'lunar effect' is based on superstition or empirical data.

With the winter solstice association with death and rebirth – these historic events of December 21st take on new resonance.

Chronicling the adventures of Mom, Izz, Dad, Mrs. Greener and more, The Greens is a new project conceived by photographer Ed Burtynsky and realized by TED and WBGH in Boston. The animated "online project" (the aren't calling it a show...yet) aims to

TreeHugger has been a fan of photographer Ed Burtynsky's work for a long time. We first spotted it here and have enjoyed watching him branch out into film with "Manufactured Landscapes", which was recently released in the US and the UK after debuting

Edward Burtynsky's collection called Water documents the role water plays in ecosystems, energy, cultural practices and disasters.

A TreeHugger hero visits our sister site.

Polar bears re-brand a Shell refinery in Denmark.

Join the DETOX campaign to pressure the fashion industry to stop exposing our kids to hazardous chemicals and contaminating waterways.

Best of luck to Ms. Leonard, I'm sure she'll do great things at Greenpeace USA!

It's about time that someone did, too.

The charity loses millions in rogue currency swap, just like the big boys.

Over the past three months, over a million people from all around the globe have contacted LEGO to ask them to drop their oil partnership.

Learn which brands should be avoided and which are making a sincere effort to provide ocean-safe options, then vote with your wallet.

Greenpeace urges outdoor lovers to reject the chemicals used in popular weather-resistant fabrics.

Greenpeace has turned the global spotlight on Thai Union, the world's largest canned tuna producer and maker of Chicken of the Sea, for its horrific track record. Learn why you should boycott and what you can do to help.

Tuna producers are notorious for unethical labor and unsustainable fishing. It's time to learn more and take action.

Greenpeace has taken some of the most popular outdoor gear to a lab in order to measure concentration of PFCs. What it found is disturbing.

She's made big promises on solar. But will she also break up with fossil fuel lobbyists?

Fish Aggregating Devices are a serious driver of overfishing, which is why Greenpeace is on a mission to dismantle all the FADs it can find.

Greenpeace has released its Detox Catwalk report for 2016, revealing which companies are on track to meet detox commitments by 2020 and which are lagging far behind. The results may surprise you.

The annual Canned Tuna Ranking assesses fishing practices and social responsibility to determine which brands are sustainable and which should be avoided.