Well, at least the most iconic animal in the United States won't catch on fire too easily...

Restaurants win; Great Lakes lose.

Scientists will be able to easier monitor the population of penguins, thanks to a high-tech solar-powered remote camera setup.

Or, how to get glowing skin with just a few simple ingredients.

These high-end kits make converting a van into a home-on-wheels an easier proposition.

A ban will take place in the new year, followed by crackdowns on straws and grocery bags.

Learning which plastics are most harmful to health is one thing you can do.

One craftsman is on a mission. Not only is he reclaiming and repairing quality hand tools. He is taking on corporate hegemony in the process.

It's the first conference of the North American Passive House Network and it sounds like it was a lot of fun.

New research finds that normal sleep may be protective against early death for people with certain health risks.

The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey may survive because of work by communities, NGOs and the Myanmar and Chinese governments.

A study shows that many want to make better decisions, but don't know how.

It would make my life as a parent so much easier.

It's still up to a restaurant to decide to fill them, but the law provides detailed guidelines on how to do it safely.

"Most people are already operating ‘off grid’ in different ways to varying degrees, but the vast majority don’t feel the need to make a big lifestyle song and dance about it."

This loft-less tiny home makes quite a statement, both inside and out.

Beer cans are lined with the stuff, but hey, thats the price you pay for convenience.

A new report shines the light on a dirty little 'secret' of canned goods, which has little to do with the food itself, and everything to do with the coating in the can.

The literature on soil erosion contains countless references to the "loss of protective vegetation." Over the last half-century, clearcutting, overgrazing, and overplowing have removed so much of that protective cover

The play bombed in Oxbow for promoting a green agenda.

It's the usual fight between the contractor who wants to be paid for cost overruns and the developer who claims it's all a fixed price contract.

A sustainably-minded designer makes cards and paper coins that you can plant.

Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as

A Czech church was 3-D mapped and made into a one of a kind musical instrument, controlled by visitors' laser pointers.

It comes with a tiny bar, housed in the distillery's old elevator.

Fed up with the disposable culture we all live in, two women from Portland, Oregon, founded a low-waste company to help the entire city cut back on plastic.

As the CEO of sustainable consulting firm Blu Skye Sustainability Consultants, Tom Miller oversees teams and strategies that are changing the way the world makes things--from the design stage and production

Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out.

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

Outdoor access may be limited these days, but there are still some things you can do.

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.

Calling all ocean lovers and shutterbugs, the 11th edition of this fabulous photo contest is accepting submissions.

Distressing photos received by the Ocean Conservancy show just how helpless marine animals are in the face of drifting nets.

A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards.

An old garage shed is transformed into a spacious little home for one grandmother, living near her kids and grandkids.

This shipping container house stacks two to get more living space.

A new study says it is, and we speak to one of the authors.

When trying to phase out single-use plastic, there are some items that seem impossible to replace — like dog poop bags. For those who want to be a greener dog owner, what kind of options exist?

Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.

A small survey by Bosch shows that U.S. homeowners feel guilty about wasting food, but need to change their habits.

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

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

A couple weeks ago, Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old conservationist, was kidnapped by sea turtle poachers in Costa Rica. He was bound, beaten, and shot in the head. His body was found on the beach the next day.

This little unit has sleeping for four in not much space at all.

A new report ranks countries by their green investments, and also compares performance to our perceptions.

This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features.

The way students learn about economics teaches them to ignore the environment.

"Can we afford to take action?" just became "Can we afford not to?"

We live in his world of conspicuous waste.

How well do we utilize a variety of things that we buy? Michael Sivak looks at the data for everything from our cars to our clothes.