The problem may seem immense, but there are many good solutions.

Given how dreadful most new housing is these days, this is at least the minimum builders should build and customers should expect.

This traditional Japanese method of finishing wood is having a dramatic resurgence.

I could write this post in my sleep, it is such a tired playbook that happens so often in real estate development.

Stand Up (On Your Bike) And Be Counted I've already written about Copenhagen's cyclist counter a while ago. I still think it's a great idea, not only to count cyclists, but as a subtle tool to show the strength of the local bike community and to add a

Hold on to your pants as we show you how to solve the last mile problem.

Using a self-invented "multiluminous" painting process, this artist transforms ordinary rooms into starry environments.

People want big SUVs and pickups, not little fuelsippers. What's a car maker to do?

Because America needs more SUVs and pickup trucks to be great again

This year of all years, we should stand up and fight the climate change trolls.

The scariest thing about these chemicals is that they are almost certainly in your bloodstream and we don't know how bad that might be.

This flexible interior design for a collaborative workspace has plenty of hammocks and giant exercise balls to keep its co-working members happy.

Optional add-ons like desks, drawers, cabinets, trundle beds and even bike racks make this single bed a place to work, play, rest and relax.

It sends the wrong message to brands and retailers.

My name is Daniel Wallach, and I am Executive Director of Greensburg GreenTown. My wife, Catherine Hart, is the Coordinator of

The name may give you visions of dogs mellowed out, but the Grateful Dog wants to make sure your dog is both happy and healthy throughout their entire stay. You can leave your dog for the day or the week, knowing that

Let's face it: One day a year is not nearly enough to thank your mom for everything she's done for you. But you can try -- and the gifts on these pages will make it just that much easier to show her your appreciation. And if you still haven't found that p

You can't put a price on all mom has done for you -- but you can try to show your gratitude with one of these eco-friendly gifts. All are as good to Mother Earth as they will be to your own momma. From classic -- like

Ladies, summer is now truly upon us, well it certainly is here in London, and tis the season to have fun with our feet, though not, we must add, at the expense of the planet or people. Happily there is a wide range of seriously stylish ethical footwear

The USGBC is really on to something with their new initiative.

A running shoe made from garbage may not sound like must-have sports equipment, but Adidas wants to illustrate how ocean trash can be turned into something new.

Keep your feet cool and stylish with high-quality footwear this summer, thanks to the following environmentally minded brands.

In an attempt to close the loop on production, Adidas has invented a shoe made from biodegradable artificial spider silk that will melt away when you're done with them.

Finally, green shoe design is reaching mainstream levels.

The fire department demands trees and on-street parking be removed so that they can have 20' clear speedways

A Today Show bit today is perhaps the grossest example yet.

In great news for manatees, researchers predict that the gentle 'sea cows' will endure for at least another 100 years as long as threats continue to be managed.

Oh, I am sorry. I meant "trackless trains."

Iguanas are falling out of trees in Florida because of the cold; here’s what to do if you find one.

But cyclists all run stop signs and red lights! Don't they?

This is a very good idea that all of North America should consider.

Florida's beautiful Frenchman's Forest Natural Area sets the stage for our photo of the day.

One couple's infamous battle over the right to grow vegetables has resulted in a new bill.

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.

Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.

In the grand scheme of things, $5.9 million is not a huge amount to take from fossil fuels. But when you reinvest in renewables...

Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a

This is wonderful. A bi-partisan political storm is brewing over New Hampshire because Al and Arnold have found a clever way to inject serious climate discussion into the coming US presidential primary season. Timing could not be better, with the IPCC

This next week is all politics, what with today's Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primaries on January 8. Most Americans are probably already tired of the election coverage, but we're hoping people stick it out and ask the these presidential

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As the temperature drops in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, locals bundle up and get excited. While most wait for the first snow to cover the ski runs, others hold out for those first cold nights to freeze the area's waterfalls.

The North American holiday actually has its roots in a newspaper strike in Toronto, a fight over toxic working conditions.

Today is Canadian Thanksgiving, a mysterious holiday that Americans are either surprised to learn exists or assume is the same as theirs.

Most of the english speaking world has the day off today, in what started as a tradition of helping and sharing, and ended up at the mall.

Zero Mass Water's SOURCE device is a rooftop solar device that produces water instead of just electricity.

This WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled smart bulb features plug-and-play functionality, doesn't require a central smart home hub, and is designed to last for "up to 50,000 hours."

The horsemeat scandal in the UK and Europe could make more people turn to vegetarianism.

People are "risking their lives every winter by wearing dark clothing."

It may lead to as many as 20,000 passive houses being built over the next five years.

Passivhaus or Passive House does not mean they are just houses.