Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.

Our photo of the day is in praise of the pollinators!

Why do we always think other animals are so simple?

Meet one of the insect world's most protective moms.

A giant resin bee is drawn to purple loosestrife, can you guess the connection?

Our photo of the day comes from a pretty spot in Florida.

Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.

Our photo of the day comes from the magical rainforest of Ecuador.

Our photo of the day illustrates the whimsical world of camouflage.

Our photo of the day illustrates why the word 'caterpillar' (literally, shaggy cat) makes perfect sense.

Or, what happens when you go without Facebook and Instagram for an entire month.

But you might get a bit gassy.

These impressive feats of architecture and engineering are one of India's traditional methods of water conservation. Now threatened by disuse and a growing water crisis, one photojournalist is documenting them before they are forgotten.

Vegans will love this cookbook that has grown out of a popular Indian food blog. Now it's possible to enjoy classics like tofu-paneer in spinach and chicken-free balti.

Using traditional techniques and materials, this design adapts the age-old idea of evaporative cooling to create a low-energy, alternative air conditioner.

Is this carrot-based animal feed additive something worth crowing about?

Jackson McLean is the face of a new vegan food movement on this remote Canadian island that's long been defined by fishing.

It's a disappointing conclusion, but surely there are other reasons why Earth-friendly food production is a good idea.

If these drugs have a fattening effect on livestock animals, it's logical that they would do the same for humans.

The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further.

What can you do with 1.285 bright green used uniforms? This was the brief the design students at Elisava school in Barcelona received by Urbaser, a local waste collection and urban

Also spotted at the recent edition of the Feria Puro Diseno, Buenos Aires biggest design show, this simple yet interesting wooden home accessory goes in line with some of our favorite concepts: multi-purpose objects and small

This automated smart home system for small apartments takes the effort out of having to transform your all-in-one furniture unit by hand.

But maybe he should.

Architects are finally taking it seriously. It's about time.

This new Canadian startup offers fabulous winter parkas and bombers that are entirely ethical and vegan.

Just because garment workers are desperate doesn't mean we should exploit them.

An amusing new study delves into the social consequences of one person witnessing another person doing the 'ethical thing' -- and why it makes them uncomfortable.

Your favorite clothing item just got even better. These new leggings from Girlfriend Collective tick all the boxes when it comes to eco-friendly and ethical production.

While advertising her new film "Beauty & the Beast", Watson wants people to think about how and where clothes are made.

Why did Facebook pay $1 billion for Instagram and what can the environmental movement learn from this? It's all about emotion.

A new app from BBC allows you to explore content from their great nature documentaries.

If you cannot be live in Munich for eCarTec, check out the photo updates on their facebook page

The point of having a booth at Greenbuild is to attract attention, and like with everything else, design matters. I immediately fell in love with the Kohler booth; In some ways it is so 2005 green, with its recycled materials

The rating system is attacked in 2012 for its 2002 standard and the timing couldn't be worse.

It's going for every label from LEED to Living Building Challenge

This pediatric care unit showcases how sustainable and kid-friendly design can come together.

MAKAR is doing the kind of work that puts North American architects and builders to shame.

Inspired by massive flooding in the UK, the Church of England is renewing its commitment to fighting climate change. And that's sending a signal to the markets.

Fossil fuel divestment is a moral issue. Religious institutions appear to be taking a stand.

Will NEOM be "an aspirational society that heralds the future of human civilization" or "a totalitarian surveillance state"?

As a keystone species, the importance of the sea otter on the health of coastal ecosystems can't be understated. A new study shows that they may even play a key role in helping coastlines cope with agricultural run-off.

The Nature Conservancy is teaching New Yorkers about the protective natural ecosystems in the city

StackitNOW is a great idea but also demonstrates how intractable the problem is.

It's déjà vu all over again as the industry pushes "chemical recycling".

Stairs are coming out of the closet and becoming the major architectural element, helping keep people active and healthy.

In a country covered in wood, by a lake far from construction workers, it makes so much sense.

Here is one woman's version of simple living on the river, in a boat that is equipped to see the tough northern winters through.

I predicted trouble in winter, but they appear to still open even when buried in snow.

This micro-home is a customized, winter-proofed dwelling for two.