Seventy-two days after setting out from Istanbul, champion distance runner Kevin Lin Yi Jie and a small team of other athletes have covered 4,434 kilometers of their 10,00-kilometer goal: Running the

When Jerry wrote about Vincent Callebaut's proposed vertical farm for New York City, he called it a Locavore Wet Dream; I called it one of the silliest, most overwrought jump-the-shark vertical farm ideas ever

After more than a decade of in the field study, there has been no evidence of the rare and majestic leopard.

To make this small space more livable, there is an emphasis on filling out the vertical space. Plus, a great tatami-inspired seating area.

Draped in moss, orchids, lilies, and ferns, this city bus transports riders to a whole new world.

Built as an extension for a local high school, this new urban space blends into its tree-lined surroundings.

It distorts sperm, makes it harder to get pregnant, and can lead to premature births and low birth weights -- yet another reason why cars and humans don't mix well.

Finally, one nation is taking firm, clear action toward going plastic-free.

Taiwan has the runs on toilet paper as prices rise.

This apartment's new design unifies the small space with a simple palette of materials over three levels.

An old basement is transformed into a beautiful new shared multipurpose space for working, learning and leisure.

People seem to do awfully stupid things when they get high.

I am leaning to Responsible Design.

In July of 2007, the East Coast was slammed by a record-setting heat wave. From New York City to Washington, DC, temperatures averaged above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, causing more than 40 deaths.

We can and should go back and forth about the merits, demerits, risks and potential rewards of the spectrum of geoengineering techniques, from the simple but slow and effective (like afforestation) to the well, more fraught with potential catastrophic

Rules really matter, and the city uses them to encourage the right kind of building.

A new report examines the environmental and health impacts of consuming animals products.

Delegates from United Nations member states meet to discuss a global environmental agenda.

One woman shows us how easy it is to make useful yarn from her cat's long fur.

One British designer's fashionable collection of hats, coats and jewelry is made using all parts of animals that have died naturally or accidentally on the road.

An ad by the European Fur Breeders' Association will not be allowed to run again after the advertising watchdog, ASA, ruled it to be misleading.

But alas, nobody seems to listen to cycling commissioners in the UK.

PNC, Citi, and UBS are the top three financial enablers of mountaintop removal coal mining, according to a new report by Rainforest Action Network and the Sierra Club that ranks ten of the world's largest banks.These

Because everyone knows that bike paths are just the thin edge of the wedge. Next, they come for your cars.

Backyard chickens may be trendy, but in some cities they are still illegal. But that doesn't stop some would-be chicken keepers.

Affordable housing doesn't have to look cheap, and LEED Platinum doesn't mean it has to cost a fortune.

A fisherman who had criticized illegal fishing practices loses an eye in an armed attack as diminishing fish stocks and increased debts create a volatile atmosphere.

This week is Carnival of the Green #196 and it's being hosted by Gaiam's blog, Stream of Consciousness, which is under Gaim's umbrella site called Gaiam Life. This "guide to a better living" highlights green living in addition to personal growth,

This week marks Carnival of the Green #206, and it's being hosted by Daily Mitzvah, a blog hosted by Jen X. Jen is a teacher, historian, radio aficionado, and endlessly curious about all things uplifting, quirky, and off the main highway.

Citizen persistence at measuring and publicizing pollution levels results in a major turnaround by Beijing.

You can see these magnificent photo portraits of Londoners on a wall or on the web.

TreeHugger Founder Graham Hill stopped by the TED Conference recently to outline his LifeEdited project—and explain why a keen ability to edit will be the most important skill of the next century.

The winner will have the opportunity to speak at TEDxManhattan 2014.

Now that's an infrastructure project!

Be sure to dispose of these toys if they are in the attic, and know how to stay on top of product recalls

From reuse to recycling, there are a variety of ways for the eco-minded parent to clean the house of old and broken children's toys without ever touching the garbage bin.

Art meets accidental crowd-sourced recycling.

It costs very little, distracts kids for longer, and minimizes clutter around the house. In other words, it's every parent's dream come true.

With an unstoppable flow of leafy veggies coming from my CSA share every week, I have to get creative in the kitchen.

If the harmful chemicals weren't bad enough, new research finds that many e-cigarettes also include unhealthy biological contaminants.

From amaranth to teff, the wild world of healthy whole grains need not be bland and boring.

It's become a very tasty ritual.

The first hydrogen fuel cell powered train in the UK was successfully tested last week, and the team behind it hopes to encourage further development by the rail industry.

Toyota has finally released its vision of the future, 20 years in the making!

Oh, the wonderful things that poo can do.

Author Sara Zaske shows that it all comes down to respecting a child's right to independence.

Other cities might consider it to reduce congestion too.

As Barbara Hendricks leaves the Environment Ministry, we look at the success of meatless meetings in a country with a strong meat culture

Air-drying clothing is definitely the cheapest, and especially the most eco-friendly way of drying your clothes; no energy or machinery is needed. However, if you live in a small space, a rainy country or simply are a busy (or forgetful) person,

The road to mandatory labels is still long, with a 5-state trigger before the requirement goes into effect.