Greenbuild: The world's biggest green building expo is coming to Boston
The world's biggest conference dedicated to green building is coming to Boston this November - and you won't want...
Why natural stone is the best choice for your fireplace
Now that fall has started to settle in, there's nothing better than getting cozy next to a roaring fire. And when...
Dubai is building 500km of new bicycle lanes
The streets of Dubai are about to get greener, after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approved construction of 500km...
9 incredible pod homes to help you win at off-grid living
If your #lifegoals include living off the grid in some stunning locale, then check this out: we've rounded up the...
Germany is electrifying part of the autobahn to cut freight emissions
We rely on trucks to get the goods we need from one place to another, but all of those semi trucks spew a lot of...
The devastating reason Mumbai dogs are turning blue
Lately, blue stray dogs have been spotted running around Navi Mumbai, India, and it's no laughing matter. Inadequate...
Montana judge stops massive coal mine expansion, citing climate impact
In another strike against coal, a federal judge just shut down plans for a large coal mine expansion in Montana,...
Drones are planting an entire forest from the sky
When we think of drones, most of us picture the selfie-taking, novelty video-making robots buzzing around tourist...
10 gorgeous vintage lamps that add rustic modern charm to any space
These days, everyone seems to be embracing the appeal of rustic modern decor. While modern design is sometimes...
Costa Rica aims to become the first country to ban all single-use plastics
Costa Rica is taking a stand against the plastic waste flooding our oceans and clogging up our landfills: the country...
Ride the Chair of Death on world's highest cliff drop swing
Picture it: you jump off a cliff edge 360 feet in the air and plummet past the rocky cliff face until the tension...
Top scientist quits EPA, torches Trump administration's environmental neglect
A top senior official at the EPA resigned this week with a scathing letter aimed at Trump and his anti-environmental...
Trump waives dozens of environmental laws to speed construction of his wall
An anonymous official revealed two weeks ago that Trump intends to decimate the "crown jewel" of the national refuge...
Self-driving cars are hitting Atlanta this September
Atlanta's roads are about to enter the future as driverless cars start hitting the streets. Georgia Tech, the City...
LAST CHANCE: Win a copy of TEEMING: How Superorganisms Work to Build Infinite Wealth in a Finite World
There is so much that we can learn from the natural world. ‘TEEMING: How Superorganisms Work to Build Infinite...
Coming Total Solar Eclipse to be an 'event of the century', scientists say
In just three weeks, one of the "events of the century" will makes its way across the United States, inspiring...
How the humble bollard can save lives while improving urban design
Good design can save lives - and sometimes, it’s the humblest designs that do the most good. You may rarely notice...
Two storms are about to collide in rare 'Fujiwhara dance'
Have you ever wondered what happens when two cyclones get a little too close to each other? As we're witnessing...
CA communities sue Exxon, Shell and 35 other fossil fuel companies over climate change
A trio of California communities are standing up to fossil fuel peddlers and holding them to account for their...
BatBnB unveils line of stylish (scientifically designed) homes for our flying friends
Airbnb disrupted the human housing world, now BatBnB is doing the same for bat housing. We all pretty much know...
Elon Musk just announced he got verbal approval to build a New York to DC hyperloop
Elon Musk just announced that the New York City to Washington D.C. hyperloop is happening. Taking to Twitter, Musk...
Congress just voted to allow the slaughter of tens of thousands of wild horses and burros
This week, a Congressional committee signed the death warrant for tens of thousands of wild horses and burros in...
"Crown jewel" wildlife refuge to be decimated as Trump starts building border wall
A 2,000 acre wildlife area known as the “crown jewel” of the national refuge system is about to be gutted as...
Elon Musk has a simple plan to power the US entirely on renewable energy
With all the talk in the US about bringing back coal and opening more oil reserves, it can be discouraging for...
This is how hot it will be in your neck of the woods if we don't slow climate change
Most of us know that the world is getting hotter - but it's hard to put that into real perspective, especially...
Trump's EPA moves to kill Obama's Clean Water Rule
In the battle of Trump vs the environment, the environment is definitely losing. Regulations giving the federal...
Doctors warn cities that LED street lights can cause serious health issues
Many cities have shifted to LED lights in a bid to be more energy and cost efficient, but LED lights have another...
Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion
Amazon is taking on the organic food market after announcing a $13.7 billion deal to purchase Whole Foods. The...
The world's first self-driving grocery store just hit the streets of Shanghai
The world's first self-driving supermarket just landed on the streets of Shanghai - and it could be coming to your...
IKEA teams up with NASA to design out-of-this-world space saving furniture
IKEA is teaming up with NASA for the coolest collaboration this side of the moon. The Swedish furniture giant wants...
