Research raises animal welfare concerns over "humanely" raised turkeys
While many meat eaters don’t want to think about the actual slaughter of a turkey, they might comfort themselves...
10 vegan myths, debunked
Vegans and vegetarians are often the target of jokes, scorn, concern and/or fear by a majority culture that routinely...
Climate change is adversely affecting children’s health worldwide
Today’s children are facing climate crisis-related health issues, warns The Lancet’s Countdown on Health and...
Deciphering wine labels: the differences between organic, natural, biodynamic and sustainable wines
‘Tis the season for holiday celebrations, cocktail parties and family gatherings. But before you pop the corks...
Venice's worst flood in 50 years blamed on climate change
Venice is inundated with floodwaters, with more than 85 percent of the city, including its historic basilica and...
Fukushima on track to become a renewable energy hub
In hopes of reinventing its image, new life is breathing into Fukushima, the Japanese northeastern prefecture that...
SunUp is a solar panel system perfect for hikers and adventurers
Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can finally enjoy a solar panel that combines efficiency and durability with the...
Solar-powered Austin home embraces sustainability in more ways than one
In South Austin, Miró Rivera Architects has completed the Westridge Residence, a contemporary home with an emphasis...
Excessive road salt threatens public health and wildlife
Many people and municipalities turn to road salt to de-ice wintry streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, road salt...
Mirrored outhouse “disappears” into a lush river valley landscape
In Australia’s Kangaroo Valley, Paddington-based design studio Madeleine Blanchfield Architects carefully crafted...
Tacoma's Dune Peninsula: from slag heap to beloved park
On a gorgeous fall day, people jog and walk dogs along Tacoma’s waterfront in the new Dune Peninsula at Point...
LAVA designs carbon-neutral LIFE Hamburg with an edible green roof
LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) has teamed up with urban agricultural collective Cityplot to design...
Look inside BIG’s yin and yang-shaped Panda House in Copenhagen
With their cutest new inhabitants comfortably settled in, the Copenhagen Zoo and Bjarke Ingels Group have shared...
Collection of plant-based shirts raise awareness of endangered species
Sustainable design label PANGAIA has collaborated with eco-activist Nadya Hutagalung and artist Raku Inoue...
Tech-free hobbies that benefit you and the planet
Technology has become an integral part of our everyday life. From smartphones to smart appliances, the advancements...
Cambridge students create the UK’s most efficient solar-powered electric car
Undergraduate students at Cambridge University have teamed up with Formula 1 engineering experts and Bridgestone...
New e-snowmobiles bring eco tourism to the northern lights
Between Norway and the North Pole is Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago and one of the most rugged and northern...
Fiji's Cousteau Resort launches a new botanical program for guests
For travelers who want to learn more about the environment they are visiting, the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort,...
Snøhetta-designed center may provide a rare look inside the world’s largest seed vault
Snøhetta has unveiled preliminary designs for The Arc, a proposed visitor center for Arctic preservation storage...
San Francisco breaks ground on new "Tunnel Tops" national park
Today, San Francisco has broken ground on “Tunnel Tops,” a new 14-acre national parkland that will span two...
Easy ways to make your home and garden more sustainable this fall
As the final leaves drop from the trees and the temperatures continue to plummet, you’ve likely already prepped...
Architects reveal winning design for Western Sydney Airport
Zaha Hadid Architects and Sydney-based Cox Architecture have won the international design competition for the Western...
Alliance of more than 11,000 scientists warns that our planet faces a climate emergency
At our current climate trajectory, humanity will likely face “untold suffering,” as reported in a new study...
High-tech wetsuit protects divers and surfers from toxic elements in the oceans
With ocean waters being polluted at an astonishing rate, swimmers, divers and surfers are putting their lives at...
Biodegradable coffee pods are now available for composting
In the United Kingdom alone, approximately 95 million cups of coffee are consumed daily, with more than one-third...
To reduce air pollution, New Delhi restricts cars to alternate days on the road
Air pollution in New Delhi has reached its worst levels this year, prompting the Indian government to legislate...
Costa Rica hopes to end selfies with wild animals
Costa Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies...
Survey shows most adults prefer volunteering at local parks and recreation areas
A recent National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) poll revealed that four in five adults (80 percent) look...
Clean your plants and reap the reward of clean air
Although cleaning house plants probably ranks somewhere between wiping down the blades on the ceiling fan and cleaning...
Foie gras ban to take effect in New York
Fancy feasters in the Big Apple will have to acquire new tastes because New York will soon follow California’s...