How to support environmental justice
When most of us think about the environment, we tend to conjure certain images. Clean waterways and national parks...
Eos Bioreactor uses AI and algae to combat climate change
A new artificial intelligence invention by Hypergiant Industries could prove to be the solution to the world's...
Can manufacturing green sand beaches save our planet?
It sounds too good to be true — spread some rocks on a beach and the ocean will do the work to remove carbon...
Ottan Studio transforms green waste into home decor
Green design start-up Ottan Studio is committed to producing upcycled decor out of food and green waste. By...
This net-zero home is integrated into the slopes of Carmel Valley
Tehama 2 in Carmel-by-the-Sea by Studio Schicketanz is a net-zero home built using reclaimed wood and local stone....
Parent shares process of making life-size board game from cardboard
Every parent can attest that kids often enjoy playing with the box a gift comes in more than the gift itself, and...
Environmental racism in America
The stretch of land along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is riddled with petrochemical...
Bioplastic made from fish scales wins international James Dyson Award
Single-use plastics are a growing problem for our planet, but they have also become a mainstay for people around...
Can remote work help save the environment?
Suddenly, the streets emptied and the air became cleaner. Much of the population — at least those who still had...
IKEA offers open-source design for Bee Homes
While nearly everyone has heard of IKEA, you may not be familiar with its design lab, called SPACE10, which is...
Why are toothbrushes so hard to recycle?
Even the remotest islands have no lack of used toothbrushes. Researchers studying Cocos Keeling Islands —...
"Wither" artistically represents deforestation in the Amazon
While all eyes are on the national and international headlines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears no one...
This green wall uses upcycled clay tiles for natural cooling
In its latest project to creatively repurpose clay roof tiles, Indian architecture firm Manoj Patel Design Studio...
Luca Curci Architects designs a zero-energy smart city of the future
According to the United Nations, 5 billion people are projected to live in cities by 2030. In response to the growing...
WĀKE LifeProof phone cases use recycled ocean-bound waste
In an effort to find a balance between protecting the significant investment in our cellular devices and protecting...
This Napa Valley winery has been farmed organically since 1985
Nestled on a gently sloping segment of land on the quiet, western end of St. Helena, California, Spottswoode Estate...
New Airstream camper uses solar panels for off-grid power
For nearly a century, Airstream has been designing campers built for both adventurous forever roamers or big families...
Project Lunark to test a prototype moon habitat powered by solar
“What does it take to live on the moon?” That was the question put forward by Sebastian Aristotelis and Karl-Johan...
Planning a low-water garden with expert Guy Banner
For those fortunate enough to have some outdoor space, gardening has become a top pandemic activity....
Florida Aquarium captures baby coral breakthrough on video
The Florida Aquarium announced a breakthrough that may help save America's Great Barrier Reef. Scientists at the...
Grade II listed Victorian home undergoes a green renovation
London-based firm Will Gamble Architects has breathed new life into a dilapidated building in the small village...
'Tiger King' drama overshadows abuse of captive tigers in U.S.
Netflix's wildly popular "Tiger King" documentary series has been progressively sweeping the nation since it first...
Take a virtual dive with NOAA
NOAA has released a series of virtual dives to keep stay-at-homers entertained, educated and interested...
Megadrought grips Western states, new study says
As if we weren’t in enough of a pickle, a new study claims that the western U.S. is in the midst of a megadrought...
6 ways to save energy while sheltering in place
Now that millions of Americans are isolated in their homes, everyone is using more energy during off-peak hours....
COVID-19 and its effects on the environment
As SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus pathogen that causes the illness COVID-19, sweeps across the globe,...
While humans are away, Yosemite bears come out to play
It’s been nearly a month since the spreading coronavirus prompted Yosemite National Park’s closure on March...
Cool, California ranch house in San Francisco is a sustainable gem
San Francisco-based firm Malcolm Davis Architecture has managed to combine the cool vibe of Cali design with...
Why Americans may have it all wrong when it comes to bidets
The basic bidet product idea began in the late 1600s and has continued to advance over the years throughout the...
Serpentine roof tops a solar-powered community center in Western Sydney
Sydney-based architectural firm Carter Williamson Architects has completed the Woodcroft Neighborhood Center, a...