MIT develops a sustainable, mass timber-building prototype modeled after the longhouse
As sustainability measures become increasingly important in new construction, architects around the world are turning...
We love electric scooters — but is the Bird trend actually bad for the environment?
The debut of electric scooter programs in cities such as Austin, Washington D.C. and San Diego has been making...
6 easy tips to green your Fourth of July
Although the Fourth of July is a wonderful time to celebrate our freedom with friends and family, with all the...
Historic Zhuhai sugar factory to be reborn as a low-carbon cultural hub
A new adaptive reuse project is looking to save a sweet piece of history in China. International design firm Woods...
Global tourism’s carbon footprint is four times bigger than we thought
For the first time, researchers have quantified the carbon footprint of global tourism around the world – and...
This kinetic installation uses sound to visualize the world’s CO2 emissions
The CarbonScape installation by Chinese artist Chris Cheung (aka h0nh1m), mimics the sounds of jet engines, ship...
Scientists reveal the carbon footprint of your sandwich
Researchers at the University of Manchester have the distinguished honor of conducting the first-ever study on...
Renovated forever home strives to minimize its carbon footprint
Sustainable architecture doesn’t have to come at the cost of beauty. Take, for example, this lovely refurbished...
IKEA plans to cut food waste in half by 2020 — here’s how
You now have one more reason to love IKEA. By 2020, the Swedish company plans to cut food waste by 50% at its stores...
Earth’s natural resources for 2017 are already in ‘overdraft’
Yesterday was Earth Overshoot Day - but unlike Earth Day, this is no occasion to celebrate. As of August 2, 2017,...
Lush gardens hang from dramatic student housing proposed for Birmingham
An oasis-like residence has been envisioned for Birmingham’s growing, multicultural student population. Tapped...
Zero-carbon home generates income by making more energy than it needs
The home of the future could slash your utility bills and generate enough money to help pay the mortgage. UK firm...
The most environmentally-friendly choice you can make could be to not have kids
We are all about finding new and effective ways to lessen your impact on the planet, but a new movement suggests...
Beautiful timber office sequesters carbon in Austria
Located in Mödling, Austria, 52 Cubic Wood is mostly clad in vertical strips of timber carefully crafted and joined...
Pittsburgh’s net-zero Frick Environmental Center is designed to meet the world’s toughest green standards
Created as a joint venture between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, the FEC is a welcome...
Why sending an email can increase your carbon footprint
Your carbon footprint is greater than just the fossil fuels burned in traveling and construction—it encompasses...
Largest net-zero plus commercial retrofit in the US opens in Los Angeles
According to reports, commercial buildings in Los Angeles are expected to produce an increasing amount of carbon...
Urban Produce vertical farm grows 16 acres of food in just 1/8 acre of space
Food deserts, lack of arable land, and the frozen months of winter are all obstacles we face in our mission to...
INHABITAT GIVEAWAY: Win a SAGE home automation and security system worth $1,200
Home automation programs are becoming more prevalent in U.S. homes than ever before, and one of the most promising...
Sydney Opera House made a video to teach kids about reducing their carbon footprint
Sydney Opera House made a video in collaboration with performers 'Dirt Girl' and 'Costa' explaining the carbon...
How to determine if energy efficiency upgrades are right for your home (and budget)
The upfront cost of making energy efficient upgrades may deter some homeowners interested in home performance improvements....
Cutting-edge MIT research converts carbon emissions into usable liquid fuel
What if our carbon emissions could actually minimize our carbon footprint? Chemical engineers from MIT have made...
100 million roses grown for Valentine’s Day produce 9,000 metric tons of CO2
Roses may be red, but they're definitely not green according to research from Scientific American. As millions...
Construction completed on the world’s second tallest building
The Shanghai tower broke ground back in 2008, as the third tower in the trio of skyscrapers located in Shanghai's...
5 Ways to Avoid Burning Dinosaurs This Summer
It's been a long winter, people, but Jack Frost went packing to the North Pole and the summer sun...
Governor Cuomo announces ambitious shared solar program for all NY residents
Last Week, Governor Cuomo’s 2015 Opportunity Agenda outlined an ambitious new program for New York that would...
Incredible news: Tropical forests are absorbing CO2
According to a new NASA study, tropical forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought, in...
New report shows that Scotland could be fossil fuel-free by 2030
A new WWF-backed study by consultancy giant DNV-GL shows that Scotland can go 100% fossil fuel-free by the year...
Atkins’ H2 low carbon building is an “ecological sandwich” in China
The newly opened TEDA H2 Building in China is the world-first low-carbon building that has been accredited with...
Adaptable House Accommodates Major Life Changes to Dramatically Reduce its Carbon Footprint
Created as part of the MiniCO2 Houses development project, the design for the Adaptable House is based on the belief...