EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
Old power station in Berlin is converted into off-grid arts center that runs on energy generated by woodchips
The former industrial town of Luckenwalde now has a beautiful new arts center that not only aims to bring a little...
2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard reveals leading states in clean energy adoption
Just in time for the annual celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient...
Wisconsin plans to go carbon-free by 2050
Following a year of historic flooding and sweltering heat waves across the Midwest, some states are ready to fight...
Renewable energy surpasses coal for the first time in U.S. history
This April, for the first time in U.S. history, the renewable energy sector is expected to have generated more...
A growing number of states are aiming for clean energy
While President Donald Trump tries to ease environmental regulations and shirk responsibility for climate change,...
Google is celebrating Earth Day with a new addition to its interactive app
In an effort to create an entertaining, easy way to learn about eco-friendly living, Google paired up with the...
China hopes to bring solar power to space
China is looking to be the first country in the world to install a solar power outlet in space. Scientists at the...
10 easy eco-friendly home decor tips
Decorating a home is intimidating enough without taking the environment into account, but choosing eco-friendly...
Meet Squid: Key West’s solar-powered boat for dolphin tours
Visitors who want to see the 200 wild bottlenose dolphins that live around the lower Florida Keys now have a more...
This on-the-go carafe heats or cools water instantaneously as you pour
Good news for coffee and tea drinkers: No more wasting time and energy waiting for the perfect cup. Thanks to Heatworks,...
This Australian property was redesigned with a sustainable, lush garden
The Shoreham House in Victoria, Australia was designed in the early 2000’s, but was in need of an update to the...
This modern home built to house a renowned art collection is a work of art in itself
Make no mistake — lovers of art reside here. Designed and built by Hufft, The Artery Residence is gorgeous, eco-friendly...
GoSun unveils solar cooker that lets you serve up some sizzling meals at night
San Francisco-based GoSun has become synonymous for their ground-breaking solar-powered cookers that use nothing...
Net-zero home is designed to blend in with its natural, protected landscape
Located adjacent to designated wetlands, the Tung House by Seoul-based firm Project Architecture is a net-zero...
Historic hotels in Spain switch to renewable energy in the new year
A state-owned chain of historic hotels in Spain is going green in 2019 and setting an example for the rest of...
Solar-powered COAF SMART Center brightens the future of Armenia’s rural youth
The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) recently completed its flagship COAF SMART Center, a state-of-the-art facility...
California approves rule to require solar panels on new houses
The California Building Standards Commission has given its final approval to a new housing rule that is the first...
Spain launches plan for 100% renewable electricity by 2050
Spain’s social democratic government has launched an ambitious plan to change the country’s electricity system...
A quick guide to the environmental issues you’ll find on the ballot
The general election for 2018 features many interesting issues related to environmental improvements. But with...
California waters could open soon to offshore wind farms
With 3,427 miles of coastline, one would think establishing wind farms in California would be a cinch. As it turns...
Clean energy-producing Light Up wins the 2018 LAGI competition in Melbourne
Melbourne-based NH Architecture and Seattle architectural practice Olson Kundig placed first and second respectively...
Germany premieres the first hydrogen-powered train in the world
At last, the world’s first hydrogen-powered trains have made their global debut in the northern countryside of...
California legislature passes historic bill to achieve 100% clean energy
California is going all in on clean energy. Legislators just passed a bill that puts the state on a path to become...
This eco-hotel in Costa Rica will be completely solar-powered by 2019
Good news for travelers who want all the comforts of a hotel, but without the accompanying carbon footprint: Cala...
Treehaus combines contemporary design and passive energy in the Utah forest
If you were lucky enough to have a treehouse as a child, you understand the thrill of having the wonders of nature...
This riverfront pier is revitalized after Cyclone Maria ravaged Rockhampton
When Cyclone Maria hit Rockhampton, Queensland in 2015, the whole community quickly joined forces to repair and...
Abandoned house gets a gorgeous, energy-efficient refresh
Few homes undergo the trials and tribulations of Boston Villa - and fewer still receive a gorgeous renovation that...
The net-zero Lightbox 23 boasts sustainable features and stunning views
Portland residents in search of an energy-efficient home need look no further than Lightbox 23, the new net-zero...
Treetop House combines the best of two worlds
There’s nothing as special as being with family – that is, until you need to be alone. The family of five who...