Decadence through simplicity

building a pipeline across Europe for Russian gas

Why is there such a disconnect between climate reality and climate action?

How can we be moving away from fossil fuels and spending billions on building pipes for them at the same time?

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter in Environmental Policy May 22, 2019

Amazon After is a concept to help you get rid of all that stuff you buy online

Sustainable Product Design

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter May 22, 2019

Evidence of a secret ocean inside Pluto makes extraterrestrial life more plausible

Natural Sciences

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer May 22, 2019

Chef José Andrés wants you to make 'Compost Potatoes'

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko May 22, 2019

It's time to embrace American hemp production

Sustainable Agriculture

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko May 22, 2019

We are witnessing the collapse of nature

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer May 22, 2019

Could 'flygskam' change the way we travel?

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko May 22, 2019

Glavel could replace plastic foam below grade

Sustainable Product Design

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter May 22, 2019

Only 1/3 of sunscreens are safe and effective, here's where to find them

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer May 22, 2019

Photo: Spiny devil katydid is strange and adorable (video)

Reader's Photos

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer May 22, 2019

Montalba Architects' Bex & Arts pavilion is an evocative little box

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter May 21, 2019

IKEA launches glorious rainbow shopping bag for Pride Month

Corporate Responsibility

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer May 21, 2019

4 steps to a more sustainable wardrobe

Sustainable Fashion

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko May 21, 2019

Small loads from Internet-connected devices all add up

Energy Efficiency

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter May 21, 2019

My kids don't want to do anything this summer

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko May 21, 2019

Here's how to swap & sell homegrown produce

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer May 21, 2019

Cyclehoop introduces shipping container housing – for bikes

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter May 21, 2019

How do we save national parks from overtourism?

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko May 21, 2019

Photo: Pretty bee with flower reveals curious relationship

Reader's Photos

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer May 21, 2019

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mosquito photo

CDC confirms lemon eucalyptus oil as effective as DEET

Red-footed Tortoise

Family cleans house, finds pet tortoise missing since 1982

bee swarm

Swarm of bees follows car for 2 days to rescue queen trapped in back

yellow aphids

8 natural & homemade insecticides: Save your garden without killing the Earth

cannabis sativa plant

It's time to embrace American hemp production

daily news

companion plants

12 groups of companion plants to make your vegetable garden thrive

red bell peppers

32 companion plants to grow with your peppers

Fresh dill leaves

6 Easy culinary herbs to grow from seed

Companion Plants for Tomatoes

12 companion plants to grow alongside your tomatoes

take off your shoes

Do you remove your shoes inside? (Survey)

Machu Picchu view

Construction of Machu Picchu's new international airport has begun

parmesan roasted cauliflower

Always roast as many vegetables as you can

polluted beach in Singapore

186 countries have signed UN pact to reduce plastic pollution

man holding broom for spring cleaning

7 tips for green spring cleaning without toxic chemicals

bedroom pillows

Do you know how to clean pillows?

clean bathtub

The 3 layers of housecleaning

luggage bag

'Swedish death cleaning' is the new decluttering trend

Red-footed Tortoise

Family cleans house, finds pet tortoise missing since 1982