Dumpster diving may seem a bit gross, but a Kenyan teacher is finding treasure in the trash, which he uses to help his homeland. More »
As it turns out, buying secondhand isn’t just practical—it’s better for our babies, too. A new report states that secondhand items emit fewer fumes that could be dangerous to an infant's health. More »
The "desertification" of the Sahara plains has the potential to displace more than two billion people in the years to come. But one architect has a plan to stop it: building a giant wall of sand. More »
According to the new “Happy Planet” report from British nonprofit group New Economics Foundation, if you’d like to live a more rewarding life, it might be work trading in your Rolex for a surfboard and heading south to Costa Rica. More »
While the technology isn’t commercially available yet, several companies are working to implement food tracking software, which will help conscientious consumers to find out where their local shops’ food was grown before making a purchasing decision. More »
In the market for a new car and hoping to find something a little easier on the Earth than your old SUV? From our friends at EcoSalon, here's a great round-up of 12 eco-friendly cars. More »
At the new Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester, you can help provide power to the shop simply by driving your car through the lot. More »
Environmental activist Christopher Swain is swimming through some of the world's most polluted bodies of water in order to raise awareness of the need to reform our environmental practices before it's too late. More »
Scientists recently developed state-of-the-art miniature greenhouses that can provide nourishment for residents of future lunar colonies. More »
A new breakthrough in the electricity industry could bring water power to the masses. More »
The evidence is in: green spaces are good for you -- and not just for the clean air they provide. More »
You probably don’t know a whole lot about Macedonia—but as of last week, the small country in the Balkans may have a new reputation as the greenest nation on earth. More »
Don Robinson decided to grant 843 acres of his own personal wild paradise to the Department of Natural Resources after his death, so that the land can be used to create a new Missouri state park. More »
Sugar has powered children’s hyperactive lives for centuries—but did you know it may now be able to power your MP3 player, too? More »
Researchers at Temple University have found a way to increase a car’s mileage by 5 to as much as 20 percent – a fuel savings of more than 300 million gasoline barrels and 150 million diesel barrels each year. More »