Invasive fish may get their own dystopian nightmare
22m By Melissa Breyer
Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction.Don't toss apple cores and banana peels on the ground
3h By Melissa Breyer
You may have learned that natural foods decompose in nature; Glacier National Park reminds us why it's a bad idea.Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals
12:56pm By Katherine Martinko
A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.How to cook rice to remove the most arsenic
11:56am By Melissa Breyer
It’s downright Victorian, but alas, our rice is rife with arsenic – here’s how to enjoy it without the poison.Are plant-based meats ethical if they're funded by industrial livestock producers?
9:00am By Katherine Martinko
A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.Why you don't need fabric softener
7:00am By Katherine Martinko
It's bad for the clothes, your health, and the planet. There is no good reason to use it.Photo: Hints of autumn descend on Maine
6:00am By Melissa Breyer
Our photo of the day features the Kennebago River.4 billion bits of microplastics in the waters of Tampa Bay
Fri 4:04pm By Melissa Breyer
And researchers estimate there's another 3 trillion pieces in surface sediments.We got lots of great ideas from the space program; insulation isn't one of them
Fri 12:15pm By Lloyd Alter
"Radiative barriers" may work well in space, but not so well down here.Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20
Fri 11:00am By Katherine Martinko
CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.Trump voters need LED bulbs
Fri 10:01am By Lloyd Alter
He is pushing incandescents, but your eyes change as you age, and older people need brighter, bluer and lots more light.Biodegradable plastic is bad for the environment, British MPs say
Fri 9:00am By Katherine Martinko
It's time we stopped greenwashing plastic alternatives and realized they do more harm than good.Is outdoor play a child's want or right?
Fri 7:00am By Katherine Martinko
A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that's wrong with our education system today.Photo: Sunrise Point lives up to its name
Fri 6:00am By Melissa Breyer
Our photo of the day comes from Washington's Olympic National Park.RetroFirst: A new campaign from British architectural magazine to promote retrofit and renovation
Thu 4:28pm By Lloyd Alter
The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.8 facts about bobcats, the most common wildcat in North America
Thu 3:09pm By Melissa Breyer
Here's what to know about Lynx rufus, the solitary wildcat that roams North America.Learn basic bike repair with these 9 DIY videos
Thu 2:34pm By Blythe Copeland
Keeping your bike in tip-top shape means regular maintenance, preventative measures, and the occasional on-the-road quick fix.Do you know any anti-oil sands treehugger types? Let the Alberta snitch line know!
Thu 2:01pm By Lloyd Alter
Even Amnesty International is weighing in about the way the Alberta government is going after environmentalists.Our galaxy's central black hole has become suddenly ravenous
Thu 11:26am By Melissa Breyer
Astronomers are stunned and stumped by the brightest light seen in 24 years of observations of the black hole at the center of our galaxy.Affordable housing project in UK is a demonstration of Radical Simplicity
Thu 9:08am By Lloyd Alter
Architype demonstrates that simple forms and careful window choices are the way to build efficient, affordable homes.4 ways to eat less plastic
Thu 9:00am By Katherine Martinko
Yes, there's far more plastic in your food than you realize.How to pack the best food for travel
Thu 7:00am By Katherine Martinko
Whether you're in a plane, train, or car, it's important always to have good snacks.Photo: Tiny owl, prodigious personality
Thu 6:00am By Melissa Breyer
Our photo of the day proves that size doesn't matter.14 surprising food facts I've learned over the years
Wed 3:47pm By Melissa Breyer
As a food enthusiast and a hungry consumer of quirky facts, here are some of the more surprising things I have learned over the years.Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism shows how cities can adapt and change to accommodate everyone
Wed 2:08pm By Lloyd Alter
NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.Master Plan for new community in Bergen is seriously low carbon
Wed 11:16am By Lloyd Alter
It's got all three: low transportation energy, low embodied carbon, low operating energy.Meat and plastic sales are slowly dropping, survey finds
Wed 11:00am By Katherine Martinko
As environmental awareness spreads, shoppers are making different choices.Why are transit riders who jump fares treated so much more harshly than drivers who steal parking…
Wed 9:27am By Lloyd Alter
It's time for some fareness.Meet the beautiful, remarkable tree that survived 9/11
Wed 9:02am By Melissa Breyer
After a month under rubble, a nearly lifeless callery pear tree was found by 9/11 workers who were determined to save it.Oxfam has issued a 'Second-Hand September' challenge
Wed 9:00am By Katherine Martinko
Don't buy any new clothing for 30 days and discover the wonders of the thrift shop.
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