News from Nate Lipka
PlanetSolar's Tûranor, the world's largest solar-powered boat, beat its own world record this month by crossing the Atlantic in 22 days. See the amazing vessel in action.
List from Nate Lipka
The majority of structures nowadays are still built using age-old materials and techniques. But every once in a while, someone comes along and knocks our socks off with a bold eco-friendly build that's too good not to share.
Feature from Mary Mazzoni
Canadian artist Dave Hind has created hundreds of recycled metal pieces over his 20-year career, from stunning etched portraits to massive 15-foot installations. Click through to see some of our favorites and learn more about how they're made.
List from Mary Mazzoni
Crafting with kids is a great way to get creative on lazy afternoons at home. By adding reused materials, you'll not only make your projects cheaper (read: free), but also teach kids the value of reuse and recycling.
News from Christina Caldwell
The man-made reef has become the home of 40 species of sea dwellers.
News from Patti Roth
There are about 2,900 artificial reefs in the Florida area.
Feature from Mary Mazzoni
For most wheelchair users, the simple act of driving means paying $100,000 or more for a modified vehicle. Cheaper modifications are available in some cases, but typically require drivers to physically drag their wheelchairs over themselves to get into the ...
List from Raquel Fagan
Those takeout and delivery meals you indulge in for late-night snacks, busy-day dinners and game-time grub sessions come with more than just a fully belly. More often than not, restaurants load you up with everything from foam clamshells and cups ...
Quick Bit from Alexis Petru
This weekend, thousands of artists, crafters, inventors and tinkerers will gather in the San Francisco Bay Area for the sixth annual Maker Faire, the world’s largest do-it-yourself festival that celebrates the spirit of creativity and invention. Organized by MAKE magazine, ...
Op-Ed from Mother Nature Network
Written by Jim Motavalli, Mother Nature Network Growth has long been Detroit’s mantra, but now the industry is surviving by thinking small. I’m writing this from Germany, where gasoline costs $7 or $8 a gallon (you thought $4 was high!) ...
List from Raquel Fagan
An estimated one in 10 Americans took part in the first Earth Day, observed across the country on April 22, 1970. Brainchild of Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson, the first national Earth Day unified a growing public concern about environmental crises. ...
News from Raquel Fagan
It takes quite a bit of effort for chocolate to travel around the world and into to your mouth. It also takes quite a bit of fuel. Though the cacao tree is indigenous in the Americas, the chocolate industry has ...