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After pursuing countless generations of continuous growth, the human species is finally confronted with one of its greatest challenges: how to live sustainably upon the earth. The fact that we have not done so up until now is readily evident – natural resources are running out and being degraded, local environments are experiencing radical climatic changes, and people around the world are dying from starvation and disease. As a result, new models are being sought out in terms of how human should live and be on this planet.

Can new development go carbon-negative with smart design, renewable energy, high efficiency, and offsets?

There was an article in my local paper about the financial concerns of this group. They create and teach others how to create low tech shellers that are used both for food nuts and biodiesel. They work on a miniscule budget and any attention they could get would be wonderful.

It happened on Earth Day, in Bethesda, Maryland, which has an innovative program underway to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. In a county that on that very day passed a green building law ...

A ragtag crew of Bahamian islanders fight to save their coral reef at all odds.

From natural disasters and poor resource management, to malicious deforestation, the Darfur conflict is hugely aggravated by environmental factors. As it faces climate change before the rest of us, we could learn a lot from Sudan.

Chip giant refuses requests to kill OLPC rival Classmate PC, leaving project struggling.

The section of the Rocky Mountains that straddles the Canada-U.S. border has long been recognized as a region of outstanding biological diversity, often referred to as the Crown of the Continent ecosystem. But it might be at-risk for development.

The next phase of the developing Jeffrey Place in Italian Village may be in line for national recognition as an environmentally friendly Columbus neighborhood.

Representatives of agencies within the United Nations discuss climate change as a challenge from various perspectives, including environmental, development, and finance.

The World Bank says any global warming agreement reached must curb greenhouse gas emissions without burdening developing countries.

By advancing our lives in the areas of mind, body, spirit, relationships and environmental awareness we can improve our individual outlook and help the world become an even greater place!

An article describing possible advances in geothermal energy, advantages over traditional energy sources.