Our reliance on oil is only growing, and our unabated demand continues to bulk the pockets of the energy companies in the process. There are few regions of

We’re increasingly aware of how plastic is polluting our environment. Much recent attention has focused on how microplastics – tiny pieces ranging from 5 millimetres down to 100 nanometres in

Scientists from around the world issued a stark warning to humanity Tuesday in a semi-annual report on the Earth’s declining biodiversity, which shows that about 60 percent of

Pollinators Under Pressure is about the plight of pollinators around the world and the actions we can all take to ensure their survival, and that of humans and

Life, nature, environment and food chains on planet Earth all rely on soil. Can science reverse some of the worst damage done to earth? Soil is the basis for

When Sudan the white rhino was put down by his carers earlier this year, it confirmed the extinction of one of the savannah’s most iconic subspecies. Despite decades of effort

In an alarming discovery, microplastics have officially been found in humans for the first time, leading to concerns that they could already be causing a whole host of

Michael Reynolds had a dream. The architect wanted to build completely self-sufficient houses that are part of the environment, rather than a burden on it. An ideal home

If you need supplies for your own homestead (chicken coops, garden sheds, greenhouses, portable generators and more) be sure to check out Homestead Supplier… This inspiring off-grid homesteading

Imagine an enormous, lush rain forest teeming with life… in the Arctic. Well there was a time – and not too long ago – when the world warmed

The Monsanto Papers are millions of internal documents released as part of US lawsuits against the company over claims its flagship product, Roundup, causes cancer. This is what

Combining the alluring freedom of both tiny house living and life on the water, this tiny floating house boat is an incredible alternative living solution. Designed by Ian

Grey Water Treatment is really important, but there isn’t a lot of information out there about these systems, especially for off-the-grid tiny homes like this one. In the

Are you interested in setting up your own rainwater harvesting system? Then here are a couple of extremely useful videos touring one guys whole house rainwater harvesting system

Alban “Snoopy” Pfisterer is still perhaps most well known as the drummer for the rock-band ‘Love’ who rose to fame in the late 60’s. After leaving the group

Twenty years ago architect Patrick Partouche wanted to build an affordable home for his family on an undeveloped piece of land in an industrial zone next to a

Going off-grid is something many dream of, but one former Londoner has actually followed through on his dream of living in a self-built house in the woods. Kris