In the mid-twentieth century, back when colonizing the solar system seemed imminent, people decided to save money by building homes out of plastic. You can see the results here. Some are ...

Not long after reading that article, I was fortunate enough to take a trip to the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. No plastic was allowed on the island I visited, and I actually noticed ...

When it is finished, Jim De Zen’s 24,000-square-foot home outside Toronto will boast all the conveniences of the modern mansion – and then some. The reception area, a 30-foot greenhouse to be planted ...

Josie Huang is a reporter and Weekend Edition host who spotlights the people and places at the heart of our region. As L.A. deals with a homelessness crisis, officials have been looking to ...

If you’ve been thinking about lowering your impact on the planet, now’s the perfect time. It’s officially Plastic Free July, a month where millions of people pledge to reduce their plastic waste. If ...