Bring on the airline baggage fees!
I'm a fan of any policy that discourages people from schlepping loads of unnecessary stuff around the planet.
Why cheap mass air travel must be stopped
Author Craig Murray says, "The Earth cannot afford to indulge the pollution caused by massive air tourism."
UK commits £58m to pioneering electric flight
Greener aviation is about to get a boost.
How to make air travel (a bit) less damaging
We know it's bad, but people still do it, which is why we still need to talk about it.
The Skyrider 2.0 just might be the greenest way to fly
We have standing room in landbuses, so why not airbuses?
If airports become the cities of tomorrow we are in big trouble
The impact of flying on climate change cannot be ignored, as I book my next flight.
Circular logic: Round runways could save a lot of land, reduce fuel consumption and cut noise
This is not a joke. It is also a teaching moment about blogging.
Airline finds cheapest way to save fuel is to tell pilots to save fuel
Simply by telling pilots their fuel consumption is being monitored, Virgin Atlantic saved millions.
You don't need to travel around the world to take selfies with art
Just take them with big photos, nobody will ever know.
Artist plants a living forest in 30,000-person stadium
Austria's Wörthersee football stadium is now thriving with life in an installation that is as beautiful as it is chilling.
Artists can stay for free on this Swedish island
Sometimes you just need a bit of solitude and nature to get a project done.
Fantastic anatomical drawings of flora & fauna depict death & renewal
Combining realism with an otherworldly aesthetic, these artworks remind us of the interconnectedness of all life.
Giant crocheted organism with tentacles emerges in Paris (Video)
Gorgeous, soft and looking like a living UFO, this enormous work of textile art is brightening up one Paris institution.
Artist's polychromatic quilts tell powerful stories using recycled fabrics
Using various vintage fabrics, many with a story behind them, this artist portrays ordinary people and historical figures with an artful eye.
Upcycled carpet installation highlights plight of world's dying corals
'Coral Garden' is a handcrafted installation that's inspired by the world's threatened coral reefs, and made with upcycled materials.
Coral-like ceramic works are coated with electroformed crystals
These striking works combine natural materials with artificial processes to create crystallized surfaces reminiscent of coral.
Artist's molded 3D paper sculptures show wildlife with personality (Video)
Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.
Three-dimensional ceramic artworks offer vignettes of nature
Atmospheric glazes of color and hand-shaped clay leaves and tree trunks adorn these beautiful ceramic pieces.
Mesmerizing kinetic light installation interprets phases of the moon (Video)
Using a series of rotating LED lights, this work highlights the visually transformative powers of the Moon.
'Paper engineer' folds experimental works merging science & art
These fascinating works explore how folding might push the frontiers of flexible photovoltaics, self-assembling materials and nano-forms.
Mysterious moss-covered figures are inspired by forest folklore (Video)
Photographed in various natural settings, these life-sized, child-like works of art invoke a sense of wonder and delight.
Soft, fuzzy sculptures hint at the plight of world's coral reefs
Concerned about the threats facing coral reefs, this artist is creating bright, tactile reminders of what healthy corals look like.
Glow-in-the-dark, nature-inspired murals tell of secret legends
These photo-luminescent artworks hide fascinating stories about the places and cities they are located in.
Why you should embark on a 'Depth Year' in 2019
Forget trying to broaden your horizons. Focus on deepening them instead.
Artist's intricate newspaper papercuts carve out a deeper story
These delicate works of art are made out of current and vintage newspaper broadsheets, and prompt us to look beyond the daily news cycle.
Artist makes willow creatures that live in the woods
If you happen upon some life-size willow creatures in the woods, you can thank Anna & The Willow.
Artist mixes different jigsaw puzzles to create surrealist montages
This artist mixes and matches up jigsaw puzzle pieces from different vintage puzzles to create mind-bending collages.
12 houseplants for everyone on your gift list
Cat lover? New plant parent? Fortune seeker? Traveler? We've got the perfect plant for all.
10 strategies for smart gift-giving this year
No more shopping blindly. It's time to question your whole approach to holiday gifts.
All-electric commercial airplane takes first flight
“December 10, 2019 will be remembered as the day the electric aviation age started.”
Tip: How to deal with your backpack on a plane
What do you do when there's no more carry-on room?
New report questions whether we should bring back supersonic transport
A number of companies are flying SST Trial balloons, but we should all pop them now.
Is it time to charge passengers the true cost of flying?
If it weren't so subsidized, it would be a lot more expensive, and people might fly a lot less.
Heathrow will nix landing fees for first electric flight
CEO John Holland-Kaye expects to be taken up on this offer within the next 12 years.
Boom! Supersonic passenger planes may return to the skies
Because “the pursuit of speed is a moral imperative.”
This plane with a detachable fuselage could really take off
Who needs flying cars when you can have flying trains?
Norway plans to boost electric airplane development
On the heels of their success pushing sales of electric cars, Norway want to spur the move to electric airplanes
Shark skin could carry the secrets to more efficient airplanes and wind turbines
Tiny scales along the animals' bodies improve the efficiency of their movements through water. These structures could do the same for aircraft.
All short-haul flights from Norway could be electric by 2040
When the heck did electric commercial flight become a realistic prospect?!
Another reason to avoid free two-day shipping: they are shipping dog food by air
The carbon footprint of air freight is ten times that of truck freight; perhaps it's time for "slow shopping."
First-ever climate telethon raises millions to plant trees in Denmark
The good people of Denmark phoned in enough kroner to plant nearly a million trees.
Ireland to plant 440 million trees by 2040
To do their part toward tackling the climate crisis, the Emerald Isle is undertaking a massive reforestation project.
Here's what the Amazon fires are threatening
'These fires are a situation that humanity cannot tolerate.' – Carlos Durigan, WCS Brazil
Food production must change drastically to save world
Latest IPCC report calls for urgent action in the way land is used.
Cue the Q4 holiday overconsumption
The most wonderful time of the year is often the most wasteful
From food packaging to cleaning supplies, the kitchen is a vortex of disposability
Wastes are made in the kitchen.
The day to beat plastic pollution is every day
World Oceans Day celebrates awareness and brings to attention the resources available to all of us in the battle against plastic pollution.
Looking forward from World Water Day 2018
World Water Day may be one day out of the year, but taking the time to reflect can help us make long-lasting impacts that we can carry forward.
3 ways to have an eco-friendly picnic
Here are some tips that’ll help parents and children connect with nature and honor the environment.