Sustainability Digest

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you a global economic crisis, a gloomy real estate market, and an uncertain currency future, make a house out of shredded-up money.

A public school in New York City is doing amazing things to promote a love for gardening and local food, and is working with Columbia students to build a garden on its roof.

“When you’re outside you can just focus on what’s around you. You’re reminded: This America; this is what I fought for.” – Iraq veteran Stacy Bare

“I will not back down from protecting our kids from mercury poison,” President Obama said.

A wonderful mid-week dinner treat.

With an open lower level that lets plants grow and animals circulate freely, architect George Mills’ summer house is as dreamy as is gets.

It makes sense; They have great views, lots of exposure to wind and sun, and think of all the exercise you’ll get climbing up.

More than 275 people from 20 states and three countries came to the second annual Youth Bike Summit in New York City.

Electric car maker Tesla will reveal more details about its next vehicle, the Model X, in two weeks. It claims its new model will have the utility of a minivan but the styling of a SUV.

State regulators have found boron, arsenic, selenium and other toxic metals near 14 power plants, all in excess of state health standards.