ir Home design lessons from the coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:27:55 -0400 It's time for a rethink about what's really important in a home. Full Article Design
ir Cepezed's new offices are a demonstration of circular design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:21:09 -0400 Design for deconstruction out of low-carbon materials is the way of the future. Full Article Design
ir Should Billionaires Be Forced to Pay a 1% Tax for International Development? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:32:00 -0400 A new UN report says that a 1% tax levies on the world's 1,225 billionaires would more than make up for the shortfall in development aid from governments. Full Article Business
ir Clothing firms Joe Fresh and Primark to compensate victims of Bangladesh building collapse By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:57:00 -0400 Good for the Westons, owners of both, for doing the right thing by admitting their use of the factory and their willingness to help out. Full Article Business
ir How a $3 menstruation toolkit could empower girls in developing nations (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly. Full Article Design
ir Educating youth is key to creating the next generation of environmentalists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:30:00 -0400 The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure. Full Article Living
ir Summertime and the livin’s [thirsty]: 5 alternatives to bottled water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:15:00 -0400 By making simple, versatile swaps, you can stay hydrated this summer and all year long without ever touching a disposable water bottle again. Full Article Living
ir Waste Reduction Week reminds us to think circular year-round By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:30:52 -0400 How will you promote actions that divert more waste from disposal and conserve natural resources? Full Article Living
ir Everyday people can invest in organizations that protect the environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:40:06 -0500 Average consumers of all incomes have the ability to meaningfully invest in organizations doing good work Full Article Business
ir Here's what the Amazon fires are threatening By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:15:21 -0400 'These fires are a situation that humanity cannot tolerate.' – Carlos Durigan, WCS Brazil Full Article Business
ir Ireland to plant 440 million trees by 2040 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:14:54 -0400 To do their part toward tackling the climate crisis, the Emerald Isle is undertaking a massive reforestation project. Full Article Business
ir First-ever climate telethon raises millions to plant trees in Denmark By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:51:23 -0400 The good people of Denmark phoned in enough kroner to plant nearly a million trees. Full Article Science
ir Another reason to avoid free two-day shipping: they are shipping dog food by air By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:37:43 -0500 The carbon footprint of air freight is ten times that of truck freight; perhaps it's time for "slow shopping." Full Article Transportation
ir Shark skin could carry the secrets to more efficient airplanes and wind turbines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:57:16 -0500 Tiny scales along the animals' bodies improve the efficiency of their movements through water. These structures could do the same for aircraft. Full Article Technology
ir Norway plans to boost electric airplane development By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:30:00 -0400 On the heels of their success pushing sales of electric cars, Norway want to spur the move to electric airplanes Full Article Transportation
ir Heathrow will nix landing fees for first electric flight By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 CEO John Holland-Kaye expects to be taken up on this offer within the next 12 years. Full Article Transportation
ir All-electric commercial airplane takes first flight By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 09:04:49 -0500 “December 10, 2019 will be remembered as the day the electric aviation age started.” Full Article Transportation
ir Glow-in-the-dark, nature-inspired murals tell of secret legends By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:31:27 -0500 These photo-luminescent artworks hide fascinating stories about the places and cities they are located in. Full Article Living
ir Mysterious moss-covered figures are inspired by forest folklore (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:35:00 -0500 Photographed in various natural settings, these life-sized, child-like works of art invoke a sense of wonder and delight. Full Article Living
ir Boeing develops self-cleaning airplane loo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:07:16 -0500 “If it ain’t Boeing, I ain’t going.” Full Article Design
ir Airline finds cheapest way to save fuel is to tell pilots to save fuel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400 Simply by telling pilots their fuel consumption is being monitored, Virgin Atlantic saved millions. Full Article Transportation
ir Circular logic: Round runways could save a lot of land, reduce fuel consumption and cut noise By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:43:42 -0400 This is not a joke. It is also a teaching moment about blogging. Full Article Transportation
ir If airports become the cities of tomorrow we are in big trouble By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:39:54 -0500 The impact of flying on climate change cannot be ignored, as I book my next flight. Full Article Transportation
ir How to make air travel (a bit) less damaging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 11:07:00 -0400 We know it's bad, but people still do it, which is why we still need to talk about it. Full Article Living
ir Why cheap mass air travel must be stopped By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:21:20 -0400 Author Craig Murray says, "The Earth cannot afford to indulge the pollution caused by massive air tourism." Full Article Transportation
ir Bring on the airline baggage fees! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:22:00 -0400 I'm a fan of any policy that discourages people from schlepping loads of unnecessary stuff around the planet. Full Article Living
ir Happy 50th birthday to the Boeing 747; it changed aviation forever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:21:48 -0400 Flying went from being expensive and elite to being mass-market. Enjoy it while you can. Full Article Transportation
ir Heathrow Airport unveils plans for 'carbon neutral' growth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 06:00:25 -0500 In an effort to appease critics, the airport is focusing on four key environmental strategies. Full Article Transportation
ir World's first plastic-free flight took off this week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:57:00 -0500 The plane carries no single-use plastics – but aren't we ignoring a much bigger environmental issue? Full Article Science
ir Construction of Machu Picchu's new international airport has begun By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 09:10:00 -0400 While Unesco has asked Peru to limit visitors to the famous site, the government is making it easier for people to access. Full Article Living
ir Coldplay wants all future tours to be 'environmentally beneficial' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 The rock band won't be touring its newest album until it can figure out a greener way of doing it. Full Article Living
ir Want underground wiring? Move to the city By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:41:01 -0400 In California, many people are saying that all the wiring should be underground because of fire risk. It won't happen. Full Article Business
ir This supermarket brand pays French farmers a fair price By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Shoppers have realized that paying a few extra cents can make or break a domestic food producer. Full Article Business
ir 7,500 songbirds flew into a giant flame and died By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:15:20 -0400 So, last week approximately 7,500 songbirds flew into a giant flame and died. Maybe this is a good time to talk about the wastefulness and damage caused by natural gas flaring? Full Article Energy
ir Anyone thirsty for some "Fukushima Water"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:49:55 -0400 The new energy drink that is taking Japan by storm! Full Article Energy
ir 4 weird ways climate change could end civilization By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:03:52 -0400 Don't read this if you are in a bad mood. Or a good mood, really. Full Article Energy
ir Breathing polluted air is like losing a year's education By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:10:42 -0500 A new study found pollution is dangerous for the brain ... especially if you're male. Full Article Energy
ir Construction begins in UK on first subsidy-free wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 05:57:40 -0400 Corporate commitments to clean energy mean renewables are harder than ever to derail. Full Article Energy
ir Patagonia gave $10m from 'irresponsible tax cut' to eco causes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 13:22:23 -0400 'Instead of putting the money back into our business, we’re responding by putting $10 million back into the planet. Our home planet needs it more than we do.' Full Article Business
ir Dreamy Danish holiday workshop village is entirely built from trash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:57:45 -0500 Artist Thomas Dambo and his team of elves built this wonderful recycled village in Copenhagen where DIYers can make all of their gifts for free. Full Article Living
ir Stair of the week is a multifunctional chameleon in small family apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:17:01 -0500 This stair does it all: it's a connector, a partition, a bench, a counter and a concealer of clutter. Full Article Design
ir First wolf pack in 200 years is roaming wild in Denmark By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 07:54:31 -0400 Denmark’s last wolf was killed in 1813, but after a female travels 340 miles from Germany and meets some males, cubs are expected soon. Full Article Science
ir Just what we needed dept: Biomega launches world’s first dedicated Bicycle Tie and Bow Tie By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:34:43 -0500 It is reflective and glows in the dark, perfect for "enhanced safety in traffic" -- and the dance floor. Full Article Transportation
ir Spiral observation tower rises out of Danish forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 12:17:20 -0400 But no, we're not going to compare to that other tower. Full Article Design
ir Tired of winter? Don't think Hygge thoughts, they are evil and unhealthy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking? Full Article Design
ir Speeding Driver Kills Nearly an Entire Flock of Sheep By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:04:59 -0400 Pastoral life has long been emblematic of a harmonious relationship between man and nature -- but that was all shattered recently in a horrific accident that killed nearly an entire flock of sheep. The incident took place on a roadway Full Article Transportation
ir "Cows Do Not Belong in Fields" - UK Mega-Dairy Renews Application By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:37:22 -0500 When I reported on a planned 8,100 cow super-dairy in the UK, I noted that many dairy farmers were concerned that these industrial-scale operations would expose the public to the fact that even most smaller Full Article Living
ir Could virtual fences rein in free-range cows? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0400 The divide between environmentalists and stockmen can sometimes be pretty wide, but they may find common ground in a new wireless fence technology for cattle. Full Article Technology
ir U.S. dietary guidelines may include environmental concerns for the first time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:15:06 -0500 The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet. Full Article Business
ir Female dairy farmers bring hope to a shrinking industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:00:00 -0500 A mini video series just released by the National Young Farmers Coalition illustrates the challenges and joys of starting one's own dairy farm. Full Article Science