id How to avoid the bite of a kissing bug By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:01:16 -0400 Kissing bugs can carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, and they are now making their way through the US. Full Article Living
id EU, Brazil and China have banned way more harmful pesticides than the USA By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:10:00 -0400 For example, 72 pesticides approved for use in the United States are banned or in the process of being phased out in the EU. Full Article Business
id Lions, leopards and lynxes love boxes too (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 14:05:20 -0400 Just like your pet, these big cats can't resist the lure of an open cardboard cube. Full Article Science
id Thousands of African gray parrots rescued from traffickers in Congo (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:58:42 -0500 Wildlife Conservation Society is treating the purloined parrots at a specially built care facility; some 900 have been released back into the wild. Full Article Science
id NASA mission reveals beautiful swirling gases on Jupiter (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:40:46 -0500 These incredible images sent back by the Juno spacecraft gives us a detailed look at Jupiter. Full Article Science
id A field guide to full moons By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:51:39 -0500 From supermoons and blood moons to black moons and blue moons, here’s a cheat sheet to the full moon in all of her luminous guises. Full Article Science
id Friday's blood moon will be the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:50:15 -0400 This month's Full Buck blood moon will star in the longest total lunar eclipse of the century. Full Article Science
id Hurricane Michael as seen from space is an ominous thing (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:10:41 -0400 See the view captured by the International Space Station as the category 4 hurricane makes landfall over Florida. Full Article Science
id Video: Orbiting the earth in real time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:49:56 -0500 Spend 90 minutes in the eyes of an astronaut. Full Article Science
id Evidence of a secret ocean inside Pluto makes extraterrestrial life more plausible By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 14:38:49 -0400 Scientists think there is a hidden, protected ocean inside of Pluto – and the implications are wild. Full Article Science
id Renewable Energy Now Provides More US Power Than Nuclear By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:07:00 -0500 The latest figures from the EIA show renewable energy sources overtaking nuclear power in the US, through the first nine months of 2011. Full Article Energy
id Microgenerators Inside Water Pipes to Power Smart Water Sensors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 14:04:00 -0400 Using the flow of water inside the pipes to power the water network's own monitoring devices could eliminate the need for batteries in those systems. Full Article Technology
id Worldwide renewable energy capacity in 2012 equalled China's electricity demand (4,860TWh)! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:02:35 -0400 According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), by 2018 renewable should overtake natural gas to become the world's second-largest source of energy (oil is #1). Full Article Energy
id Chile's new hydropower project will be in the world's most arid desert, but it actually makes sense By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 10:28:09 -0500 The project will take advantage of the sun, mountains and sea. Full Article Energy
id Musical shaker could light the way home for African school kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 07:00:00 -0400 Spark is a musical instrument that harvests kinetic energy when it's shaken, storing it in a battery for powering LED lights. Full Article Technology
id Soccer field lights powered by kids' pounding feet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0400 A community soccer field in Rio de Janeiro stays well lit at night thanks to energy harvesting tiles laid under the turf. Full Article Technology
id Foot-powered washing machine lets you clean your clothes off grid By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 07:00:00 -0400 The small device is perfect for tiny homes or those wanting a convenient, yet electricity-free option. Full Article Technology
id How did ancient farmers take over Europe? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500 Hunter-gatherers used to populate Europe before ancient farmers took over. Scientists are trying to figure out what happened. Full Article Science
id How Carbon Offsets Can Help Provide Clean Water for All By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:08:38 -0400 A UK offset company launches a world-first partnership to finance Life-Straw water purifiers in Africa. Full Article Business
id Turkana Woman Fights Ethiopia, Kenya Dam Project in the Already Arid, Conflict-Prone Region By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:44:51 -0400 "The Ministry of Energy has insisted that they need this energy. What we are questioning is—how was the agreement reached, what is the cost of purchasing this power?" Full Article Business
id Pay as you go solar power systems provide clean, affordable lighting in Kenya By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:44:52 -0500 The estimated 80% of Kenyans that are not on a grid rely solely on kerosene to light their homes. But a pay-as-you-go home solar system promises to deliver clean, affordable lighting to rural areas. Full Article Technology
id Breathtaking timelapse video shows the beating heart of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:47:00 -0400 It was shot from "sea to summit" in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth. Full Article Science
id Man charges a LEAF electric car using an Hawaiian volcano! (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:02:53 -0400 It's not quite as dramatic as it sounds. It's simply a good demonstration of the power of regenerative braking! Full Article Transportation
id Woman builds Hawaii tiny off-grid vacation home for $11,000 (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:00:00 -0500 Building her first tiny home meant enough financial freedom for this tiny house builder -- enough to build another off-grid tiny vacation home in Hawaii. Full Article Design
id New Hawaiian coral-reef fish named for President Obama By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:29:00 -0500 The new species endemic to the marine protected area expanded by Obama was named in honor of his efforts to protect and preserve the natural environment. Full Article Science
id Graham Hill and LifeEdited go off-grid in Maui By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:08:39 -0400 Since before he started TreeHugger, Graham Hill has delivered the same message: sustainability can be beautiful and fun. Full Article Design
id Happy Petrov Day! (How we narrowly avoided nuclear war on this day in 1983) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:45:06 -0400 Most of us alive today owe a debt to those who avoided nuclear war in years past, and sadly, there were many occasions when that was necessary. Full Article Science
id New York e-bike law bans carrying kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:40:04 -0400 This is, in fact, one of the things that e-bikes are really good at. Another dumb move. Full Article Transportation
id If governments are going to subsidize electric vehicles, why not e-bikes? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:53:16 -0400 Eben Weiss, the Bike Snob, is an unexpected source for this proposal to save the environment. Full Article Transportation
id On MNN: Don't pack away that standing desk, a bridge to New Jersey and a few Boomer Alerts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:05:48 -0400 A really interesting housing project and a look back at Canadian Thanksgiving Full Article Living
id Mussels test positive for opioids and chemo drugs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 06:34:00 -0400 Over the course of three months, previously clean mussels picked up a slew of contaminants from the waters of Puget Sound. Full Article Living
id EvanEco goes to the Carnival, Monbiot on Biochar, Accidental Eco Maniac Highlights Women + Water, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:13:14 -0400 EvanEco: Carnival of the Green 172 by Don Bosch "Got milk? Grab a glass of the white stuff and a chocolate chip cookie, and join me for some green bloggy goodness..."Guardian Ethical Living: Ethical Superstore and Natural Collection merge into giant Full Article Living
id Greenpeace tech product guide ranks Apple, Samsung low on repairability By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:13:35 -0400 A consumer product guide compiled along with iFixit shows which brands make it easy to fix our gadgets and which don't. Full Article Technology
id This super-bright LED strap light is ridiculously useful (Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:12:12 -0400 Personal lighting just took a huge leap forward with the Kogalla RA. Full Article Technology
id Reconfigurable canopy uses drones to move its modules around (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:23:41 -0400 This example of programmable architecture uses lightweight materials and drones to help it adapt to environmental changes. Full Article Design
id Chernobyl has become an 'accidental wildlife sanctuary' thriving with life By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 10:37:03 -0400 In the 30+ years since the disaster zone was evacuated, rare and endangered animals are flourishing. Full Article Science
id 'There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather' is a Scandinavian mom's guide to raising kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:10:00 -0500 Written by one of my favorite bloggers, this new book will inspire and guide readers to instill a love for nature in their children. Full Article Living
id Finnish concept of 'sisu' is all about our magical hidden strength By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:41:37 -0400 The cultural construct describes the enigmatic inner power that pushes people to get through hardships. Full Article Living
id How Impossible and Beyond Burgers are weathering a tide of food snobbery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Once these plant-based meats showed up in fast food chains, they ceased to be cool. Full Article Living
id Scotland is subsidizing electric bikes to encourage sustainable and active travel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:45:05 -0400 This is something North American governments should copy. Full Article Transportation
id Documentary tells story of one tiny house family living on remote island (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:58:45 -0400 This family lives, works and travels in this modern tiny house, now located on a remote Scottish island. Full Article Design
id Quirky off-grid treehouse rises up in Scottish eco-retreat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:42:40 -0500 This one-of-a-kind treehouse is elevated above the ground to minimize its environmental impact. Full Article Design
id Scotland bans parking on sidewalks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:40:48 -0400 One would think this would be obvious, that sidewalks are for people, not cars. Full Article Transportation
id Reel out this solar-powered LED lighting solution for off-grid illumination & charging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:23:05 -0400 This solar + battery + LED light combo aims to be the future of portable light & power. Full Article Technology
id RIVER portable battery & solar charger delivers power on the go for off-grid adventures By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:45:44 -0400 This mobile solar power station offers a lightweight high-capacity lithium-ion battery with all the bells and whistles. Full Article Technology
id URIDU fights poverty & empowers rural illiterate women with solar powered MP3 players By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 15:05:48 -0400 The MP3ForLife device is loaded with 400+ answers to common questions about health, nutrition, family planning, and more, translated into more than 100 languages. Full Article Technology
id France plants first solar eTree in midst of heat wave By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400 With temperatures soaring even before the calendar turns to June, the shade of the solar tree will be as welcome as its many functions Full Article Science
id Get off-grid & emergency power from this solar briefcase & battery packs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:17:10 -0400 The HANS Solar Briefcase and PowerPack systems do double duty by supporting the Billions in Change movement. Full Article Technology
id Why did people build houses "that just leak heat out"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:28:47 -0400 They really didn't have a choice, and they insulated their bodies, not their houses. Full Article Design
id Anti-Littering Campaigns: An Idea Whose Time Has (More Than) Come in Turkey and Iran By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:30:00 -0400 In the northeastern reaches of Turkey, outside the city of Kars, I came across one of the most bucolic scenes I'd ever laid eyes on in the Full Article Business