arm The world's rivers are clogged with pharmaceutical waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:46:00 -0400 Scientists say levels are dangerously high, affecting wildlife and ecosystems. Full Article Science
arm Lake Erie's new Bill of Rights has angered Ohio farmers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 But others consider it a good opportunity to reevaluate agricultural practices. Full Article Science
arm Oh no! Argentina's Magellanic penguin chicks are being killed by global warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:59:31 -0500 Small changes in weather can have big consequences for many animals, including the beautiful Magellanic penguin found at the tip of South-America. Full Article Science
arm How to dress for bicycling in Canada: In body armour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:08:00 -0400 In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them. Full Article Transportation
arm Not-So-Lonely Wanderer is a charming 202 sq. ft. tiny house (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:44:53 -0500 Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality. Full Article Design
arm New Chic Travel Accessories by Jendarling Offer Alternative to Plastic Garment Bags By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:06:45 -0500 We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling, Full Article Living
arm Vertical farm by Rogers Stirk Harbour wins Sustainability Award By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:59:36 -0400 If a vertical farm fantasy is the best unbuilt project in the UK, then sustainable design is in worse trouble than I thought. Full Article Design
arm In this time of global warming, we now have a Global Cooling Prize By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:35:28 -0500 Big bucks go to the teams that come up with an air conditioner that's five times as good. Full Article Design
arm This might be the coolest photo of a farm you'll ever see By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:33:09 -0500 Since 1984, Brazilian farmer Ernst Gotsch has been restoring 1,200 acres of deforested land into a working, regenerative farm. The results are amazing. Full Article Science
arm Canadian retailers want a 'harmonized approach to reducing single-use plastic' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Provincial regulation would make stores' waste-reduction efforts easier to manage. Full Article Business
arm 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
arm 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
arm Ikea buys up 25% of German offshore wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:06:33 -0500 The Swedish furniture giant keeps ploughing ahead. Full Article Business
arm Is It True That Farmers Feed Antibiotics To Livestock To Make Them Grow Faster? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 18:21:59 -0400 I always thought the 'it makes them grow faster' reasoning for why they put antibiotics in animal feed was a myth and that the truth was more complex. Farmers found they could crowd animals Full Article Business
arm Not Icky At All; the Happy Pig Farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:05:06 -0400 If shrimp can be happy on a farm, why not pigs? For all the weekday vegetarians and omnivores out there, here is a way to obtain sausages, chorizos and bacon in a friendly way. First of all, plenty of indoor and outdoor space Full Article Living
arm Kenyan Teen's Invention Saves Lions, Helps Farmers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:15:00 -0400 A 13-year-old inventor in Kenya has come up with a low-cost, eco-friendly way to protect his family's livestock that could also serve as a solution to a serious problem in his country -- managing human-wildlife conflict. Full Article Science
arm Modern Farmer asks, "Is humane slaughter good enough?" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:49:01 -0400 Mac McClelland at Modern Farmer ponders the term "humane slaughter" and visits Prather Ranch, a certified organic beef ranch, to see how it is done Full Article Living
arm New CDC report links factory farms to antibiotic resistance (Infographic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:29:46 -0400 The wide use of antibiotics in factory farms to prevent infections and promote growth is a breeding ground for superbugs. Full Article Science
arm 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
arm 9 freaky phenomena revealing how warm this winter was By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:08:45 -0500 In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn't. Full Article Science
arm Upcycled Farm Steel and Wood Furniture That Thinks Cradle-to-Cradle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500 Using reclaimed wood and steel from old pig fences, this Dutch company makes exquisite tables, while recycling all byproducts into other useful goods -- cat litter, compost and alcohol.. Full Article Design
arm Portraits of rescued farm animals allowed to grow old By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:19:54 -0400 A new book, Allowed to Grow Old, reveals beautiful portraits of something we don't get to see very often: Elderly farm animals. Full Article Science
arm Citizen scientist website could reveal how jellyfish are reacting to a warming world By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:46:20 -0500 Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help. Full Article Technology
arm Growing virtual plants could teach farmers how to best grow real ones By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:36:11 -0400 Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success. Full Article Technology
arm How to support farmers with your food shopping By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas. Full Article Living
arm A farm-to-table feast proves that Ontario has great seasonal food, even in winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be. Full Article Living
arm Let's turn barren farmland into nature reserves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:29:11 -0500 A new study finds that degraded agricultural lands could be low-hanging fruit for expanding the world’s conservation areas. Full Article Science
arm Sri Lankan farmers have an ingenious way to deter wild elephants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 It involves planting another surprising crop. Full Article Science
arm TreeHugger in Mongolia: How a Warming Climate is Changing Business in Mongolia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 17:27:00 -0400 We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate. Full Article Business
arm Hello Kitty organic farm is obviously super cute By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:20:34 -0500 The cute-yet-cool Japanese cartoon promotes sustainable food at the Hello Kitty Go Green Organic Farm in Hong Kong. Full Article Living
arm Solar farms can enhance biodiversity and sequester soil carbon too By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 May 2014 06:19:17 -0400 New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside. Full Article Energy
arm Live in this charming seaweed house on a Danish island By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:54:15 -0400 On the market for $416K, this beautifully restored historic cottage comes complete with a roof traditionally crafted of local seaweed. Full Article Design
arm Ecuadorian Farmers Organize 'Illegal' Fairs to Bring Healthy, Fair Priced Food to Communities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0400 A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule. Full Article Science
arm Connecticut Teen Creates Fashion Statement in Fight Against Global Warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:30:18 -0500 When 16-year-old Sam Allen realized his devotion to fashion and the fight against global warming could potentially work wonders together he enlisted the help of a few friends and set out to create a line of clothing that would make a difference… Enter Full Article Living
arm Photos: Women running the farm during WWII By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:45:01 -0400 War wasn't just a man's game, and it wasn't just about weapons. Soldiers gotta eat. Full Article Living
arm Efficient City Farming wins top award at the "Academy Awards of Cleantech" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Taking the category and best in show prizes will help Efficient City Farming get the funding to grow! Full Article Business
arm Flat pack Bait Hive attracts bee swarms inside for safer & easier relocation (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:29:05 -0400 This simple, foldable bee box attracts roaming bee swarms with a pheromone lure, and helps beekeepers safely relocate bees. Full Article Design
arm Quebec announces restrictions on honeybee-harming pesticides By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:49:18 -0500 While not banning the killer pesticides altogether, the new measure will at least hopefully help the beleaguered pollinators. Full Article Business
arm EU declares total ban on bee-harming pesticides By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:49:48 -0400 Neonicotinoids, the world’s most widely used insecticides, will be banned for use in fields within six months. Full Article Business
arm Farmed Fish Production Overtakes Beef By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:22:00 -0400 The world quietly reached a milestone in the evolution of the human diet in 2011. For the first time in modern history, world farmed fish production topped beef production. Full Article Science
arm Scientists identify the most environmentally harmful animal product in the American diet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:57:50 -0400 A new paper compares eggs, dairy, poultry, beef and pork to determine which has the biggest environmental impact. Full Article Living
arm How Lush is supporting cocoa butter farmers in the Congo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:17:00 -0500 It's a mutually beneficial arrangement. Lush gets luxurious fair-trade cocoa butter, while farmers earn income in a low-risk way, not threatened by violence. Full Article Living
arm Texas College Converts its Football Field into a Working Farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 Paul Quinn College in Dallas converted its underused football field into a working farm. Full Article Living
arm The Week in Animal News: Epically Lost Sea Turtle to be Released, Sylvester Stallone Movie Harms Bats, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:56:33 -0500 A young sea turtle found in the Netherlands will be released after a three-year recovery. We also have the search for the "extinct" Javan tiger, Sylvester Stallone's bat cave incident, and more. Full Article Science
arm Mongolia embarks on clean energy future with first wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:11:00 -0400 While in Mongolia for World Environment Day, I toured the Salkhit Wind Farm. Full Article Business
arm The farmer, poet and environmental legend Wendell Berry speaks with Bill Moyers about social change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:43:45 -0400 Wendell Berry is a fount of wisdom and inspiration, so it was great to see that Bill Moyers spoke with the farmer, poet, eco-philosopher about the role of activism and spirit in creating positive change. Full Article Living
arm This bus shelter will keep you warm, but only if you hold hands with your fellow passengers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:50:37 -0400 During this year's extremely cold winter full of ice storms and the effects of a polar vortex, moments of warmth between strangers are created in a bus shelter. Full Article Technology
arm Feeding 7+ Billion in a Warming World (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:01:49 -0400 Check out the live feed of the Future Tense conference, Feeding the World While the Earth Cooks. Full Article Science
arm Garment workers suffer as fashion brands cancel orders By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago. Full Article Business
arm Fast fashion's eco-activism campaigns do more harm than good By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help. Full Article Living