lly 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
lly Is Paper "a printer you actually want"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:09:11 -0400 Designer Ludwig Rensch thinks it is, and so do a lot of other people. Full Article Design
lly Beautifully minimalist Sowelo tiny home is built using renewable energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:50:37 -0400 Made in Australia out of a solar-powered workshop, this gorgeous little home incorporates a great layout and clever features. Full Article Design
lly Blooming 3D jelly cakes are made with seaweed (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:16:09 -0500 Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna. Full Article Living
lly Accessible tiny home helps elderly woman age in place gracefully (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:16:33 -0500 This lovely little home was built for a woman who wants to be closer to her loved ones, without losing her autonomy. Full Article Design
lly Apple employees are "in revolt" over open offices. Really? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:33:25 -0400 They may be giving up four walls, but they are getting a lot in return. Full Article Design
lly These life-like wildlife sculptures are actually made with rolled newspapers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0400 These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint. Full Article Living
lly Parametrically designed egg-shaped observatory lets you watch local wildlife By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:19:14 -0400 Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats. Full Article Design
lly 5 really awful things that we should try and be thankful for anyway By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 07:32:22 -0500 Even armageddon has a silver lining. Full Article Energy
lly Megabattery demonstrated successfully By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:55:00 -0400 Here's a bright idea for alternative energy -- a megabattery to smooth the peaks and troughs for a reliable power grid Full Article Energy
lly Artist sculpts beautifully haunted dolls from natural materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:29:48 -0400 Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls. Full Article Living
lly A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 09:30:00 -0400 This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful. Full Article Technology
lly Digitally fabricated & handwoven chair revives old weaving techniques By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:45:11 -0400 Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition. Full Article Design
lly Costa Rican Designer Beautifully Re-Invents the Pedestal Fan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0400 Fan(c)Fan is a creation by Marco Gallegos which challenges this product's typical scale and materials. Full Article Design
lly Weathered cork-clad beach house blends in beautifully with marshy landscape By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:12:43 -0400 Elevated above a flood-prone salt marsh on the Essex coast, this small beach house looks like a bird perched among the grasses. Full Article Design
lly A 9th reason to rant about fireworks: They are really hard on bald eagles and other birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:49:19 -0400 It's a TreeHugger tradition, and it's time to declare our independence from these dangerous and polluting anachronisms. Full Article Business
lly Beautifully patterned ceramics are 3D printed with sound vibrations (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Using a customized printer, these designers combined new technology with low sounds to create this modern collection of ceramics. Full Article Design
lly 10 ethically made, eco-friendly backpacks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:47:00 -0500 These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more. Full Article Living
lly "Flight Shaming" is really reducing short-haul flights in Europe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:03:21 -0500 The number of people flying between German cities has dropped 12 percent. Full Article Transportation
lly Do personal consumption habits really matter in the climate emergency? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:19:00 -0500 In a word, yes. We don't have to buy what they're selling. Full Article Business
lly How populism makes dealing with the climate crisis really hard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:40:35 -0500 Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens. Full Article Business
lly Biking and walking in Berlin is a breath of fresh air (metaphorically, not literally) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:37:27 -0400 It is a strange and wonderful experience where you don't know what's around the corner. Full Article Transportation
lly Wisconsin Town Legally Prevented From Tightening Coal Ash Regulations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:53:00 -0500 A town is prevented from creating regulations stricter than the state's rules, despite residents' concerns about groundwater contamination. Full Article Business
lly The Kissing Bridge in Copenhagen stops being the Missing Bridge, finally opens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:31:05 -0400 It's been a long time coming. Was it worth the wait? Full Article Design
lly Mushrooms Could Drastically Cut Fertilizer Use in Agriculture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 10:39:02 -0400 Yesterday Mike reported on the use of mushrooms to break down disposable diapers, and the day before I posted a video of how mushrooms can clean up pollution, kill pests and recycle Full Article Living
lly Slice of paradise created for critically endangered toad-headed turtle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:47:32 -0500 A 297-acre property in rural northern Colombia will become the first and only reserve for the conservation of the Dahl’s toad-headed turtle. Full Article Science
lly Does anyone really know which diet is best for the environment? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:00:00 -0400 The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance. Full Article Living
lly 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
lly Grass-fed beef is threatened by nutritionally-deficient grass By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:43:00 -0500 "Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent." Full Article Living
lly Why I think buying an e-bike online is a really bad idea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:20:11 -0400 If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing. Full Article Transportation
lly 10 More Ways To Hide The Bed (Some of Which You Can Actually Afford) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:39:00 -0500 Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed. Full Article Design
lly Another way to hide the bed: Turn it into a desk (Literally) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:59:00 -0500 Mira Schröder lives and works in a shop where she can make her bed disappear. Full Article Design
lly Do natural pesticide sprays really get rid of bed bugs? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:50:41 -0400 Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective. Full Article Living
lly Bed automatically retracts up high in this contemporary tiny house (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:25:37 -0500 This elegantly designed small space presents yet another solution for the bed: lifting it up to the ceiling and out of the way. Full Article Design
lly This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 15:45:13 -0400 At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry. Full Article Technology
lly How can people demand a "naturally green" environment and hate wind turbines? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:00:46 -0400 There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something. Full Article Technology
lly Critically endangered mountain gorillas show impressive population increase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 11:55:13 -0400 Mountain gorillas have become the only wild apes whose population numbers are known to be improving. Full Article Science
lly Elephant poaching declines in Africa, but 15,000 still illegally killed each year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 09:53:11 -0400 Even though there has been notable progress, at current poaching rates elephants are still in danger of becoming virtually extinct on the continent. Full Article Science
lly Finally! Tiny home subdivisions and developments are becoming a reality. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:14:49 -0500 Another good reason to move to Colorado. Full Article Design
lly The really hot poop on composting toilets: It can heat your house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:52:42 -0400 Put your poop to work; it's fuel for a biological furnace. Full Article Design
lly New composting toilet design launched in Ecuador, which really needs it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:22:38 -0500 Here's the drill on the Earth Drill toilet. Full Article Design
lly 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
lly Who's really in charge at the supermarket? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Shoppers like to think they're in control of their own food decisions, but there's actually a complex web of manipulations between supermarkets and food processors going on behind the scenes. Full Article Living
lly How to shop ethically for souvenirs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully. Full Article Living
lly A Vertical Garden That Actually Lives Up To The Term By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:39:11 -0400 This Barcelona garden is about as simple as it comes. Only it's 70 feet high. Full Article Design
lly Tiny house from New Zealand is actually almost tiny By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:22:14 -0400 After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials. Full Article Design
lly Tiny off-grid eco-cabin in Australia has everything you really need By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:56:07 -0400 Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio. Full Article Design
lly Yet another study concludes that gas stoves are really bad for kids' health By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:21:11 -0400 Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up. Full Article Business
lly Senate FINALLY confirms EPA chief, Gina McCarthy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:56:00 -0400 After an unprecedented delay, the Senate finally voted 59 - 40 to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Full Article Energy
lly White House finally reinstalling solar panels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:41:54 -0400 It took a while, but there will soon be solar panels on the White House. Full Article Energy