rest Eero Saarinen's TWA terminal is restored, repurposed and reborn as the TWA Hotel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Did we say we hate concrete? Just the new stuff. This kind of concrete should be buffed, polished and treasured. Full Article Design
rest 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
rest Artist plants a living forest in 30,000-person stadium By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:29:52 -0400 Austria's Wörthersee football stadium is now thriving with life in an installation that is as beautiful as it is chilling. Full Article Living
rest Bulgaria is getting a beautiful new forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:21:25 -0500 Soon, willow, alder, ash and oaks will grace the banks of the Maritza river once again. Full Article Science
rest 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
rest Bringing back extinct species - continuing progress towards restoring the Aurochs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:30:01 -0500 What progress has been made since the first wave of media excitement about this project? We catch up on the news of efforts to breed an ancient species back from extinction Full Article Science
rest 30 fascinating facts about the boreal forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:29:36 -0400 Welcome to almost 30 percent of the world's forest cover. Full Article Science
rest Conservation group to buy largest private sequoia forest in the world By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400 The 530-acre forest has hundreds of ancient giant sequoia, including the fifth-largest tree known on the planet. Full Article Science
rest Make your tombstone an ancient tree in one of these memorial forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:01:23 -0500 Mixing conservation with death care, a new start-up offers permanently protected memorial trees that solve a slew of problems. Full Article Science
rest Clever, Cool Rainforest Office Is a Natural Wind Tunnel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:20 -0500 A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel. Full Article Design
rest Restoring nature is climate equivalent of stopping burning oil By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:44:45 -0400 One-third of emissions reductions needed for 2 degree target could be achieved with better land management. Full Article Science
rest An airport, a ferry company and several restaurant chains are all banning plastic straws By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:44:36 -0500 The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues. Full Article Business
rest UK to set goal of restoring soil health by 2030 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:16:46 -0400 Incredibly, this appears to be the first time the government has really tried to tackle this crucial issue nationwide. Full Article Science
rest Kroger to create and adopt a no-deforestation policy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 08:08:06 -0400 The largest grocery chain in the US will develop and implement a new plan to improve its protection of tropical forests. Full Article Business
rest Xylophone of the Forest, Stunning Ad for Docomo's Wooden Cellphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:07:08 -0400 This is probably one of the most beautiful and awesome ads I have ever come across, thanks to Frame and Form. Watch the Xylophone of the Forest, and before you shrug it off because trees might have been killed for the making of this clip, hear me Full Article Living
rest William McDonough on Cradle to Cradle, a Terrestrial Space Station, and What Went Wrong in China (Podcast) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:28:43 -0500 Architect and author of Cradle to Cradle talks about green products, his new buildings, and what happened in China. Full Article TreeHugger Radio
rest Go inside the Carbon Vault: why it’s critical to know what’s beneath the Boreal Forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:50:18 -0400 Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ... Full Article Business
rest International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: How forests bring us together By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:53:31 -0400 The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9. Full Article Business
rest Look for the label: the SFI logo is a sign of sustainable forestry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:19:18 -0400 Where did your paper coffee cup come from? Does it support a red-cockaded woodpecker? Or a gopher tortoise? Full Article Business
rest New forest research project works to conserve caribou in western Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:16:19 -0400 Woodland caribou are an iconic but threatened species throughout Canada. They’re natural prey to bears and wolves, who can gain easier access to Caribou habitat through forest roads, pipelines, and other human disturbances. Full Article Business
rest How sustainable forestry can help the legacy of African American Landowners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:51:36 -0500 As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it. Full Article Business
rest New webinars engage the marketplace on responsible forest sourcing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 07:19:54 -0500 GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing. Full Article Business
rest Forests are easy to love: how to show it for the International Day of Forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:09:58 -0400 The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future. Full Article Business
rest On World Water Day – forests are the answer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:29:08 -0400 Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right. That’s the theme of World Water Day 2019. It’s a day made official by the United Nations General Assembly that takes place every year on March 22. Full Article Business
rest Forest sustainability by the acre: 300M+ certified to SFI By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:19:33 -0400 More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard. Full Article Business
rest Top 10 reasons to attend SFI’s annual conference: Forests of Opportunity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:20:45 -0400 Every year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative community comes together to exchange ideas, share innovations, and inspire those who have a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests. Full Article Business
rest Sustainability and future forests at the World Scout Jamboree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:22:08 -0400 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Project Learning Tree (PLT) joined Scouts from more than 150 countries at the 24th World Scout Jamboree last month. Full Article Business
rest High school students MAP the future of forests at Michigan State University By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:05:27 -0400 Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that. Full Article Business
rest Sustainable forests work to address climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:34:19 -0400 People committed to sustainability understand that there are many complexities to our global challenges. But one often overlooked fact is how valuable forests are in mitigating climate change. Full Article Business
rest Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:47:00 -0400 Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species. Full Article Science
rest Video: The importance of forests in mitigating climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:31:26 -0500 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change. Full Article Science
rest What does Rainforest Alliance certification mean for palm oil? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400 We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable. Full Article Business
rest How the rest of the world raises their children By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:53:00 -0400 From frigid naps to diaperless infants to independence at a young age, it takes all kinds to raise the next generation - something that Americans would do well to remember. Full Article Living
rest Artists carve huge forest 'SOS' to highlight palm oil's destructive impact (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 12:09:13 -0400 Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike. Full Article Living
rest Romantic tiny forest home built in 6 weeks for $4,000 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:28:03 -0400 A rustic tiny house built with plenty of love and on a small budget. Full Article Design
rest This restaurant uses invasive species for its sustainable sushi By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Unconventional sushi made out of Japanese knotweed, Asian carp and lionfish are the draw here. Full Article Living
rest This low-tech terrarium purifies water like a mini-Amazon rainforest (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400 Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants. Full Article Design
rest This photo is what rainforest destruction looks like By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:39:00 -0500 I was walking through the rainforest and saw something odd. Full Article Business
rest Reborn as a Restaurant, a Berlin Building Overcomes its Dark History By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0400 A building that once housed a Jewish girls' school, shut down by the Nazis, is now home to a fashionable restaurant. Full Article Design
rest 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
rest Restored church building has a growing congregation – of bees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:02:39 -0400 ZGF builds interesting hives on the roof of a fascinating building. Full Article Design
rest Exploring and Enjoying the East's Last Great Forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:46:00 -0400 Hiking through the Adirondacks, and why we should protect it. Full Article Living
rest Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 2: Healing plants, underwater sinkholes, and a carbon offset forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400 As part of an ongoing series about the Maya Ka'an community-based tourism initiative, this was my first official day in the Mayan region, and it was certainly full of adventure. Full Article Living
rest Can tourism ever be sustainable? The Rainforest Alliance says, "Yes!" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400 This NGO is doing wonderful work to bring sustainable tourism into the mainstream. It's time to start planning your next vacation! Full Article Living
rest Globalized Beef, Palm Oil & Timber Corporations Now Main Cause of Tropical Deforestation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:45:00 -0400 Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from Full Article Science
rest Does Living Near Fast Food Restaurants Mean You’re More Likely to Be Fat? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:25:00 -0500 Fast food is the enemy of green food, so why does an overweight America still eat so much fast food? Full Article Living
rest Photo: River rushes through a mountain forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:33:51 -0400 Jake Wolf took this photo just outside of Grand Lake, Colorado. Full Article Science
rest Almost everyone is underestimating renewables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:29:16 -0400 Most reports suggest a gradual increase in renewable energy. But don't believe the anti-hype. Full Article Energy
rest Pop-up restaurant in soaring Swedish gondola opens for sustainable diners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:57:29 -0400 Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air. Full Article Living
rest Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed. Full Article Living