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Is Canada's Justin Trudeau a climate hypocrite?

Or is it all a big political show?




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Wood & Technology Become the Axalko, a Unique Bicycle for Professional Cyclists And Nature Lovers (Video)

An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful!




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How a 1% surcharge on restaurant bills can help fight climate change

It's a curious reversal of the farm-to-table movement.




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Yes, concrete is pretty much as terrible for the climate as we thought.

A Chinese study says concrete actually sucks up CO2. This is not news, it's chemistry.




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Cement industry gets onboard with Paris Climate Accord

A key industry association is working to keep warming to "well below" two degrees.




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Developed-Developing Nation Split on Climate Obligations Needs Reevaluation

We need a new system to determine which nations ought to be forced to cut emissions, not the 20-year old outdated one we've got now.




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Recycling packaging is important, but doesn't the inside count?

Why so much focus on packaging when product waste is equally important to consider?




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Committing to recycling the “non-recyclable”

Companies and manufacturers are creating custom solutions for their difficult-to-recycle waste




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Industry recycling coalitions: when they do work, and when they don’t

Industry coalitions working with municipal recycling can work, but only in two circumstances




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First-ever climate telethon raises millions to plant trees in Denmark

The good people of Denmark phoned in enough kroner to plant nearly a million trees.




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Can "green growth" save us from the climate crisis?

Do we have the political will to do what has to be done? Simon Kuper doesn't think so. I do.




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Join the Christmas Climate Strike

"Give the future, not presents."




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Are the rich responsible for climate change?

The top 10 percent consumes 20 times more energy than the bottom 10 percent.




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4 weird ways climate change could end civilization

Don't read this if you are in a bad mood. Or a good mood, really.




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Ikea to ban single-use plastic, go 'climate positive' by 2030

If you're going to go for it, you may as well REALLY go for it.




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Why recycling won't save the planet

We blame ourselves for not recycling more plastics, and yet our efforts are like "hammering a nail to halt a falling skyscraper." It's time we got to the root of the problem.




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Denmark wants to make climate impact labels mandatory for food

Appliances have labels for energy efficiency, so why not food?




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How recycling hotel soap can save lives

What happens to old hotel soap? One young social entrepreneur created a humanitarian and environmental nonprofit that saves, sanitizes and supplies recycled hotel soap for the developing world.




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Restoring nature is climate equivalent of stopping burning oil

One-third of emissions reductions needed for 2 degree target could be achieved with better land management.




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Ask Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference?

Image Source: Preserve Dear Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? Doesn't mailing it back do more damage than the recycling avoids? It is true that mailing anything has an impact, but is it more than the recycling itself? To




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All over the world, engineers declare climate and biodiversity emergency

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.




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Does recycling waste precious water?

Photo credit: jcheng @ Flickr




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Someday we might get 100% of our aluminum from recycling (using only 5% of the energy)

Recycling aluminum uses about 95% less energy than making new one from bauxite ore, which compares very favorably with other types of recycling.




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Computer models show how ancient people responded to climate change

The findings could help us deal with environmental changes happening now and in the future.




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Supercomputer models show severe turbulence will increase with climate change

Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps.




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Sustainable forests work to address climate change

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.




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Video: The importance of forests in mitigating climate change

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change.




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Burger King is running out of zesty sauce because of climate change

The 2019 horseradish crop was battered by unusually harsh weather, and the effects are showing up in fast food joints.




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Is the climate crisis coming for your wine?

In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot...




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Climate change is top threat, says US Navy commander

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the US Pacific Command says that the biggest long-term security threat in the Pacific region is climate change.




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TreeHugger in Mongolia: How a Warming Climate is Changing Business in Mongolia

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.




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The fight against climate change is momentous (and also not that hard)

With coal use in China dropping, and clean tech becoming competitive, it's time for all of us to ramp up our efforts.




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Which type of roof is best in cold climates: solar, white or green?

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.




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Bike Schools Turn Kids into Future Urban Cyclists in Brazil

The largest city in America, home to the worst traffic jam in history and the highest number of helicopters in the world, is trying to start a bike revolution in elementary schools.




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UK Report: Active transportation can fight climate change, air pollution and traffic congestion

It talks a lot about cycling, but notes that we don't do nearly enough about walking.




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France will hike air fares to fight climate change

A new 'eco tax' will raise money for less polluting modes of transportation.




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Having air conditioning is not a climate sin

The world is getting hotter. But if we need AC, we have to use it sparingly.




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Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20

CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.




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New York City schools will excuse students to participate in climate strikes

The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20.




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Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate Strike

All 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day.




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7 things you can do if you can't do a Climate Strike

Some people have to work, but they can still show solidarity.




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BRB, we're climate striking

We are out supporting the kids today; back to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow.




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Greta Thunberg rejects major climate award

The teenage climate activist said the planet "doesn't need any more awards."




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‘Climate strike’ named Word of the Year

Collins dictionary lexicographers observed a 100-fold increase in its usage in 2019.




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'Walking the walk' matters when it comes to climate activism

The public wants to see activists practicing what they preach.




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Do personal consumption habits really matter in the climate emergency?

In a word, yes. We don't have to buy what they're selling.




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How populism makes dealing with the climate crisis really hard

Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens.




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Greta Thunberg's climate strikes are moving online, due to coronavirus

It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places.




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1 Million Hectares of Colombia Underwater - Climate Change Making La Niña More Intense

Record breaking extreme weather isn't just plaguing the Midwest: Colombia has had 5-6 times more rainfall than usual for the past ten months--which has killed 425 people so far, covered 1 million hectares with water, and left 3 million people as what




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Bioclimatic No Walls House In Northern Colombia Is Caribbean Paradise

World-renowned for their work in Medellin, especially for the Orchid House at the Botanical Garden, Colombian firm Plan B Architects is busy and keeps coming up with great projects.