Are these the tiniest microfarms of all? NYC artist grows food inside furniture
From chard on a chair to tat soi in a suitcase, artist Jenna Spevack is cultivating a tasty variety of organic microgreens in her furniture farms -- and visitors to her upcoming gallery show will be able to reap the harvest.
Maldives' Ousted Climate-Activist President to be Tried on Sunday
The Jill Stein Presidential Campaign Was Both a Dismal Failure and a Remarkable Win
Stein may have gotten only 0.3% of the national vote, but that's actually a huge increase over what Greens have gotten in the past two elections.
Bhutan residents celebrate royal birth by planting 108,000 trees
The happy country that set a Guinness record for planting 49,672 trees in just one hour welcomes the birth of a new prince by more than doubling that planting.
Pizza Hut promises antibiotic-free wings and side orders by 2022
The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further.
Pedestrians will have to be "lawful and considerate" in a world of self-driving cars
It may be decades before AVs are good enough, so in the meantime everyone will have to keep out of their way.
Is It Time to Consider 'Energy Sprawl' When Discussing Future Energy & Climate Policy?
A new article published in the online journal PLoS ONE takes on the issue of energy sprawl -- namely how much land is required to produce energy from different sources -- under different potential US energy and climate policies in 2030.
Ditching Ethanol Subsidy Will Save US $6 Billion - Won't Hurt Domestic Production Either
Two new pieces in NRDC's Switchboard blog remind us that the debate over corn ethanol subsidies is alive and well; and illustrate, through two new reports, the benefits of ditching Federal support altogether. The first, from the
The Koch Brothers Are Right: Ethanol Subsidies Should Go
Few industrialists in recent times have done more to imperil environmental protections and public health than the Koch brothers. The force behind Americans for Prosperity and Koch Industries have galvanized
Senate Votes to End Billions in Ethanol Subsidies
A measure that would remove roughly $6 billion in annual ethanol subsidies just passed the U.S. Senate, signaling, among other things, a shift in public attitude towards the once-heralded alternative fuel. It
Republican Presidential Hopefuls Out Of Step With Their Religions On Climate Change
Here at TreeHugger we've long documented how every major religious group has come out supporting strong action on climate change, so the following irony, pointed out by Climate Progress shouldn't come as a shock: Even
In California, people without rooftop solar panels pay a $65 per year subsidy to those with them
Sidewalk Labs releases its vision for Toronto's waterfront
Sidewalk Labs: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or a brazen corporate highjack?
The proposal for redeveloping Toronto's waterfront into a green, sustainable, urban tech hub is controversial.
Montreal considering separate traffic laws for cyclists
Pop-up charging hub borrows the sidewalk instead of stealing it
Docked electric cars can be worse than dockless scooters for pedestrians, but the UEone is a step in the right direction.
Renewable Tradition: Baltimore's "Arabbers" Sell Produce On Residential Streets - In Horse Drawn Carts
Wikipedia carries a definition of Arabbers which includes this:An arabber (or a-rab) is a
We Are Like "Watermelons: Green On The Outside And Red Or Socialist On The Inside."
Name calling is so much fun. Maryland State Senator Richard Colburn, R-Cambridge, thought he was having some at our expense when he characterized
Historical courtyard residence converted into modern workspace in Beijing
A traditional dwelling has been preserved by renovating it to include a new office, library, kitchen and guest room.
Business park plans 15 MW, unsubsidized solar farm
As subsidy-free renewables proliferate, it will become harder to derail decarbonization.
Divestment is now considered a 'material risk' by fossil fuel industries
BMW Considering Launching EV by 2012?
During a recent interview, BMW chief executive Norbert Reithofer revealed that the German automaker was considering bringing a battery-powered vehicle to the U.S. market by 2012 in an effort to meet more stringent
Morocco pledges to ax fossil fuel subsidies
A level playing field for renewables is about to get a step closer, at least in Morocco.
Thermal power plants use 4x more water than all US residents, solar PV doesn't need a drop
As you can see in the satellite photos above, California is experiencing a massive drought over most of the state. The most visible aspect from space is the snow cover (or lack thereof) over the Sierra Nevada mountain range
'Whimsical scientist' seals himself inside greenhouse for climate change experiment (Video)
This man wants to prove a point about rising global carbon dioxide levels by locking himself inside this DIY greenhouse for the next three days.
Key glacier in Antarctica is cracking from the inside out
New discovery points to troubling signs for the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the collapse of which would prove catastrophic.
Residents of Mallorca want cruise ships to go away
The 'mega cruises' are harming the environment, the island's aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life.
Why throw subsidies at electric cars when 48 percent of trips are less than 3 miles?
A new study shows that there is some seriously low-hanging fruit here that would deliver more bang for the buck.
31 outside-the-box tips to ditch plastic
TreeHugger and Elephant Journal have teamed up to share 31 creative tips for skipping plastic, one for each day of July.
Residents Band Together to Protect Maine’s Woods from Development
Picture having a massive, beautiful expanse of woods near your home. You go there to hike, fish, hunt -- just to enjoy nature. Now picture a highway running through it.
Cousins River Residence by GO Logic is smaller and simpler
Seattle Kids Are Exploring Trees Inside And Out
Trees are the longest living and largest living organisms on earth. One acre of forest absorbs six tones of carbon dioxide and puts out four tones of oxygen. Trees are good noise barriers, making a city and neighborhood quieter. This is just the tip of
Are sidewalks a civic responsibility? Not in Atlanta
One might think that promoting walking as an alternative to driving might be good for cities clogged with cars full of overweight people.
Sidewalks are critical infrastructure and should be a civic responsibility
Two dead because trucks don't have side guards and cyclists apparently can't stay upright
In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.
Czech President & Climate Denier Vaclav Klaus To Preside Over EU In 2009
Just when we thought there was a chance for a rationalist US Administration to mesh with the Climate-action oriented EU and with an increasingly open-minded China...[Vaclav] Klaus has called man-made global
Small wooden home sits like a modernist mountain in the countryside
Inspired by arthropods, this minimalist all-wood home features a spacious-feeling interior and energy-efficient, passive heating and cooling strategies.
The President of Iceland is right: Ban pineapple pizza.
This is a silly post, about a silly bit of news, but is a reminder that we really should think about what we eat.
Trudeau government promises electric car subsidies, public transit support, wind and tidal power
The Lace Collection, Matteria shows off the romantic side of eco-design
Lace is back! A while ago Lloyd wrote about the California-based Eurolaces, believed to be the first company to offer 100% certified machine-made macramé style organic cotton lace trim for apparel or curtains. Now lace has become a theme amongst the
New York's Governor Cuomo considers helmet mandates for car drivers
A closer look at Telus Sky: Can an all-glass tower really be considered green?
The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter.
U.S. national parks waive entry fees to help people get outside
Make this the last AIA Awards where they don't consider sustainability
They say these are about celebrating the best contemporary architecture. But what does that mean today?
Staten Island residents fight to save green space from becoming condos
Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.
Presidents' Day Survey: Who Is The Greenest President?
It's time to consider carbon rationing, and all that that entails
Recycling packaging is important, but doesn't the inside count?
Car industry splits over California emissions rules. What side is your car maker on?
I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue.