low Judge allows California to require cancer warning on Monsanto's Roundup By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:08:57 -0400 A judge has ruled against Monsanto; company complains that it would drive some customers away. Unsealed documents add to drama. Full Article Business
low Tableware for the Slow Food Movement: Plate Tells You When You Are Eating Too Fast By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:35:04 -0500 The Mandometer was originally developed to treat eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa; it was developed to "teach patients how to eat and recognize hunger and satiety." There are clinics using the technology in Sweden, the USA and Full Article Living
low Flowchart: How To Find Real Food At The Supermarket By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:25:35 -0500 Darya Pino of Summer Tomato prepared this terrific flow chart to help navigate the supermarket.Marion Nestle of Food Politics liked it, noting: Full Article Living
low Help Michael Pollan Write the <em>Food Rules</em> Expanded Edition - Submit Your Rules Via Slow Food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:02:00 -0500 Now Michael Pollan's Food Rules wasn't my favorite book of his, but it was a best-seller and a new edition is being written--and Pollan is in general a fine writer. To help craft it Pollan is partnering with Slow Food USA for a user-generated portion Full Article Living
low Flat LED gets Energy Star certification, now qualifies for rebates in most states (prices as low as $1.97) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:22:00 -0400 LEDs were already cheap when you take into account how much money they save you on your electricity bill, but now this is just a no-brainer. Full Article Energy
low Look Ma, no heatsink! After the innovative flat LED, here comes the hollow one (review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:50:36 -0500 Look Ma! No heatsink! Full Article Energy
low How to extend the life of your smartphone by years without it slowing down By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:41:48 -0400 Many users replace their smartphones every couple of years, even though they have years of life left in them. Here's how to keep your smartphone for longer while keeping up its performance. Full Article Technology
low Stopping Liquid Natural Gas Port in Maryland a Blow Against Fracking in the Marcellus Shale, Too By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:32:00 -0500 Residents in southern Maryland have long felt like they live in an 'energy sacrifice zone.' They already have a nuclear power plant and now are trying to stop a liquid natural gas port. Full Article Energy
low Green roofs could prevent sewage overflow in New York City By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:57:29 -0400 Sewage overflow is a major problem in the Big Apple, but with a little more green on city rooftops, the overflow could be prevented. Full Article Design
low Yellow brightens up this apartment's multifunctional walls By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:53:33 -0500 Vibrant tones liven up this redesign of a 1920s apartment in Stockholm, Sweden. Full Article Design
low 9 Records Blown Away by Superstorm Sandy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:51:46 -0400 She may not have caused the most property damage, but the superstorm extraordinaire holds some impressive records. Full Article Science
low Human composting soon to be allowed in Washington By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:58:00 -0400 It's a more environmentally-friendly way to dispose of a body than burning or burying. Full Article Living
low 15 resolutions you could make for a happier, lower-impact 2019 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:25:00 -0500 Reducing your carbon footprint and building community go hand-in-hand toward creating a better planet. Full Article Living
low Global Economy Expanded More Slowly Than Expected in 2011 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:55:00 -0500 Without a more comprehensive vision of economic health and better ways to measure it, we are flying blind on a path to economic decline and collapse. Full Article Business
low U.S. birth rate has dropped to lowest in 30 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 07:01:00 -0400 Demographers are complaining, but Americans have many good reasons for not wanting so many kids. Full Article Living
low Experimental flatpack pavilion pops up into dome made of metal pillows By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Combining computer-aided parametric design and the design principles of tensegrity (tensional integrity), this experimental pavilion tests the boundaries of building a stronger structure with less material. Full Article Design
low Low-cost water filter alerts users when water is safe to drink By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:44:17 -0400 This little solar powered device can take the guesswork out of SODIS water treatment, showing when the resulting water is safe to drink. Full Article Technology
low Meat and plastic sales are slowly dropping, survey finds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 As environmental awareness spreads, shoppers are making different choices. Full Article Living
low Before 1965, low CO2 levels were steady for 2.5 million years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:11:28 -0400 Humans have never lived with the high CO2 atmospheric conditions of the last 60 years, according to a new study. Full Article Science
low Satellite-connected Raspberry Pi cameras allows for real-time monitoring of Antarctic penguins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 May 2014 13:20:12 -0400 Scientists will be able to easier monitor the population of penguins, thanks to a high-tech solar-powered remote camera setup. Full Article Technology
low Melting icebergs may help slow climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:02:00 -0500 By 'fertilizing the oceans,' icebergs are actually helping to sequester more carbon. But that doesn't mean we should keep on polluting. Full Article Science
low A canoe trip is the epitome of slow travel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:43:00 -0400 "There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." (Kenneth Grahame) Full Article Living
low How to nap for lower heart attack and stroke risk? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:22:48 -0400 A new study suggests a sweet spot for daytime snoozes. Full Article Living
low Glowing algae makes for a living night light By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2013 09:47:40 -0400 With the right set-up, phosphorescent algae can create a lightshow in your room at night. Full Article Technology
low Photos show hearts and souls made out of foraged flowers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 05:00:00 -0400 This looks like lungs, sort of, but it's really made out of meadow flowers. Full Article Living
low Slow Food Pop-Tarts, Made with Serious Love (A Foodie Gift Find!) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:50:00 -0500 With science pointing to all the pitfalls of sugar on human health and longevity, I have ever more reason to curb desserts and hidden sugars. Sadly, "reason" lacks in my vocabulary during the holidays. On Full Article Living
low Threatened Tortoises Slow Down Desert Solar Project By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 15 May 2011 03:55:40 -0400 The building of the massive 5.6-square mile Ivanpah solar project in the Mojave Desert by BrightSource Energy has been suspended in the midst of Full Article Technology
low Photo: Bitty burrowing owl peeks out from below By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day features one of the smallest of North American owls. Full Article Science
low Marlow Goods offers farm-to-table purses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:28:59 -0400 These designer bags from Brooklyn are made with local leather. Full Article Living
low Brooklyn's new community micro-grid will allow for peer-to-peer renewable energy sharing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:10:02 -0400 Solar panels, distributed energy, resilient microgrids, and blockchain. Oh my! Full Article Energy
low Another Major Blow for Carbon Capture, This Time It Involves the "C" Word By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 May 2010 06:48:35 -0400 Mongstad industrial area at night. Photo Tøssekaien via flickr. The Norwegians have been big supporters of carbon capture and storage, and the government helped get the public to go along with building of a gas-fired plant near an existing oil refinery Full Article Energy
low 3 reasons why Halloween is great for kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks. Full Article Living
low 6 reasons you should buy "slow furniture" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:58:26 -0400 Fast furniture is like fast food or fast fashion; here's why you should go slow and how you do it. Full Article Design
low Low-income kids need school lunches more than ever now By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 School administrators have asked the USDA for greater flexibility in providing emergency meals. Full Article Living
low Statoil follows Shell out of Alaska By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:30:35 -0500 The Norwegian oil company announced that’s its ended its plans to drill in Alaska. Full Article Energy
low Horrific legal loophole allows Costa Rica fishermen to fin sharks (warning: graphic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:59:57 -0500 When you create a law to regulate something, there's always the danger that people will drive a truck through the loopholes, adhering to the letter of the law but not its spirit. Full Article Science
low Mesmerizing short film follows photographer through the Arctic, wolves and polar bears ensue (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:00:34 -0400 Take a breathtaking 9-minute journey with wildlife photographer Vincent Munier through the beautifully bleak frozen North, you won’t be sorry. Full Article Science
low Women With High PBDE Levels 50 Percent Slower to Conceive, New Study Says By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:28 -0500 Guest blogger Cara Smusiak is a journalist and regular contributor to NaturallySavvy.com's Naturally Green section. Full Article Living
low DIY wood mold for BioSand water filter system is a low-tech clean water solution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:16:13 -0500 This water filtration solution requires no electricity, has no moving parts, and can be built affordably with locally available materials. Full Article Science
low An unstoppable oil leak is flowing in Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:32:31 -0400 For at least six weeks, thousands of barrels of tar sands oil have been bubbling up into the forest in Cold Lake, Alberta and neither the oil company or government scientists know how to stop the flow. Full Article Energy
low Canada's national parks are overflowing with visitors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:19:00 -0400 Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas. Full Article Living
low 7 slow & cozy things to wear for fall By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:00:00 -0400 If your cold-weather wardrobe needs replenishing, we’ve got a few sustainable suggestions. Full Article Living
low Repurposed parachutes become low-cost portable rainwater harvesters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:25:46 -0500 Decommisioned parachutes are being transformed into lightweight rain harvesting systems to provide drinking water in semi-arid regions. Full Article Technology
low 10 low-tech tactics for living more sustainably By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:15:24 -0500 While advances in energy technology and smart home apps and devices have given us additional tools for living more sustainably, low-tech and simple solutions can make a difference too. Full Article Technology
low 11 foods linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:16:20 -0500 Researchers find an intriguing link between foods + drinks rich in flavonol and staving off dementia. Full Article Living
low Slow Cook Your Way Out Of A Drought-Stricken Electricity Bill By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:00:32 -0500 The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is proposing a rate increase due to extreme drought having reduced their ability to ramp up hydroelectric generators in time for customers to turn on the bright kitchen lights and cook dinner - after 4:00PM. Only 6 Full Article Design
low BP's Blowout Could Be 'The Three Mile Island of Offshore Drilling' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 May 2010 22:35:30 -0400 I'm a big fan of scenario thinking. Although no one can predict "the future," several plausible scenarios can be constructed, informing decisions made difficult by many unknowns. A good decision works in Full Article Business
low How to eat cauliflower's delicious leaves and stems By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:16:01 -0500 The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all. Full Article Living
low Artist makes willow creatures that live in the woods By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:31:11 -0500 If you happen upon some life-size willow creatures in the woods, you can thank Anna & The Willow. Full Article Living
low Glow-in-the-dark, nature-inspired murals tell of secret legends By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:31:27 -0500 These photo-luminescent artworks hide fascinating stories about the places and cities they are located in. Full Article Living