1 The envelope, please: BuildingGreen's top 10 green picks for 2016 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:00:00 -0500 It's a ritual; they pick the ten top products and I complain that they are not sexy. This year is different. Full Article Design
1 Wake up. It's time for the BuildingGreen Top 10 Products for 2018 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:34:34 -0500 It's like watching paint dry. Full Article Design
1 1,000 year old cathedral goes solar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:18:54 -0400 This may, possibly, be the oldest building in the world to go solar. Full Article Energy
1 13 Most bizarre mushrooms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:15:00 -0400 These specimens of the fungi world are both beautiful and strange. Full Article Science
1 For $19 you can kill a wolf in Montana By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:01:26 -0400 After nearly being hunted to extinction, wolf populations in the United States have recovered enough that hunting wolves is allowed to control their numbers. But are we moving too fast? Full Article Science
1 Inferno: 10-minute video from a lucky survivor of Lac Megantic's catastrophe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:17:15 -0400 This 10-minute video was shot by a man who was supposed to be at the MusiCafé bar that was engulfed by flames on july 6. Full Article Energy
1 13 story timber tower to be built in Quebec City, will be tallest in North America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 15:10:28 -0400 The plyscraper era has begun as Cross Laminated Timber towers start popping up everywhere. Full Article Design
1 Thanks to a solar air heater, it costs $100 to heat this tiny house all winter (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -0500 In a Canadian province where a winter heating with electricity might cost a few hundred dollars per month minimum, this man manages to cut his heating bill by using free solar energy. Full Article Design
1 Novio is a warm & minimalist 210 sq. ft. tiny house from Quebec By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 16:47:45 -0500 Tiny houses don't have to be overly cute and rustic, as this little modern home shows. Full Article Design
1 Los Vecinos: First Platinum LEED-Certified, 100% Solar Powered, Affordable Housing in San Diego By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2009 20:39:00 -0400 Image via: Wakeland Housing & Development Corporation Los Vecinos, the first LEED-Certified Platinum, 100% solar-powered affordable housing in San Diego, offer 42-units of state of the art in green housing. The $17.6 million USD project opened its doors Full Article Design
1 How a 14th century manuscript could solve our antibiotic crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:21:54 -0400 Researchers are poring over an important medieval medical text with 360 recipes, many of which might have successfully fought infection long before modern science. Full Article Living
1 10 conditions where lifestyle changes could prevent medication By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:00:00 -0400 From helping with dementia to prehypertension and chronic pain, these lifestyle changes could help you hop off the medication merry-go-round. Full Article Living
1 16th-century text shows ginkgo seeds can fight skin infections By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:12:49 -0400 Inspired by a centuries-old text on traditional Chinese medicine, a young researcher has found that seeds from the gingko tree could prove helpful for acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema. Full Article Living
1 The 10 worst states for the flu By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:22:53 -0500 Here's where influenza hits especially hard, and what you can do to help protect yourself from it. Full Article Living
1 Potomac River Named as America’s Most Endangered River of 2012 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2012 09:57:24 -0400 This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and while some great progress has been made, there are still many rivers which are endangered, including one flowing through our nation's capital. Full Article Science
1 America's top 10 most endangered rivers in 2014 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:47:48 -0400 If a country is a body, rivers are its arteries through which vital blood flows. We must revive our waterways before more damage is done. Full Article Science
1 Dynamic map of river's 15,000 history is made with lasers & data By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:45:09 -0500 Data is not just for the internet giants; using remote laser-sensing technology, it can generate lovely maps of a river's long-past history too. Full Article Science
1 These 10 rivers likely the source of millions of tons of ocean plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:22:33 -0500 Research reveals that rivers deliver up to 4 million metric tons of plastic debris to the sea every year, with up to 95% coming from just 10 of them. Full Article Science
1 The Best Green Cars and Technology From Michelin's 2010 Challenge Bibendum Show By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:19:32 -0400 French tire giant Michelin recently held its 10th Challenge Bibendum, this time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event is a chance for Michelin to rally industry players around the flag of sustainable mobility and the future of the automobile. Here's me loo Full Article Transportation
1 The Best Green Cars and Technology From Michelin's 2010 Challenge Bibendum Show (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:48:23 -0400 This year, French tire giant Michelin (yes, the Michelin that made the tires on your car) held its 10th Challenge Bibendum event, this time in Rio de Janeiro. If you've never heard of this thing, don't kick yourself, Full Article Transportation
1 Why Are Germans Boycotting E10, the Ethanol Fuel? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0500 Germans rate respect for having a national identity as eco-conscious people. Should it therefore come as a surprise that Germans are not embracing the advent of E10, a 10% ethanol-gasoline mixture, which has Full Article Transportation
1 U.S. Doctors Say Biofuels Could Kill 192,000+ Per Year in Developing Countries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:22:04 -0400 Photo: Stephanie Says, Flickr, CC Turning Food into Fuel is Not the Solution The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has released a warning that U.S. and European policy to increase the production of biofuels could lead to almost Full Article Transportation
1 First Iowa Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Gets $105m Loan Guarantee From DoE By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400 If it seems like you've read a variation of the above headline before you're not wrong, and as much as anything it's a sign of the rock road cellulosic ethanol and biofuels in general have had in the past few years. The details: The Department of Full Article Energy
1 Prix Pictet International Environmental Photography Competition Short List Announced 2012 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0400 This competition for the best environmental photography never fails to be interesting and professional. Full Article Science
1 Building façade generates electricity and tells you stories By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:58:12 -0500 The skin of MVRDV's new Milestone office building is very busy. Full Article Design
1 My Favourite Stories of 2011: March By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:07:00 -0500 Where I was preoccupied with everything Herman Miller after a tour of their factories Full Article Design
1 Faults Leading to 2010 Michigan Tar Sands Spill Known to Pipeline Operator For 5 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:05:00 -0400 Plus, NTSB Investigators said a "culture of deviance" delayed Enbridge's response once the 2010 was first detected. Full Article Energy
1 Meet the one city in America where cars have been banned since 1898 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 19:08:37 -0400 When cars first began appearing in the late 19th century, some cities moved to ban them -- but there is still one place in the US that has yet to change its mind. Full Article Living
1 French Town Rolls Out Massive 1,400-Foot-Long Carpet Made of Grass (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:51:34 -0400 Artists installed a grass carpet through a French town to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its arts and nature trail programs. Full Article Living
1 108,000 Trees Planted at Buddha's Birthplace in Nepal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:06:00 -0400 Some nice symbolism here... WWF-Nepal reports that it has just completed its target for 2011 of planted 108,000 trees in the Sacred Garden of Lumbini, where the Buddha was born roughly 2,500 years ago. Over the next ten years the Full Article Living
1 Reflections on 9/11 & Our Response to Tragedy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:40:00 -0400 photo: Rebecca Wilson/CC BY Editors note: The following guest post is by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati an American-born renunciate at Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh, India (full bio below). While this post may be a bit broader than other items in the Full Article Living
1 Bank signs one contract, goes 100% renewable by EOY By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:30:02 -0500 Fifth Third Bank shows us just how easy it is becoming for corporations to source all of their electricity from renewables. Full Article Energy
1 UK has passed 1,000 hours without coal this year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2018 06:35:26 -0400 That's compared to 624 in the whole of 2017... Full Article Energy
1 The UK sees lowest per-capita energy generation since 1984 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:53:17 -0500 It's not just renewables that are driving down emissions. Full Article Energy
1 10 recycling and waste management trends to look out for in the near future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:00:00 -0400 There's a lot to look forward to, but what should we expect to see more of in the short-term? Full Article Business
1 10 beautiful underwater views from Google Street View By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Take a virtual tour of these amazing spots. Full Article Technology
1 Google Buys 781MW of Wind, Solar, and 73 more companies demand a strong climate deal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 13:31:03 -0500 Big business may be coming to the climate party late. But it is making its presence known. Full Article Business
1 Google will be able to offset 100% of electricity needs with renewable energy in 2017 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:16:45 -0500 The tech giant has hit this major renewable energy goal ahead of all its competitors. Full Article Business
1 Trudeau says Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:06:00 -0400 The prime minister also mentioned holding companies responsible for the packaging waste they create. Full Article Science
1 Montreal's 2014 Tour de l'Île: 25,000 people on a 50km bike ride around the city! (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:31:45 -0400 One of the great North-American cyclist cities has a big bash to celebrate bike culture! Full Article Transportation
1 Montreal reveals plans for an electric car sharing service, aims for 1,000 EVs by 2020 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:45:32 -0400 The city wants to become a leader in electric transportation, part of a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a third. Full Article Transportation
1 Ikea deliveries now 100% electric in Shanghai By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:06:30 -0500 Well, that happened fast. Full Article Transportation
1 Two mail giants commit to 100% electric vehicles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 07:48:35 -0500 Fleet purchasing may turn out to be critical to electrification. Full Article Transportation
1 Electric Ford F-150 pickup truck tows a million pound train. Is this a big deal? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:23:17 -0400 In a word, no. Ford can sell this fiction, but it is all about friction. Full Article Transportation
1 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
1 10 tips for making your dishwasher more efficient By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:08:05 -0400 Today's technology makes dishwashers much more water and energy efficient than hand washing dishes. Here are some tips for taking that efficiency to the next level. Full Article HTGG
1 Quick fix: 10 things you can repair in under 10 minutes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:00:00 -0500 From broken zippers to damaged USB cables, embrace your inner handyman with these quick DIY repairs. Full Article Living
1 10 tips to make every day Earth Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:14:01 -0400 We can do lists too; here are some of the simple things you can do that do not involve spending money and buying stuff. Full Article Living
1 11 outdoor gear companies with great repair or return policies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:18:00 -0400 It's a sign of quality when companies are willing to stand by the goods they sell. Full Article Living
1 Stimulus Dollars In Motion: Maryland Orders 100 Hybrid Buses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:10:11 -0500 Taking advantage of the Federal stimulus package, Maryland's Governor O'Malley announced the State's intention to purchase hybrid 100 hybrid diesel/electric buses for $62 million. Full Article Transportation