omi New Survey Explores Link Between Views on Politics, Economics, and Global Warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0400 Photo courtesy of Next Nature American Climate Values Survey Views on global warming may be more strongly politically and economically influenced than many may have hoped. The recently released results of the American Climate Values Survey, conducted Full Article Business
omi Injecting Aerosols Into Atmosphere to Slow Global Warming Environmentally & Economically Risky By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0400 Another report on another geoengineering method that is likely too risky to try and utterly not cost-effective: Injecting aerosols into the atmosphere to slow warming (which would do absolutely nothing about ocean acidification, by the way). Full Article Technology
omi Can comics solve our world's biggest problems? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 06:11:52 -0400 The world had a bunch of big goals it didn't succeed in making by this year. Now the UN is creating an even bigger set of goals - finally taking the environment into account. But how to educate the world about the goals? Turn to comics. Full Article Business
omi Naomi Campbell's Fur Flip, Daryl Hannah's Coal Case, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:42:42 -0400 Photo via Daily Mail Model Naomi Campbell may have once been a major part of PETA's "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign, but in the years since the ads she's distanced herself from the organization--and now it looks like she's landed squarely Full Article Living
omi Are Skyscrapers Torpedoing the World's Economies? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:53:34 -0500 A new report by Barclays Capital suggests a dark side to the building boom in places like China, India, and Turkey. Full Article Design
omi Microsoft Using Biogas Fuel Cell to Power Wyoming Data Center By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:53:26 -0500 The fuel cell is part of Microsoft's Data Plant project to build a zero carbon data center. Full Article Technology
omi 4 Health benefits of chamomile By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:29:23 -0400 Chamomile is one of the oldest and most popular medicinal herbs, but it has also become one of the best studied. Full Article Living
omi Artist's blossoming animal forms depict triumph of life over death By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:43:29 -0400 These flowery sculptures seem to grow and flourish, out of repurposed dead animal skulls. Full Article Living
omi Japan's confused cherry blossoms are blooming 6 months early By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Because of the weather, some of the country's famed cherry trees are having a surprise autumn bloom instead of in spring. Full Article Science
omi In the battle for social domination of the roads, Oregon imposes a bike tax By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:00:40 -0400 Because cyclists should pay their fair share, right? Full Article Transportation
omi Modern classic jewelry made with recycled domino & Scrabble pieces By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 'Slow' games make a comeback, as stylish jewelry with a twist. Full Article Living
omi 'Teeny tiny' houses are becoming a big thing in New Zealand and Australia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:28:10 -0400 This is a trend that should catch on everywhere -- just building what you need. Full Article Design
omi Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:32:00 -0400 But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models. Full Article Living
omi Forward Labs solar roof promises higher production, lower cost than Tesla's By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 07:00:00 -0400 The unicorn of cheap clean home energy will most likely be found in an affordable solar roof that doesn't look like a solar roof, and that can pay for itself quickly. This startup may have developed it. Full Article Technology
omi Tesla rumors: 2 electric cars to be unveiled in March? Electric pickup truck coming in 2018? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:13:18 -0500 It would be a good way to further broaden the appeal of electric vehicles. Full Article Transportation
omi At IDS16: an affordable, minimal and ergonomic standing desk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:33:31 -0500 It's really all you need in this era of notebook computers. Full Article Design
omi LeBron James promises a bicycle and helmet for every student at his new school By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 The basketball star has a soft spot for bikes, which he says gave him important freedom as a kid. Full Article Transportation
omi Smart Windows Fix Dumb Problem of Too Much Noise, Too Much Light: Sage Electrochromic Glass Changes With Flick Of Switch By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:19:00 -0400 Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed. Full Article Design
omi Stair of the week dominates Copenhagen science museum By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:43:21 -0500 160 tons of steel and 10 tons of copper never looked so good Full Article Design
omi Hurricane Michael as seen from space is an ominous thing (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:10:41 -0400 See the view captured by the International Space Station as the category 4 hurricane makes landfall over Florida. Full Article Science
omi Cell phones charged by sound are now closer to becoming a reality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 08:56:32 -0400 Nanotechnology breakthroughs have lead to a successful prototype of a device that could charge your cell phone with ambient noise or the conversations of users. Full Article Technology
omi Google Street View coming to Hawaiian hiking trails By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:59:33 -0400 Soon you'll be able to see hardened lava flows, rainforests and beaches up close without leaving your house. Full Article Technology
omi For first time ever, solar dominates UK power supply By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 06:21:56 -0400 These spikes might be intermittent. But they are getting bigger and more frequent. Full Article Energy
omi UK hotel chain promises solar on 70 more locations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 06:39:35 -0400 Even with falling subsidies, solar still makes sense. Full Article Energy
omi Flat pack 25 Lamp is one step toward biomimetic electricity-free lighting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:53:33 -0400 Besides looking lovely, all proceeds from this lamp will go to a project that is developing electricity-free lighting that is inspired by nature. Full Article Design
omi World's biggest tuna company promises to clean up its act By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:56:00 -0400 It's good news... but we shouldn't be eating tuna at all. Full Article Business
omi Run-down rooming house finds redemption as Passivhaus social housing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:39:10 -0500 Indwell and Invizij Architects are doing incredible work, raising the bar for housing people in need. Full Article Design
omi Naomi Klein's 'Leap Manifesto' calls on the Canadian government to divest from fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:45:27 -0400 Klein, author of 'This Changes Everything,' launched the Leap Manifesto at the Toronto International Film Festival. Read and sign it here to join the call for a more sustainable and equitable future. Full Article Living
omi Pizza Hut promises antibiotic-free wings and side orders by 2022 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 06:39:00 -0400 The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further. Full Article Living
omi Best Of Show: Sage Electrochromic Glass Is A Thermostat For The Sun By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:03 -0400 It is a fascinating product, glazing that darkens at the flip of a switch, eliminating the Full Article Design
omi The Economist puts the 'sharing economy' on the cover By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:57:22 -0400 For years we've been talking about renting or borrowing rather than owning. There are so many things that people own but rarely use... Full Article Business
omi The Economist looks at the Duck Curve, goes quackers on the metaphors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:07:06 -0400 Perhaps it is time to stuff this duck analogy. Full Article Energy
omi Duke Energy dedicates $25 million to EV charging in NC, promises 300 MW of battery storage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 06:11:35 -0400 In a compromise with environmentalists, the energy giant is committing some significant resources to clean tech. Full Article Energy
omi Coming soon: weird but maybe wonderful alternative electric vehicles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:14:11 -0400 BRB introduces a bunch of concept vehicles that look like a lot of fun without fossil fuels Full Article Transportation
omi Freakonomics Watch: "The Primitive Food Movement" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:41 -0500 The first Freakonomics book was a lot of fun; the second less so, as it sort of devolved into "if the scientific consensus and/or coast-hugging liberal elite are for it, we are against it" type of thing. Hence Freakonomics Watch; or perhaps it should Full Article Living
omi 'In Defense of Food' documentary is coming soon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Michael Pollan's food advice will be mandatory holiday viewing for any health- and green-minded individuals. Full Article Living
omi Tesla wins battle to sell its electric cars in Maryland, but more fights are coming... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 16:10:46 -0400 Thanks to an exception for "electric or non-fossil-fuel-burning vehicles". Maybe all other states could do that so that other EV makers don't have to face what Tesla is facing? Full Article Transportation
omi 70% of Americans think the environment is more important than economic growth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:12:42 -0400 Turns out, environmental issues are not about awareness. People get it. Full Article Business
omi Good news: Bitcoin is becoming worthless By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:13:26 -0500 The digital currency is in its death throes. Full Article Energy
omi First ever porous liquid shows promise for carbon capture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:55:00 -0500 Up until now, only solid materials have offered the ability to capture materials using the filtering power of pores Full Article Science
omi Cleveland, birthplace of Standard Oil, promises 100% renewable energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:51:37 -0400 There's symbolism here. Let's hope there's substance too. Full Article Energy
omi Mom Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Crossing Street After Kid Killed By Hit-and-Run By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:47:45 -0400 I have been trying to write something punchier than David Goldberg at Transportation for America did but I cannot, this event is "so utterly outrageous, so emblematic of the failure of our current transportation Full Article Transportation
omi Does the Environment Win When Economic Crisis Sends Immigrants Home? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2009 16:18:00 -0400 Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as Full Article Business
omi World's first carbon-negative data center coming to Sweden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive." Full Article Technology
omi Economical and efficient "Energy Positive" house built in Wales, just in time for standards to be killed by government By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:31:35 -0400 It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain. Full Article Design
omi Ergonomically crafted & minimalist Metis desk is full of hidden storage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:59:55 -0400 Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter. Full Article Design
omi Fabulous floating cities promise freedom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:34:30 -0500 A design competition shows ideas that might soon be floating off French Polynesia Full Article Design
omi Libeskind "crystal" at Toronto's ROM gets a little more welcoming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:38:25 -0400 "The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his client to plant vines." Full Article Design
omi 'Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:54:00 -0400 You'll be shocked to learn what goes on behind the scenes at grocery stores – and relieved to know there's a much better alternative. Full Article Business
omi The world’s 10 greenest economies of 2014 may surprise you By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:00:00 -0400 A new report ranks countries by their green investments, and also compares performance to our perceptions. Full Article Business