inc BMW increases i3 production 43%, Tesla fans sneer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 07:33:34 -0400 Wouldn't it be nice if clean tech advocates could, for once, just stop fighting with each other? Full Article Transportation
inc After sightings, the search is on for extinct thylacine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:29:31 -0400 The last of these dog-like animals, also known as Tasmanian tigers, was thought to have died in 1936. But might they still be lurking elusively in the wild? Full Article Science
inc Egg Maps and Green Routes Create Vegetable Tourism in the Incredible Edible Town Todmorden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:38:52 -0400 Todmorden is a town that embraced the local food movement by growing their own fruit and veg anywhere in public spaces. They also have an Egg Map and a Green Route for the Vegetable Tourists! Full Article Living
inc Wine has barely changed since Roman times, and that's a problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:51:00 -0400 Lack of diversity makes grapes vulnerable to climate change. Full Article Science
inc Asian Carp Study Largest Since Reversal of Chicago River By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:25:57 -0500 This $2 million project, funded mostly with private money, is billed as the most comprehensive look at the Chicago waterway system since the reversal of the Chicago River more than 100 years ago. This Full Article Science
inc Bold effort underway to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:15:32 -0400 With fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the wild, the 'panda of the sea' is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Now a crazy plan might just save them. Full Article Science
inc Giraffes? Horses? Squirrels? 20 animals you didn't know are going extinct By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 18:29:50 -0400 From crayfish to parakeets, these species are at risk of disappearing from the planet. Full Article Science
inc Australian study finds gas stoves increase rate of childhood asthma By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:33:33 -0400 Perhaps having kids cooking with gas is not such a good idea after all. Full Article Design
inc Bristol Prints Own Money, Including Banksy-notes and Eco Themes, to Spur Local Buying By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The British city of Bristol hopes to promote local business with their own high-security scrip featuring local designs Full Article Business
inc An Aerial View of BPA: Where Are We Since the Rejected Ban? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Where does the FDA stand on a BPA ban? Full Article Living
inc Another problem with fracking: Increased sexually transmitted infections? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:09:53 -0500 If a massive water footprint, air pollution, contaminated drinking water, earthquakes, and general environmental degradation weren't bad enough...r Full Article Energy
inc Bohemian forest retreat balances incognito on boulder By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This woodland cabin in the Bohemia region of the Czech Repbulic keeps it simple but clever, with one end perched on a large rock. Full Article Design
inc The incredible reason whales could be worth $2 million each By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:14:34 -0400 Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing. Full Article Science
inc Prince Charles Saves Britain's Apples By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:46:54 -0400 We have applauded Prince Charles before for his willingness to spend massive amounts of money on green causes. And now HRH has done it again. He has purchased 1,000 of the rarest British apple varieties. So have Geoffrey Anderton, who owns Lochnaw Full Article Living
inc Wild Progenitors of Domestic Fruit & Nut Trees in Central Asia Threatened with Extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2009 11:49:00 -0400 There's a , and now trees in Central Asia have theirs as well. The Full Article Science
inc 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
inc Amazon Deforestation Drops 23% Since Last Year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:50:00 -0400 The continue reduction in Amazon forest clearance is based on preliminary data however. Last year the final tally resulted in significantly higher levels of deforestation. Full Article Science
inc 19 Incredible Human Accomplishments By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:04:08 -0400 Yep, people can do pretty amazing things when they set their sights on it. These are some of our favorite (sometimes crazy) human accomplishments and amazing feats of strength. Full Article Living
inc Snow & cold no excuse — a warm climate doesn't increase bicycle ridership By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:17:00 -0400 We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement. Full Article Transportation
inc Why Alaska hasn't had a polar bear attack since 1993 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:36:31 -0400 Polar bear attacks are on the rise thanks to diminishing sea ice, but Alaska's Polar Bear Patrol is doing an incredible job of keeping the peace. Full Article Science
inc Vital Mangroves On The Edge Of Extinction Thanks to All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Mangroves are a special ecosystem. Found all over the world, they thrive in the in-between zones of land and sea, and act as nurseries for a vast variety of animals, grocery stores for humans, a buffer between homes Full Article Science
inc 'Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own. Full Article Living
inc Casa Incubo shipping container house is called an "icon of sustainability." By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:22:06 -0500 This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features. Full Article Design
inc Everyone is ignoring the most interesting result from Finland's basic income experiment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:53:17 -0500 Giving out money revealed something that flew in the face of a common American philosophy. Full Article Business
inc Flushing water pipes can increase lead exposure By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:15:00 -0400 Is your child's school flushing water pipes to reduce lead exposures? Do you flush at home? Then you should read this to learn a better solution to lead exposure risks. Full Article Science
inc Walmart Introduces Supercube Tractor Trailers to increase fuel economy, get trucks off the road By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 10:12:00 -0400 There are a lot of good ideas in this truck; will they catch on? Full Article Business
inc GM Cotton Fails to Raise Yields in India, Despite Large Increase in Planting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:16:00 -0400 Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased. Full Article Science
inc Red Cross Uses Solar-Powered Pumps to Increase Water Access in Sudan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:34:11 -0500 However the referendum in South Sudan turns out, one thing will not go away quickly: the lack of water in the region. The International Committee of the Red Cross, however, is at work on a project that will mitigate that Full Article Technology
inc Inflatable baby incubator can save lives in refugee camps By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:13:44 -0500 The student invention just won the James Dyson Award for its intelligent design. Full Article Technology
inc Scientists Attempt to Resurrect Extinct Giant Ox By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:19:07 -0500 Photo: The Art Archive digg_url = 'http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/scientists-attempt-to-resurrect-extinct-giant-ox.php'; Two million years ago, an enormous species of ox, called Aurochs, emerged from regions of northern India and migrated into Full Article Technology
inc U.S. dietary guidelines may include environmental concerns for the first time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:15:06 -0500 The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet. Full Article Business
inc Bringing back extinct species - continuing progress towards restoring the Aurochs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:30:01 -0500 What progress has been made since the first wave of media excitement about this project? We catch up on the news of efforts to breed an ancient species back from extinction Full Article Science
inc High-income countries are driving the extinction of the world's primates By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:20:35 -0400 Consumer demand for meat, soy, palm oil, and more has resulted in 60% of primate species facing extinction. Full Article Science
inc Scientists may have just saved the northern white rhino from extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:50:24 -0400 With only two members of the species left, a successful egg harvest and fertilization could mean all is not lost. Full Article Science
inc Nest aims to provide 1 million smart thermostats to low-income families By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:12:04 -0500 This might be one of the smartest ways to use a smart thermostat. Full Article Energy
inc You CAN Be Too Thin: Apple Dumps Sustainable Design Principle For a Few Millimeters and A Smooth Bottom For Design Fetishists To Fondle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:21:00 -0400 In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way. Full Article Technology
inc Supercomputer models show severe turbulence will increase with climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:16:46 -0400 Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps. Full Article Technology
inc Ingenious micro-apartment renovation includes a 'disappearing kitchen' (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:13:25 -0400 Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne. Full Article Design
inc Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:18:05 -0400 A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.< Full Article Science
inc Gigantopithecus, the King Kong of Asia, went extinct for not eating its vegetables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:28:29 -0500 A cautionary tale for picky eaters. Full Article Science
inc Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:11:26 -0400 These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever. Full Article Science
inc Parisian micro-apartment incorporates space-dividing 'library wall' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:04:43 -0400 This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things. Full Article Design
inc Cute Animal Bulletin Boards Deliver a Serious Reminder About Mass Extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 May 2010 06:13:14 -0400 Nobody likes being beaten about the head with the eco-stick. As many of us have experienced, railing against friends and family about the state of the planet rarely produces favourable results, or in fact any result at all. That's why TreeHugger is a Full Article Design
inc Yale Reduced Emissions 7% While Growing by 5.5% Since 2005 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:36:00 -0400 They've done more than just change out a few lightbulbs to meet this goal, and in fact this is only the beginning. Their ultimate goal is to reduce Yale University's greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by the year 2020. Sure, you say, but Full Article Technology
inc You can see Tesla's shop on the KuDamm, but not the cars: where is Germany's incentive program? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:00:00 -0400 Tesla's new boutique shop on Berlin's famous KuDamm beckons, but where is Germany's national strategy for electric cars? Full Article Business
inc From World's Drug Capital to Green Oasis: The Incredible Story of Medellin, Colombia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:43:52 -0400 Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.But Medellin has come a tremendous distance in less than a decad Full Article Design
inc From World's Drug Capital to Green Oasis: The Incredible Story of Medellin, Colombia (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:32:27 -0400 Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet. Full Article Design
inc 700+ native bee species spiraling toward extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:53:46 -0500 North American bees are at risk of disappearing thanks to severe habitat loss and increasing pesticide use, among other threats, new report reveals. Full Article Science
inc World's largest bee, lost since 1981, rediscovered in the wild By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:35:45 -0500 One of the rarest insects in the world, the Wallace’s giant bee, has been found in Indonesia. Full Article Science
inc Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 1: Even all-inclusive resorts are hopping on the 'green' bandwagon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400 But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too. Full Article Living