win Construction begins in UK on first subsidy-free wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 05:57:40 -0400 Corporate commitments to clean energy mean renewables are harder than ever to derail. Full Article Energy
win Ikea buys up 25% of German offshore wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:06:33 -0500 The Swedish furniture giant keeps ploughing ahead. Full Article Business
win How to have a 'hygge' winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:48:00 -0500 I am Canadian, not Danish, but I like to think I know how to 'hygge' properly. Full Article Living
win Tired of winter? Don't think Hygge thoughts, they are evil and unhealthy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking? Full Article Design
win What would a nuclear winter look like? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:13:35 -0400 We talk a lot about the devastation of a warming planet, but what if things went the other way? A new study confirms the worst. Full Article Science
win 12 signs that a hard winter is coming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:24:54 -0400 Historically we've looked to nature to help forecast the weather; here are some indicators gleaned from generations of folk wisdom. Full Article Science
win 9 freaky phenomena revealing how warm this winter was By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:08:45 -0500 In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn't. Full Article Science
win Clever, Cool Rainforest Office Is a Natural Wind Tunnel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:20 -0500 A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel. Full Article Design
win Harvard's take on smart windows: just add silver By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:56:52 -0400 The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in. Full Article Technology
win What's the deal with natural wine? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:40:13 -0500 "Naked wine," "raw wine," "biodynamic wine" have reached a feverish peak among trend-setting oenophiles. But what do all these labels mean, and are they actually better for the environment? Full Article Living
win How to care for houseplants during the winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:03:54 -0500 Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it. Full Article Living
win How to get your houseplants through the winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:32:27 -0500 From watering needs to ideal temperatures, here's what to know to help your indoor plants survive the cooler months. Full Article Living
win Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:56:51 -0400 Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors. Full Article Living
win Winner of the "cable of the year" award By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Meet the cable that has earned praise as the 'best new technology' and 'invention of the year' Full Article Technology
win Growing virtual plants could teach farmers how to best grow real ones By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:36:11 -0400 Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success. Full Article Technology
win Microsoft's data centers in Ireland are getting an influx of wind power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:47:51 -0400 The tech giant just agreed to purchase all of the energy from GE's Tullahennel wind farm. Full Article Technology
win Photo: Gelada baboon is regal in the winter sun By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from "The Wild Place Project." Full Article Science
win Photo: Burrowing owl and a moonrise By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Davis, California. Full Article Science
win Photo: Beautiful batwing slug flies through the sea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from the watery wilds of Wilsons Promontory in southern Australia. Full Article Science
win Fred's Tiny Houses win big sustainability award By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 10:41:44 -0400 There is more to the tiny house movement than just living with less. It can also be a story about resilience, sustainability and adaptablility. Full Article Design
win Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week: Project Learning Tree announces 2019 Leadership in Education Award Winners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 08:55:49 -0400 Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award. Full Article Business
win 53 schools win the Green Ribbon for 2019 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:00:49 -0400 Great things are happening for the environment at schools across the U.S. Thirty-five schools, 14 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions have been honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) for 2019. Full Article Business
win A farm-to-table feast proves that Ontario has great seasonal food, even in winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be. Full Article Living
win Don't throw apple cores out the car window By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 They can dilute the wild varieties, threatening their existence. Full Article Science
win Is the climate crisis coming for your wine? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:22:55 -0500 In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot... Full Article Science
win Boomer couple escapes harsh winters with minimalist van conversion (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:14:14 -0400 This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo. Full Article Design
win UK offshore wind capacity grows 80% in one year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:20:03 -0500 The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come. Full Article Energy
win Massive horn sculptures would generate sound and energy from wind By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0400 Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind. Full Article Energy
win Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months. Full Article Technology
win Flat-packed emergency shelter sets up in 2 hours, resists Category 5 hurricane winds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:46:52 -0400 Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution. Full Article Design
win Can TWIN elevators make buildings more energy efficient? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:11:23 -0400 Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space. Full Article Business
win Knit 52 kinds of mushrooms in glowing colours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:00:00 -0500 If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive. Full Article Living
win 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
win Transformer window expands into instant mini-sunroom for small apartments (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:30:42 -0500 This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony. Full Article Design
win Film your love life on a bike. No, seriously. And win prizes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0500 Submit your witty, artful, or entertaining short film for the 2014 VELOBerlin Film Award. Full Article Transportation
win Efficient City Farming wins top award at the "Academy Awards of Cleantech" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Taking the category and best in show prizes will help Efficient City Farming get the funding to grow! Full Article Business
win Restored church building has a growing congregation – of bees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:02:39 -0400 ZGF builds interesting hives on the roof of a fascinating building. Full Article Design
win 5 winter glamping spots to book for a cozy getaway By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:06:25 -0500 From geo-domes in Finland and treehouses in France to safari tents in the Washington woods, these glamorous camping spots promise some wintry wonderland adventure. Full Article Living
win How to ride your e-bike all winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:06:51 -0500 It's a little bit different from how you ride your bike, but not much. Full Article Transportation
win Designer DIY Idea: Swinging Bed Made With a Recycled Trampoline By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:36:23 -0400 A lovely lounger made from reused trampoline parts. Full Article Design
win Why would people hang their babies out the windows in cages? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:42:12 -0400 They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too. Full Article Living
win Another way to hide the bed: Winch it up to the ceiling By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:06:49 -0400 It's an interesting alternative to a Murphy bed, and gets it out of the way fast. Full Article Design
win Good news! Wind power and this vulnerable bird species get along fine By www.earthtechling.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Scientists find that wind power farms don't harm this at-risk species, a bit of surprise because other studies have shown that oil and gas development does affect prairie chickens. Full Article Technology
win Offshore wind turbine concept includes a loft apartment at the top By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:38:47 -0400 These architects propose building a living space into the nacelle of giant offshore wind turbines. What could go wrong? Full Article Technology
win Dutch wind turbine crowdfunded in just 13 hours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:33:12 -0400 Crowdfunding the latest gizmo is one way to be an early adopter, but all you get out of it is a gadget. Crowdfunding a renewable energy project, on the other hand, could deliver clean energy to your home. Full Article Technology
win Dragonfly wind turbine aims to blend in, produce power in low wind conditions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:01:53 -0400 While large wind turbines remain the dominant force in wind power, wider adoption may lie with small-scale turbines fit for urban and low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
win Sensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500 One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only when planes are approaching. Full Article Technology
win Record-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:41:30 -0400 Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground. Full Article Technology
win Forget Flappy Bird, here's a flappy wind turbine! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:51:57 -0400 Inspired by bird wings, this unique wind generator is claimed to efficiently harvest energy, even from low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
win This tiny portable wind turbine fits in your bag and charges your gadgets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:09:36 -0400 Who says you can't take it with you? This micro wind turbine folds into a foot-long cylinder for a portable solution to charging gadgets with clean renewable energy. Full Article Technology