pen London assembly tells mayor: Divest £4.8B pension fund from fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:06:33 -0400 The motion is non-binding, but that doesn't mean it doesn't matter. Full Article Business
pen What's happening to all the "recycled" waste now that it's not shipped to China? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:51:15 -0500 It's déjà vu all over again as the industry pushes "chemical recycling". Full Article Science
pen Event: Recycled Swimwear Designer Aaron Chang Opens Green Art Gallery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:30:00 -0500 Image via: Aaron Chang Gallery Aaron Chang, popular recycled fashion swimwear designer and professional photographer, not to mention surfing legend, is opening a green art gallery in San Diego, February 28, 2009. Each of the pieces are printed with Full Article Design
pen The Independent Looks at The Green Movement at Fifty By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:25:00 -0400 The UK newspaper dates the movement back to the publishing of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring; I contribute with a guest post on architecture and design Full Article Design
pen Oil industry is spending billions on increasing plastics production By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:18:29 -0500 Think we are cutting back? They are just getting started, and we are going to be buried in the stuff. Full Article Science
pen $80 billion has been spent on self-driving cars with nothing to show for it. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:55:50 -0400 We are wasting too much time, energy and money on autonomous vehicles. We know what to do and it's not AVs. Full Article Transportation
pen Katerra opens the world's biggest factory making Cross-Laminated Timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:44:50 -0400 At Woodrise 2019, Katerra CEO Michael Marks wows the wood world. Full Article Design
pen What Causes "Zombie Infrastructure"? Depends Who You Ask By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:55:00 -0400 Republican Candidate in Michigan blames too much federal regulation. Others might suggest too little. Full Article Design
pen Zero Waste grocery store opens in Montréal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:29:00 -0400 Finally, a true Zero Waste store has arrived in Canada! Méga Vrac features more than 700 products, making it a perfect place for waste-averse shoppers to stock their pantries. Full Article Living
pen Montreal supermarket opens huge organic rooftop garden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:52:00 -0400 Talk about slashing food miles; 'fresh from the roof' is as local as it gets. Full Article Living
pen Kickstart Film 'Open Sesame-The Story of Seeds' and Save Heirlooms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0400 The Open Sesame documentary examines the importance of open source seeds. Full Article Living
pen Clever technical breakthrough could make LEDs as inexpensive as incandescents By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:41:42 -0400 It was only a few years ago that I was testing LED bulbs that cost $100 each... Full Article Technology
pen What happens when plant-based 'meat' is cheaper than the real thing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:18:45 -0500 Pioneers are already making inroads into the market. But once economies of scale kick in... Full Article Living
pen Pittsburgh's mayor wants to 'Copenhagenize' his city, and he might succeed! (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:25:41 -0400 One more US city fully commits to transforming itself into a better place to live for all. Full Article Transportation
pen Phnom Penh Restaurant Salvation for Street Kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:56:07 -0500 You can't help but notice the street kids in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Some of them, darting through the heavy traffic of tuk-tuks and motos on their hunt for crisp dollar bills, are so young they have yet to learn to talk. Other than scooping them off Full Article Living
pen Eye-opening docu-series puts fashion-loving teens to work in sweatshop (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:16:33 -0500 Fast fashion hurts real people, as this online series challenges three unsuspecting youngsters to go meet and work with the people who make their clothes. Full Article Living
pen We've already spent nature's budget for the year, 6 days earlier than last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:55:41 -0400 Today is Earth Overshoot Day, but it's not exactly something we should be celebrating. It's actually a wakeup call for humanity. Full Article Science
pen What happens when insect fat replaces butter in Belgian waffles? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 A taste-test between the two kinds of fat had a surprising outcome. Full Article Living
pen Penguin-protecting sheepdog stars in movie 'Oddball and the Penguins' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 06:00:00 -0500 The real life romance sparked while making a merry romp of this endangered species protection success story could be the sequel! Full Article Science
pen Freedom UV Water Purifier from SteriPen is Lightweight, Rechargeable and Simple to Use By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:54:16 -0400 Making sure the water you're about to drink is free from pathogens is a snap with this portable UV Purifier. Full Article Technology
pen Illinois Spending $2M to Ship Asian Carp Back to China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:24:22 -0500 If you can't beat 'em, ship 'em. The state of Illinois is spending $2 million to ship invasive Asian carp back to China, where they're considered a delicacy. In Illinois, and the Great Lakes region, they're Full Article Business
pen Antarctic peninsula melting at fastest rate in 1,000 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:17:02 -0400 By analyzing a 364-meter ice core, researchers have been able to go back in time and track the freezing and melting cycles of Antarctica's peninsula. Full Article Science
pen 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
pen Oh no! What's ailing the Emperor penguin? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:06:58 -0400 Climate change is affecting sea ice, which will have a direct impact on survival for many colonies of Emperors. Full Article Science
pen Climate change could reduce Adélie penguin populations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400 Even a species that has benefited from temperature increases in the past may be hurt by excessive warming. Full Article Science
pen The winner of the 2016 Penguin Election is… By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:00:00 -0400 ... the Emperor Penguin! It vows to call for marine reserves in Antarctica to protect its imperilled species. Full Article Science
pen March of the Penguins takes over cities worldwide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:15:00 -0500 A posse of paper penguins has spread to major international cities in the past week, as part of a new Greenpeace campaign to protect Antarctica. Full Article Science
pen Inquisitive Emperor penguins star in delightful selfie (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:50:48 -0500 Australian Antarctic Division captures a vision of curious penguins ready for their close-up. Full Article Science
pen Extraordinary lives of emperor penguins revealed in new book By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:38:54 -0400 Award-winning photographer Sue Flood braved the extremes to bring us this marvelous new book, Emperor: The Perfect Penguin. Full Article Science
pen Scientists find secret 'supercolony' of 1.5 million penguins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0500 The 9-mile long archipelago has more Adélie penguins than the entire rest of the Antarctic peninsula combined. Full Article Science
pen In praise of penguins: We've got babies! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:12:21 -0500 What better way to celebrate National Penguin Awareness Day than by caving to the cute factor with videos of bitty penguins? Full Article Science
pen Study shows that people who walk and bike to main streets spend 40 percent more than people who drive By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:12:47 -0500 Doing street improvements for pedestrians and cyclists increases sales by 30 percent. So why aren't cities doing it? Full Article Design
pen All I want is an open-concept kitchen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:42:00 -0400 It would make my life as a parent so much easier. Full Article Design
pen Closed or open kitchen? Charlotte Perriand's design is the best of both worlds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:47:41 -0400 Lessons from the kitchens at Le Corbusier's Unité d’Habitation in Marseille. Full Article Design
pen Building an up-cycled, open source cargo bike for a city of hills By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:28:12 -0400 The Bristol Cargo Bike project is creating a "light weight mega geared micro logistics vehicle of choice for a city of hills." Full Article Transportation
pen Open concept modern tiny home has plenty of personality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:00:00 -0400 This loft-less tiny home makes quite a statement, both inside and out. Full Article Design
pen Turkmenistan Starts Building New Desert Sea: Glorious Deed or Disaster Waiting to Happen? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:30:00 -0400 The Aral Sea, Central Asia's most (in)famous body of water, has become a global symbol of environmental mismanagement. But at least one government in the region doesn't seem to have Full Article Business
pen Hanging Mini-Greenhouse Also Doubles As Pendant Lamp By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:51:21 -0400 Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet. Full Article Design
pen Open Source Permaculture On Its Way to the Internet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:30:00 -0400 Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.' Full Article Science
pen The Ocean Conservancy’s annual photo contest is now open By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:46:09 -0400 Calling all ocean lovers and shutterbugs, the 11th edition of this fabulous photo contest is accepting submissions. Full Article Science
pen IKEA to launch hackable, open-platform sofa that transforms with your needs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:54:59 -0500 This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more. Full Article Design
pen '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
pen Why argan oil is so expensive By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:33:58 -0400 It's an incredibly hard process. Full Article Living
pen What happens when you flush a goldfish down the toilet? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:46:42 -0400 Let this 14-inch goldfish caught in the Niagara River be your answer. Full Article Living
pen Time spent in nature is linked to 'green' behaviors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 A study has found that the more exposure a person has to the natural world, the more inclined they are to make eco-friendly choices. Full Article Living
pen Zero waste depends on where you live By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Some areas have more resources than others, so do your best to work with what you have. Full Article Living
pen My heart! Valentine's Day spending has gone bonkers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:47:56 -0500 Those struck by Cupid's arrow are expected to spend $27.4 billion this year, up 32 percent from last year’s record $20.7 billion. Full Article Living
pen Protesters in Portland block Shell’s ship by suspending themselves from a bridge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:01:42 -0400 Activists risk arrest in an effort to prevent slow oil drilling exploration in the Arctic. Full Article Energy
pen NASA launching a new ice monitoring tool that can identify changes the width of a pencil By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:13:33 -0400 The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale. Full Article Technology
pen 36 eye-opening facts about water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:02:43 -0400 In which we gush about all things H2O in celebration of World Water Day. Full Article Science