dis On MNN: Water heaters and Legionnaires' Disease By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:06:36 -0500 And more blaming the millennials, robots and boomers and kitchens are exhuasting. Full Article Living
dis On MNN: We are all Flint (NOT), ban disposables and your thermostat is spying on you By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:30:17 -0500 And dancing robots! Full Article Living
dis Swedish Fair Fashion, Hold the Macaroni By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:47:53 -0400 In addition to its social conscience, Sweden is also extremely fashion conscious, and recent media debate plus campaigns by local group Rena Kläder (Clean Clothing) have brought ideas about ethical fashion to the forefront. Right on cue, in Sweden's Full Article Living
dis Skinny Swedish Packages A Staple In China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:37:12 -0500 There's always clung to the Tetra Pak a bit of uncertainty regarding its environmental credibility: is it or isn't it green? Tetra Pak recycling rates are lousy, but in at least one life cycle analysis it came out ahead of glass and PET plastic in energy Full Article Design
dis Swedish Tourism Cold Comfort For Warming Globe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:10:05 -0500 The Swedish travel industry is woefully under-prepared for a changing climate, says researcher Stephen Gössling. Tourism to and from Sweden contributes 10 percent of the country's total measured CO2 emissions, Full Article Science
dis Solros delivers sunlight in a cable from dish to table By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 10:08:05 -0400 A new way to deliver natural light to rooms without windows. Full Article Design
dis Spectacular forest-dwelling swallowtail discovered in Fiji By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Scientists call it a remarkable discovery in an area where butterfly wildlife was thought to be well known. Full Article Science
dis Why Sri Lanka Will Be Hit Hardest By Iranian Oil Supply Disruption By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:07:00 -0500 An important, if short, cautionary tale on being dependent on any single foreign source of energy. Full Article Energy
dis How modern, minimalist design (and washing your hands) can fight disease By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:27:24 -0500 The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today. Full Article Design
dis The Jill Stein Presidential Campaign Was Both a Dismal Failure and a Remarkable Win By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:50:00 -0500 Stein may have gotten only 0.3% of the national vote, but that's actually a huge increase over what Greens have gotten in the past two elections. Full Article Business
dis Paper wasps recognize each other, have long memories, & display logical reasoning By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 14:13:31 -0400 Why do we always think other animals are so simple? Full Article Science
dis Delhi bans disposable plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:32:00 -0500 India's capital city has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution, but now it needs to convince its residents. Full Article Living
dis Four-Piece, No Screw No Glue Modular Shelving System By Disenaveral In Buenos Aires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:26 -0400 Another interesting find from Buenos Aires design fair, Feria Puro Diseno (FPD), this is a modular system designed by local studio Disenaveral to build different kinds of shelving spaces that adapt to changing situations. Full Article Design
dis What if all the spiders disappeared? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:38:15 -0400 Although some may wish it so, a world without spiders would be a miserable place. Full Article Science
dis Paleontologists discover lost ecosystem off the coast of southern California By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2017 09:00:00 -0400 The ecosystem had thrived for thousands of years but collapsed less than two centuries ago. Full Article Science
dis Scientists just discovered billions of organisms underneath the land and sea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:14:00 -0500 Not in the ocean. Below it. Full Article Science
dis Recycling is hard. That's why we have to eliminate single use packaging and not get distracted. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:01:47 -0500 StackitNOW is a great idea but also demonstrates how intractable the problem is. Full Article Science
dis Is It Time to Consider 'Energy Sprawl' When Discussing Future Energy & Climate Policy? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:50:00 -0400 A new article published in the online journal PLoS ONE takes on the issue of energy sprawl -- namely how much land is required to produce energy from different sources -- under different potential US energy and climate policies in 2030. Full Article Energy
dis Doing Away With Disposable Packaging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:30:22 -0400 Go Box founder Laura Weiss has worked hard to make Portland (foodie paradise) just a little more sustainable, waste wise, with her system of reusable to go containers. Full Article Design
dis No distraction here: Harman introduces "helpful" dashboard for Maserati By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:58:21 -0400 It runs the full width of the car. What could possibly be the problem? Full Article Transportation
dis Are touchscreen displays a good idea in cars? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:54:55 -0400 "If a touchscreen must be used, it should be embedded alongside a set of fixed, physical buttons that support muscle memory and single actions." Full Article Transportation
dis Detecting Plant Diseases? There's an App for that By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0500 The Gene-Z app works with Apple and Android and can detect plant diseases in 10-30 minutes. Full Article Technology
dis Microsoft puts disposable wifi routers into magazine advertisement By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:03:00 -0400 Microsoft decided that a good way to advertise its cloud-based Office 365 software would be to actually put a T-Mobile wifi router with 15 days of free wifi inside a magazine advert. Full Article Technology
dis Vancouver grocer uses embarrassing slogans to discourage plastic bag use By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Unfortunately, people like the slogans a bit too much. Full Article Science
dis 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
dis Save a Cyclist...Stop Distracted Driving By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:23:22 -0400 I can't stop thinking about Natasha Pettigrew. She was 30 years old, a Green Party candidate for Senator in Maryland, and killed this month in the early morning hours by being struck from behind by a woman in an SUV. The driver did not stop, dragged Full Article Transportation
dis Urban-like post-disaster rural housing incorporates rooftop gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:37:41 -0500 This reconstruction scheme in China encourages resilience and self-sufficiency. Full Article Design
dis Food, Water, and... Permaculture? Rethinking Disaster Relief for Haiti and Beyond By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:15:00 -0500 A growing number of environmentalists are re-envisioning 'disaster relief' as something that can provide hope for the future, not just a hot meal and somewhere to sleep. Their tool of choice? Permaculture. Full Article Science
dis Beyond the Gulf Oil Spill: Five Ongoing Ecological Disasters With No End In Sight By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:30:00 -0400 Living some 6,000 miles away from the Gulf of Mexico, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that the oil spill often seems like an abstraction to me. A big, big abstraction, but still. Full Article Business
dis Haiti Bans Plastic Bags & Disposable Foam Products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:45:00 -0400 The big question is how well will it be enforced and what alternatives are currently readily available. Full Article Business
dis Disaster-Resistant Earthbag Homes for Post-earthquake Haiti By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0500 How one crowdfunded organization is using earth building techniques to build impressive and durable structures for Haiti. Full Article Design
dis District Cotton Takes On Organic Cotton, Mosquito Netting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:00:00 -0400 The contents of your bag reveal more about you than you might think, but what about your choice of bag itself? District Cotton, a New York City-based company dedicated to fashion with a conscience, has a couple of sturdy options that are as socially Full Article Living
dis New "Corpse Plant" Species Discovered in Former Khmer Rouge Territory By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:40:11 -0500 Previously unknown species in a relatively undisturbed bioregion of the Mekong River in northeastern Cambodia have been uncovered by a recent study — 24 in total, including a so-called "corpse Full Article Science
dis Venice Fest Forgets the Eco-Details, but Green Art Installation Doesn't Disappoint By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0400 Despite the fact that Venice, CA seems to be the epicenter of SoCal's green lifestyle movement, the 24th annual Abbott Kinney Festival that took over the city's main drag on Sunday, September 28th was far from eco-friendly. After claiming last year Full Article Living
dis Offshore Drilling: Is Energy Worth the Ecological Disaster of Oil Spills? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:45:46 -0500 Taking a step back from the emotional response of the recent environmental devastation, let's take a look at offshore drilling more broadly: How much oil do we currently produce from offshore drilling, and how much might we potentially recover? Full Article Technology
dis Vast water reserve discovered in drought-stricken Kenya By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:43:19 -0400 The newfound aquifer contains enough water to quench Kenya for decades to come. Full Article Science
dis Why is there such a disconnect between climate reality and climate action? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 11:14:07 -0400 How can we be moving away from fossil fuels and spending billions on building pipes for them at the same time? Full Article Business
dis Robotic ocean gliders discover new answers to why polar ice is melting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 07:00:00 -0500 The robots have gathered new information that will help scientists determine how fast the ice is melting. Full Article Technology
dis Giant Antarctica ice shelf about to disintegrate, says NASA By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 16 May 2015 08:00:00 -0400 The 10,000 year-old ice shelf is half the size of Rhode Island; its collapse will add greatly to global sea level rise. Full Article Science
dis How I gave up plastic bottles for shampoo, dish soap, and rinse aid By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:08:19 -0500 I tasked myself with buying no plastic bottles for the year; here's how it's going so far. Full Article Science
dis EcoCor brings Swedish building tech to the USA to produce passivhaus prefabs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:57:45 -0400 It's a mix of good design, a tough standard and sophisticated engineering. Full Article Design
dis Playground for giant manta rays discovered in the Gulf of Mexico (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:21:29 -0400 For the first time ever, a nursery for endangered ray pups and adolescents has been discovered – giving researchers hope to learn more about these rare gentle giants. Full Article Science
dis Compact all-in-one kitchen unit hides stove, fridge and dishwasher (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:00:00 -0500 Perfect for tiny spaces, this multifunctional unit can be used as a kitchen, storage and workspace. Full Article Design
dis 8 dishes that are ideal for a summer potluck By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Fresh and seasonal, these recipes offer maximum flavor for minimal effort. Full Article Living
dis Distributed Energy Generation Would Produce More Than Gigantic Tidal Barrage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:16:13 -0500 The Severn Barrage could create 50,000 jobs and provide 5% of the UK's electricity needs. Critics say we can do better than that. Full Article Energy
dis Link Between BPA and Heart Disease Seen in Urine, New Study Reports By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500 A new study finds those with heart disease had higher concentrations of BPA in their urine. Full Article Living
dis 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
dis Swedish company is building wind turbine towers out of timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:31:05 -0500 It seems that you can build just about anything out of wood. Full Article Energy
dis 11-foot-tall bird discovered in Crimea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:24:37 -0400 Discovered in a cave, the surprising find reveals a fast and giant bird that weighed almost as much as a polar bear. Full Article Science
dis Why are London's house sparrows disappearing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:07:48 -0400 If you guessed that climate-crisis-fueled, disease-carrying mosquitoes are wiping them out, you may be correct. Full Article Science