tri Happy International Day of Danger and Death for Pedestrians By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:52:27 -0400 That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year. Full Article Transportation
tri Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action. Full Article Business
tri New York City schools will excuse students to participate in climate strikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:34:00 -0400 The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20. Full Article Living
tri Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate Strike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 All 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day. Full Article Business
tri 7 things you can do if you can't do a Climate Strike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:42:40 -0400 Some people have to work, but they can still show solidarity. Full Article Living
tri BRB, we're climate striking By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 We are out supporting the kids today; back to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. Full Article Science
tri ‘Climate strike’ named Word of the Year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:58:35 -0500 Collins dictionary lexicographers observed a 100-fold increase in its usage in 2019. Full Article Living
tri Greta Thunberg's climate strikes are moving online, due to coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:02:00 -0400 It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places. Full Article Science
tri Electric scooter share doesn't even require charging stations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:00:44 -0400 Just pick a scooter, drive it, then park it. Someone else takes care of the charging. Full Article Transportation
tri Things of Intrinsic Worth shows how coal power damages Montana's ranching lifestyle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:28:55 -0400 Things of Intrinsic Worth is a feature-length documentary which focuses on the ways coal mining is harming the livelihoods of Montana ranchers. Full Article Energy
tri Quebec announces restrictions on honeybee-harming pesticides By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:49:18 -0500 While not banning the killer pesticides altogether, the new measure will at least hopefully help the beleaguered pollinators. Full Article Business
tri Make roadside attractions part of your next car trip By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:34:00 -0400 Don't be in such a hurry! Here's why you should slow down and visit the quirky landmarks that so many small towns have to offer. Full Article Living
tri Grass-fed beef is threatened by nutritionally-deficient grass By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:43:00 -0500 "Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent." Full Article Living
tri Famous motorcycle designer tries his hand at e-bikes with the FUELL Fluid By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:31:02 -0400 Buell motorcycles are fast, beautiful and expensive. How does Erik Buell's e-bike compare? Full Article Transportation
tri Electric cars alone won't save us, says new UK parliamentary report; get a bike instead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:06:20 -0400 It calls for more support of bikes, walking and transit, banning ICE-powered cars sooner. Full Article Transportation
tri I tried Swedish dishcloths and they are amazing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:10:44 -0500 Durable yet biodegradable, these special dishcloths can replace paper towels, sponges, dish towels, microfiber cloths, and chamois. Full Article Living
tri New York City’s biggest industrial wind turbine is up and running By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:51:09 -0500 A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City. Full Article Technology
tri Trinity portable wind turbines get upgraded and scaled up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:59:01 -0400 Four sizes of micro-turbines, designed to be portable personal wind energy stations, are in the works from Janulus. Full Article Technology
tri Offshore wind energy system combines sea water and wind to create electricity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:19:32 -0500 No turbine blades in sight. Full Article Technology
tri How climate change contributed to Colorado flood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:50:56 -0400 It has become a familiar pattern. A natural disaster occurs and we can't help but wonder how it may have been influenced by climate change. Here's a look at how the Colorado rains and flood were connected to global warming. Full Article Science
tri Top 10 electric car "states" are... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:57:00 -0500 If you love electric cars and you love rankings, this article is for you! The top 10 electric car states have been unveiled, and there are some surprises on the list. Full Article Transportation
tri Electric vehicle wins famed Pikes Peak Hill Climb 2015 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:39:00 -0400 What these cars are capable of will come as no surprise to EV fans, but winning the King of the Mountain title puts another feather in the EV cap Full Article Transportation
tri Make room for the e-bikes, the top-selling electric vehicles for the next decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:28:13 -0500 A new study from Deloitte predicts what we have said before: e-bikes will eat cars. Full Article Transportation
tri Amazon Tribe Battles Rabid Vampire Bats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:35:08 -0400 At the edge of the Amazon, a remote tribe suffers a plague of rabies spread by desperate vampire bats. It sounds like the plot from a bad B-movie, but the reality is far more grim: More than 500 people have been Full Article Science
tri Meet the ELF: An American-built solar-powered trike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:53:39 -0400 Rob Cotter used to build expensive sports cars. Now he makes vehicles that are much, much cooler. Full Article Transportation
tri Do fossil fuel industries understand how unpopular they are? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 06:41:15 -0400 As alternatives to Big Oil and Big Coal emerge, it would be a mistake for executives to rely on loyalty or love from the public. Full Article Business
tri These biodegradable bio-photovoltaics use moss to generate electricity (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Using digital fabrication, moss and clay, this designer's "moss voltaics" would use these hardy plants to transform sunlight into electricity. Full Article Technology
tri Developing countries outspent developed ones on renewable energy last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:17:00 -0400 For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development. Full Article Energy
tri FireBee Power Tower turns any heat source into an electricity generator By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:20:53 -0400 This 5W thermoelectric generator converts heat from a chimney or camp stove into electricity for charging USB devices. Full Article Technology
tri Take-out delivery giant trials sauce sachets made from seaweed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:48:31 -0500 Perhaps more importantly, it's also giving customers the option of refusing such sachets in the first place. Full Article Business
tri How to market an electric car in America: Bash urbanism, walking, and the French. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:43:21 -0500 Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids. Full Article Business
tri Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed. Full Article Living
tri Justin Trudeau promises camping trips to Canadian families By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside. Full Article Living
tri Let's take an imaginary trip to these gorgeous glamping destinations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise. Full Article Living
tri Sixty-Two Miles of Electric Highway Planned By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:15:21 -0400 Every bit of technical knowhow needed to make heavy truck transport electric (and reduce carbon emissions from transportation) is already available. Full Article Transportation
tri Tesla CEO Predicts More Than Half of New Cars to be Electric in 20 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:46:21 -0400 It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends. Full Article Transportation
tri 'Tesla' of Electric Motorcycles is Carbon Fiber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:21 -0400 Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge. Full Article Transportation
tri What we do at yök to have our guests use less electricity and still have a good time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0400 Home automation, LED lighting, ceiling fans, insulation, energy monitoring and other tricks will save energy without sacrificing the experience in our holiday rental apartments. Full Article Design
tri This modern-meets-rustic tiny home opens up like a magic trick By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:07:01 -0500 The Joshua Tree is a 231-SF timber-framed tiny house on wheels – and has the cutest interior. Full Article Design
tri The Week in Pictures: Parisian Industrial Island to Become Green Cultural Hub, Elf-Powered Christmas Tree, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:30:25 -0500 An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more. Full Article Living
tri "Intertwined homes" are efficient, healthy, prefab and all-electric By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:20:08 -0400 Toronto project pushes every TreeHugger button Full Article Design
tri Reusable coffee cup trial launches at Gatwick airport By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:46:00 -0400 Travellers can take a reusable cup and drop it off at a 'cup check-in point' before boarding a flight. Full Article Business
tri Coastal flooding could cost $1 trillion by 2050, as Task Force warns to prepare for future storms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:52:25 -0400 We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report. Full Article Science
tri Obama’s trip to Alaska brings out mixed responses about his climate legacy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:00:58 -0400 President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling. Full Article Business
tri Where are all the fantasy pedestrians? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:34:07 -0400 Daniel Herridges of Strong Towns says, "If your goal is to promote public safety, design for the humans you have, not the ones you wish you had." Full Article Design
tri Why we need 'distributed density' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:04:37 -0400 It is not just a choice between tall and sprawl. Full Article Design
tri How whitening strips can harm teeth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:56:51 -0400 New research reveals that the active ingredient in whitening products can damage the layer beneath the tooth's enamel. Full Article Living
tri What do you give to the trick-or-treaters? (Survey) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 08:28:04 -0400 It's hard, in these days when we worry about sugar and additives and obesity. What to do? Full Article Living
tri Chelsea Flower Show triumphs despite the rain By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400 The rain on this year's show dampened the plants but not the spirits. Full Article Living
tri Shade plants that will grow in the trickiest spots By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0400 There is an art to shade gardening: keep it simple. Full Article Living