nat Taipei's forest bus brings lush nature to the concrete jungle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 16:08:23 -0400 Draped in moss, orchids, lilies, and ferns, this city bus transports riders to a whole new world. Full Article Transportation
nat International Bicycle Film Festival Comes Down Under By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:09:03 -0500 By some oversight we’ve missed the opportunity to alert readers to the International Bicycle Film Festival of 2007 until now. After it has already blitzed 13 cities worldwide, it finds itself skidding to a halt for a few weeks in Australia. Full Article Transportation
nat It's National Handwriting Day. Do you still write by hand? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 Some people do; others use a keyboard for everything and have forgotten how. What about you? Full Article Living
nat Ozone hole is officially shrinking, proof that international treaties can be effective By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:12:34 -0500 New NASA study offers first direct proof that the ozone hole is recovering thanks to the Montreal Protocol treaty and the international ban on CFCs. Full Article Business
nat Ocean Geoengineering Experiment Likely Broke International Law By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:50:00 -0400 It may have also been done under falsely obtained consent... Full Article Business
nat First ever United Nations Environment Assembly to shape Sustainable Development Goals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:30:01 -0400 Delegates from United Nations member states meet to discuss a global environmental agenda. Full Article Business
nat 195 nations agree to groundbreaking Paris climate deal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 22:30:39 -0500 Today, the United Nations climate talks reached an agreement, and committed to fighting devastating levels of climate change. Full Article Business
nat Outdoors Clothing Made in USA from Natural and Recycled Materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:45:27 -0400 The Greatest Outdoor Gear How do you make the greatest outdoor gear? We went to Empire Canvas Works' Kevin Kinney to find out. If the quality of Kevin's work is any indication, the recipe is clear. Start with a passion seeded by stitching together a Full Article Living
nat Concept for smarter wave power device a winner in GE's Ecomagination Challenge By www.earthtechling.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:49:00 -0400 The company says this system is simpler than other wave devices that need to be finely tuned to the waves to pick up their energy. Full Article Technology
nat Tennessee Town Passes Nation's First Green Food Resolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:47:00 -0500 Beating out New York City, the small Tennessee town of Signal Mountain is the first in the nation to pass a Green Food Resolution. But, just what does a Green Food Resolution mean for farmers, consumers, and Full Article Living
nat Park-protection fight In Istanbul sparks nationwide protest movement By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:18:00 -0400 "This is not concrete, this is nature!" Full Article Living
nat Kids Discover Nature Hosts Carnival of the Green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:12:57 -0400 This week is Carnival of the Green #188 and it's being hosted by Kids Discover Nature, the place to find great outdoor activities for your children. No matter where you live, you can help your little ones learn about and experience nature by following Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
nat Favorite Nature Spots of the TreeHugger Team (Part 1 of 2) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:00:40 -0400 Is there somewhere you go to when you need to recharge your batteries? Or remind yourself of the beauty of nature? These are our favorite nature spots. Full Article Science
nat Favorite Nature Spots of the TreeHugger Team (Part 2 of 2) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:01:12 -0400 Is there somewhere you go to when you need to recharge your batteries? Or remind yourself of the beauty of nature? This is the second part of this series. Full Article Science
nat Physicist's hyperrealistic origami art bridges nature, math and science (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Believe it or not, these folded works of wonder are created from a single sheet of paper -- no cuts, no glue. Full Article Living
nat Cabin project follows stress-reducing effect of living in nature -- the Swedish way (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:52:22 -0400 Swedes enjoy an interesting "close-to-nature" lifestyle -- this informal study shows how it might help visitors from other countries. Full Article Design
nat Ollies Blocks encourage kids' imagination & creativity (Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:30:55 -0400 Building with blocks and construction toys is a great unstructured activity for kids, and Ollies Wooden Blocks are a superb new addition to the category. Full Article Living
nat 6 ways to help kids explore nature this summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:07:00 -0400 Kids are born explorers, but they can use a bit of parental guidance when it comes to getting outside. Full Article Living
nat How discovering ice's secret could unlock alternative energy options By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 -0400 A long-suspected secret behavior of water molecules in ice is seen for the first time using a new technique that could help develop energy alternatives. Full Article Science
nat City of Freiburg has a brilliant alternative to disposable coffee cups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:02:00 -0500 Customers pay €1 for a reusable cup that can be returned to any participating business in the city center. Full Article Business
nat Off to Munich for the International Passivhaus Conference By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:42:20 -0500 We have to rebuild our cities to use less energy and house more people, and Passivhaus design is a useful tool for both problems. Full Article Design
nat Food corporations donate $17.2 million to fight GMO labeling in Washington state By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:44:55 -0400 The fight to "follow the money" heats up in as Washington prepares to vote on GMO labeling. Full Article Business
nat Vermont’s mandatory GMO labeling law only awaits governor’s signature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:44:53 -0400 A bill requiring all foods containing genetically engineered ingredients is just one step away from becoming law in Vermont. Full Article Living
nat Want to avoid GMOs? Don’t buy “natural” foods By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:33:28 -0400 Consumer Reports finds that most products advertised as “natural” contain genetically modified ingredients. Full Article Living
nat General Mills agrees to drop “100% natural” labeling in face of lawsuit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:00:37 -0500 In a lawsuit settlement today, General Mills agreed to remove the “100% Natural” from more than 20 of its products. Full Article Living
nat U.S. House of Representatives passes national GMO bill By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:18:36 -0400 This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of a controversial bill that seeks to set a unified standard for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms. Full Article Business
nat Palau becomes first nation to ban chemical sunscreens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:59:00 -0400 The island nation in the western Pacific wants to protect its coral reefs from toxic sunscreen runoff. Full Article Science
nat Book Review: The Future of Nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:07:45 -0400 I have been reading two books at once, which is something one shouldn't do, as thoughts about each blend together. One is a dreadful screed by Andrew Keen called "The Cult of the Amateur," decrying the fact that bloggers are "amateurs without formal Full Article Living
nat Me to We Tees Promote International Development By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:13:00 -0400 There are lots of eco-tees out there today, we'll admit it. The tees designed by Me to We clothing have improved on the design of most eco-tees in that they fit better because they are cut longer and larger than your standard Full Article Living
nat Multi-level lakeside cabin recomposes relationship to nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:30:12 -0400 This quiet retreat has an interesting interior of overlapping layers that welcomes the outdoors in. Full Article Design
nat Selenium Contamination Linked to Two-Headed Trout Near Idaho Phosphate Mine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:27:31 -0500 A government report has found that selenium contamination is connected to fish deformities, including two-headed trout. Full Article Business
nat Artist's captivating kinetic sculptures take inspiration from nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:43:30 -0400 These delicately formed hand-crank and motor-activated art installations blossom and grow perpetually. Full Article Living
nat Modular Drop Box is a prefab portable suite for stays in nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:09:11 -0400 This compact, wood-clad cabin is made as a comfortable eco-hotel suite in natural settings. Full Article Design
nat 6 International Resorts Dishing Pampered Eco Luxury By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:37:29 -0400 Luxury by its very definition means indulgence--while eco-consciousness, such as that employed by Scandic in its moderately-priced hotel chain, is more likely to mean slashing consumption. Full Article Science
nat Leonardo DiCaprio wants to find the world's loneliest whale, donates $50k for search By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:45:38 -0400 Good Guy Leo strikes again! Full Article Science
nat Spring/Summer 2010: NatureVsFuture (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:00:11 -0500 Brooklyn-based Nina Valenti's NatureVsFuture collection is a sophisticated fusion of eco-chic and street style. Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics--organic cotton, organic wool, hemp, Full Article Living
nat Cross-Laminated Timber is now made in the USA By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:32:03 -0400 Our favorite green building material is now made in Oregon Full Article Design
nat Jerks destroy iconic natural sandstone formation in Oregon state park By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:54:06 -0400 Why do people do this kind of thing? Full Article Science
nat In the battle for social domination of the roads, Oregon imposes a bike tax By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:00:40 -0400 Because cyclists should pay their fair share, right? Full Article Transportation
nat Natural treasures preserved in gorgeous hand-cast resin jewelry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:19:17 -0500 Feathers, shells, leaves, flowers and even bark are encased in resin to create this lovely collection of handmade, resin-based jewelry. Full Article Living
nat Florida manatees can survive for at least another century By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:46:40 -0400 In great news for manatees, researchers predict that the gentle 'sea cows' will endure for at least another 100 years as long as threats continue to be managed. Full Article Science
nat Four alternatives to drywall that don't turn to mush By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:15:38 -0400 They are healthier, they last longer, and they look better, too. Full Article Design
nat Native Americans protest tar sands pipeline with horseback ride along proposed route By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:47:54 -0400 This week, Anishinaabe tribal members began riding horseback along the proposed route of a what could possibly become the largest tar sands pipeline in the United States. Full Article Energy
nat U.S. Senate votes down Keystone XL pipeline By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:12:01 -0500 After the House of Representatives approved legislation pushing the Keystone XL forward, the Senate has rejected it. Full Article Business
nat Neither Pessimism Nor Optimism Is Relevant for Greens, But Determination Is By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:11:51 -0400 Futurist Guy Dauncey acknowledges that the stakes are high and the challenges are enormous. Yet defeatism is not an option. Full Article Business
nat Photographer captures the tenacity of nature in Hong Kong By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:32:51 -0500 “Wild Concrete” reveals the unintentional greenery of urban environments through photography. Full Article Living
nat Hong Kong scientist develops tool to measure kids' connectedness to nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:31:00 -0500 It reveals what we already know but needs repeating – that more time in nature equals greater happiness in kids. Full Article Living
nat Everything you need to know about natural skin care By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:19:16 -0400 It turns out beauty is more than skin deep, but make sure you're taking good care of that beauty because chemicals are all over the skin care industry Full Article HTGG
nat Greening Secondary School Education with the Institute of International Education By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:40:58 -0500 Though I delved into Toyota's reasons for annually executing their singular teaching program in the Galapagos, I amazingly failed to touch on the Full Article Science
nat Up Close and Personal with Natural Selection in Action: The Tale of Two Islands of the Galapagos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:32:40 -0500 Each of the islands in the Galapagos is incredibly different. From landscape to ecosystem to the endemic species that can only be found in that Full Article Science