nat Indonesia's food supply is being contaminated by imported plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 An eye-opening report reveals how low-grade plastics are burned as fuel, poisoning the surrounding soil and air. Full Article Science
nat 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
nat 700+ native bee species spiraling toward extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:53:46 -0500 North American bees are at risk of disappearing thanks to severe habitat loss and increasing pesticide use, among other threats, new report reveals. Full Article Science
nat This back-to-nature hobby has everyone buzzing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:10:10 -0400 Once a niche profession or eccentric hobby, beekeeping is trending amongst DIYers and trendy urbanites. Full Article Living
nat Help us reach the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:37:10 -0400 Every little flower helps. Especially when there's a lot of us planting them. Full Article Living
nat 9 Eco Travel Destinations on the Hot List for 2012 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:00:07 -0500 From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about. Full Article Living
nat 9 heavenly havens to rent for a National Park vacation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:28:02 -0400 From vintage trailers and tepees to mansions in the mountains, AirBnB has partnered with the National Parks Foundation for rentals near the country's natural treasures. Full Article Living
nat Sonic's part-mushroom burger now available nationwide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:18:30 -0500 Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too. Full Article Business
nat Canada's NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:14:43 -0400 Actually, this is something every country needs. Full Article Transportation
nat Do natural pesticide sprays really get rid of bed bugs? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:50:41 -0400 Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective. Full Article Living
nat Pure Green 100% natural latex mattress topper review By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2016 16:53:58 -0400 If you're looking to upgrade your bed with an eco-friendly option, but don't want to replace the mattress, a natural latex topper might just be the ticket. Full Article Living
nat This natural latex mattress offers a dreamy, chemical-free sleep By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:26:00 -0500 Unlike conventional mattresses, which contain petroleum-based synthetics, this all-natural mattress by Latex for Less is as clean and green as they come. Full Article Living
nat 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
nat How can people demand a "naturally green" environment and hate wind turbines? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:00:46 -0400 There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something. Full Article Technology
nat Exquisite photos from Nat Geo's look at the Okavango Delta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0500 In a compelling new documentary, The Flood, Angela Bassett narrates the story of the life in one of the world's last great wildernesses. Full Article Science
nat Urban Green: Architecture for the Future Hits the Road for National Book Tour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:30:06 -0400 Starting in September, I embark on a nationwide book tour for my new book entitled Urban Green: Architecture for the Future. The tour will take me to more than 20 universities and colleges across Full Article Design
nat See all the seasons at Rocky Mountain National Park in 4 breathtaking minutes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:48:42 -0400 As part of their More Than Just Parks project, Will and Jim Pattiz spent two years filming in the majestic Colorado mountains. Full Article Living
nat Stop The Five Gallon Flush: A 40 Year Old Guide To Alternative Toilets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:10:00 -0400 Bill Gates take note: It's all in here and It is surprising how little has changed Full Article Design
nat Nature Loo composting toilet puts some distance between the person and the poop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:54:00 -0400 This simple Australian design has some interesting features and benefits. Full Article Design
nat The hot poop on alternative toilets, Tiny house edition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 12:25:33 -0400 Another look at what's out there in the world of composting and other alternative toilets Full Article Design
nat Cool High-Rise Bat Habitat Draws Nature's Pest-Fighters to New York Sculpture Park (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 If all goes well between now and Halloween, Griffis Sculpture Park in upstate New York will be ready for the occasion with its very own colony of bats, thanks to the artsy "Bat Tower" being built to draw the pest-fighting pollinators to the area. Full Article Science
nat Fascinating New Species Found in Papua New Guinea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:14:01 -0400 When it comes to finding fascinating species previously unknown to science, it turns out that forests of Papua New Guinea are a darn good place to look. Researchers have recently disclosed their Full Article Science
nat 4 Ways to Participate in National Pollinator Week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:05:00 -0400 It's National Pollinator Week! Start a garden, encourage pollinators, or join an event in your area. Full Article Living
nat Bat Week 2019: fascinating facts & free activities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:04:17 -0400 Did you know that Bat Week takes place every year, October 24–31? The time is set aside to raise awareness of the many contributions that bats make to the planet and encourage conservation of bat species. Full Article Business
nat Where to find all-natural chewing gum By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:23:00 -0400 Several companies now make biodegradable chewing gum that's free from synthetic polymers -- healthier for both humans and Earth. Full Article Living
nat The risks of single use plastic alternatives By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0400 As the war on plastics heats up, could the alternatives be worse for sustainability? Full Article Business
nat Coca-Cola launches "natural" Coca-Cola Life. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:13:24 -0400 After predicting that an Organic Coke would be the pinnacle of greenwashing five years ago, Next Nature Network reports that Coca-Cola has actually done it, launching a "natural" Coke called Coca-Cola Life in Argentina. Full Article Business
nat National Transportation Safety Board recommends mandatory helmet laws for cyclists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:05 -0500 Why stop there? Helmets for everybody! Full Article Transportation
nat 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
nat New book, 'Feel the Wild,' is a beautiful love letter to nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:05:29 -0500 This is what happens when a solo wilderness explorer, who also happens to be a professional photographer, creates a book about nature. Full Article Living
nat 5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:35:15 -0500 Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside. Full Article Living
nat It's National Bike Month - Three Weird Ways to Celebrate By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:35:15 -0400 Yes, it's National Bike Month. What's even better - it's National Bike Year, and Maybe National Bike Decade. Here's Three Ways to Up Your Cycling Enjoyment Full Article Transportation
nat How Astral Nature redesigns their bed to fit yök Casa + Cultura eco-criteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:42:10 -0400 Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury! Full Article Design
nat People are realizing how badly they need nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere. Full Article Living
nat Natural Trees Come With Christmas Critters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:05:00 -0500 A new twist in the ongoing debate over the best Christmas tree: live, natural, artificial, or other? Full Article Living
nat Ten years ago today: Natural gas could be as bad as oil and coal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:51:12 -0400 A look back at when we started learning the truth about natural gas. Full Article Energy
nat Why does Obama love natural gas? It's complicated. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:02 -0400 Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships. Full Article Energy
nat Senate FINALLY confirms EPA chief, Gina McCarthy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:56:00 -0400 After an unprecedented delay, the Senate finally voted 59 - 40 to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Full Article Energy
nat US agencies introduce "Road to Zero" plan to eliminate traffic deaths By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:20:45 -0400 But do they have the courage to do it right? Full Article Transportation
nat Wood architecture meets nature in new community in Copenhagen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:03:39 -0500 Henning Larsen's design for Fælledby is "a model for sustainable living." Full Article Design
nat Is Cross-Laminated Timber the New Concrete? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:39:54 -0400 One designer thinks that it can take the place of concrete in buildings, inside and out. Full Article Design
nat I finally found a perfect shampoo alternative By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:14:18 -0500 After years of no-shampoo approaches, I found a way to clean my hair that actually works for me. Full Article Living
nat Force of Nature turns tap water into a powerful green cleaner By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 It cuts through grease, makes glass shine, and deodorizes thoroughly – all thanks to a nifty chemical reaction. Full Article Living
nat Cross-country ski industry wants to eliminate toxic wax By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500 The same chemicals that help skiers to glide cause harm to human health and the natural environment. Full Article Living
nat Mary Oliver, one of nature's finest ambassadors, has gone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0500 Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? -- Mary Oliver Full Article Living
nat Happy International Chocolate Day! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:06:00 -0400 There are many reasons to celebrate chocolate, not least of all for the surprising health benefits a bar of high-quality dark chocolate brings with it. What are you waiting for? Full Article Living
nat What's the difference between all these laminated timbers? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:25:10 -0400 We are in the middle of a mass timber construction revolution. What is everyone talking about here? Full Article Design
nat Reduce embodied carbon with hemp insulation batts from NatureFibres By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:20:53 -0500 They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff. Full Article Design
nat Beautiful 'neo-vintage' posters promote U.S. national parks in the style of the 1930s! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:27:05 -0400 National parks never go out of style, just like these retro posters. Full Article Living
nat 'Time flies as nature cries' and other lessons from Chainsaw Sculptures By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:30:00 -0400 A curious fund raiser unleashes chainsaws in the name of conservation. Full Article Living