tal Digital artist creates "visual sounds" from Amazonian birdsongs (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 13:49:57 -0500 Nature gets digitized in these vibrant animations that feature audio recordings from the rainforest. Full Article Living
tal Man shoots bear, bear sends man to the hospital By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:57:51 -0400 A hunter was hospitalized after the bear he shot tumbled down a ridge and hit him. Full Article Science
tal Vital Mangroves On The Edge Of Extinction Thanks to All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Mangroves are a special ecosystem. Found all over the world, they thrive in the in-between zones of land and sea, and act as nurseries for a vast variety of animals, grocery stores for humans, a buffer between homes Full Article Science
tal This book makes it easier to talk to kids about climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:13:00 -0500 With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get. Full Article Living
tal 'Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.' Full Article Living
tal Cats, dogs responsible for up to 30% of meat environmental impact in US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:25:08 -0400 If American's cats and dogs were their own country, they'd rank 5th in global meat consumption, says new study. Full Article Living
tal Contagion screenwriter talks Jude Law's anti-science blogger character (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:47:06 -0400 Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials. Full Article Living
tal In Tourism (And Beyond), Talking About Sustainability Is Dead. Tell A Story Instead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:25:35 -0400 You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central Full Article Science
tal Why Albert Einstein hated capitalism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 The scientist saw a system that oppressed both society and nature. Full Article Business
tal Total solar eclipse as seen from the Arctic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:25:17 -0400 Braving polar bears and subfreezing temperatures, years of preparation pay off for a University of Hawaii astronomy team. Full Article Science
tal Radical Transparency - InterfaceFLOR Commit to Environmental Product Declarations on all Products by 2012 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:11:17 -0500 This week The Man with A Spear in His Chest, founder of Interface Ray Anderson, held a press conference to mark a milestone in his company's journey up "Mount Sustainability". They are making excellent progress towards their target of zero Full Article Design
tal Note to Bloggers: Not Every Building with Corrugated Metal is Made of Shipping Containers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:35:00 -0500 A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake. Full Article Design
tal Is digital fabrication and 3D printing sustainable? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:59:59 -0400 Kris De Decker questions some of our most cherished assumptions. Full Article Technology
tal Is The BP Spill Big Enough To Resuscitate The Environmental Movement? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 May 2010 12:08:07 -0400 Floating residues from the ongoing BP oil 'blowout' in the Gulf are expansive enough to be easily visible from space. Satellite photos of oil on salt water Full Article Business
tal 100-1000 And Restore Coastal Alabama Partnership's Inaugural Massive Oyster Reef Restoration By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:20:49 -0500 Last weekend, January 22nd - 23rd , over 500 volunteers from Alabama and across the country came together in Mobile Bay to lay the beginnings of oyster reefs. The volunteers strapped on boots Full Article Science
tal To nobody's surprise, London's Walkie Talkie wins the Carbuncle Cup By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:52:14 -0400 This building alternately fries the public, blows them off their feet and cheats them out of promised public amenities. And did I mention it's bloated, top-heavy and just plain ugly. Full Article Design
tal Tall Wood Building Prize of $3 million shared between two timber towers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:33:08 -0400 A condo in Manhattan and a mixed use 12 story building in Portland get a boost. Full Article Design
tal 'Glass, Metal, Plastic' offers a glimpse into the world of New York's bottle collectors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400 The Story of Stuff's latest film underscores the importance of putting deposits on all cans and bottles. Full Article Business
tal Environmentalists call for Carbon Capture and Storage – with forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:26:24 -0400 Greta Thunberg, Margaret Atwood, Michael Mann, Naomi Klein, David Suzuki, Bill McKibben, George Monbiot and more make the case. Full Article Business
tal In praise of Brutalist architecture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:37:23 -0400 The ones we have left should be preserved; they don't make them like they used to. Full Article Design
tal Experimental curved pavilion uses 3D knitted textile formwork for concrete (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:54:52 -0500 Created by Zaha Hadid Architects, this innovative project demonstrates the possibilities of using KnitCrete technology for creating curved concrete shells efficiently. Full Article Design
tal Educating youth is key to creating the next generation of environmentalists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:30:00 -0400 The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure. Full Article Living
tal 'Paper engineer' folds experimental works merging science & art By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:00:33 -0500 These fascinating works explore how folding might push the frontiers of flexible photovoltaics, self-assembling materials and nano-forms. Full Article Living
tal Mesmerizing kinetic light installation interprets phases of the moon (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:39:58 -0500 Using a series of rotating LED lights, this work highlights the visually transformative powers of the Moon. Full Article Living
tal Coral-like ceramic works are coated with electroformed crystals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:44:50 -0500 These striking works combine natural materials with artificial processes to create crystallized surfaces reminiscent of coral. Full Article Living
tal Upcycled carpet installation highlights plight of world's dying corals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:58:06 -0500 'Coral Garden' is a handcrafted installation that's inspired by the world's threatened coral reefs, and made with upcycled materials. Full Article Living
tal World Energy Day is a good day to talk about methane By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:10:28 -0400 It is time we stopped cooking and heating with methane, a climate problem from source to stovetop. Full Article Energy
tal Coldplay wants all future tours to be 'environmentally beneficial' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 The rock band won't be touring its newest album until it can figure out a greener way of doing it. Full Article Living
tal U.S. dietary guidelines may include environmental concerns for the first time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:15:06 -0500 The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet. Full Article Business
tal 11 facts about coast redwoods, the tallest trees in the world By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Sturdy, stalwart, and superlatively statuesque, California's coast redwoods stand out as some of the most impressive organisms on the planet. Full Article Science
tal How tall is the tallest tree in the world? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:19:44 -0400 You think Big Ben is tall? It's got nothing on the tallest tree in the world. Full Article Science
tal Creating Equilibrium: What if environmentalists and the tech-crowd actually talked to each other? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:55:05 -0400 An event on Lake Tahoe promises "world class minds, radical innovation and kickass rock 'n roll". And solutions to the biodiversity crisis, too. Full Article Science
tal JUPE health is an 'immediate response to hospital overcrowding' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:21:42 -0400 These flat-packed rest-and-recovery units could take the load off hospitals in a hurry. Full Article Design
tal CURA is a hospital in a box By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:22:14 -0400 But does building it out of refurbished shipping containers make any sense? Full Article Design
tal The prefab dream: Talented architects working with a great builder offering original designs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:10:05 -0500 KieranTimberlake and Lake|Flato team up with Bensonwood to offer OpenHomes Full Article Design
tal Graypants, the Kings of Cardboard, Move into Metal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 May 2010 08:58:18 -0400 We have been fans of Seattle's Graypants for a while; Seth, Jonathan and Jon "strive to come up with designs and ideas that are thoughtful and have an impact, whether it be furniture, lighting, architecture or graphics." Most of the work we have shown Full Article Design
tal Studded with sea debris, these wild paintings are ocean 'portals' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Aiming to spark conversations about marine conservation, these beautiful works reimagine the oceans in their pristine state. Full Article Living
tal SFI and Habitat for Humanity DC team up to build homes in the nation’s capital By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:43:36 -0400 A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause. Full Article Business
tal Latest drone videos of Apple parking garage shows landscaping being installed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:41:06 -0400 Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too. Full Article Design
tal How green is Apple? A look at their Environmental Responsibility Report By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 12:58:46 -0400 It’s not perfect, but it is pretty impressive. Full Article Business
tal Huge LED installation now livestreaming Earth images in real-time (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:49:47 -0400 In an homage to influential images of Earth taken from outer space, this art installation takes it up a notch by livestreaming views of Earth in real-time, prompting us to contemplate the bigger picture. Full Article Living
tal Geodesic pergola of recycled timbers revitalizes rural village By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:16:24 -0400 In a nod to Buckminster Fuller's design philosophy of "maximum gain with minimal input," the wooden supports for this lightweight canopy are recycled from a village renovation project. Full Article Design
tal Are environmentalists too focused on innovation? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 06:38:12 -0400 New technologies can be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. But they can also be a distraction. Full Article Energy
tal Glass paint can cool down metal roofs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:06:24 -0400 For many roofs, white paint is the best way to cool down, but for metal roofs a new glass coating could be even better. Full Article Technology
tal Digitally fabricated & handwoven chair revives old weaving techniques By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:45:11 -0400 Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition. Full Article Design
tal Costa Rican Designer Beautifully Re-Invents the Pedestal Fan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0400 Fan(c)Fan is a creation by Marco Gallegos which challenges this product's typical scale and materials. Full Article Design
tal Salvador's Walkways and Rede Sarah's Awesome Hospitals: The Legacy of Architect Lele By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Joao Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele, has a remarkable portfolio which has begun to raise attention. We take a look at his pedestrianization work in Salvador and his approach to futuristic health centers. Full Article Design
tal Wal-Mart To Help 20 State Capitals Save Money And Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:10:44 -0400 Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates Full Article Business
tal Colorado library combines book rental and seed rental By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:12:00 -0500 Basalt Regional Library in Colorado is combining the best of both a traditional public library and the ever more popular seed library. Full Article Living
tal A tale of two families sharing a house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:21:00 -0500 Have you ever wondered what 'community living' really looks like, and why people do it? Full Article Living