Justin Trudeau promises camping trips to Canadian families
If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.
Garment workers suffer as fashion brands cancel orders
Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago.
Common household products that can kill the coronavirus
When it comes to housecleaning, here's how to tackle the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can coronavirus spread through tears?
A new study finds that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding the virus through their tears.
7 houseplants you can eat
Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.
Beautiful South African Christmas tree is made of recycled materials
Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.
A Canadian forester argues in favor of real Christmas trees
From supporting local farmers to boosting happiness, there are many reasons to use a real conifer in your house.
Cottonwood Canyon Experience Center is built out of wood nobody wants
After the coronavirus, we have to throw out The American Way of Building
We can't just change our coffee cups, we have to change our lives
Canadian teens beg Tim Hortons to make 'Roll Up The Rim' contest less wasteful
Every year, people go crazy buying coffee and tossing the cups, in hopes of winning a prize. It's a ludicrously antiquated model.
This coffee mug can find you a friend
Can a Starbucks become "a beloved community hub"?
Years ago, we used to fight to keep out these corporate invaders. Now we fight to save them?
Why Americans will never love tea as much as coffee
Vice President Biden opposes Keystone XL. What can this tell us about Obama's plans?
"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."
Making a Republican case for climate action
Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.
Young Republican voters won't support climate denial, poll finds
A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.
Thousand Fell sneakers can be disassembled at end of life
"Comfy Chic" checklist can elevate your mood and wardrobe during isolation
Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism shows how cities can adapt and change to accommodate everyone
NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.
American cosmetic regulations haven't been updated in 81 years
The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.
How whitening strips can harm teeth
New research reveals that the active ingredient in whitening products can damage the layer beneath the tooth's enamel.
This Canadian company sells zero-waste, plastic-free toothpaste
Do women really need trash cans everywhere they go?
American kids need to be weaned off synthetic food dyes
Use of chemical hair products increases breast cancer risk
Mealworms can safely consume polystyrene foam
A new study has found the worms excrete plastic and its toxic additives with no residue in their bodies.
Delta's uniform debacle proves how toxic clothes can be
American meat will never be welcome in the UK
The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.
Coal mines have canaries, frackers have mussels
Depressed? A healthy diet can help
Various healthy diets are shown to ease symptoms of depression, and they work even better for women.
Eating chocolate more than once a week can make you smarter
Researchers from the University of Maine have linked habitual chocolate consumption to improved cognitive function.
Chocolate lust is ruining West African rainforests
A report reveals that major chocolate companies buy cocoa from illegally-cleared national parks in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Palm oil problem continues to plague big candy-makers
Hershey's, Nestle and Mars have not kept their promises when it comes to sourcing conflict-free palm oil.
Where are all the American chocoholics?
U.S. chocolate sales have been dropping and the industry is very worried. What's going on?
Recycled beer cans become butterflies in this art work
The Little Free Library flourishes in Toronto, Canada
It's a place to get and replace free books, and the architecture is local to each town.
Significant levels of formaldehyde found in British houses
Is water in cans greener than water in bottles? No.
Bottled water companies are doing this because of public concerns about single use plastic.
Can We All Join Grandmother Heidemarie Schwermer in Living Without Money?
In a documentary by Line Halvorsen, Schwermer invites everyone to join her cash-free lifestyle. What would happen if we all did that?
American Olympic Hopefuls Go for the Gold and the Green
Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.
Yes, you can be stylish in winter!
Reusable bamboo cups can leach chemicals into your hot drink
Unless you want a dash of melamine or formaldehyde in your coffee, skip the bamboo cups.
Best of Inhabitat: 6 Must-Know Tips to Survive Hurricane Irene
As you may have seen on every major news channel out there, Hurricane Irene is barreling up towards eastern cities like NYC and Washington DC and from the looks of it, it ain't gonna be pretty. Many New Yorkers are evacuating and those who are staying
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Ford says cyclists can help share the road by wearing an emoji jacket
They could also make their vehicles less deadly, but let's put the onus on the cyclist first.
Air quality hasn't been this good in decades. How can we keep it this way?
More people die from COVID-19 when they live with polluted air. Can we learn from this crisis and clean it up?