act Stair of the week actually looks safe; Too bad about where it's going. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2015 09:37:29 -0400 Perhaps lofts are not the best solution for tiny homes and apartments. Full Article Design
act Stair of the Week 'focuses on offering employees an activity-based working environment' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:25:56 -0400 A health insurer practices what it preaches. Full Article Design
act "Staircase of Encounters" is designed to encourage employee interaction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 14:38:28 -0400 Neri&Hu turn climbing the stairs into an experience for Bloomberg in Hong Kong. Full Article Design
act Retractible stairs make buildings accessible just like magic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 10:53:51 -0400 This is a big problem in old buildings: providing universal access without ruining the look of the building. Full Article Design
act Chile's new hydropower project will be in the world's most arid desert, but it actually makes sense By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 10:28:09 -0500 The project will take advantage of the sun, mountains and sea. Full Article Energy
act Hawaii molasses spill killing thousands of fish & aquatic life, impact could last years. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:26:52 -0400 On Monday, a molasses pipeline (yes, that's a thing!) leaked 1,400 tons -- 233,000 gallons -- of molasses into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor and it has turned into a killer mess with no quick solution. Full Article Science
act Honolulu bans pedestrians from “distracted walking” By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:05:31 -0400 More pedestrians are getting killed in the roads. Are their phones really the reason? Full Article Transportation
act 300 tons of radioactive water has leaked from Fukushima By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:04:38 -0400 More than two years after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, Japan, the situation is worse than ever. Full Article Energy
act 100% nuclear free: Japan shuts down its last reactor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:21:46 -0400 On Monday (Sunday locally), Japan switched off the last of its operating nuclear reactors and became 100% nuclear-free. Full Article Energy
act Jellyfish swarm clogs nuclear reactor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 15:33:28 -0400 Tons of jellyfish clog a water intake pipe at the Oskarshamn power plant in Sweden, forcing operators to shut down the reactor. Full Article Science
act Nuclear fusion reactor in just five years? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:00:00 -0400 MIT design cuts fusion reactor down to a size that would be more cost effective and could be built in five years Full Article Business
act What can we learn from a radioactive cloud over Europe? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500 Can a rare metal travel without a passport? Full Article Business
act British Columbia promotes active transportation (e-bikes! scooters! skateboards!), Vision Zero, $850 incentive for e-bikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:30:09 -0400 There is so much in their new strategy that I can't get it all in the title. Full Article Transportation
act 11 facts about blue whales, the largest animals ever on Earth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:04:14 -0400 The blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet. Here’s what you need to know about the majestic marine mammal. Full Article Science
act Scotland is subsidizing electric bikes to encourage sustainable and active travel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:45:05 -0400 This is something North American governments should copy. Full Article Transportation
act 7 tactics for staying warm in a cool house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:55:00 -0500 Do the green thing and resist reaching for the thermostat. Full Article Living
act Fiji Water Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Greenwashing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:09:02 -0500 Fiji, probably the least favorite in an already disliked industry, is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging the company has profited from greenwashing. Specifically, from greenwashing claims that its products are Full Article Business
act The TH Interview: Ed Burtynsky and "Manufactured Landscapes" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:49:21 -0400 TreeHugger has been a fan of photographer Ed Burtynsky's work for a long time. We first spotted it here and have enjoyed watching him branch out into film with "Manufactured Landscapes", which was recently released in the US and the UK after debuting Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
act Greenwash Action fights back against the attacks on LEED green building certification By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 11:34:45 -0400 It's about time that someone did, too. Full Article Design
act Canned tuna is synonymous with abuse and unsustainable fishing practices By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:00:00 -0400 Greenpeace has turned the global spotlight on Thai Union, the world's largest canned tuna producer and maker of Chicken of the Sea, for its horrific track record. Learn why you should boycott and what you can do to help. Full Article Business
act World's biggest tuna company promises to clean up its act By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:56:00 -0400 It's good news... but we shouldn't be eating tuna at all. Full Article Business
act Maldives' Ousted Climate-Activist President to be Tried on Sunday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:02:00 -0400 Mohamed Nasheed says his conviction is a foregone conclusion. Full Article Business
act Tribal Activist's Clean-Energy Quest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:53:00 -0400 A mother's fight to protect her children and her tribe Full Article Energy
act Another environmental activist, Nelson García, is murdered in Honduras By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:00:00 -0400 Mere days after the murder of celebrity activist Berta Cáceres, a fellow member of her group was shot and killed for his participation in the same environmental group. Full Article Living
act Children win right to sue US government on actions causing climate change (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:09:31 -0500 A landmark constitutional climate change lawsuit, filed by a group of kids against the US government, gets the go-ahead. Full Article Business
act On Canada's Birthday, a call for a Union of Climate Action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:29:23 -0400 Those crazy radicals at 475 demand High Performance Building across the Dominion. Full Article Design
act Indian students mail 20,000 empty food wrappers to manufacturers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:18:00 -0400 A dramatic act of protest reminds companies to take responsibility for the wasteful packaging they produce. Full Article Living
act How Internet-driven activism has improved animal welfare By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:00:00 -0400 Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go? Full Article Living
act Ethical consumers are perceived as odd, boring, unattractive, and not stylish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:00:00 -0400 An amusing new study delves into the social consequences of one person witnessing another person doing the 'ethical thing' -- and why it makes them uncomfortable. Full Article Living
act We Are Sacred As The Earth: An Interview With Earth Activist Starhawk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0400 "I believe that the earth is calling to us and that we are here to serve the planet as a whole by our ability to appreciate, to give gratitude and praise, to become ecstatic with wonder for the earth." Full Article Living
act Interfaith Preach In On Climate Change Will Pressure Obama To Act By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:46:46 -0500 Religious communities across the country will gather to reflect on the moral implications of climate change and our imperative to act. One man, in particular, should pay heed. Full Article Science
act Interactive online sound library lets you explore The Great Animal Orchestra By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:56:54 -0500 Nature's acoustic environments are wild, haunting and beautiful. As this online educational project shows, these wild soundscapes are in danger of disappearing too. Full Article Science
act Recycling is hard. That's why we have to eliminate single use packaging and not get distracted. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:01:47 -0500 StackitNOW is a great idea but also demonstrates how intractable the problem is. Full Article Science
act When Will Solar Be Cost Competitive in Your Town? Interactive Map Helps Visualize Grid Parity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:57:23 -0500 Solar grid parity will vary from city to city. A new interactive map helps show how it will spread. Full Article Energy
act Save the Buffalo River! America's first national river threatened by Cargill factory hog farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:22:26 -0400 Forty years ago, activists blocked plans to dam the Buffalo River, eventually getting Congress and President Nixon to designate the river as America's first National River. Now, a factory hog farm is putting one of Arkansas' most beautiful spots at risk. Full Article Business
act San Jose’s "Green Vision" Initiative Means Low-Impact Sleep, Eat and Play is Easy in Silicon Valley By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2012 06:26:40 -0400 Here's a one-stop green guide to traveling in San Jose, from hotels to a night on the town. Full Article Living
act Interactive exhibit tells a sustainability story through the lens of contemporary art By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 15:34:57 -0400 Art Works For Change is using a unique online exhibit to inspire change through storytelling, including 'featured tours' of the galleries by leading eco-organizations. Full Article Living
act Safe manufacture and use of nanotechnology gets a boost By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0500 As nanoparticles spread widely into consumer products as well as offering great technological promise in certain applications, how can we judge the risks? Full Article Business
act RentTheChicken.com lets you practice raising backyard chickens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:03:38 -0400 Well, this is pretty clever. If you're enticed by the idea of having fresh eggs straight from the backyard, but are not sure if you're ready to commit, RentTheChicken.com lets you rent some chickens! Full Article Living
act What exactly is the "Sharing Economy" these days? Sometimes it smells like something else By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:32:16 -0400 There is sharing, there is abuse, and there is theft. Susie Cagle takes a tough look at the subject. Full Article Business
act Katerra opens the world's biggest factory making Cross-Laminated Timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:44:50 -0400 At Woodrise 2019, Katerra CEO Michael Marks wows the wood world. Full Article Design
act No distraction here: Harman introduces "helpful" dashboard for Maserati By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:58:21 -0400 It runs the full width of the car. What could possibly be the problem? Full Article Transportation
act Could Michigan replace lost manufacturing jobs with solar jobs? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:55:36 -0400 It wouldn't solve everything, but becoming a solar power hub could give a new spark to the area. Full Article Business
act Fiskars Momentum Reel Mower Doubles Your Effort with Flywheel Action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:12:00 -0400 Image: Fiskars If it's true that gas-powered lawn mowers crank out 5% of the nation's air pollution, then it's truly time to consider workable alternatives. If we haven't convinced you to replace your lawn with a xeriscape or food forest, you might want Full Article Design
act Bank signs one contract, goes 100% renewable by EOY By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:30:02 -0500 Fifth Third Bank shows us just how easy it is becoming for corporations to source all of their electricity from renewables. Full Article Energy
act Haunting photos show human impact of digital waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 10:09:39 -0400 Photographer Michael Ciaglo has shared his haunting photos from Agbogbloshie, the "digital dump" on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana. Full Article Technology
act The true impact of not recycling our old electronics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500 Here are some staggering numbers of what could be saved. Full Article Technology
act So much plastic is being made that "recycling has no impact" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:46:00 -0400 A Canadian scientist wants us to rethink our approach to plastic and challenge the colonial system that produces it. Full Article Science
act Wild City Mapping: Interactive online sharing of wild urban spaces (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This Montreal collective is creating an online, crowd-sourced map that will document the city's wild spaces. Full Article Design
act Do bike lanes cause air pollution? Nope. In fact, they can fight climate change. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:57:46 -0400 A new study shows that in fact, if you build them, people use them and drive less. Full Article Transportation