an

Good luck finding Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters; The governor has banned signs and directions.

It's another national monument established by Obama and threatened by Trump.




an

"The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit" (book review)

It's as if Chris Knight left for a weekend camping trip, but didn't come home for a quarter-century.




an

GO Homes are predesigned, prefabricated, Passivhaus and possibly perfect

GO Logic have always designed beautiful homes. This was the next Go Logical step.




an

Melancholy Arbor Days To Come

In the US, Arbor Day is April 27, 2007. When this writer was a child, our grade school class planted trees on Arbor Day, told that when we grew up that "our" trees might well still be there, beholden to our childhood actions. We even had an




an

To Plant A Seed

The simple act of planting a tree can mean many things to many people: It can be considered a symbol of new birth and life, a natural form of art, possibly another chore around the house, and even to some just part of another landscaping job that helps




an

Seattle Kids Are Exploring Trees Inside And Out

Trees are the longest living and largest living organisms on earth. One acre of forest absorbs six tones of carbon dioxide and puts out four tones of oxygen. Trees are good noise barriers, making a city and neighborhood quieter. This is just the tip of




an

Treeless Squirrel: "Plant Trees Please"

Like many of our readers, we suspect this dude would be less than impressed with the recycled squirrel decanter we featured a while back. No matter, he’s too busy worrying about the lack of trees to be too concerned by human beings and their tacky




an

Most Huggable: A Vegan Passover, Exotic EcoCities, Little House On The Freeway + More

Is it possible to keep Kosher and still keep a vegan diet?




an

Doubletree Hotels and Arbor Day Foundation Kick Off "Tree Tag"

Doubletree Hotels with the Arbor Day Foundation kicked




an

Planting trees for Arbor Day gives roots and branches to Earth Day celebrations

Instead of buying some new "green" products for Earth Day, start a legacy for your community by planting trees for Arbor Day.




an

20 random reasons to really love trees

There are approximately 2 million reasons to love trees ... but we'll start with these.




an

How to nap for lower heart attack and stroke risk?

A new study suggests a sweet spot for daytime snoozes.




an

It's time to ban filters on cigarettes

Cigarette filters are a scam and are a leading source of plastic pollution worldwide, say experts.




an

Most of us have much more free time than we think

A sweeping new survey reveals that Americans on average have a surprising amount of leisure time.




an

Guess what's causing Americans the most stress?

This year's Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association might make you feel not so all alone.




an

Climate change is a bigger threat than coronavirus, says UN Secretary General

Don't let a passing crisis, serious though it is, distract you from the real fight.




an

Grizzly bear trophy hunting will be banned in British Columbia this fall

No longer will hunters be able to buy the right to kill this majestic apex predator.




an

Hope rises for critically endangered monkey thanks to conservation efforts

The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey may survive because of work by communities, NGOs and the Myanmar and Chinese governments.




an

'Butt-breathing' punk-haired turtle is now officially endangered (Video)

This rebellious, edgy-looking turtle is now unfortunately facing extinction, and conservationists are fighting to save it.




an

Can you guess how many animals are on the US Endangered Species List?

Most people think there are around 100 – most people are way off.




an

Giraffes? Horses? Squirrels? 20 animals you didn't know are going extinct

From crayfish to parakeets, these species are at risk of disappearing from the planet.




an

Rare animals emerge after 20 years of reforestation in NW China

37 species under national protection have been observed in the Ziwuling area, thanks to massive reforestation efforts.




an

Playground for giant manta rays discovered in the Gulf of Mexico (video)

For the first time ever, a nursery for endangered ray pups and adolescents has been discovered – giving researchers hope to learn more about these rare gentle giants.




an

These children are saving Iceland's lost puffins

The 'puffin patrol' is saving baby puffins by the handful.




an

Nearly 600 suspects arrested in largest anti-wildlife-trafficking operation ever

The World Customs Organization and INTERPOL retrieved thousands of endangered animals during a sweep of arrests across 109 countries.




an

To clean our air we have to stop pollution at the source

Filters on buses and smog-eating towers are not the answer.




an

Study shows that people who walk and bike to main streets spend 40 percent more than people who drive

Doing street improvements for pedestrians and cyclists increases sales by 30 percent. So why aren't cities doing it?




an

Climate change protestors ask fashion industry to "stop business as usual"

London Fashion Week was disrupted by protesters who want the industry to declare a climate emergency.




an

E-Cargo bike from EAV could replace vans for deliveries

The electric quadracycle is clad in a composite made from hemp and cashews.




an

Ice cream trucks to be banned in central London

Concerns over air pollution have led city officials to crack down on these controversial vehicles.




an

Proper separated bike lanes are better for everyone

This is how you get people out of cars and build better cities. So what's stopping them?




an

Where our kitchens came from and where they are going

How do you design a green, sustainable and healthy kitchen?




an

Compact all-in-one kitchen unit hides stove, fridge and dishwasher (Video)

Perfect for tiny spaces, this multifunctional unit can be used as a kitchen, storage and workspace.




an

Is the kitchen island finally going away?

Kitchens should be for cooking.




an

Kitchen manufacturer figures out new ways to use more electricity

Abimis offers refrigerated drawers and heated tops. Does anyone need this?




an

All I want is an open-concept kitchen

It would make my life as a parent so much easier.




an

6 different kitchen floors that are healthy and green

Are you buying for looks or for function? It can be a tough call.




an

Hang your hobs on the wall when you aren't cooking with them

Adriano Studio shows the future of induction cooking with Ordine




an

Australian study finds gas stoves increase rate of childhood asthma

Perhaps having kids cooking with gas is not such a good idea after all.




an

Would you live in an apartment without an oven?

It is evidently big news in Toronto that condos are being sold without ovens, but it shouldn't surprise anyone.




an

Closed or open kitchen? Charlotte Perriand's design is the best of both worlds

Lessons from the kitchens at Le Corbusier's Unité d’Habitation in Marseille.




an

Passive House Institute's look at kitchen fans is less than exhaustive

Can a recirculating fan deliver the indoor air quality we should demand?




an

The future of food: Imaginary brands cooked up in ghost kitchens

We will all be poor, fat, and buried in plastic.




an

Amazing Lamp Powered by Algae, Water, and Your Breath

Treehugger has noted before how one can generate electricity from algae; Now Designboom shows a lamp designed by Mike Thompson that uses the principle. Place the lamp outside and the algae generates electricity during




an

Scientist Solves Mystery of Fertile Persian Gulf

On land, a fierce dust storm blots out any sign of life. But offshore, these banes of desert-dwellers' existence can be providers of life in what might otherwise be empty waters,




an

Stunning underwater plants and sea life on the ocean floor

These stunning underwater organisms offer an ethereal beauty hard to reproduce on land.




an

Stunning Underwater Plants and Sea Life on the Ocean Floor (Slideshow)

The ocean is full of uncharted territory -- and of breathtaking natural wonders that look like they'd be more at home on Pandora than in the blue depths just off the beach where you spent your summer vacation. These stunning underwater plants offer an




an

Ferran Adrià's elBulli Restaurant Aims for Zero Emissions with Architect Enric Ruiz-Geli's Smartgrid

Image credit: El País According to El País on sunday, celebraty chef Ferran Adrià is plotting a zero emission premises for his restaurant elBulli on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. The 2010 chef of the decade (nominated by The Restaurant magazine) closed




an

It's Not Just Asian Carp: U.S. Identifies 40 High-Risk Species

Concerned about Asian carp? Meet the invasive cousins, you might say, of the monster fish. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a white paper on 40 high-risk species to watch out for,




an

Pond Biofuels Takes CO2 From Cement Kiln, Grows Algae And Turns It Into Biofuel

We really do need more of this kind of thinking.