an Lake Erie's new Bill of Rights has angered Ohio farmers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 But others consider it a good opportunity to reevaluate agricultural practices. Full Article Science
an How ants are so much better at traffic than we are By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:06:15 -0400 Despite their endless commuting, ants don't have traffic jams, regardless of the width of their path. Full Article Transportation
an People who drive are killing more people who walk and bike than they have in 30 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:01:49 -0400 Meanwhile, cars and trucks keep getting bigger and higher. It's time to do something. Full Article Transportation
an No wonder so many people are still trying to kill the electric car By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:53:53 -0500 So much of the economy changes if cars last five times as long and hardly need service. Full Article Transportation
an Why shouldn't an electric car look like a toaster? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:24:25 -0500 Canoo redesigns the electric car from the ground up. It redesigns the ownership model too. Full Article Transportation
an General Motors and Cruise introduce the Origin Toaster-Car By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:55:59 -0500 It will be electric, autonomous and shared. Where have we heard that before? Full Article Transportation
an New York's Governor Cuomo considers helmet mandates for car drivers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:37:49 -0500 He wants data? We've got data. And if it saves just one life..... Full Article Transportation
an New Finnish study confirms that BMW and Audi owners drive like idiots By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:44:22 -0500 Not only that, they are "argumentative, stubborn, disagreeable and unempathetic." And all men. Full Article Transportation
an Seoul's daytime discos for seniors are better than medicine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:35:47 -0400 Break out the gold lamé, Grandma, and trip the light fantastic! Full Article Living
an Train Accident in Buenos Aires Leaves 51 Dead and 703 Injured, Sheds Light on State of Public Transport By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:49:00 -0500 A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier Full Article Transportation
an The Story of a Train Crash in Buenos Aires and What it Has to Do with Climate Action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:07:48 -0500 An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters. Full Article Transportation
an Minimalistic Collapsable, Hanging Bookshelf Made with Recovered 35 mm Film By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:28:00 -0500 Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move. Full Article Design
an Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:55:24 -0400 In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space. Full Article Design
an Irregular Neon Fence Lights Up Parking Lot in Buenos Aires, Changes Fencing Perception By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool? Full Article Design
an Yes, that's Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio on the subway By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:59:19 -0400 It remains to be seen how green (or not) new Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio will be, but this photo of him riding the subway in Buenos Aires, Argentina, certainly makes a good ad for public transportation. Full Article Transportation
an Monsanto's agrochemicals are poisoning Argentines, but Monsanto blames victims for misusing products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:21:39 -0400 Michael Warren and Natacha Pisarenko from The Associated Press have a blockbuster piece of reporting on the dozens of ways Monsanto's chemical fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning the people of Argentina. Full Article Science
an Oh no! Argentina's Magellanic penguin chicks are being killed by global warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:59:31 -0500 Small changes in weather can have big consequences for many animals, including the beautiful Magellanic penguin found at the tip of South-America. Full Article Science
an Buenos Aires is doing a fantastic job of transforming itself into a more livable city! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:40:54 -0400 Showing other cities around the world how it's done. Full Article Transportation
an Dinosaur 7x bigger than T-Rex discovered By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 12:29:43 -0400 Paleontologists in Argentina have uncovered a supermassive dinosaur Full Article Science
an Duetta: Shared two-person bike weighs and costs less than a tandem (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:20:11 -0500 Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off. Full Article Transportation
an Buenos Aires to close 140-year-old zoo, move 2,500 animals to nature reserves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:57:36 -0400 'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor. Full Article Business
an Grand theater in Buenos Aires is converted into bookstore By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:53:28 -0400 You don't get an experience like this online. Full Article Design
an New colony of penguins discovered on a remote island in Argentina By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th with the fabulous discovery of 'Near Threatened' Magellanic penguins. Full Article Science
an Did climate change cause the Alberta flooding? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:10:06 -0400 Nobody can say for certain. But that doesn't mean that the Conservative politicians have to deny it. Full Article Science
an A closer look at Telus Sky: Can an all-glass tower really be considered green? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:49:00 -0400 The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter. Full Article Design
an An unstoppable oil leak is flowing in Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:32:31 -0400 For at least six weeks, thousands of barrels of tar sands oil have been bubbling up into the forest in Cold Lake, Alberta and neither the oil company or government scientists know how to stop the flow. Full Article Energy
an Tar Sands Spill in Alberta: "This Is Not Natural -- It's Got Nothing to Do With Nature" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:31:23 -0400 Government officials have no idea how to clean up these spills from a process that oil companies claim is more "environmentally friendly." Full Article Energy
an TransCanada to pipe tar sands crude to Eastern Canada. What does this mean for Keystone XL? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:10:06 -0400 TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada. Full Article Energy
an How to dress for bicycling in Canada: In body armour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:08:00 -0400 In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them. Full Article Transportation
an In "Canada's Texas": after 44 years, Alberta's Conservative government falls, "Socialist" NDP wins majority By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 09:19:34 -0400 This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates. Full Article Business
an Finland's famous baby boxes are coming to Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:38:08 -0500 The province hopes to reinforce child and family wellbeing by providing basic supplies up front, as well as long term mentoring. Full Article Living
an Canada's New Democratic Party may take a LEAP into a green future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:40:29 -0400 It's controversial and probably cost the party leader his job, but there is much to like in it. Full Article Energy
an Calgarians protest planting trees, saying they will be cover for crime By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:42:16 -0400 "'If you give people more places to hide, more naughty things will be done" Full Article Design
an A guide to hot springs in the Canadian Rockies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:56:00 -0400 You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit! Full Article Living
an Controversial Energy East oil pipeline cancelled By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:30:45 -0400 It's that seventies show all over again as a Trudeau gets blamed but it's not his fault; it's simple economics. Full Article Energy
an Permit-free Mono mini-prefab can be set up for $22K By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:26:27 -0400 Built as a high-end addition for an extra office or guest room, this prefabricated structure can be erected within six to eight weeks. Full Article Design
an Canada's national parks are overflowing with visitors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:19:00 -0400 Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas. Full Article Living
an Not-So-Lonely Wanderer is a charming 202 sq. ft. tiny house (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:44:53 -0500 Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality. Full Article Design
an Soon they will be shipping oil from the Alberta oil sands in little plastic tubs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:48:07 -0500 Canadian National Railways figures out a crazy new way to mix oil and plastic – to what end? Full Article Energy
an Does hydrogen have a role to play in a clean-energy future? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:22:59 -0500 New technology might actually pull hydrogen out of the Alberta tar sands and leave the carbon behind. Full Article Energy
an Is Canada's Justin Trudeau a climate hypocrite? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:54:24 -0500 Or is it all a big political show? Full Article Energy
an 3 Must-Have Green Handbags for Fall 2010 (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:36:32 -0400 The easiest way to mix up an outfit is with accessories. Fortunately, Daily Candy recently highlighted 8 green fashion handbags for spring 2010. From vintage handbags with a hand-painted twist to multifunctional back-packs with Full Article Living
an GM Cotton Fails - Insect Pests Thriving on Indian Plants When They Should Be Dead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:56:00 -0500 An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance. Full Article Living
an How to Find the Best Local, Handmade Gifts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:45:30 -0500 The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of Full Article Living
an Emma Watson Plays it Again with Alberta Ferretti's Organic Line By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:09:53 -0400 She gets around, little Miss Hermione Granger from Harry Potter. First she was the face of super trendy and super expensive Burberry. Then she launched her own line for People Tree. Full Article Living
an FYE Shoes - Fashionable, Affordable, Green & Responsible Footwear from France By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:15:26 -0400 Shoe lovers have more and more choice when it comes to buying eco-friendly shoes: Simple Shoes, Worn Again or TOMS are just a few of my favourites and I just found a new brand from France. FYE (for your earth) is a relatively young company that started Full Article Living
an Eastern European Prison Inmates Produce and Design an Eco-Conscious Fashion Line By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:47:54 -0500 Heavy Eco sells bags, t-shirts and accessories, all made with recycled or organic materials and designed and produced by inmates in Estonian prisons. Full Article Living
an How FibrEthik Promotes Fair Trade and Organic Practices in the Cotton Industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:27:00 -0500 Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered. Full Article Living
an "Save Fish, Eat Chips" and More Quirky Christmas Gift Ideas from DesignMarketo (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:45:22 -0500 Great gift ideas from DesignMarketo, a platform diffusing up-and-coming designers’ small and limited productions. Our favourite: "Save Fish, Eat Chips" t-shirts! Full Article Design
an Ask the Experts: Why Don't We Hear About Organic Cotton Like We Used To? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:55:00 -0400 A few years ago organic cotton and other eco-friendly textiles were getting all the headlines, but not so much now. Why is that? Scott Mackinlay Hahn answers. Full Article Living