are What are the lessons from Bucky Fuller's Dymaxion House? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:53:42 -0400 The biggest one is that no matter how clever the design, it is the land that matters, not the house, and that nothing has changed in 70 years. Full Article Design
are 9 energy boosting drinks that aren't coffee By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0400 You may love the energy kick from coffee, but too much can be a bad thing. Try some of these greener, cleaner-burning 'fuels' that will wake you up, nourish your body, and keep you going longer. Full Article Living
are You look scared. Are you scared? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:46:13 -0400 Despite progress on many fronts, climate commentators and activists are increasingly owning up to their fears. Full Article Science
are Dead bodies are emerging from Mount Everest's melting glaciers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:56:26 -0400 With a warming climate, the remains of unlucky mountaineers are beginning to rise from the ice. Full Article Science
are Wine has barely changed since Roman times, and that's a problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:51:00 -0400 Lack of diversity makes grapes vulnerable to climate change. Full Article Science
are Why are transit riders who jump fares treated so much more harshly than drivers who steal parking spaces? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:27:46 -0400 It's time for some fareness. Full Article Transportation
are Nobody is taking away your air conditioner; there are lots of alternatives to HFCs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:00:46 -0400 Only in America are they hard to find. How does that happen? Full Article Energy
are Pesticidal Proteins (Bt) From GM Corn Plants Are Now Common In Midwest Streams By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:00:00 -0500 Common sense tells us that, following corn harvest, fragments of corn cobs, leaves, stalks, silk, and pollen may be blown by the wind or carried across the land Full Article Business
are Invasive? Bloody Red Shrimp Are Supper for Great Lakes Fish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Bloody red shrimp are invasive, but yummy for some native Great Lakes fish. A first-time find by Canadian researchers. Full Article Science
are The most contaminated birds on the planet: Michigan's bald eagles are full of illegal flame retardants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:15:20 -0400 Well, at least the most iconic animal in the United States won't catch on fire too easily... Full Article Science
are Are the Great Lakes under threat from thirsty Southwestern American states? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:58:10 -0400 Do international treaties mean anything when America needs fresh water? Full Article Business
are Meat and plastic sales are slowly dropping, survey finds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 As environmental awareness spreads, shoppers are making different choices. Full Article Living
are We are about to get buried in garbage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:16:14 -0400 Thanks to COVID-19 we are generating a lot more of it, and nobody wants to touch it. Time to try and go zero waste. Full Article Science
are Why throw subsidies at electric cars when 48 percent of trips are less than 3 miles? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:37:19 -0400 A new study shows that there is some seriously low-hanging fruit here that would deliver more bang for the buck. Full Article Transportation
are Towns in Maine declare food sovereignty with local ordinances By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2016 10:00:00 -0400 In an effort to support local food production and defend customers' rights to buy and eat whatever local farm products they want, 16 towns in Maine have created their own local food ordinances. Full Article Living
are GO Homes are predesigned, prefabricated, Passivhaus and possibly perfect By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:58:31 -0400 GO Logic have always designed beautiful homes. This was the next Go Logical step. Full Article Design
are Seattle Kids Are Exploring Trees Inside And Out By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:58:11 -0500 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 Full Article Living
are It's time to ban filters on cigarettes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:35:00 -0400 Cigarette filters are a scam and are a leading source of plastic pollution worldwide, say experts. Full Article Science
are Food pharmacies are the closest thing to a magical cure-all By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 When doctors team up with food banks, it improves health and staves off chronic hunger. Full Article Living
are Can you guess how many animals are on the US Endangered Species List? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Most people think there are around 100 – most people are way off. Full Article Science
are Giraffes? Horses? Squirrels? 20 animals you didn't know are going extinct By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 18:29:50 -0400 From crayfish to parakeets, these species are at risk of disappearing from the planet. Full Article Science
are Rare animals emerge after 20 years of reforestation in NW China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:03:04 -0400 37 species under national protection have been observed in the Ziwuling area, thanks to massive reforestation efforts. Full Article Science
are These children are saving Iceland's lost puffins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0400 The 'puffin patrol' is saving baby puffins by the handful. Full Article Science
are The pollution is getting so bad in London that people are moving out By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:18:47 -0500 Schools are also fundraising to supply face masks for children. Full Article Living
are Proper separated bike lanes are better for everyone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:38:29 -0400 This is how you get people out of cars and build better cities. So what's stopping them? Full Article Transportation
are U.S. consumers are baffled by how to shop more sustainably By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 A study shows that many want to make better decisions, but don't know how. Full Article Living
are Where our kitchens came from and where they are going By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:57:19 -0500 How do you design a green, sustainable and healthy kitchen? Full Article Design
are 6 different kitchen floors that are healthy and green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:50:36 -0500 Are you buying for looks or for function? It can be a tough call. Full Article Design
are Hang your hobs on the wall when you aren't cooking with them By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:33:24 -0500 Adriano Studio shows the future of induction cooking with Ordine Full Article Design
are Vivobarefoot will launch an amphibious shoe made with algae-based foam this summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:30:00 -0400 The company that makes "shoes for people who don't want to wear them" is introducing a new model of adventure shoe constructed with EVA foam made from algae biomass. Full Article Living
are 8 dishes that are ideal for a summer potluck By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Fresh and seasonal, these recipes offer maximum flavor for minimal effort. Full Article Living
are Streets are for people (and water slides) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 16:32:14 -0400 A slippery art installation in Bristol, England, reminds us that streets are not just for cars. Full Article Design
are Go knock yourself out with unconventional parenting, but please stop talking about it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:30:00 -0400 "Most people are already operating ‘off grid’ in different ways to varying degrees, but the vast majority don’t feel the need to make a big lifestyle song and dance about it." Full Article Living
are The Hub, a Shared Work Space for People Who Care. In a City near You! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:13:23 -0500 Working in shared office spaces is an attractive solution for creative start-ups, and has become more and more sought-after in many of the bigger cities. Green Spaces in Manhattan has turned into a well-working Full Article Design
are How Refugees are Cultivating a Garden and Growing Community By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:54:52 -0500 A community garden in Atlanta proviudes refugees from around the Globe a space to grow food, share their culture and to build community as a result. Full Article Living
are Are sidewalks a civic responsibility? Not in Atlanta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:35:00 -0500 One might think that promoting walking as an alternative to driving might be good for cities clogged with cars full of overweight people. Full Article Business
are We've got twins! Extremely rare panda cub twins born in Atlanta zoo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:00:16 -0400 Pandas, which are one of the better known endangered species out there, just aren't very good at breeding, making their survival more problematic than if, say, they had cubs by the bucketload every year. Full Article Science
are #1 metro area in US for electric car growth is no longer in California By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:32:00 -0500 If you thought the top market for electric car growth was somewhere in California, you'd be right many months out of the year, but not the 4th quarter of 2013. Full Article Transportation
are Sidewalks are critical infrastructure and should be a civic responsibility By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 11:30:03 -0500 It is appalling that in much of America, they are considered a frill. Full Article Design
are From Parentables: Bisphenol A Found In Canned Soup Marketed To Kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:38:01 -0400 A new study from the Breast Cancer Fund shows that BPA is found in canned foods marketed specifically to kids. This should be no surprise to TreeHugger readers; we have been talking about BPA lining cans for years. All Full Article Living
are An Aerial View of BPA: Where Are We Since the Rejected Ban? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Where does the FDA stand on a BPA ban? Full Article Living
are Who cares about BPA? Canned beer is more popular than ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:33:12 -0400 Nobody should be drinking canned beer. Period. But it is particularly bad for young women. Full Article Living
are BPA replacements aren't safe either, study finds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:35:00 -0400 Scientists have found that the chemicals used to replace BPA over the past 20 years have the same damaging effects. Full Article Living
are Bald eagles are littering Seattle backyards with landfill trash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:48:40 -0400 Some 200 bald eagles are scavenging the goods at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and dumping the leftovers in suburban backyards. Full Article Science
are Glass buildings are killing hundreds of millions of birds every year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:04:59 -0400 Here is another reason to hate the Hudson Yards in New York City. Full Article Design
are Why are London's house sparrows disappearing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:07:48 -0400 If you guessed that climate-crisis-fueled, disease-carrying mosquitoes are wiping them out, you may be correct. Full Article Science
are Two dead because trucks don't have side guards and cyclists apparently can't stay upright By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:44:25 -0500 In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels. Full Article Transportation
are Czech Out This New Small Prefab Design From Architect Marek Štěpán. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:01:00 -0400 The Freedomky is a nicely done modular design Full Article Design
are Living & working have their own transparent spaces in these Zen Houses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:22:17 -0500 Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes. Full Article Design
are Radical Product Transparency Via Carbon Mapping- Highlight from Opportunity Green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:59:15 -0400 This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at Full Article Business