are

333 square foot apartment for 2 humans, 51 cats

FANAF separates cats from people in tiny Shanghai apartment.




are

Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.




are

These life-like wildlife sculptures are actually made with rolled newspapers (Video)

These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint.




are

Artist's 'Infinite Essence' affirms that we are all made of starstuff

These poignant and captivating images reveal the hidden beauty of our stellar origins.




are

Are environmentalists too focused on innovation?

New technologies can be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. But they can also be a distraction.




are

How to build an earthbag home for $11.50 per square foot

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.




are

Works for 2016 Olympics Create 22 Acres Park at Degraded Area in Rio de Janeiro

The London Olympics are only beginning, but the next ones are already underway with Rio's ambitious urbanization plan. Its latest inauguration: the city's third largest green area.




are

Cork chairs are good looking and sustainable

When it comes to chairs, this one's a corker.




are

Jared Duval on Open Source Democracy (Podcast)

Can government be like a smartphone? An open platform, waiting for citizens to plug in their "apps" to its operating system? The rise of the millennial generation, along with the spread of the open source software movement, has opened up a whole new




are

A 9th reason to rant about fireworks: They are really hard on bald eagles and other birds

It's a TreeHugger tradition, and it's time to declare our independence from these dangerous and polluting anachronisms.




are

Why we need fewer, smaller, lighter, slower cars: Plastic particulates from tire wear are being found in the Arctic

This problem gets worse as cars get bigger and heavier, no matter what they are powered by.




are

Botanica wall clocks are a beautiful way to tell time

These graceful, nature-inspired wall clocks are a timely delight to look at throughout the day.




are

Beautifully patterned ceramics are 3D printed with sound vibrations (video)

Using a customized printer, these designers combined new technology with low sounds to create this modern collection of ceramics.




are

Modular wall-mounted mini-vases are also canvases for art

Plants get a stylish home with these eye-catching, handmade wooden planters made for the wall.




are

SugarSky headbands are handmade and handsome

Add some pizzazz to your hairdo with these fun, colorful accessories, all made in USA.




are

Why the caulking gun (and the thermal imager) are the best weapons in the war against energy waste

Take a thermographic tour of my house to see why.




are

Sharing Saves You Money. But Who Cares?

With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.




are

Is "Sharespray" the New Way to Do Everything?

Could "sharespray" transform our entire future? A light hearted take on the new sharing economy.




are

5 Ways to Share Your Garden on Global Sharing Day

Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community.




are

France will hike air fares to fight climate change

A new 'eco tax' will raise money for less polluting modes of transportation.




are

11 travel essentials that are always in my carry-on

These are the items that keep my bag light and my life easy.




are

Greta Thunberg's climate strikes are moving online, due to coronavirus

It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places.




are

Farewell TreeHugger Readers: Mairi Beautyman Shares Her Greatest Hits

From adorable baby sea turtles to lamps made of cow dung and 600-mile bike trips, it's been a wild ride.




are

Electric scooter share doesn't even require charging stations

Just pick a scooter, drive it, then park it. Someone else takes care of the charging.




are

Nothing Says We Are All Doomed Like This Coal Plant Snow Globe

If you are sick and tired of being optimistic, I have the perfect thing for you, a No Globe snow globe. The tchotchke is a one of a kind--kinda. Only two were made and only one is left to purchase, so act quickly.




are

Activists Raise Awareness of Toxic Coal Pollution in Our Waterways

New report shows shocking amounts of coal pollution in U.S. waterways.




are

Oil, coal and gas disasters that are costing us all

Accidents happen. But when they involve toxic chemicals and combustible substances, those accidents can cost a fortune.




are

1 Million Hectares of Colombia Underwater - Climate Change Making La Niña More Intense

Record breaking extreme weather isn't just plaguing the Midwest: Colombia has had 5-6 times more rainfall than usual for the past ten months--which has killed 425 people so far, covered 1 million hectares with water, and left 3 million people as what




are

Magnificent spiraling hives are built by stingless sugarbag bees (Video)

Boring old bee hives get exciting with these curly shaped structures, built by bees that don't sting.




are

EU declares total ban on bee-harming pesticides

Neonicotinoids, the world’s most widely used insecticides, will be banned for use in fields within six months.




are

Honeybee pheromones scare away elephants

A new scientific study could save a whole lot of elephants.




are

Office clothes are an impediment to green transportation

It's time to rethink how we dress for work.




are

Particulate Matter levels in London Underground are 18 times as high as the air outside

And the air outside in urban London is pretty awful.




are

Staycations Are Slipping; Will Bike-cations Be the Next Trend?

Whether the Great Recession is over or permanent, Americans seem to want more from a vacation than staying home. Biking is a beautiful way to vacation.




are

Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 1: Even all-inclusive resorts are hopping on the 'green' bandwagon

But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too.




are

Vegetables are not "elitist"

But assuming that lower-income citizens are content to eat cheeseburgers definitely is.




are

5 foods you shouldn't eat if you care about the environment

You've heard them all before, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded of why these foods are destructive to our planet.




are

McDonald's promises transparency about its food, if only customers will come back

The company has launched a few efforts to reclaim marketshare, from promoting regional specialties to answering questions about food production. Too bad the promotional videos aren't convincing and fail to address the whole issue.




are

Meat and dairy are heating up the planet, but nobody seems to care

Despite the fact that livestock production contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transport sector, there is an appalling unwillingness to change eating habits in order to make a difference.




are

The robots are coming for your bike lanes

Why not? Everybody else uses them for everything but biking.




are

I tried Swedish dishcloths and they are amazing

Durable yet biodegradable, these special dishcloths can replace paper towels, sponges, dish towels, microfiber cloths, and chamois.




are

6 tips for teaching kids to share a bedroom

No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms.




are

Sensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near

One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only when planes are approaching.




are

Rescued gorilla and her caretaker win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

The People's Choice award went to photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, who took the photo in Cameroon.




are

Thousands of children in Malawi are learning how to grow food at school

The Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs, a recipient of the 2018 Lush Spring Prize, provides basic gardening kits and lesson packs to teachers in order to teach valuable agricultural skills.




are

Women around the world are having fewer babies

A new study found global fertility rates are on the decline in hundreds of countries




are

Young Americans Do Care About the Environment

Student activism nationwide flies in the face of a recent study claiming young Americans don't care about the environment.




are

University and college campuses are working toward Zero Waste

The Post-Landfill Action Network, launched at the University of New Hampshire, challenges campuses across the continent to start tackling waste seriously.




are

'How to Raise an Adult' is the best parenting book you'll ever read

Former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims sets out a sensible guide for why and how American parenting needs to change, if we truly want our kids to do well in life.




are

Berkeley's 'adulting' class reveals parental failures

Perhaps the school should offer a course on parenting instead, so this problem is solved for the next generation.