ue Drones join search and rescue operations in Maine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 07:00:00 -0400 The flying robots will start helping officials to locate lost hikers. Full Article Technology
ue "The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit" (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:30:00 -0400 It's as if Chris Knight left for a weekend camping trip, but didn't come home for a quarter-century. Full Article Living
ue Wild blueberry growers face tough times on the East Coast By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:53:00 -0400 Competition, oversupply, and unpredictable weather has caused the price of wild berries in Maine to hit a 30-year low. Full Article Science
ue Guess what's causing Americans the most stress? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:23:21 -0500 This year's Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association might make you feel not so all alone. Full Article Living
ue 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
ue Bio-Grow: Electronic Waste To Grow Algae For Biofuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 May 2010 18:41:36 -0400 It's hard to imagine that the widespread issue of electronic waste could be seen as anything more than a problem, but what if it could be reused to make homegrown algae biofuels? That's what industrial design students at of the Full Article Energy
ue Mexico Aims to Be Top Biofuel Producer With Algae Oil By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:35:32 -0500 When you think Mexico, think biofuels (not just tequila). That's the message of OriginOil, a Los Angeles, California, company that's been contracted by the Mexican government to produce 1 percent of the Full Article Transportation
ue Pond Biofuels Takes CO2 From Cement Kiln, Grows Algae And Turns It Into Biofuel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:24:00 -0400 We really do need more of this kind of thinking. Full Article Energy
ue What if we could turn wastewater and algae into carbon-negative fuels and clean water? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:49:31 -0400 Is this company getting closer to the dream of making truly sustainable carbon-negative fuel? Full Article Technology
ue MobiBike - a Biofuel Assist Bicycle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:35:44 -0500 Tipster Peter S. was equally bemused by our mention of the petroleum powered bicycle jetpack. So much so, he thought one good turn deserved another. Thus we’ve now discovered the MobiBke. Take one foldable full performance Dahon ZeroG mountain bike Full Article Transportation
ue Monbiot: Biofuels for Electricity is "Eco Vandalism" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:39:03 -0500 Image credit: pawpaw67, used under Creative Commons license. Malaysian palm oil producers may be committing to green(er) practices, but that's unlikely to appease George Monbiot. He has long been a critic of biofuels for vehicles, but he is absolutely Full Article Energy
ue How many people will Trump's fuel efficiency rollback kill? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:02:24 -0400 Thanks to COVID-19, a lot more than previously thought. Full Article Energy
ue Striking natural furniture weaves geometry with traditional craft techniques By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Featuring eye-catching geometries, local and non-toxic materials, these unique furniture pieces meld a medley of traditional weaving and woodworking techniques. Full Article Design
ue A 'Mosaic' of Green Features at New Prague Hotel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:27:00 -0400 Count Prague in on the trend toward green hostels and hotels: The opening late last week of a cool new central-city accommodation not only provides a fresh option for eco-conscious travelers, it also marks a green "first" or two Full Article Science
ue Celebrating Safer Cycling in Prague By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 Heavy traffic, aggressive drivers, few bike lanes, and fear of theft made the Czech capital a place where cycling was "only for the brave," as an article for Radio Prague put Full Article Transportation
ue Floating Pool To Filter Prague's Polluted River For Swimmers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0500 How a floating pool could help filter this city's contaminated waters so residents can once again enjoy them. Full Article Design
ue Beautiful Black Teahouse In Czech Republic Uses Traditional Japanese Finishing Technique By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:11:00 -0400 Charred wood never looked so good. Full Article Design
ue British Columbia's Quest for Carbon Neutrality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:04:29 -0500 In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working? Full Article Energy
ue Improved Cooking Technique Slashes Coal Use. Is Funded Through Carbon Offsets (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:11:34 -0500 Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training. Full Article Business
ue France plans to end all fossil fuel production by 2040 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Although somewhat symbolic, the new legislation coincides with the 2040 end of gas and diesel vehicle sales. Full Article Business
ue Pantone's dire new hues are the colors of dying coral By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:59:00 -0400 The Glowing, Glowing, Gone is a brightly somber campaign calling for urgent action against climate change. Full Article Science
ue 5 questions to ask before starting a shopping ban By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:37:00 -0500 Taking a stance against our consumer culture is a challenge, which is why you'll need rules to live by. Full Article Living
ue Superspace Architects propose an inhabited aqueduct for Istanbul By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2017 12:00:47 -0500 Don't just sit there, do something. Full Article Design
ue Alaska SeaLife Center replaces fossil fuels with sea water power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:10:23 -0400 The aquarium and wildlife rescue center uses a unique heat pump system to cover 98% of its heating needs. Full Article Technology
ue Betsy the rogue rodeo cow has been hiding in the woods for months By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:36:59 -0500 Not even the real-life cowboys can get Betsy out of Anchorage's 4,000-acre park. Full Article Science
ue Author Kennedy Warne Discusses the True Cost of Seafood (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:00:38 -0400 This month, BookHugger presents Let Them Eat Shrimp by Kennedy Warne. Readers can order a discounted copy.Watch live streaming video from treehuggerlive at livestream.com Vital Mangroves On The Edge Of Full Article Living
ue Naked Value. 6 Things Every Business Leader Needs to Know About Resources, Innovation & Competition (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:51:00 -0400 A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it. Full Article Business
ue The hard tiny hooks of a cat’s tongue are just one of its many wonders By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:10:00 -0500 Among other remarkable features, a cat’s tongue is covered in little spines, turning it into the world’s most magical hairbrush. Full Article Living
ue Heroic dog braves Long Island Sound to rescue baby deer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:23:21 -0400 Watch this English golden retriever named Storm rush in to help the fawn and bring it back to shore. Full Article Living
ue Mexico navy announces Frida the rescue dog is retiring By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:19:28 -0400 The heroic lab saved 12 lives and recovered 41 bodies during her career as a search and rescue dog. Full Article Living
ue Posters for the plague By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 08:47:41 -0400 We've lived through crises before, with a bit of help from inspiring or hectoring posters. Full Article Living
ue After Asbestos: The campaign to rename a Quebec town By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:58:00 -0400 Greenpeace wants you to vote on your favorite of its submissions, all inspired by local endangered species. Full Article Living
ue Americans continue to battle food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 A small survey by Bosch shows that U.S. homeowners feel guilty about wasting food, but need to change their habits. Full Article Living
ue Costa Rica hasn't used any fossil fuels for electricity so far in 2015 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:21:49 -0400 Prices have fallen 12% thanks to this switch to renewables. Full Article Energy
ue Smart money should be investing in renewables, not fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:13:39 -0400 Once you have paid for the panels or turbines, renewable power is almost free. Full Article Business
ue Mesmerizing short film follows photographer through the Arctic, wolves and polar bears ensue (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:00:34 -0400 Take a breathtaking 9-minute journey with wildlife photographer Vincent Munier through the beautifully bleak frozen North, you won’t be sorry. Full Article Science
ue Best way to cut Arctic "black carbon"? Stop burning fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:27:02 -0400 70% of this potent pollutant comes from fossil fuels, not biomass burning. Full Article Science
ue Blue light rots the brains of fruit flies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:52:10 -0400 Is it doing the same for people? Full Article Design
ue Carpet remnants recycled into unique Tessellated Floorscapes (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 14:28:31 -0400 A Brooklyn-based design studio turns to digital animation to generate the patterns for these striking rugs made out of recycled carpet pieces. Full Article Design
ue Plastic eating microbes to the rescue: evolution may be finding a solution to the problem of plastic waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 02:45:00 -0400 Last week news broke that microplastics are found in 93% of bottled water and the highest levels ever were found in an English river. Can we ever clean this up? Full Article Science
ue Mild Buenos Aires Climate of the Fertile Pampas Turning Tropical By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:35:00 -0500 Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years. Full Article Science
ue Video Recreates Flying Amusement Park in Buenos Aires, Offers Refreshing View of the City By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500 Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator. Full Article Design
ue 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
ue 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
ue Dream of the 1920s: Complex from 1927 in Buenos Aires is Everything a Green Home Should Be By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:41:44 -0500 Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types. Full Article Design
ue 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
ue Tetris-Like Gardens Green Concrete Backyards in Buenos Aires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:40:56 -0400 Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants. Full Article Design
ue 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
ue 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
ue 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