all Biking and walking in Berlin is a breath of fresh air (metaphorically, not literally) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:37:27 -0400 It is a strange and wonderful experience where you don't know what's around the corner. Full Article Transportation
all After 4 killed in crash, Berliners call for ban on SUVs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:59:49 -0400 Mayor says "Such tank-like SUVs do not belong in the city" Full Article Transportation
all Wisconsin Town Legally Prevented From Tightening Coal Ash Regulations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:53:00 -0500 A town is prevented from creating regulations stricter than the state's rules, despite residents' concerns about groundwater contamination. Full Article Business
all Nothing Says We Are All Doomed Like This Coal Plant Snow Globe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:30:16 -0400 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. Full Article Living
all Oil, coal and gas disasters that are costing us all By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 06:41:23 -0500 Accidents happen. But when they involve toxic chemicals and combustible substances, those accidents can cost a fortune. Full Article Business
all The Kissing Bridge in Copenhagen stops being the Missing Bridge, finally opens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:31:05 -0400 It's been a long time coming. Was it worth the wait? Full Article Design
all Stunning Library In Tropical Colombia Has Permeable Rock And Wood Walls By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:30:02 -0500 Colombian tropical town Villanueva's popular library is an example of non pretentious architecture gone right. Projected by Alejandro Piñol, Germán Ramírez, Miguel Torres and Carlos Meza, it was built with local materials and Full Article Design
all Mushrooms Could Drastically Cut Fertilizer Use in Agriculture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 10:39:02 -0400 Yesterday Mike reported on the use of mushrooms to break down disposable diapers, and the day before I posted a video of how mushrooms can clean up pollution, kill pests and recycle Full Article Living
all Bioclimatic No Walls House In Northern Colombia Is Caribbean Paradise By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:04:38 -0400 World-renowned for their work in Medellin, especially for the Orchid House at the Botanical Garden, Colombian firm Plan B Architects is busy and keeps coming up with great projects. Full Article Design
all Wooden Wall Picture Expands into Dining Table in Colombian Design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:36:00 -0400 In a pretty self-explanatory piece, Bogota-based Unodot studio executes a simple useful idea for small spaces. Full Article Design
all Slice of paradise created for critically endangered toad-headed turtle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:47:32 -0500 A 297-acre property in rural northern Colombia will become the first and only reserve for the conservation of the Dahl’s toad-headed turtle. Full Article Science
all 30,000 bees found inside the buzzing walls of NJ home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:00:00 -0400 The Africanized bees slipped in through a small opening, set up home, and were busy making honey. Full Article Science
all Help us reach the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:37:10 -0400 Every little flower helps. Especially when there's a lot of us planting them. Full Article Living
all Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 1: Even all-inclusive resorts are hopping on the 'green' bandwagon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400 But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too. Full Article Living
all Can tourism ever be sustainable? The Rainforest Alliance says, "Yes!" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400 This NGO is doing wonderful work to bring sustainable tourism into the mainstream. It's time to start planning your next vacation! Full Article Living
all Does anyone really know which diet is best for the environment? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:00:00 -0400 The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance. Full Article Living
all Scientists identify the most environmentally harmful animal product in the American diet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:57:50 -0400 A new paper compares eggs, dairy, poultry, beef and pork to determine which has the biggest environmental impact. Full Article Living
all Try the 'Better Burger Challenge' this summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 10:33:00 -0400 Adding vegetables or legumes to ground beef makes a burger that's tastier, healthier, and less environmentally damaging. Full Article Living
all Grass-fed beef is threatened by nutritionally-deficient grass By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:43:00 -0500 "Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent." Full Article Living
all Calling veggie substitutes "meat" is now illegal in Missouri By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:15:12 -0400 Guess which industry pushed that one through? Full Article Business
all 10 common myths about bike lanes, challenged by Peter Walker By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:43:17 -0400 Bike lanes carry the shock troops in the never-ending war on the car. Full Article Transportation
all Canada's NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:14:43 -0400 Actually, this is something every country needs. Full Article Transportation
all Tern's new folding bike folds up 30 percent smaller than other folders with 20 inch wheels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:20:41 -0400 Bigger wheels mean more stability and regular-bike feel, but it comes at a price. Full Article Transportation
all Why I think buying an e-bike online is a really bad idea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:20:11 -0400 If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing. Full Article Transportation
all How to ride your e-bike all winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:06:51 -0500 It's a little bit different from how you ride your bike, but not much. Full Article Transportation
all 10 More Ways To Hide The Bed (Some of Which You Can Actually Afford) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:39:00 -0500 Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed. Full Article Design
all Another way to hide the bed: Turn it into a desk (Literally) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:59:00 -0500 Mira Schröder lives and works in a shop where she can make her bed disappear. Full Article Design
all Eskayel makes dreamy watercolor wallpaper and textiles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 17:18:51 -0400 Designer Shanan Campanaro creates lovely home decor with eco-friendly materials. Full Article Living
all Do natural pesticide sprays really get rid of bed bugs? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:50:41 -0400 Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective. Full Article Living
all Modular multifunctional unit for small & narrow bedrooms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Handcrafted with softwood, natural oils and waxes, this furniture unit makes a tiny, narrow bedroom feel much bigger. Full Article Design
all Bed automatically retracts up high in this contemporary tiny house (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:25:37 -0500 This elegantly designed small space presents yet another solution for the bed: lifting it up to the ceiling and out of the way. Full Article Design
all Sleek multifunctional 'bedroom box' maximizes this small apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0500 A cramped, rundown apartment gets a makeover with this mysterious-looking black box. Full Article Design
all This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 15:45:13 -0400 At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry. Full Article Technology
all Giant offshore wind turbine will feature blades longer than two football fields By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:05:07 -0500 That's two and a half times longer than any existing wind turbine blade and that's not all that makes it unique. Full Article Technology
all How can people demand a "naturally green" environment and hate wind turbines? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:00:46 -0400 There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something. Full Article Technology
all Critically endangered mountain gorillas show impressive population increase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 11:55:13 -0400 Mountain gorillas have become the only wild apes whose population numbers are known to be improving. Full Article Science
all Elephant poaching declines in Africa, but 15,000 still illegally killed each year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 09:53:11 -0400 Even though there has been notable progress, at current poaching rates elephants are still in danger of becoming virtually extinct on the continent. Full Article Science
all Texas College Converts its Football Field into a Working Farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 Paul Quinn College in Dallas converted its underused football field into a working farm. Full Article Living
all Calling for Clean Energy at Indiana University By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Students organize a massive call-in to demand the school transition away from coal. Full Article Energy
all Colorado's Browns Canyon: Good things come in a small package By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 10:29:33 -0500 This beautiful area near Salida, Colorado, could become the next national monument, with your help. Full Article Business
all Finally! Tiny home subdivisions and developments are becoming a reality. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:14:49 -0500 Another good reason to move to Colorado. Full Article Design
all See all the seasons at Rocky Mountain National Park in 4 breathtaking minutes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:48:42 -0400 As part of their More Than Just Parks project, Will and Jim Pattiz spent two years filming in the majestic Colorado mountains. Full Article Living
all Stop The Five Gallon Flush: A 40 Year Old Guide To Alternative Toilets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:10:00 -0400 Bill Gates take note: It's all in here and It is surprising how little has changed Full Article Design
all The really hot poop on composting toilets: It can heat your house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:52:42 -0400 Put your poop to work; it's fuel for a biological furnace. Full Article Design
all New composting toilet design launched in Ecuador, which really needs it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:22:38 -0500 Here's the drill on the Earth Drill toilet. Full Article Design
all The Week in Animal News: Epically Lost Sea Turtle to be Released, Sylvester Stallone Movie Harms Bats, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:56:33 -0500 A young sea turtle found in the Netherlands will be released after a three-year recovery. We also have the search for the "extinct" Javan tiger, Sylvester Stallone's bat cave incident, and more. Full Article Science
all Small Wind Turbines May Cut Bat Activity in Half By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:20:13 -0400 A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units. Full Article Technology
all 3D-printed robotic bat wing holds new possibilities for small aircraft By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0500 Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something! Full Article Science
all State of the Union: “No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change” By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:19:58 -0500 President Obama’s State of the Union speech takes aim at climate change deniers. Full Article Business
all Mealworms can eat an all-plastic diet and not die By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:55:32 -0400 Researchers at Stanford found a way to speed up the process of breaking down Styrofoam and other types of polystyrene, with help from mealworms. Full Article Science