cl Scientists created mutant bacteria that collect solar power on cloudy days By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:47:43 -0400 Move over, regular solar panels. Full Article Energy
cl Cleveland, birthplace of Standard Oil, promises 100% renewable energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:51:37 -0400 There's symbolism here. Let's hope there's substance too. Full Article Energy
cl Scottish utility goes 100% renewable, pushes electric vehicles too By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:21:43 -0500 One of the UK's "Big Six" energy companies has gone a dark shade of green. Full Article Energy
cl French solar roadway declared "a complete flop" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:14:09 -0400 Sometimes we should just let a bad idea die. Full Article Energy
cl In Rome, recycle plastic bottles for transit fares By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Thirty bottles will buy you a ticket on the subway or bus. Full Article Science
cl All of Patagonia's waterproof shells are now recycled and Fair Trade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Can we hear them saying, "I told you so!" to the rest of the outdoor gear industry? Full Article Living
cl Will Recycling Survive the Recession? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:28:20 -0500 The recycling industry is in a state of panic, hit by two forces beyond its control. The first problem is the economy (go figure). Demand for consumer products is down; retailers are focusing on price versus value. China (the Full Article Technology
cl A new home in a dome by NRJA makes some remarkable claims By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:23:04 -0400 Domes are tough. Here is a design that tries to make them comfortable. Does it live up to its billing? Full Article Design
cl Scientists call for more trees, fewer cows, to restore climate By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:38:45 -0500 First we have to declare 'peak livestock', then eat less beef and more beans. Full Article Science
cl Check out Google's cloud-free map of Earth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:32:00 -0400 To view the planet without being hindered by dense white clouds, just check out Google's latest high resolution images of Earth. Full Article Technology
cl Google mapping city air quality with Street View vehicles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:29:04 -0400 Now we'll be able to see air pollution information along with city maps. Full Article Technology
cl Buy a T-Shirt, Give the Gift of 25 Years of Clean Water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:24:37 -0400 Help fund solutions to the global water crisis by purchasing a t-shirt from a company that donates to Thirst Relief for each shirt sold - enough money per shirt to give one person access to clean, drinkable water for 25 years! Full Article Science
cl Common Kitchen Ingredient Helps Clean Drinking Water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400 80% of diseases in developing countries trace back to contaminated water. Could a simple ingredient from the kitchen shelf solve the problem? Full Article Science
cl 15 Concepts and Solutions for Providing Clean Drinking Water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 09:20:00 -0400 Clean drinking water is one of our basic human needs, but in many parts of the world, it's also hard to come by. Here's another look at some of the latest concepts for providing clean drinking water. Full Article Technology
cl Water Treatment System Uses Salt and Electricity to Provide Clean Drinking Water to Thousands By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0500 Providing clean water in areas with minimal local resources may be as simple as implementing this ingenious DIY water treatment system. Full Article Technology
cl Silver nanoparticles in porous gel becomes bacteria-killing sponge for water purification By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:20:13 -0400 A new cheap, lightweight sponge-like gel can quickly and efficiently disinfect drinking water for disaster victims. Full Article Technology
cl Can cities sue oil companies for damages due to climate change? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:41:29 -0400 A Toronto city councillor is going to try. Full Article Energy
cl Party balloon store closing 45 outlets due to lack of helium. Let's hope they stay closed. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 08:28:39 -0400 Why are we wasting such a valuable resource? Where will it come from if we don't drill for natural gas? Full Article Energy
cl Climate change could bring stronger winds, more wind power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:19:14 -0400 A 1.5-degrees-Celsius warmer world would bring bigger gusts of wind more regularly. Full Article Energy
cl I don't believe in climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:22:07 -0400 Hear me out... Full Article Science
cl 'Whimsical scientist' seals himself inside greenhouse for climate change experiment (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:49:23 -0400 This man wants to prove a point about rising global carbon dioxide levels by locking himself inside this DIY greenhouse for the next three days. Full Article Science
cl Study shows that climate change is really bad for your health By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:15:47 -0500 Along with climate-killing CO2, there are a lot of people-killing pollutants. Perhaps we should change our message. Full Article Business
cl Trump may use climate change funds to build his wall By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Trump would rather keep humans out of the country than saltwater. Full Article Science
cl Why is there such a disconnect between climate reality and climate action? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 11:14:07 -0400 How can we be moving away from fossil fuels and spending billions on building pipes for them at the same time? Full Article Business
cl Red meat may be taxed in Denmark to fight climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 09:33:00 -0400 Climate change has become an ethical issue in the eyes of the Danish Council for Ethics, which suggested last week that the government consider a tax on beef, and eventually all foods depending on climate impact. Full Article Living
cl Methane impact on global climate change 25% greater than previously estimated By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:30:00 -0500 Carbon dioxide continues as the main concern, but we ignore methane at our own risk Full Article Science
cl Solving global dietary problems is a bigger challenge than climate change, scientist says By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 07:15:00 -0400 The director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre says it's a huge problem that meat is so "culturally embedded in Western societies." Full Article Science
cl Two cute videos teach kids about climate change and smog By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:14:00 -0400 Explaining climate science to kids is challenging, which is why clever animated videos can help. Full Article Science
cl 3 climate change policies that no one's talking about By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0400 The U.N. just came up with some climate change solutions, and none of them are "expect techy solutions to pull us out." Full Article Business
cl Minneapolis mayor launches a Meatless Monday supper club By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 06:46:51 -0400 The monthly vegetarian gathering will also host policy makers to discuss various aspects of climate change. Full Article Living
cl Decarbonization must treble to keep up with climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:27:23 -0500 Progress is being made. But the climate keeps unravelling. Full Article Science
cl What is the impact of meat on climate? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:23:21 -0400 A comprehensive look at why it is a problem, and who is fighting change. Full Article Business
cl Climate change is bad for world peace By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:20:00 -0400 A study from Stanford University reveals the interconnectedness of politics and the environment. Full Article Science
cl Feds Hiring Unemployed for Great Lakes Cleanup By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:30:47 -0400 Who says we have to choose between jobs and the environment? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is starting a sort of Public Works program for the Great Lakes --- prioritizing funding for restoration projects that put the Full Article Business
cl Europe is warming faster than climate models projected By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:58:02 -0400 More than 90 percent of weather stations studied showed the climate was warming, a percentage too high to purely be from natural climate variability, say researchers Full Article Science
cl Children file complaint of rights violation over climate crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:09:59 -0400 Delivered to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the group of 16 alleges that climate crisis inaction constitutes a violation of child rights. Full Article Business
cl New Zealand schools to teach kids about climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Updated curriculum will help them to navigate the emotions associated with the climate crisis. Full Article Science
cl Melting icebergs may help slow climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:02:00 -0500 By 'fertilizing the oceans,' icebergs are actually helping to sequester more carbon. But that doesn't mean we should keep on polluting. Full Article Science
cl Climate change could reduce Adélie penguin populations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400 Even a species that has benefited from temperature increases in the past may be hurt by excessive warming. Full Article Science
cl Ozone hole could close by mid-century By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:20:00 -0400 Proving once again that mankind can reverse the effects of our mistakes if we just take firm and fast action Full Article Science
cl Opus Mind crafts minimalist bags entirely from recycled leather By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:58:00 -0400 These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style. Full Article Living
cl Build your own bike at the Bamboo Bicycle Club By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:45:00 -0500 It's a miracle of sorts, transforming a pile of sticks into a traveling machine. Full Article Transportation
cl How our thinking changed in 2019: recycling and plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:03:43 -0500 We are now prisoners of the petrochemical industry. Full Article Science
cl How plastics add to the climate crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:36:24 -0400 They are basically solid fossil fuels, putting out as much as 6 kg of CO2 for every kg of plastic. Full Article Science
cl Beau Lake introduces an all-electric wood-topped instant classic runabout By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:22:07 -0400 Load up the Krug and the caviar and go for a spin. Full Article Transportation
cl Here's a handy guide to plastics recycling By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Made by NPR, it explains what's recyclable, what becomes trash, and why. Full Article Science
cl Why we all need to stop 'wishcycling' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 13:44:00 -0400 Some things were never meant to go in the blue bin. Full Article Science
cl Internet Killing Print Media: Up-Cycling Paper Mills Could Make Digital Communications Greener By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:47:03 -0400 Paper Age reports that "total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6.4% in August compared to August 2010." Burrowing in, Fortress Specialty Cellulose echos the Full Article Business
cl How Reclaimed Hand Tools Can Revive the Local Economy (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:14:49 -0500 One craftsman is on a mission. Not only is he reclaiming and repairing quality hand tools. He is taking on corporate hegemony in the process. Full Article Business
cl 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