pi Why is Canada fighting over a gas pipeline to nowhere? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:32:07 -0500 The world is awash in LNG that's a lot closer to the ocean and a lot cheaper to move. Full Article Energy
pi Photo: California towhee is the picture of spring By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Atascadero, California. Full Article Science
pi Photo: Black-bellied whistling ducks peer from the pier By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Full Article Science
pi Photo: Snowy egret is the epitome of elegance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Some birds are charming, others majestic or graceful; the subject for our daily photo has it all. Full Article Science
pi Effects of Global Warming Inspire Alterations to Famous Aalto Vase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:17:03 -0400 The vase designed and named after Finnish designer Alvar Aalto is an icon among the design-savvy. The now-classic piece was released in 1937 at the World Fair in Paris. Today, the vase is produced by Iittala, which has slightly changed the size and Full Article Design
pi Blushing pink 635 sq. ft. micro-home cleverly uses ramps, not stairs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:51:37 -0500 Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together. Full Article Design
pi Czech out the Oppidum, the ultimate apocalypse hideaway By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:17:45 -0500 Because the greenest bomb shelter is the one that's already in the ground. Full Article Design
pi 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
pi Duke University Turns Pig Poop into Power (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:52:10 -0400 Image credit: Duke University Duke University's Bleed Blue, Live Green campaign created a clamor of attention from fans wanting to get hold of a limited edition shirt. So much so, we had to post a follow up on where to find the green Duke shirts. I'm Full Article Energy
pi Why you should take baking soda on your next camping trip By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400 This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less. Full Article Living
pi Arrive is a nifty camping gear rental service By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 06:27:00 -0400 Why spend a fortune buying it when you don't use it that often? Full Article Living
pi Why camping is so good for kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:19:00 -0400 You've heard about risky play. Camping brings together many of those elements. Full Article Living
pi Rumpl's sleeping bag blanket is made from recycled plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 With 100 percent recycled content, it's an impressive standard for technical gear. Full Article Living
pi Outdoor children are happier children By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 New research shows it's because they feel empowered by 'sustainable behaviors'. Full Article Living
pi Why shopping should be a last resort By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Toronto illustrator Sarah Lazarovic's Buyerarchy of Needs urges people to consider other options before hitting the mall. Full Article Living
pi Not buying it: The allure of the year-long shopping ban By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:57:00 -0500 Whether it's for emotional or financial reasons, more people are rejecting consumerism by refusing to shop unnecessarily. Full Article Living
pi 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
pi People are buying clothes to wear for a single Instagram pic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0500 It is, quite literally, the 'outfit of the day,' never to be seen again because it has been returned to the store. Full Article Living
pi The problem with online shopping By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Our brains can't handle it. Full Article Living
pi Recipe of the Week: It's still October. Bake an Apple Pie! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:41:23 -0400 I was reading an apple pie recipe by Food Network chef Michael Smith in my newspaper the other day. I've made a few of Smith's recipes before and I've liked them. The recipe for the crust intrigued me because Full Article Living
pi A Picture is Worth...Homemade Applesauce By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:21:18 -0500 Yum...there's nothing like homemade applesauce. It always tastes better when you've made it yourself. Our question is: How many food miles will this DIY job add? Full Article Living
pi The Week in Pictures: Rot-Proof Apple, Surprises at GreenBuild, Bacteria Lights Up Landmines, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:01:24 -0500 From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
pi The Week in Pictures: New Zealand Oil Spill, How Steve Jobs Changed the World, and More (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:00:42 -0400 Since the Rena, a Liberian ship, ran aground on a reef off the coast of New Zealand 10 days ago, an environmental catastrophe has been brewing. Oil is spilling into the ocean, harming wildlife and reaching shore. Full Article Living
pi Ask Pablo: Which Favorite Holiday Pie Is The Greenest to Bake? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400 Which holiday pie is greenest? Pumpkin, apple, or pecan? Find out in this week's Ask Pablo! Full Article Living
pi Why aren't people more worried about the epidemic of poor diet? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Dr. David Katz argues that poor nutrition is a greater threat than the coronavirus, but we think both are concerning. Full Article Living
pi Grocery shopping in a time of COVID-19 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Established food shopping routines have been turned upside down. Here's how to navigate the strange new world. Full Article Living
pi Coworking-inspired school gets kids to learn through interactive play By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:44:53 -0500 Created by BIG and WeWork, this open-plan school in NYC offers another model for education. Full Article Design
pi Stacked two-story shipping container home has roof terrace By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:07:01 -0500 This shipping container house stacks two to get more living space. Full Article Design
pi Could These Spider-Like, Human-Sized Webs Refine Rainforest Research? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0400 This project learns from spiders by envisioning a series of interconnected webs that would allow scientists to study the rainforest without harming it. Full Article Design
pi Newly Discovered Spider Builds Lifelike Decoys By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:35:10 -0500 For one tiny spider recently discovered in the Peruvian Amazon, creating an incredibly convincing decoy of itself seems to come naturally. Full Article Science
pi 65 ft. woven tree evokes spiritual visions of the rainforest (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Woven in collaboration with an indigenous Amazonian people, this enormous sculpture invites visitors to enter a space for ritual and contemplation. Full Article Living
pi The last surviving otter from the Exxon Valdez oil spill has died By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:10:53 -0400 "She was an amazing animal," says one of the rescued otter's keepers. "She taught a lot of people about conservation." Full Article Science
pi It took 25 years for Alaska sea otters to get over the Exxon Valdez oil spill By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:57:57 -0500 A federal study of sea otters in Prince William Sound, Alaska, where the Exxon Valdez supertanker spilled around 30,000,000 gallons of oil about 25 years ago has concluded that the otters have returned to pre-spill numbers. Full Article Science
pi Man shoots bear, bear sends man to the hospital By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:57:51 -0400 A hunter was hospitalized after the bear he shot tumbled down a ridge and hit him. Full Article Science
pi 'Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own. Full Article Living
pi A picture is worth... Ride a bike and stay well By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:37:20 -0500 This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well. Full Article Living
pi It's Pi Day in the USA By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:26:28 -0400 It's not rational, but it's fun. Full Article Living
pi How Do You Conserve Not Only Nature, But Local Culture? Philippines And Mexico's Interesting Approaches By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:55:58 -0400 Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation Full Article Science
pi Casa Cúbica turns shipping container into vacation villa By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 10:09:13 -0400 This little unit has sleeping for four in not much space at all. Full Article Design
pi Casa Incubo shipping container house is called an "icon of sustainability." By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:22:06 -0500 This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features. Full Article Design
pi The President of Iceland is right: Ban pineapple pizza. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:06:09 -0500 This is a silly post, about a silly bit of news, but is a reminder that we really should think about what we eat. Full Article Living
pi Why depressions in developing countries are so extreme By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:08:46 -0400 Boom-and-bust cycles are no coincidence. Full Article Business
pi Why Albert Einstein hated capitalism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 The scientist saw a system that oppressed both society and nature. Full Article Business
pi Is this the beginning of the end for traditional Christmas shopping? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:10:00 -0500 British retailers brace for "unbelievably bad" profits this year. Can climate change be blamed? Full Article Business
pi Happy Birthday, Thorstein Veblen, who coined the term "conspicuous consumption" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 13:07:59 -0400 We live in his world of conspicuous waste. Full Article Business
pi Wildlife officials ask pilots to steer clear of massive walrus pod By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:33:28 -0400 The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has asked pilots to avoid flying too close to a group of about 35,000 walrus gathered on an Alaskan beach. Full Article Science
pi Pianist's poignant concert on Arctic ice calls for protected sanctuary (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:00:00 -0400 This week, delegates are meeting to determine the fate of a proposal to protect part of the Arctic. This pianist's moving performance urges people to show their support. Full Article Business
pi Mystery holes in sea ice are stumping NASA scientists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:09:20 -0400 NASA's monthly Puzzler is meant to puzzle readers; this one has the experts puzzled as well. Full Article Science
pi Phenomenal murals highlight extraordinary lives of humble pigeons By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:25:13 -0400 Pigeons live large in these big artworks that celebrate the remarkable qualities of these overlooked birds. Full Article Living
pi Artist's symbiotic fiber sculptures depict life and decay By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:02:51 -0500 Made with beads, yarns and other fibers, these hybrid sculptures seem to transform before your eyes. Full Article Living