rd Amid the Chaos of the SF Giants Parade, a Gardener Finds Peace (Photo) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500 The San Francisco Giants won the 2012 World Series, but this gardener doesn't seem to care. Full Article Living
rd Edible Garden Sprouts from Plastic Waste in Ethiopia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 Artist Kebreab Demeke's colorful, functional sculpture is among around a dozen projects examining the meaning of 'the good life' on display at an exhibition in Berlin. Full Article Living
rd Pop-Up Gardens, Other 'Urban Interventions' to be Showcased at Venice Architecture Biennale By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2012 07:30:00 -0400 Pop-up gardens, urban farms, guerrilla bike lanes, examples of crowdsourced city planning, and other urban interventions will be the focus of the official U.S. Pavilion at the world's most prestigious architecture event. Full Article Design
rd All Aboard the Helsinki Plant Tram, A Whimsical Urban Garden Made on the Move By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:30:00 -0400 Over the past three days, one of Helsinki's tram lines has been carrying some unusual cargo -- living plants donated by passengers for inclusion in a roller-coaster-themed urban garden. Full Article Design
rd I am tired of the damn trolls. This year I am turning out the lights for Earth Hour and you should too, Saturday night at 8:30. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:08:00 -0400 I'm tired of every green initiative being hijacked by the negativism in this country. It's time to stand up and turn off. Full Article Living
rd The 20th anniversary of the environmental justice executive order By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:41:15 -0500 On February 11, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed an executive order designed to bring about environmental justice. Full Article Energy
rd Another environmental activist, Nelson García, is murdered in Honduras By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:00:00 -0400 Mere days after the murder of celebrity activist Berta Cáceres, a fellow member of her group was shot and killed for his participation in the same environmental group. Full Article Living
rd Indian state aims to plant record-breaking 50 million trees in one day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:55:26 -0400 Uttar Pradesh is going to be looking a lot greener after a marathon 24-hour tree-planting frenzy. Full Article Business
rd Tigers, leopards and wild dogs found living in surprising harmony in Indian reserves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 14:15:35 -0500 A new study finds 3 carnivores that usually avoid each other at all costs have found smart ways to peacefully co-exist. #goals Full Article Science
rd Perdue says it's concerned about chickens' desires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:00:00 -0400 The chicken-producing giant is desperate to rebrand itself as an ethical, transparent poultry producer. Full Article Living
rd Are backyard eggs really that dangerous? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:20:00 -0400 With an increase in salmonella cases this year, health officials are pointing the finger at hobby farmers, which isn't entirely fair. Full Article Living
rd Pizza Hut promises antibiotic-free wings and side orders by 2022 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 06:39:00 -0400 The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further. Full Article Living
rd Female pigs in U.S. are dying in record numbers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:57:00 -0400 The premature deaths are linked to excessive breeding. Full Article Living
rd Trump administration will try to exempt specialty bulbs from energy efficiency standards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Mini-spots, reflectors and candelabra bulbs were supposed to become more efficient next year, saving 80 billion kWh. Full Article Energy
rd Top 10 posts of the week from cupboards to toilets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 08:48:43 -0400 With a visit to a festival and a brown lawn. Full Article Uncategorized
rd Let's go camping! A tour of teardrop trailers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:34:14 -0400 They are light and efficient and easy to tow. Full Article Design
rd How to create an ethical wardrobe for less money By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Ethical fashion brands tend to be very expensive, but there are ways to make the transition without spending a pile of money. Full Article Living
rd Audubon Releases Birding the Net, the Opposite of Angry Birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:20:00 -0400 Tweet tweet. Collect enough virtual birds and you could make it to the Galapagos. Full Article Living
rd Facebook launches live data center efficiency dashboard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:07:26 -0400 You can now view the energy and water efficiency performance of the company's North Carolina and Oregon data centers in real-time. Full Article Technology
rd New LEED standards mean healthier, greener buildings on the way By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:15:36 -0500 LEED v4 is here. Full Article Design
rd 6,000 mosques to go solar in Jordan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:24:25 -0500 With high energy prices and a whole lot of mosques, Jordan has every incentive to support solar-powered worship. Full Article Energy
rd Why I hate the word 'humanism' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:55:08 -0400 My problem with the word "humane" and the humanism movement Full Article Business
rd Ship noise makes it harder for crabs to eat, easier for them to be eaten By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:45:00 -0400 Researchers have discovered that the problem of ocean noise pollution extends all the way up to the shoreline. And shore crabs face a double-edged sword from too much noise from ships. Full Article Science
rd Coastal wetlands could protect New York City from storms - and the Nature Conservancy is spreading the word By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:55:59 -0400 The Nature Conservancy is teaching New Yorkers about the protective natural ecosystems in the city Full Article Science
rd Why you shouldn't buy ladybugs for natural pest control in your garden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 16:08:04 -0400 Got ladybugs? Encourage native ladybugs in your garden instead of buying wild-harvested ladybugs to manage pests. Full Article Living
rd Recycling is hard. That's why we have to eliminate single use packaging and not get distracted. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:01:47 -0500 StackitNOW is a great idea but also demonstrates how intractable the problem is. Full Article Science
rd Forest cabin enlarged into small birdhouse-like wilderness retreat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:12:38 -0400 An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form. Full Article Design
rd Resurf: First Group to Recycle Surfboards and Wetsuits By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 So you hit a gnarly wave and end up on shore with your board in two pieces. Bummer dude. But your green side can't bear to just trash that board that's gotten you through some pretty wild rides. You could repair it yourself, Full Article Living
rd Los Vecinos: First Platinum LEED-Certified, 100% Solar Powered, Affordable Housing in San Diego By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2009 20:39:00 -0400 Image via: Wakeland Housing & Development Corporation Los Vecinos, the first LEED-Certified Platinum, 100% solar-powered affordable housing in San Diego, offer 42-units of state of the art in green housing. The $17.6 million USD project opened its doors Full Article Design
rd Surfboard Swap Next Weekend in San Diego By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:10:00 -0400 Now that the summer surfing season has come to a close, (is there ever really an end to surfing season?), it's time to give your board a little TLC, upgrade any thrashed gear and prepare for the big waves of the Full Article Living
rd I tried eating like Leonardo da Vinci By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:19:32 -0400 When I stumbled across some of da Vinci's favorite vegetarian recipes, I knew I had to try them. Here's how it went... Full Article Living
rd Laos Moves Forward With Massive Mekong River Dam By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:40:00 -0500 Modifications to the $3.5bn project have been made to address environmental concerns, but it may not deflect criticism. Full Article Energy
rd See what environmental problem Robert Redford and Will Ferrell are fighting about By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:14:45 -0400 This fake fight has a good cause. Full Article Science
rd There's a Ford self-driving round games/meeting room in your future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:57:07 -0400 A recent patent shows some of the thinking about fully autonomous cars, which might look nothing like cars do now. Full Article Transportation
rd Corn Ethanol Back in the Game Under New EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Rules By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:05:00 -0500 New Environmental Protection Agency requirements for its Renewable Fuel Standards program have been released which raise an issue which has sat dormant for a little while: How to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions of a Full Article Energy
rd Sensordrone Turns Your Phone Into an Environmental Sensor for Gases, Temperatures, More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0400 Sensors on cell phones is a concept that has gone mainstream enough that this Kickstarter project has blown its funding goals out of the water. The device turns your cell phone into a "Swiss Army Knife of environmental sensors." Full Article Technology
rd Is it really safe to eat food grown in urban gardens? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 16:53:49 -0400 Between the industrial waste, rats, and lead dust floating around, I wasn't sure if I should start an urban garden. The question took me to an unexpected place. Full Article Science
rd RentTheChicken.com lets you practice raising backyard chickens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:03:38 -0400 Well, this is pretty clever. If you're enticed by the idea of having fresh eggs straight from the backyard, but are not sure if you're ready to commit, RentTheChicken.com lets you rent some chickens! Full Article Living
rd Affordable housing project in UK is a demonstration of Radical Simplicity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:08:37 -0400 Architype demonstrates that simple forms and careful window choices are the way to build efficient, affordable homes. Full Article Design
rd No distraction here: Harman introduces "helpful" dashboard for Maserati By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:58:21 -0400 It runs the full width of the car. What could possibly be the problem? Full Article Transportation
rd Urban Shepherds Help Save the Fields By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:07:09 -0500 When Brighton council advertised for volunteer shepherds they never imagined that they would get hundreds of applicants. It's not the greatest job description: no pay, lots of walking on quite steep, uneven slopes, duty Full Article Living
rd How to Use Plantings to Protect Your Garden From Thieves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 It's not pretty, but a fact of life, gardens are rich pickings for thieves. Full Article Living
rd Stewardship Over Creation: Christianity & The Environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:30:00 -0400 Saint Francis of Assisi statue, photo: David Morris/Creative Commons. The following post is part of an ongoing series of posts outlining how the world's major religions have traditionally viewed the environment and are putting those beliefs into Full Article Living
rd Buddhist monks are protecting snow leopards from poachers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:24:33 -0400 A new study in the journal Conservation Biology found that snow leopards living near Buddhist monasteries in Tibet are being helped by monks who actively patrol the forests to prevent poachers from killing the endangered cats. Full Article Science
rd It's Bitcoin in a box as Nordcoin introduces Mobile Mining Containers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:22:21 -0400 It's a moveable feast of cheaper, cooler, greener electricity for building blockchains. Full Article Design
rd Hard Brexit: Northern Ireland may need thousands of generator barges to keep the lights on By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:53:29 -0400 It turns out leaving the EU is quite hard. Who knew? Full Article Energy
rd New report card for best electronics recycling shows Staples in the lead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0400 A new report card from the Electronics TakeBack Coaltion shows how each retailer stacks up when it comes to recycling the merchandise they sell us. Full Article Technology
rd INDEX: Google Cardboard may be the next very big thing. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:41:42 -0400 It's cheap, it works and Oh, the places you'll go. Full Article Design
rd Big tech companies join fight for clean power standards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:13:16 -0400 Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft have joined together to support Obama's Clean Power Plan as it faces legal opposition. Full Article Business
rd Montreal supermarket opens huge organic rooftop garden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:52:00 -0400 Talk about slashing food miles; 'fresh from the roof' is as local as it gets. Full Article Living