we Sweden offers a 25% subsidy for electric bike purchases By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400 For the next 3 years, residents of Sweden are getting a serious incentive to get on an e-bike, as the country is setting aside about €35 million per year to subsidize their purchase. Full Article Transportation
we In Sweden, they are burning H&M clothing instead of coal. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:12:24 -0500 For some reason, they think that this is progress. Full Article Energy
we Swedish electric car startup offers 5 years of free solar charging to owners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:05:53 -0500 The Uniti electric city car will come bundled with a green charging incentive for buyers in Sweden. Full Article Transportation
we Swedish fitness trend of 'plogging' is amazingly awesome By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:01:33 -0500 Leave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER! Full Article Living
we How mother bears in Sweden are outsmarting hunters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:32:16 -0400 New research suggests that mother bears have found a loophole in hunting laws and are using it to protect themselves and their cubs. Full Article Science
we Sweden opens road with slot-car style rail for electric vehicles (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:04:54 -0400 Now that's an infrastructure project! Full Article Transportation
we Why we should all adopt the New Nordic eating guidelines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:17:40 -0400 Naturally, official Nordic eating guidelines include things like: "Eat more food from wild landscapes." Full Article Living
we Stockholm to get a forest of timber towers on top of a plywood podium park By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:00:51 -0400 It is the "highest, densest and most environmentally friendly new neighborhood" in Stockholm. Full Article Design
we Why we love second-hand furniture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:16:00 -0400 The benefits go beyond the joy of the hunt. Full Article Living
we Lego’s refusal of bricks to artist Ai Weiwei sparks beautiful action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:39:22 -0400 Art meets accidental crowd-sourced recycling. Full Article Living
we Kids play better when they have fewer toys By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:52:00 -0500 A new study shows that there is such thing as too many toys. Full Article Living
we 4 reasons to skip battery-powered toys By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2018 12:25:00 -0400 The fleeting distraction they provide isn't worth the surprising costs. Full Article Living
we How to eat a mountain of greens in a week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:39:00 -0400 With an unstoppable flow of leafy veggies coming from my CSA share every week, I have to get creative in the kitchen. Full Article Living
we Swedish study finds that living in a house with vinyl floors increases levels of phthalates in pregnant women By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:30:22 -0500 We previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Now we know they are linked to flooring. Full Article Science
we Key West to ban sunscreen with coral-harming chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:09:49 -0500 The Florida legislation will go into effect in 2021 in an effort to protect the world’s third-largest barrier reef ecosystem. Full Article Science
we Sweet and spicy grilled eggplant over rice [Vegan] By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:00:00 -0400 The eggplant soaks up all of the marinade, which means lots of sweet, smokey, and spicy flavor in every single bite. Full Article Living
we Veganuary, weekday vegetarians, Meatless Mondays and now reducetarians... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:58:14 -0500 Gosh, there are a lot of ways to eat less meat. And a lot of ways to talk about it, too. Full Article Living
we The secret power of the flexitarian By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:39:14 -0500 The rise in not-quite-vegetarian eating has a ripple effect that shouldn't be ignored. Full Article Living
we Wing-it Wednesday: My family's simple weapon against food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:15:19 -0500 It's become a very tasty ritual. Full Article Living
we Prototype of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Train Unveiled in the UK By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:25:03 -0400 The first hydrogen fuel cell powered train in the UK was successfully tested last week, and the team behind it hopes to encourage further development by the rail industry. Full Article Technology
we Microsoft Using Biogas Fuel Cell to Power Wyoming Data Center By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:53:26 -0500 The fuel cell is part of Microsoft's Data Plant project to build a zero carbon data center. Full Article Technology
we Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell Produces Power from Plants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:29:41 -0500 The fuel cell generates electricity from living plants and could turn green roofs and marshes into power plants. Full Article Technology
we Sewage-Powered Robot Cleans Wastewater, Poops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:20:15 -0500 A robot powered by microbial fuel cells that runs on human waste helps out at a wastewater treatment plant using its artificial stomach. Full Article Technology
we Micro Fuel Cell Made from Glass Could Power Our Gadgets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:07:49 -0500 The tiny fuel cell is long-lasting, low-cost and could power our tablets and smartphones with clean energy. Full Article Technology
we UPP fuel cell gadget charger: Personal portable power from hydrogen (Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:03:05 -0400 This small hydrogen fuel cell charger promises a week of clean power for your gadgets. But is it ready for prime time? Full Article Technology
we Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle: We test-drive the future! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:34:37 -0500 Toyota has finally released its vision of the future, 20 years in the making! Full Article Transportation
we Is Apple working on a fuel cell-powered MacBook? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 10:28:14 -0400 A new patent filing suggests that the tech giant has fuel cells in mind for future computers and gadgets. Full Article Technology
we Power from poo: Breakthrough could lead to sustainable electricity from sewage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:25:39 -0500 Oh, the wonderful things that poo can do. Full Article Energy
we Dockless bike-shares: Why can't we have nice things? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 06:37:12 -0400 It is exhilarating to have a bike anywhere you want it. It is depressing to see the state of the bikes. Full Article Transportation
we On World Wood Day, a look at Germany's tallest timber tower By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:29:41 -0400 Kaden + Lager architects are building SKAIO, ten storeys of hybrid timber construction. Full Article Design
we Are Antiques Green? Not a Simple Answer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:23:13 -0400 Image credit: Jenni Grover What's the Carbon Footprint of the Antique Industry? I've been told I think too much. (Though I've also been told the opposite is true!) From musing over whether carrots are vegan to wondering about the true cost of my rural Full Article Design
we Levi’s wants you to help lower the impact of jeans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 11:57:52 -0400 Today, Levi’s released a new Life Cycle Assessment for their jeans as part of an effort to promote more sustainable water usage. Full Article Business
we When to plant pumpkins so they're ready for Halloween By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:50:09 -0400 Since pumpkins generally require around 75 to 100 frost-free days, it's a good idea to get a jumpstart on planting them. Full Article Living
we What we can learn from the first genetically engineered food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:10:31 -0400 Retro Report revisits the Flavr Savr, the first genetically engineered food to hit American grocery stores. Full Article Living
we Ever heard of the powerful Balloon Council? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:57:00 -0400 For almost 30 years the Council has been fighting against regulation that would limit balloons for environmental reasons. Full Article Science
we What's wrong with my tomato plant? We have the answer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Here are 4 common problems with tomatoes during the summer – and tips for how to fix them. Full Article Living
we Detroit Auto Show 2009: All-New Toyota Prius to be Unveiled Soon (But We've Already Seen It) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:30:44 -0500 The Best-Selling Hybrid Car Gets a MakeoverIt might not be very suspenseful because we've all already seen leaked shots of the 3rd generation Toyota Prius hybrid (see below - Full Article Transportation
we Toyota's new power plant will use dairy manure to make clean electricity & hydrogen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500 The forthcoming Tri-Gen facility is being called "the world's first megawatt-scale 100% renewable power and hydrogen generation station." Full Article Energy
we February Deadline To Get The Lead Out Of Kid's Clothes & Toys: Recycling Allowed? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:40:03 -0500 The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), under pressure to lessen childhood exposure to lead in toys and clothing, has set a deadline of early February 2009. That's Full Article Business
we Steven M. Johnson imagined the shower of the future 25 years ago By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:36:04 -0400 Once again our favorite visionary was ahead of his time. Full Article Design
we Steven M. Johnson's take on the wearable sleeping bag By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:26:13 -0500 Of course he has been there, done that. Full Article Living
we Wallclimbers: an earlier attempt at people-powered elevators By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:56:23 -0400 Cartoonist and inventor Steven M. Johnson has us climbing the walls. Full Article Design
we Peace Bomb Bracelets - The Story Behind The Vietnam War Scrap Metal Jewelry (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:32:15 -0400 What appeals to me most about Article 22's Peace Bomb Bracelet is the collection's history and story: Each piece has been made by Lao artisans from Full Article Living
we No need for sushi chefs to toil on the long weekend, robots will do it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:06:39 -0400 Sushi is everywhere these days, and robots will soon be everywhere making it. Full Article Business
we Climate Change Affecting Pakistani Power Supplies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:12:39 -0400 Basically, Pakistan's hydroelectric reservoirs are drying up. Several are reported to be at "dead level," which means the turbines can only use run-of-the-river flows, and have lower output as a result. Because natural gas supplies are also low, Full Article Business
we Me to We Tees Promote International Development By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:13:00 -0400 There are lots of eco-tees out there today, we'll admit it. The tees designed by Me to We clothing have improved on the design of most eco-tees in that they fit better because they are cut longer and larger than your standard Full Article Living
we Climate Contributes To Lahore Pakistan's Daily Power Blackouts - Australian Coal To The Rescue? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:30:30 -0500 People often write of climate associated flooding, loss of agricultural productivity, spread of tropical disease, and so on. The City of Lahore, Pakistan is experiencing Full Article Business
we As Pakistan Powers Down, Protests Mount: Climate Change A Root Cause By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:27:18 -0400 After Pakistan's extensive hydroelectric power resources dried up in 2008, Australian coal was marketed to satisfy the growing power consumption Full Article Business
we Do Well in School, Get a Solar Panel, Pakistani Students Told By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:24:00 -0400 $46 million is going to give students who do well their own solar power. Full Article Energy
we Photo: Triumphant monarch feeds on the ironweed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from northern Illinois. Full Article Science