we Breathe easy with Knickey's fair-trade organic cotton underwear By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:25:00 -0500 It's a solid, sustainable choice all around. Full Article Living
we Red Cross Uses Solar-Powered Pumps to Increase Water Access in Sudan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:34:11 -0500 However the referendum in South Sudan turns out, one thing will not go away quickly: the lack of water in the region. The International Committee of the Red Cross, however, is at work on a project that will mitigate that Full Article Technology
we Hot Sand and Skill Turns Plastic Bottles into Jewelry at Sahrawi Refugee Camp (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:35:53 -0400 This technique transforms used plastic bottles into beautiful jewelry by burying them into hot desert sand -- and the project creates a sustainable business for Saharawi refugees. Full Article Living
we Super fly hearing powers captured in miniature microphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:45:00 -0400 This biomimicry success promises advanced hearing aids as the headphone generation ages Full Article Science
we Orkney Islands: From diesel power to 100% renewables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 06:43:00 -0400 Huge wind turbines, solar, wave power, battery storage and a lot of electric cars—these remote Scottish islands may provide a glimpse of the future. Full Article Business
we 11 foods linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:16:20 -0500 Researchers find an intriguing link between foods + drinks rich in flavonol and staving off dementia. Full Article Living
we What just a week of junk food can do to your brain By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:16:52 -0500 Indulging in a Western-style diet for 7 days impaired the brain function in healthy young people and made them want to overeat, researchers find. Full Article Living
we Industries And Power Plants Downstream From Atlanta Also Need Water: Not Just For Endangered Species After All By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:12:16 -0400 When Governor Sonny Perdue of the US State of Georgia filed a legal complaint and then formally asked for the support of the Bush Administration to force the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop releasing water from Atlanta's Lake Lanier, perhaps he did Full Article Business
we Southern US Apple Growers Lose 2010 Crop Due to High Temperatures By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 14:50:00 -0400 I'm not saying you can directly attribute this one to climate change, but coming on the heals of NOAA saying the past April was the warmest on record, it's likely at least a sign of things to come: The Alabama Cooperative Full Article Living
we Tall Wood Building Prize of $3 million shared between two timber towers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:33:08 -0400 A condo in Manhattan and a mixed use 12 story building in Portland get a boost. Full Article Design
we Werner Sobek calls for an emissions-free "Electric City" by 2020 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:19:19 -0400 The architect/ engineer says we have the tech now to live better electrically. Full Article Design
we In this time of global warming, we now have a Global Cooling Prize By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:35:28 -0500 Big bucks go to the teams that come up with an air conditioner that's five times as good. Full Article Design
we Why we need a Carbon-cle Cup Award for Unsustainable Design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:04:51 -0500 RIBA has announced that all its prizes will now be sustainable. We are going to need a counterpoint. Full Article Design
we How to have an awesome international trip with little kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 You may think it sounds like an oxymoron, but travelling to faraway places with little ones in tow can actually be quite fun. Here are some ways to make it a lot easier. Full Article Living
we The stunning wildlife of the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:07:38 -0500 In honor of World Wetlands Day, we’re turning our gaze towards the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands—and one that’s seriously threatened. Full Article Science
we 13 storey tower built of sustainably harvested Brazilian wood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:06:05 -0400 Brazil is often in Treehugger because of illegal logging and deforestation. Not this time. Full Article Design
we Which sweet potatoes should you buy? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:18:04 -0500 Confused by all the yam and sweet potato options? Learn what to expect in terms of flavor, textures, and best uses here. Full Article Living
we How to eat cauliflower's delicious leaves and stems By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:16:01 -0500 The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all. Full Article Living
we Mashed roasted sweet potatoes are the way to go By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:43:53 -0500 This may be the perfect way to serve sweet potatoes; it's easy, delicious, and beautiful to behold. Full Article Living
we Why we need Sufficiency First By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:19:31 -0500 Making things more efficient is not enough; we have to ask ourselves what we really need. Full Article Business
we We don't have 11 years to save the planet, we have to start today. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:45:43 -0400 Put down that burger and get out your bike. Things are getting serious. Full Article Science
we How we got "locked in" to fossil fuel consumption By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:48:41 -0500 More on why our personal consumption habits matter in the climate emergency. Full Article Business
we The surprising link between Pilates and the 1918 flu pandemic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:49:47 -0400 The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI. Full Article Living
we Ready Mix concrete industry attacks wood construction, says we should "Build with Strength" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:06:24 -0400 The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) sends out a press release touting their recent political victory in Washington State, and their new promotional campaign, “Build with Strength.” Hilarity ensues. Full Article Design
we Yes, concrete is pretty much as terrible for the climate as we thought. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:26:06 -0500 A Chinese study says concrete actually sucks up CO2. This is not news, it's chemistry. Full Article Design
we Have we reached Peak Sand? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:16:38 -0400 Yet another thing we are running out of. Full Article Design
we It's National Waffle Day, and this year we dine on wooden waffles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:50:12 -0400 Twice a year we look at yummy waffle slabs, a really efficient way to do more with less. Full Article Design
we Concrete has issues. What can we do about it? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:57:13 -0400 Making cement puts out a lot of CO2. Making concrete needs a lot of sand. Both are big problems. Full Article Design
we We have passed Peak Sand; people will soon be fighting over the stuff By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:29:25 -0400 They keep piling it on Florida's beaches, but they can't keep it up. Full Article Design
we Help End Energy Poverty, Take the Power the World Pledge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0400 Power the World has already brought solar lights to Haiti, now it's working to bring solar powered healthcare kits to Uganda + get a million signatures so that policymakers know we care about ending energy poverty. Full Article Energy
we How We Can End Energy Poverty & Bring Sustainable Energy to All By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0400 Access to reliably electricity is what defines civilization in the 21st century, but in many parts of the world, and for a shockingly large number of people, even basic access to electricity is rare, unstable, or nonexistent. This has to change. Full Article Energy
we Solar-Powered Lamp Also Charges Your Phone, Acts as Sound Amplifier By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:36:30 -0400 A new solar-power kit from BRIGHT Products is like the Swiss Army Knife of solar gadgets. Full Article Technology
we Soccket Soccer Ball Generates Power from Play By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:23:06 -0400 Just 30 minutes of play time can power a lamp for three hours. Full Article Technology
we How the Rural Poor Are Becoming a Market for Solar Power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:16:00 -0500 A new generation of succesful for-profit, mission-driven businesses are serving energy-hungry communities across the globe. Full Article Business
we When government goes dark, who can we turn to for light? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:38:00 -0400 Can these 200 people save the world? Full Article Business
we Wakati solar-powered food preserver keeps produce fresh longer in developing areas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:38:42 -0500 The large solar-powered box will help farmers get more food to the market for selling. Full Article Technology
we Urinal generates power from pee in England By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 05:18:56 -0400 The toilets could be used to power lighting in refugee camps. Full Article Technology
we How a $3 menstruation toolkit could empower girls in developing nations (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly. Full Article Design
we Solar-powered Sterile Box brings safer surgeries to developing countries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:39:21 -0400 The technology could save countless lives. Full Article Technology
we 5 ways to reduce one pound (and more) of waste a week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:33:47 -0400 How would you reduce one pound of waste per week from your lifestyle? Full Article Living
we Waste Reduction Week reminds us to think circular year-round By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:30:52 -0400 How will you promote actions that divert more waste from disposal and conserve natural resources? Full Article Living
we New report questions whether we should bring back supersonic transport By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:59:28 -0500 A number of companies are flying SST Trial balloons, but we should all pop them now. Full Article Transportation
we Artist's polychromatic quilts tell powerful stories using recycled fabrics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:15:35 -0500 Using various vintage fabrics, many with a story behind them, this artist portrays ordinary people and historical figures with an artful eye. Full Article Living
we Artists can stay for free on this Swedish island By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Sometimes you just need a bit of solitude and nature to get a project done. Full Article Living
we If airports become the cities of tomorrow we are in big trouble By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:39:54 -0500 The impact of flying on climate change cannot be ignored, as I book my next flight. Full Article Transportation
we Should we just stop flying to conferences? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:20:24 -0500 It really isn't necessary but it sure is a lot of fun and you learn a lot. I am conflicted. Full Article Transportation
we World's first plastic-free flight took off this week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:57:00 -0500 The plane carries no single-use plastics – but aren't we ignoring a much bigger environmental issue? Full Article Science
we Could 'flygskam' change the way we travel? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 10:36:00 -0400 The Swedish word, which translates to 'flight shame', is driving interest in climate-friendly trains, longer stays, and frequent flier taxes. Full Article Transportation
we We're all living a 1.5 degree lifestyle now By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:19:00 -0400 Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost everybody is living a low carbon lifestyle. Full Article Business
we REI's Opt-to-Act plan will lower your carbon footprint, one week at a time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Because a single day of #OptOutside isn't enough for real action. Full Article Business