ev Steven M. Johnson designs transformer furniture for the home/office By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:38:17 -0400 We have been showing these for years, but the artist/inventor beats us to the punch again Full Article Design
ev 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
ev City of Fresno legalizes tiny homes, and Steven M. Johnson is on it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:15:38 -0500 Our favorite cartoonist solves a major problem with tiny houses. Full Article Design
ev 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
ev Steven M. Johnson on Turn Signal Clothing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:02:52 -0400 The inventor and humorist also was prescient about buses. Full Article Transportation
ev Affordable bamboo house that floats when it floods, revisited By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Take a look at this built prototype of a flood-resistant house, designed to float with the rising waters. Full Article Design
ev Documentary reveals Vo Trong Nghia, Vietnam's visionary bamboo architect (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:20:55 -0400 He is one of Asia's emerging architects, famous for building stunning, affordable and durable buildings out of bamboo. Full Article Design
ev Second Forest House is an elevated treehouse with a lighter impact By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:01:25 -0400 Built with a lighter impact in mind, this small mountain retreat is nestled among the trees in Vietnam. Full Article Design
ev Clean Energy Revives Communities, Gets People to Work By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0400 Clean energy is creating jobs and boosting local economies nationwide. Full Article Business
ev New US solar workforce development program will help facilitate the training of more skilled workers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:05:33 -0400 The Solar Training Network will work to build a diverse, qualified solar workforce to meet the needs of the solar revolution. Full Article Energy
ev 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
ev Illegal Logging by Pakistan's Timber Mafia Increased Flooding Devastation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:11:00 -0400 Forget for the moment about to what degree climate change has influenced the flooding in Pakistan. A new article in China Dialogue brings to light a new angle on one very aggravating factor on the overwhelming devastation: Illegal logging by the 'timber Full Article Business
ev Clever! Geothermal Power Plants Could be a Massive Source of Lithium for Batteries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:09:00 -0500 Demand for lithium is growing very rapidly thanks to portable electronics and electric vehicles. What if we could get a lot of lithium cheaply, without building new mines? Full Article Technology
ev World's First Solar-Geothermal Hybrid Plant Opens in the Nevada Desert By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0400 A recently opened power plant in the Nevada desert uses two types of renewable energy. Full Article Technology
ev First ever 'magma-enhanced' geothermal system created in Iceland, breaks record for geothermal heat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:04:26 -0500 Geothermal energy constantly gets overshadowed by other sources of clean energy, like wind and solar, because it's still more expensive. But with every passing year, it gets closer to its time in the spotlight. Full Article Energy
ev Whatever happened to: coffee pods? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:39:51 -0400 These pods of evil have taken over North America, bringing tons of waste with them. Full Article Business
ev Coffee leaf tea is the hottest new beverage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500 Not only is coffee leaf tea delicious and nutritious, but it also offers a more stable source of income for coffee growers in Latin America. Full Article Living
ev Multi-level lakeside cabin recomposes relationship to nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:30:12 -0400 This quiet retreat has an interesting interior of overlapping layers that welcomes the outdoors in. Full Article Design
ev House of Furniture has a place for everything By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 09:33:27 -0400 No Japanese minimalism here. Full Article Design
ev Tea Fertilized with Panda Poop Will Cost $36,000 Per Pound and (Maybe) Prevent Cancer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:48:10 -0500 A new tea set to become the world's most expensive is being fertilized with panda feces, and is touted as having cancer-preventing properties. Full Article Living
ev Grain Sacks Never Looked So Good By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:06:49 -0500 Old canvas bags have never looked so good. These antique Hungarian grain sacks date from 1910-1930. They are handwoven with flax linen, which is known for its durability and strength, and is said to be two to three times stronger than cotton. The Full Article Design
ev EPA catches Dow in weed-killer lie, asks court to reverse approval By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 13:01:39 -0500 The agro giant made contradictory claims to the government about the herbicide Enlist Duo, the EPA isn’t happy. Full Article Science
ev EPA to revisit and probably roll back fuel economy standards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:53:01 -0400 Because America needs more SUVs and pickup trucks to be great again Full Article Transportation
ev President introduces new climate actions to reverse last president's actions (yawn) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:05:25 -0400 Many of Obama's rules never came into force, and many of Trump's will never make much difference. Full Article Business
ev You can prevent forest fires with the Birdhouse Alarm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:07:38 -0400 It has a solar powered smoke alarm, GPS and is standing on guard, ready to phone it in. Full Article Technology
ev Guastavian vaults are still being built, and are as thin and elegant as ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:06:15 -0500 They are so thin that it's hard to believe that they stand up. Full Article Design
ev Live Earth: "Largest Global Entertainment Event in History" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:57:03 -0400 A few days ago we asked you, readers, what you thought of Live Earth. All in all there seemed to have been some great response to the 7/7/07 concert and today a press release was issued with some impressive numbers: - More Than 8 Million Viewers Full Article Business
ev Weekend Movies in Review: Superbad and The 11th Hour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:28:11 -0400 So if you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting as patiently as you could for Aug 17. Last Friday was the opening weekend for two highly anticipated films: Superbad starring Jonah Hill, Michael Cera & Seth Rogen, and The 11th Hour directed by Full Article Living
ev Ecorazzi on DiCaprio + Van Jones, Worldchanging Interviews Wangari Maathai, Chevron Toxico, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2009 07:45:54 -0400 Chevron Toxico: Chevron Produces Phony Online News Coverage to Spread Misinformation about Ecuador Disaster "To promote a misinformation campaign about its role in the oil contamination of a pristine area of the rainforest in Ecuador, Chevron recently Full Article Living
ev 7 Gorgeous Eco Celebrities We Can't Believe are Single By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:40:22 -0500 They're hot, they're celebrities, and they believe in saving the Earth. But what's better is that they all have one thing in common (besides the environment) -- they're single! We've listed some of our favorite eco-hotties below Full Article Living
ev Spring/Summer 2010: NatureVsFuture (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:00:11 -0500 Brooklyn-based Nina Valenti's NatureVsFuture collection is a sophisticated fusion of eco-chic and street style. Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics--organic cotton, organic wool, hemp, Full Article Living
ev Hemp Bound: A playbook for the next US agricultural revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 13:23:35 -0400 Doug Fine, author and solar-powered goat herder, takes us behind the scenes of what could be America's next billion dollar industry: the hemp economy. Full Article Science
ev Hempcrete startup kickstarts a revolution in sustainable green building in US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 12:20:26 -0400 Hemp isn't just for food, textile fiber, and fuel, but can also be a renewable and sustainable component of green buildings, as this crowdfunded project attempts to show. Full Article Design
ev How to make apples last (almost) forever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 No more excuses for soft, moldy apples in your fruit bowl! Full Article Living
ev Etsy Debuts Handmade Kids Series, Treehugger Reviews By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:18:03 -0400 Etsy invited TreeHugger to write about their favorite green baby items in the Handmade Kids series; clothes and accessories made for children by independent designers. Etsy is that wonderful website that features all things handmade to buy and sell by Full Article Living
ev NYC Event: Local Fashion at Spring Handmade Calvacade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:00:19 -0400 Local designers from The NewNew, a group of independent handmade Etsy artists, designers, and crafters in the New York area, have come together for this years spring Handmade Calvacade. The shopping event will feature fine, Full Article Living
ev These are the coolest sustainable shoes we've ever seen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:57:00 -0400 SAOLA is a new French brand making slick sneakers from recycled material and algae foam. Full Article Living
ev This activewear never has to be thrown away By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:58:55 -0400 Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again. Full Article Living
ev Minimalist aVOID tiny house is an ever-transforming living experience (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:37:55 -0500 It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls. Full Article Design
ev Take action during Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:05:00 -0400 It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry. Full Article Living
ev Will Alberta's tar sands create a Canadian "cancer alley"? Study finds high levels of carcinogens in air. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:10:55 -0400 A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air. Full Article Energy
ev Green Co-Housing Community Development In Nubanusit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:29:17 -0400 New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a Full Article Design
ev One Graphic Even a Republican SuperPAC Ad Will Have a Hard Time Spinning By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:52:00 -0400 Value of Fossil Fuel Exports By Fuel, 1949-2010 Full Article Business
ev Neither Pessimism Nor Optimism Is Relevant for Greens, But Determination Is By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:11:51 -0400 Futurist Guy Dauncey acknowledges that the stakes are high and the challenges are enormous. Yet defeatism is not an option. Full Article Business
ev Whatever happened to "Peak Car"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:25:48 -0400 It seems to be following the same path as Peak Oil, and happy days are here again. Full Article Transportation
ev Simple device turns your ordinary home into a smart home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:00:00 -0400 The device monitors the energy use of all the power loads in your house. Full Article Technology
ev When smart devices jump the shark: An 'intelligent device' for your garbage can By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:48:31 -0400 And now, in the 'Give me a break' category, the folks behind this garbage can scanner assume you can't make a grocery list on your own. Full Article Technology
ev Sengled Element system offers app-controlled dimmable & tunable LED lighting (Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:01:51 -0400 In which I try out a smart lighting system in my dumb home. Full Article Technology
ev Life with a Sense home energy monitor: More devices, real savings By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:35:26 -0500 I knew that real-time data on our energy use would be interesting. But I wasn't sure how much it would actually save us. Full Article Energy
ev Hong Kong scientist develops tool to measure kids' connectedness to nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:31:00 -0500 It reveals what we already know but needs repeating – that more time in nature equals greater happiness in kids. Full Article Living