ba New study confirms that gas stoves are bad for your health By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:52:32 -0400 Just using them for an hour pushes pollution above legal limits. Full Article Energy
ba Yet another study concludes that gas stoves are really bad for kids' health By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:21:11 -0400 Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up. Full Article Business
ba Don't toss apple cores and banana peels on the ground By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:07:55 -0400 You may have learned that natural foods decompose in nature; Glacier National Park reminds us why it's a bad idea. Full Article Living
ba Why does Obama love natural gas? It's complicated. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:02 -0400 Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships. Full Article Energy
ba Vice President Biden opposes Keystone XL. What can this tell us about Obama's plans? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 09:33:52 -0400 "Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration." Full Article Energy
ba President Obama to make major climate change address By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 16:37:32 -0400 The White House released a preview video announcing President Obama will make a major national address on climate change, Tuesday, June 25. Full Article Business
ba What will Obama propose in climate speech? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:09:04 -0400 On Tuesday, President Obama will give a major speech on climate change. He is expected to make major policy announcements, including the regulation of existing power plants. Here are some reactions from around the web. Full Article Energy
ba President Obama proposes new climate change plan. (VIDEO) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:56:23 -0400 Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here. Full Article Energy
ba Four key moments of Obama's climate change speech By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 16:13:50 -0400 What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering. Full Article Energy
ba President Obama's Climate Change Plan (Infographic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:04:36 -0400 On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal Full Article Energy
ba President Obama talks climate plan in weekly address By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:24:29 -0400 In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama spoke about his new climate change plan. Full Article Energy
ba Good news! Wind and solar power double under Obama By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:49:01 -0400 During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today. Full Article Energy
ba With the government shutdown, is it time for Obama to reject Keystone XL? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:00:00 -0400 The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza spoke with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about the Keystone XL pipeline and how because of the government shutdown, now is a good time to take action on climate change. Full Article Energy
ba Bill McKibben on the failure of Obama's energy policy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:21:54 -0400 Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy Full Article Energy
ba President Obama establishes a climate change preparedness and resilience task force By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:51:20 -0400 Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. Full Article Science
ba Solar panels are back on the White House roof, 28 years later (it's about time!) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 14:11:23 -0400 The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important. Full Article Energy
ba Fist bumps reduce bacteria transmitted by 90% compared to shaking hands. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:38:37 -0400 Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea. Full Article Living
ba Obama to veto Keystone XL pipeline, but is the battle over? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:40:44 -0500 There are a number of reasons the fight for Keystone XL is likely to drag on. Full Article Business
ba Obama’s trip to Alaska brings out mixed responses about his climate legacy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:00:58 -0400 President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling. Full Article Business
ba Obama Presidential Center faces legal challenge from park preservationists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:38:59 -0500 The TreeHugger view is that hey, we like trees, and parks are precious, especially when they are designed by the likes of Frederick Law Olmsted. Full Article Design
ba Reebok reveals world's first plant-based performance running shoe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:54:01 -0500 The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber. Full Article Living
ba Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism shows how cities can adapt and change to accommodate everyone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:08:19 -0400 NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities. Full Article Design
ba Urban density is not the enemy, it is your friend By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:53:36 -0400 The parts of New York City with the lowest density have the highest rate of COVID-19 infection. Full Article Design
ba It's time to take back the streets for people who walk, run, or bike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:00:35 -0400 We really have to change the way we use our cities. Full Article Design
ba Urban design after the coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:05:17 -0400 Urbanists are rethinking what's important about our cities in view of the pandemic. Full Article Design
ba Take back the streets and give them to restaurants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:20:32 -0400 Vilnius has an idea that would work in a lot of places. Full Article Design
ba Grow a 100-year-old forest in your backyard in just 10 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Obviously, you can't literally grow a century-old forest in just a decade, but by mimicking nature's forest-building process, it's possible to kickstart your own mini-forest. Full Article Living
ba Bar soap is making a glorious comeback By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Sales of bar soap had been sadly slipping, but now shoppers are wising up to its many benefits. Full Article Living
ba Banish 'thigh chafe' with these simple solutions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Women share their tried-and-true fixes for this incredibly common yet rarely discussed problem. Full Article Living
ba Levels of supposedly banned greenhouse gas are spiking By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:30:21 -0500 Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't. Full Article Science
ba Delta's uniform debacle proves how toxic clothes can be By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health. Full Article Business
ba Brexit shakes up global chemical industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most. Full Article Business
ba Mary Oliver, one of nature's finest ambassadors, has gone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0500 Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? -- Mary Oliver Full Article Living
ba It's time to ban demolition and design for deconstruction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:40:01 -0500 Oliver Wainright of the Guardian calls for a rethink of the way we put buildings together and take them apart. Full Article Design
ba Balance Bar Launches World's First Rainforest Alliance Certified Energy Bar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans. Full Article Living
ba Green tea, chocolate, and wine inspire anti-bacterial coating By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 03:00:00 -0400 The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating Full Article Science
ba 700 chocolate bars could reduce packaging on delicious treats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:00:00 -0500 Testing shows just how much packaging is required to keep the yum in, and reveals some dirty little secrets on the way Full Article Science
ba How to decipher a chocolate bar label By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:00:00 -0500 When buying high-quality chocolate, there are many logos, seals, and terms that can make the process of selection rather complicated. Here's a quick look at the various terms and what they all mean. Full Article Living
ba What does cacao percentage mean on a chocolate bar? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:55:00 -0500 It's important, but higher isn't always better. Full Article Living
ba World Cup teams won't be using these soccer balls found washed up on beaches By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 05:00:00 -0400 The World Cup is starting: here's a football they won't be wanting. Full Article Science
ba Big Bambu is a creation made out of 10,000 bamboo poles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0400 Look what you can make out of bamboo poles and climbing rope in 23 days--if you are artists. Full Article Living
ba Waiting for a bus at a special BUS stop in Baltimore By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:00:00 -0400 This celebration of buses makes a BUS stop a special place to meet. Full Article Design
ba FREITAG introduces a "sweat-it-yourself" bag that is totally customized By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:11:05 -0400 Thought there wasn't enough variety? Now it is endless. Full Article Design
ba FREITAG introduces S.W.A.P – a sort of Tinder for bags By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:36:34 -0400 I am not convinced this can work but I will give it a try. Full Article Design
ba Reduce embodied carbon with hemp insulation batts from NatureFibres By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:20:53 -0500 They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff. Full Article Design
ba Banana-destroying fungus has arrived in South America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Colombia has declared a state of emergency following discovery of Panama disease Tropical Race 4. Full Article Science
ba I AM. Yoga Mat Bag Weaves Function, Style and Social Change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500 I love any yoga accessory that positively integrates the law of karma. Full Article Living
ba Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy. Full Article Living
ba These backpacks are made from upcycled car seat belts & airbags By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:29:05 -0400 Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear. Full Article Living
ba This lunch bag is disguised as a fabulous purse By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 No one will ever know that you're packing a healthy, homemade lunch. Full Article Living