ow Large-scale floating offshore wind power is finally here By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 06:28:41 -0500 A new, 50MW floating offshore wind farm just got approved. Why does this matter? Full Article Energy
ow World's first floating wind farm now operating in Scotland By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 06:51:39 -0400 This technology might open up many new areas to offshore wind. Full Article Energy
ow How an energy-efficient house can become a big wind-powered battery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:14:28 -0400 There's more than one way to kill a duck curve. Full Article Energy
ow Glasgow School of Art burns down. Again. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:29:42 -0400 Charles Rennie Mackintosh didn't do a lot of buildings, and this was his biggest and best. Full Article Design
ow Should the Glasgow School of Art be rebuilt? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:12:18 -0400 This is not a new debate, and raises all kinds of questions. Full Article Design
ow Reel out this solar-powered LED lighting solution for off-grid illumination & charging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:23:05 -0400 This solar + battery + LED light combo aims to be the future of portable light & power. Full Article Technology
ow Aukey 20W solar charger delivers plenty of portable power (review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:58:01 -0400 At less than $50, this little dual USB port solar device is an affordable option for a clean, efficient portable charging solution. Full Article Technology
ow Solartab is back with a more powerful (and waterproof) solar tablet charger By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:21:51 -0400 The newest version of this solar charger & battery is lighter and offers a more powerful solar panel, and includes dual USB ports and a USB-C port. Full Article Technology
ow RIVER portable battery & solar charger delivers power on the go for off-grid adventures By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:45:44 -0400 This mobile solar power station offers a lightweight high-capacity lithium-ion battery with all the bells and whistles. Full Article Technology
ow URIDU fights poverty & empowers rural illiterate women with solar powered MP3 players By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 15:05:48 -0400 The MP3ForLife device is loaded with 400+ answers to common questions about health, nutrition, family planning, and more, translated into more than 100 languages. Full Article Technology
ow The $149 SolSource Sport is a powerful portable solar cooker By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 14:48:06 -0400 The latest product from One Earth Designs weighs just 10 pounds and packs down into a small carrying bag, but still delivers high performance fuel-free cooking. Full Article Technology
ow Get off-grid & emergency power from this solar briefcase & battery packs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:17:10 -0400 The HANS Solar Briefcase and PowerPack systems do double duty by supporting the Billions in Change movement. Full Article Technology
ow How to build a solar-powered bike (lots of photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:30:00 -0400 These pictures from the Sun Trip 2018 race prove the only limit is imagination. Congratulations to Sun Trip race winner Raf van Hulle (tech spec of his bike below). Full Article Transportation
ow How to build a solar powered e-bike charging shed in sunny Eugene, Oregon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:18:16 -0400 Kent Peterson does it with off-the-self stuff, but it should be easier than this. Full Article Energy
ow Make your own DIY biogas digester By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:31:29 -0500 Clean energy is sometimes touted as space-age technology. Some of the principles, however, can be pretty darned simple. Full Article Energy
ow Plug-and-play radiator integrates a battery to help lower electric bills By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:41:19 -0500 The Lancey electric space heater allows users to charge its battery during off-peak hours and use the electricity for heating during peak demand periods. Full Article Technology
ow Create a cozy escape (and save on heating) with a grown-up blanket fort By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0500 Everything you need to know about building a proper blanket fort. Full Article Living
ow Turning household waste into hot water, new tech is a micro power plant for homes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:35:28 -0500 The bin-sized device would turn household waste into fuel for heating hot water. Full Article Technology
ow Nest launches lower cost smart thermostat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:08:33 -0400 It's less flashy. In fact, it kind of blends in. But it's still designed to save energy. Full Article Energy
ow How much energy is used to heat, cool, and light our homes in different U.S. climate regions? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:39:14 -0400 Michael Sivak shows us the numbers. Full Article Design
ow How Better Conservation Measures Can Help Reduce Poverty By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 A landmark report released by The Nature Conservancy has demonstrated that effective conservation measures - far from simply benefiting the local biota - can also help alleviate poverty. The study, co-authored by Nature Conservancy policy advisor Full Article Business
ow Spectacular forest-dwelling swallowtail discovered in Fiji By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Scientists call it a remarkable discovery in an area where butterfly wildlife was thought to be well known. Full Article Science
ow Tea-growers enraged by Sainsbury's withdrawal from Fairtrade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:17:00 -0400 The UK grocery chain has long been a Fairtrade champion, but recently announced it would invent its own 'fairly traded' certification scheme. Full Article Business
ow How long does it take to make clothes? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:09:00 -0400 Knowing how many hours go into every shirt or pair of jeans should influence shoppers' opinion of the price tag. Full Article Living
ow The high carbon cost of flying flowers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:20:17 -0500 This Valentine's Day, shop local. Full Article Science
ow Patagonia's new Silent Down coats push environmental standards even higher By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat. Full Article Living
ow FREITAG stores are full of cardboard and chopped up old tarps. How do they look so good? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 10:15:24 -0400 Every bag they make is different, which creates a real marketing and display problem. Full Article Design
ow Stylish apartments built from stonecutting town's wasted material (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 Shortlisted for the 2013 Aga Khan Awards, this elegant building makes good use of wasted stone generated from a town's large stonecutting industry. Full Article Design
ow Flatpack solar-powered refugee housing is IKEA's latest design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 06:04:51 -0400 Most refugees live in refugee camps for an average of 12 years and most of that time it's in drafty, tattered tents. Now IKEA has a solar-powered camp house that is flatpack and quick to assemble. Full Article Design
ow MECCANO: Not just for kids anymore. Now you can furnish your home with it. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:36:14 -0500 There is a whole new line of furniture that you can build, just like the toy. Full Article Design
ow Flat pack 25 Lamp is one step toward biomimetic electricity-free lighting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:53:33 -0400 Besides looking lovely, all proceeds from this lamp will go to a project that is developing electricity-free lighting that is inspired by nature. Full Article Design
ow How environmentalists got one firm to quit deforestation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 10:15:00 -0400 Activists get one firm to agree to stop clearing Indonesian forests for paper plantations. Full Article Business
ow First there was the London Whale, and now there is the Greenpeace Whale, as the charity blows over US$ 5 million By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:55:12 -0400 The charity loses millions in rogue currency swap, just like the big boys. Full Article Business
ow Infographic reveals how tuna industry is tainted by abuse By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Tuna producers are notorious for unethical labor and unsustainable fishing. It's time to learn more and take action. Full Article Business
ow How toxic is your new raincoat? Greenpeace can tell you By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:00:00 -0500 Greenpeace has taken some of the most popular outdoor gear to a lab in order to measure concentration of PFCs. What it found is disturbing. Full Article Living
ow Now that China won't take plastic waste, what's the U.S. doing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:30:00 -0400 A new investigation by Greenpeace delves into the ongoing environmental devastation caused by our recycling habits. Full Article Science
ow Does the world need a glow-in-the-dark bike? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:17:03 -0400 It's a nice idea, as long as it isn't sending the wrong message. Full Article Transportation
ow This solar-powered EV charging solution for apartment dwellers is totally rad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:50:00 -0500 This looks like a long-needed solution to one of the key barriers to electric vehicle adoption, and I can hardly contain my excitement. Full Article Transportation
ow Infographic shows why San Francisco is a food lover's dream By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500 San Francisco is admirably progressive when it comes to reducing food waste and keeping food local and seasonal. Full Article Living
ow Invasive fish may get their own dystopian nightmare By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:14:06 -0400 Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction. Full Article Science
ow Do you know what's in your tampon? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:34:00 -0400 There's a good reason why menstrual product manufacturers don't want to reveal their ingredient lists. Full Article Living
ow Run-down rooming house finds redemption as Passivhaus social housing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:39:10 -0500 Indwell and Invizij Architects are doing incredible work, raising the bar for housing people in need. Full Article Design
ow UK schools now offering sleep lessons to exhausted kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:38:00 -0500 Health care providers are alarmed by the rise in sleep disorders, but is it the kids or the parents who are in need of education? Full Article Living
ow How modern, minimalist design (and washing your hands) can fight disease By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:27:24 -0500 The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today. Full Article Design
ow Art Show Spotlights India's Polluted Yamuna River By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0500 The source of 70 percent of New Delhi's water, the Yamuna River is filthy with sewage and garbage, but people are now being drawn to its banks by a new art exhibit that seeks to raise awareness about the river's plight. Full Article Living
ow Thai Artist Looks for Happiness in a Bowl of Rice By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:58:16 -0500 Bangkok-based artist Nino Sarabutra investigates what really makes people happy, and how much money is needed to live a good life. Full Article Living
ow Are these the tiniest microfarms of all? NYC artist grows food inside furniture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0400 From chard on a chair to tat soi in a suitcase, artist Jenna Spevack is cultivating a tasty variety of organic microgreens in her furniture farms -- and visitors to her upcoming gallery show will be able to reap the harvest. Full Article Living
ow 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
ow Insect Sushi and Copper Recycling Machines at the Royal College of Art Graduate Show By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0400 The Royal College of Art graduate students show their (environmental) stuff at the year-end show. Full Article Design
ow MOVE: The Transportation Expo Looks at How We Will Get Around in the Future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:19:53 -0400 A remarkable exhibition of the future of transportation is mounted in the middle of industrial archaeology. Full Article Transportation