sh Rustic modern tiny house shows another clever way to do the stairs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:15:35 -0400 There's more than one way to go up in a small space, and this is one smart alternative. Full Article Design
sh The moon keeps flashing, and nobody knows why By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:19:01 -0400 The so-called 'transient lunar phenomena' has been stumping scientists for years – but an explanation may be in the works. Full Article Science
sh Could toilet flushes help power our homes? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 06:45:49 -0400 A new technology developed by Korean researchers could generate electricity from the the motion of water in our toilets as well as rivers and streams, even rain drops. Full Article Technology
sh Church of England fleshes out plans for fossil fuel divestment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 06:21:46 -0400 Oil and gas companies have until 2023 to make 'Paris compatible' plans, or face divestment. Full Article Business
sh Will cleaner fuel for ships wreck the economy and worsen global warming? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:30:32 -0400 That's what a lot of people are saying as new pollution rules for 2020 get closer. Full Article Business
sh The sheer joy (and simplicity) of not buying gas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:49:56 -0500 Drivers of traditional "ICE" cars often underestimate the convenience of going electric. Full Article Transportation
sh Get ready for pushback in the war on plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:17:07 -0500 Petrochemicals are becoming increasingly important to the oil industry as cars go electric. Full Article Science
sh Just Cashews: They're Nuts to Fight For Justice By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:11:00 -0400 We apologize for the bad pun in the title, sometimes it's just hard to resist. Fair trade is a familiar concept to our readers. Aside from writing about well-known fair trade commodities like chocolate and coffee, we've also seen posts on everything Full Article Living
sh Fish Farm Taps Biodiesel From Fish Guts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:30:14 -0400 A commercial fish farm in El Borboton, Honduras is using fish guts--heads, skins, and internal organs--to produce biodiesel. Instead of dumping what's left after filleting for commercial sale, Saint Peter's cooks the parts down to produce 300,000 Full Article Energy
sh A sea of plastic trash hovers near Caribbean island By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 06:58:00 -0400 These photos reveal the horror of our disposable, consumerist culture and how it's ruining the most beautiful places on Earth. Full Article Science
sh British scientists power cell phones with urine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:46:40 -0400 The researchers have developed a fuel cell that creates electricity from urine and could be used to power our gadgets. Full Article Technology
sh Make a hand-crank rechargeable flash light By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 07:00:00 -0400 Sure, you can buy one or you could put your DIY skills to the test and make one with materials you have on hand. Full Article Technology
sh Musical shaker could light the way home for African school kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 07:00:00 -0400 Spark is a musical instrument that harvests kinetic energy when it's shaken, storing it in a battery for powering LED lights. Full Article Technology
sh Make a shake flashlight out of a cardboard tube By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This quick project makes a useful emergency flashlight while recycling your leftover cardboard. Full Article Technology
sh Foot-powered washing machine lets you clean your clothes off grid By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 07:00:00 -0400 The small device is perfect for tiny homes or those wanting a convenient, yet electricity-free option. Full Article Technology
sh Breathtaking timelapse video shows the beating heart of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:47:00 -0400 It was shot from "sea to summit" in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth. Full Article Science
sh Hawaii molasses spill killing thousands of fish & aquatic life, impact could last years. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:26:52 -0400 On Monday, a molasses pipeline (yes, that's a thing!) leaked 1,400 tons -- 233,000 gallons -- of molasses into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor and it has turned into a killer mess with no quick solution. Full Article Science
sh 25,000+ fish killed by Hawaii molasses spill By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:03:14 -0400 Last week, 233,000 gallons of molasses spilled into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor killing thousands of fish, eels, crabs and other aquatic life. And the damage continues to worsen. Full Article Science
sh Old buses turned into mobile shelters for Hawaii's homeless By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:18:08 -0400 Decommissioned buses are getting a second useful life as mobile shelters for Honolulu's homeless. Full Article Design
sh New Hawaiian coral-reef fish named for President Obama By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:29:00 -0500 The new species endemic to the marine protected area expanded by Obama was named in honor of his efforts to protect and preserve the natural environment. Full Article Science
sh Twin modern cabins help nurture a close relationship with nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:00:01 -0500 Simple, no frills cabin living at its best, right by the ocean. Full Article Design
sh Hero: Fukushima's ex-chief who spent 6 months at the station after the disaster just died of cancer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:55:48 -0400 Masao Yoshida, one of the Fukushima 50 who stayed behind at the earthquake and tsunami-struck power plant after the other employees evacuated, has just died from esophageal cancer. Full Article Energy
sh 300 tons of radioactive water has leaked from Fukushima By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:04:38 -0400 More than two years after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, Japan, the situation is worse than ever. Full Article Energy
sh 100% nuclear free: Japan shuts down its last reactor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:21:46 -0400 On Monday (Sunday locally), Japan switched off the last of its operating nuclear reactors and became 100% nuclear-free. Full Article Energy
sh Jellyfish swarm clogs nuclear reactor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 15:33:28 -0400 Tons of jellyfish clog a water intake pipe at the Oskarshamn power plant in Sweden, forcing operators to shut down the reactor. Full Article Science
sh Fukushima radiation has fried clean-up robots By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:19:44 -0400 It's a job even too tough for robots. Full Article Technology
sh Camera study confirms wildlife is flourishing at Chernobyl By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:38:32 -0400 Earlier research found evidence of a wildlife wonderland at the disaster site, now the first camera study validates an abundance of wolves, boars, foxes and more. Full Article Science
sh British Columbia promotes active transportation (e-bikes! scooters! skateboards!), Vision Zero, $850 incentive for e-bikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:30:09 -0400 There is so much in their new strategy that I can't get it all in the title. Full Article Transportation
sh On MNN: Big beds, Working from home is the worst, the death of the stick shift. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Oct 2015 10:30:43 -0400 And a really nice solar decathlon winner. Full Article Living
sh Why a young biologist refuses to eat fish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:26:00 -0500 From mislabelling to plastic contamination, eating fish isn't as safe or healthy as most diners would like to believe. Full Article Living
sh Dolphins pre-plan their grocery shopping By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:51:34 -0400 These coolest of sea creatures know what they're doing. Full Article Science
sh Finless Foods is bringing lab-grown fish to your dinner plate By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 21:29:00 -0400 This young startup uses cellular agriculture to grow fish out of water -- delicious, nutritious, and cruelty-free. Full Article Living
sh Dolphins are breaking into nets to steal fish thanks to overfishing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 15:38:10 -0400 Why does this not surprise me? Full Article Science
sh One-third of fish caught never gets eaten By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:55:00 -0400 The latest report on the state of the world's fisheries paints a depressing picture of the seafood industry. Full Article Living
sh SeaWorld got caught in a pretty fishy lie By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:32:48 -0400 Company higher-ups sold stocks while telling investors that everything was fine. Full Article Science
sh Corporate giants join fight to stop "ghost" fishing gear By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Nestle and Tesco are the latest members of a worldwide movement against abandoned fishing nets. Full Article Science
sh Fish and chip shops in UK are serving endangered shark meat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:07:00 -0500 A new study used DNA testing to reveal shark meat being sold under generic fish names. Full Article Living
sh Over 1,000 mutilated dolphins have washed up on French coast By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:54:00 -0400 The gruesome deaths raise serious questions about the practices of fishing trawlers. Full Article Science
sh 'Artifishal' doc film explores the murky world of salmon farms and hatcheries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:03:00 -0400 It takes the controversial stance that more fish doesn't necessarily mean better fish. Full Article Science
sh Why we need to stop eating fish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 11:40:00 -0400 The recent UN biodiversity report states that overfishing is a bigger threat to the world's ocean than plastic or acidification. Full Article Science
sh Bianca Jagger, George Monbiot + Vandana Shiva Attend Be The Change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:05:56 -0400 The 2007 Be The Change Conference is fast approaching and has an amazing line up of speakers to inspire you with the theme "The Sky's the Limit". For the fourth year in a row the BTC conference brings together world leaders in sustainability and social Full Article Living
sh Monbiot: Environmentalism and Alternative Medicine Shouldn't Mix By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:20:57 -0400 Image credit: HowStuffWorks Environmentalism and Alternative Medicine - Oil and Water? George Monbiot is undoubtedly no stranger to controversy - my post about his climate change book, Heat, drew 81 comments, while his well publicized opposition to Full Article Living
sh Spanish lawmakers aim for 90% carbon cuts by 2050 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:58:46 -0500 By 2030, 70% of the country's electricity could come from renewables. Full Article Energy
sh Go ahead and AVA Byte of fresh produce from this countertop garden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:14:52 -0400 This soil-free smart garden promises fresh greens and veggies that are grown as local as it gets. Full Article Technology
sh Automated hydroponic gardens help you grow fresh produce indoor year-round By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:25:11 -0500 Grow some of your own greens, veggies, and herbs indoors with one of these automated hydroponic growing systems. Full Article Living
sh Don't bother with cruise ships By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:52:00 -0400 The 2019 Cruise Ship Report Card reveals what a dirty, harmful industry cruising is. Full Article Living
sh Swedish Fair Fashion, Hold the Macaroni By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:47:53 -0400 In addition to its social conscience, Sweden is also extremely fashion conscious, and recent media debate plus campaigns by local group Rena Kläder (Clean Clothing) have brought ideas about ethical fashion to the forefront. Right on cue, in Sweden's Full Article Living
sh Skinny Swedish Packages A Staple In China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:37:12 -0500 There's always clung to the Tetra Pak a bit of uncertainty regarding its environmental credibility: is it or isn't it green? Tetra Pak recycling rates are lousy, but in at least one life cycle analysis it came out ahead of glass and PET plastic in energy Full Article Design
sh Swedish Tourism Cold Comfort For Warming Globe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:10:05 -0500 The Swedish travel industry is woefully under-prepared for a changing climate, says researcher Stephen Gössling. Tourism to and from Sweden contributes 10 percent of the country's total measured CO2 emissions, Full Article Science
sh Finnish concept of 'sisu' is all about our magical hidden strength By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:41:37 -0400 The cultural construct describes the enigmatic inner power that pushes people to get through hardships. Full Article Living