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Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats

Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors.




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Secret food habits of caribou suggest habitat improvements

Woodland caribou are considered threatened throughout much of Canada’s vast boreal forest.




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Staggering quantities of food are being destroyed due to coronavirus

Markets have shrivelled, storage is full, and redistribution networks are lacking, putting farmers in an awful predicament.




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Apple AirPods get a big fat easter egg for repairability from iFixit

Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. "




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TreeHugger in Mongolia: How a Warming Climate is Changing Business in Mongolia

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.




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Vivid 'maximalist' tiny house suggests that 'more is more'

Full of vibrant colors, patterns and eclectic decor, this tiny house is not as minimalist as its exterior might suggest.




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Parametrically designed egg-shaped observatory lets you watch local wildlife

Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.




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How to make all-natural Easter egg dyes

Who needs an overpriced kit with synthetic color tablets when you've already got colorful ingredients in your kitchen?




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Every year, the pile of evidence about the danger of burning wood gets bigger

In the north, a lot of people burn wood all year round, but even a single fire is worse than smoking cigarettes.




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Do you know any anti-oil sands treehugger types? Let the Alberta snitch line know!

Even Amnesty International is weighing in about the way the Alberta government is going after environmentalists.




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Farewell TreeHugger Readers: Mairi Beautyman Shares Her Greatest Hits

From adorable baby sea turtles to lamps made of cow dung and 600-mile bike trips, it's been a wild ride.




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The Week in Pictures: "Roadkill Couture," Egg Nog Pancakes, and More

High Fashion from roadkill? We also have an art installation that sent Estonians into the trees, egg nog pancakes, the year in gingerbread design, and more.




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Our tips for traveling like a TreeHugger

Katherine and Margaret share their tips for green travel.




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Calling veggie substitutes "meat" is now illegal in Missouri

Guess which industry pushed that one through?




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New York City’s biggest industrial wind turbine is up and running

A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City.




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World's Biggest Urine Separating, Composting Toilet Scheme Fails

We keep saying that this is the way we should go, but perhaps the technology here just wasn't ready.




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Reggie Watts and Greenpeace team up for a greener cloud

Internet sensation Reggie Watts takes aim at Twitter and Amazon for Greenpeace's #ClickClean campaign, urging them to step up their clean energy game.




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A year ago in TreeHugger, from zombies to shotguns

It was hot last year, too.




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Phoenx introduces luggage made from recycled materials

Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.




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Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.




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Make pretty robin's eggs with a simple cabbage dye

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.




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Iceland recommends hugging trees instead of people

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.




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Alley Cat laneway house looks a lot bigger than it is

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.




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When it comes to Montreal's "ugly" Christmas tree, we're TreeHuggers.

Because it is really a Solstice Tree, and it is all about life in a harsh climate.




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Malaysia struggles with its dubious reputation for palm oil

It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.




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British shoppers told to buy white eggs, not brown

The idea is that it will reduce animal suffering, but it's more complicated than that.




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BuildingGreen top ten products of the year are not boring at all

I am beside myself with excitement over drywall and linoleum.




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The TreeHugger Recap: Thursday, July 28, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Thursday, July 28, 2011.Animals David explained the difficulties of GPS




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Harmony in Nature (TreeHugger Art)

Click here to see the full-size images in the slideshow This is the latest piece in the TreeHugger/Option-G print series; check out the full collection at Option-G where they're available for




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The TreeHugger Recap: Monday, August 1, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Monday, August 1, 2011.Animals Alex Davies informed us that New York dairy




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The TreeHugger Recap: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.Animals Lloyd asked is urban chickens are a gateway




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The TreeHugger Recap: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Wednesday, August 3,




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"Vertical Farming" from Option-G (TreeHugger Art)

Click here to see the full-size images in the slideshow This is the latest piece in the TreeHugger/Option-G print series; check out the full picture below and the full collection at Option-G where they're available for




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Welcome to the New TreeHugger!

The new TreeHugger has arrived! Here's how it works.




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TreeHugger and UNEP Announce Third Annual World Environment Day Blogging Competition

TreeHugger and UNEP announce return of World Environment Day Blogging Competition.




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Meet the Top 10 Finalists in World Environment Day Blogging Contest

The votes are in and these are the top 10 finalists in the 2012 World Environment Day Blogging Contest! Read their posts and vote for the winner!




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Vote Now for the UNEP & TreeHugger Blogging Competition

Let the blogging begin! Help determine the winner of the Rio+20 Blogging Competition.




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TreeHugger Nominated for a Webby Award! Please Vote!

TreeHugger is nominated in the green category of the 16th Webby Awards. It's an honor to be nominated, and it's all thanks to you, dear reader.




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Winner Announced in World Environment Day Blogging Contest

Congratulations to Scott Bartlett for winning the UNEP and TreeHugger World Environment Day Blogging Competition!




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The deadline is approaching for the UNEP / TreeHugger blogging contest!

Time is running out to enter! Win a trip to Mongolia for World Environment Day by entering our annual contest!




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TreeHugger Founder Graham Hill on our 10th Anniversary

Our website turns 10 years old today! In honor of our birthday, we sat down with Graham Hill to talk about why he started the site and how it’s changed.




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Olga Sasplugas on TreeHugger’s first post and breaking even

When TreeHugger first launched, Olga Sasplugas was the go-to woman for ad sales, accounting and even the occasional photo shoot. We caught up with her on Skype to talk about the site’s early days.




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Now you can read TreeHugger on your phone!

Our new mobile version is designed for the small screen.




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TreeHugger newsletters hit 100,000 subscribers

Join the party!




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Happy Birthday, TreeHugger is 15!

It takes a licking and keeps on ticking




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This could be the biggest advance in toilet design in over a hundred years

The Orca Helix moves up and down so that it is easy to get on and off when high, easy on the body when low.




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How to make a seriously awesome veggie burger

Who needs meat when you pack this much flavor and texture into a bean or lentil patty?




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U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and the Ad Council Launch New Public Service Ads to Reach Struggling Homeowners - Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60

Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60




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Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle Joins Easter Seals Dixon Center to Reinforce Value of Employing Veterans - What to Wear

Rob Riggle Stars alongside Brice Williams in the newest Easter Seals Dixon Center PSA, directed by Jim Fabio with support from Judd Apatow




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Australia's horrific fires were made worse by logging

Researchers are urging policy makers to recognize the critical values of intact, undisturbed native forests.