ut Barcelona to Build First Carbon-Neutral Indoor Ski Slope in 2015 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:39:17 -0500 Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing? Full Article Design
ut What Role Do Carbon Offsets Play in a Struggling Economy? Q&A with the Carbon Neutral Company By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:42:23 -0500 Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out. Full Article Business
ut On the East Coast, a Sailing Regatta with Carbon Neutrality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:00 -0400 Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S. Full Article Living
ut Sweden to go 'carbon neutral' by 2045, with 85% cuts at home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:08:50 -0500 By setting both a date and an ambitious target, Sweden is sending a signal that should reverberate well beyond its borders. Full Article Business
ut Lyft commits to complete carbon neutrality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 06:10:05 -0400 Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle. Full Article Transportation
ut Forget about Life-Cycle Analyses, we don't have time. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:37:28 -0500 The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now. Full Article Design
ut Is outdoor play a child's want or right? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that's wrong with our education system today. Full Article Living
ut Parents need to stop making excuses about school drop-offs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:18:00 -0400 Kids deserve a better example than that. Full Article Living
ut Advice for when your kid asks about the climate crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary. Full Article Living
ut Kids need these 3 things, but parents aren't delivering By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them? Full Article Living
ut Outdoor children are happier children By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 New research shows it's because they feel empowered by 'sustainable behaviors'. Full Article Living
ut 'Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:00:00 -0500 This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?" Full Article Living
ut Clutterfree With Kids (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:09:00 -0400 Joshua Becker, author and minimalism guru, argues for the many benefits of raising kids in an uncluttered, simplified space. Full Article Living
ut Henderson Island is the most remote, most polluted place on Earth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 11:55:00 -0400 Discover the once-gorgeous South Pacific island where all your plastic trash ends up. Full Article Science
ut Black Friday is losing appeal for US shoppers, but it's not as good as it sounds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:46:00 -0500 Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement. Full Article Living
ut 5 reasons to take clutter seriously By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0500 You don't want it in your life. Do everything to avoid it. Full Article Living
ut Beautifully simple corrugated plywood furniture is lightweight, strong & user-friendly (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 12:54:54 -0400 Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot. Full Article Design
ut Joris Laarman Lab shows the future of digital design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:05:54 -0400 An exhibition of their work is at the Cooper Hewitt in New York. Full Article Design
ut The Tiny Home Bed is a minimalist, decluttering space-saver By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:16:52 -0400 This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage. Full Article Design
ut IKEA is rolling out urban stores for people who don't want to schlep to the 'burbs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:51:19 -0500 They are sized between the tiny Manhattan "design studio" and their standard big boxes. Full Article Design
ut Is That Juicy Peach Poisonous? EWG Dishes Out Their Updated Dirty Dozen List By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:46:00 -0400 The Dirty Dozen is back. No, we're not talking about the movie—it's the recently released, fifth edition of The Environmental Working Group's (EWG) list of the 12 conventionally grown fruits and veggies with the Full Article Living
ut Wild Progenitors of Domestic Fruit & Nut Trees in Central Asia Threatened with Extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2009 11:49:00 -0400 There's a , and now trees in Central Asia have theirs as well. The Full Article Science
ut Putting The Native Apple Back In The Big Apple By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0500 Schoolchildren plant a forgotten apple tree in New York. Full Article Living
ut Grower hopes non-browning apple slices change shoppers' minds about GMOs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:04:00 -0500 Supporters think the Arctic Apple will be a game changer - the first GMO to be marketed directly to consumers as convenience food. Full Article Living
ut Some like it hut: bubbles and boxes from the Winnipeg Warming Hut competition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:21:23 -0500 As always, they warm your hearts as well as your toes. Full Article Design
ut Winnipeg warming huts get political By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:40:15 -0500 Dutch designers build a border wall that you can skate through. Full Article Design
ut SkyCity Challenge: a design competition to figure out how to use the world's tallest prefab By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 08:20:05 -0400 There are 17 atriums that need to be filled with creative uses. Full Article Design
ut Some like it hut: It's Shed of the Year Time! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:35:16 -0400 This being TreeHugger, we look at the eco-sheds first. Full Article Design
ut What's the future of the gas station? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:27:15 -0400 A competition invites designers to come up with ideas, but really, it's old news. They have been disappearing for years. Full Article Design
ut Why aren't people more worried about the epidemic of poor diet? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Dr. David Katz argues that poor nutrition is a greater threat than the coronavirus, but we think both are concerning. Full Article Living
ut The coronavirus and the future of food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:17:39 -0400 Yet another reason why we need a more resilient food system. Full Article Living
ut This algae-powered exterior cladding turns polluted air into fresh oxygen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:38:37 -0500 This modular curtain could help existing buildings photosynthesize oxygen and get rid of pollution in cities. Full Article Design
ut Meet the extraordinary catfish that travels the width of South America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:29:26 -0500 The dorado catfish swims more than 7,200 miles, making it the world champion of freshwater fish migration. Full Article Science
ut Beautiful new see-through frog puts whole heart on display By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 14:37:17 -0400 The new-to-science Amazonian glassfrog has skin so transparent that its tiny heart can be seen beating in its chest. Full Article Science
ut Why are these butterflies drinking turtle tears? (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:57:17 -0400 The answer is pretty surprising. Full Article Science
ut Bears are clearly enjoying the government shutdown By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 01:41:39 -0400 When the government furloughed park workers responsible for emptying trash bins, it came as welcome news for bears. Full Article Science
ut Statoil follows Shell out of Alaska By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:30:35 -0500 The Norwegian oil company announced that’s its ended its plans to drill in Alaska. Full Article Energy
ut Eerily beautiful photos show Alaskan 'ice formations' of CO2 & methane By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:51:01 -0400 What do greenhouse gases bubbling up look like? In these starkly elegant images, we get to seem them up close. Full Article Living
ut Join Author David Orr for a Live Discussion on TreeHugger, Today at 3pm Eastern By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 15:00:42 -0400 This month, BookHugger presents Hope Is and Imperative by David Orr. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with Orr on May 25 at 3pm Eastern. (NOTE: The chat has been postponed one day and will Full Article Living
ut Join Authors Stephen Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka for a Live Discussion on TreeHugger, Today at 3pm Eastern By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:00:55 -0400 This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with the Full Article Living
ut Join Author James Russell for a Discussion of Urban Planning and Climate Change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:05:00 -0400 This month, BookHugger presents The Agile City by James S. Russell. Readers can order a discounted copy today and watch a recording of the live discussion above. Full Article Living
ut Author Kennedy Warne Discusses the True Cost of Seafood (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:00:38 -0400 This month, BookHugger presents Let Them Eat Shrimp by Kennedy Warne. Readers can order a discounted copy.Watch live streaming video from treehuggerlive at livestream.com Vital Mangroves On The Edge Of Full Article Living
ut Live Chat on Health and Urban Planning Today at 3:00e with Author Andrew Dannenberg By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:30:02 -0400 This month, BookHugger presents Making Healthy Places: Designing and Building for Health, Well-being, and Sustainability edited by Andrew L. Dannenberg, Howard Frumkin, and Richard J. Full Article Design
ut Join Author Peter Gleick for a Discussion of Our Obsession With Bottled Water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:43:00 -0500 Author Peter Gleick joins TreeHugger for a live chat about the story behind bottled water and what it means for our culture and environment. Full Article Living
ut Join Authors Jarrett Walker and Darrin Nordahl for a Discussion of Public Transportation and Community By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:30:00 -0500 Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena. Full Article Living
ut Naked Value. 6 Things Every Business Leader Needs to Know About Resources, Innovation & Competition (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:51:00 -0400 A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it. Full Article Business
ut The Shape of Green: An Argument for Beauty (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:29:00 -0400 Lance Hosey argues that how things look and feel is as important as how they're made. If it doesn't move the heart, it doesn't move the needle on sustainability. Full Article Design
ut 'Life Without Plastic: The Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Plastic to Keep Your Family and the Planet Healthy' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:32:00 -0400 A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable. Full Article Science
ut Why would anyone print out an entire website? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:23:05 -0500 That's what Kris de Decker did with Low-Tech magazine and it makes a lot of sense. Full Article Design
ut 'The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life' by Joshua Becker (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life. Full Article Living