general Forecasting urban inundation with a sunny day flood of tweets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 16:00:00 -0500 Researchers combine social media and artificial intelligence to better predict damage from global sea level changes Full Article Science
general New Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ brings new features to the tiny computer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:13:08 -0400 A suitable celebration of Pi Day. Full Article Technology
general Microsoft submerges data center off Scotland's Orkney Islands By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:40:37 -0400 This is the second deployment of the tech company's underwater data center project. Full Article Technology
general Photo: Young weedy seadragon soars like a superhero By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a weedy seadragon! Full Article Science
general Photo: Hummingbird is a lovely little marvel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from California's beautiful Central Coast. Full Article Science
general Photo: Pelican packs itself up like a pro By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day is a lesson in efficiency. Full Article Science
general Photo: Pounce! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Rockyview County, Alberta. Full Article Science
general Photo: The magnificent eyes and ears of a black-tailed jackrabbit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Merced, California. Full Article Science
general Photo: Gelada baboon is regal in the winter sun By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from "The Wild Place Project." Full Article Science
general Photo: Open wide and say 'ahhh' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada. Full Article Science
general Photo: A sky full of birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Mono Lake, California. Full Article Science
general Photo: Dark-eyed junco is the picture of spring By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Jackson County, Oregon. Full Article Science
general Photo: Burrowing owl and a moonrise By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Davis, California. Full Article Science
general Photo: Fuzzy bumblebee takes a break By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day is a study in details. Full Article Science
general Photo: Hummingbird pauses on a pink banana bloom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from a cloudforest in the Andes of Ecuador. Full Article Science
general Photo: The vibrant beauty of a violet-green swallow By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada. Full Article Science
general Photo: Badgers are awesome By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Los Banos, California. Full Article Science
general Photo: Caterpillars, a love story By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from the romantic rain forest of Ecuador. Full Article Science
general Photo: Behold the chipmunk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from the state of Washington. Full Article Science
general Have you gone screen-free yet? Get 7 Tips for Screen-Free Week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 11:40:59 -0400 Screen-Free Week lasts until May 6, so it’s not too late to unplug and play. Born out of a concern that digital entertainment dominates the lives of too many kids, SFW is a call to spend less time online. Full Article Business
general 7 things you didn’t know about Mother’s Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 13:07:18 -0400 Mother’s Day didn’t always involve buying cards, flowers, and candy, but it’s always been about showing moms love and appreciation. Full Article Business
general Go inside the Carbon Vault: why it’s critical to know what’s beneath the Boreal Forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:50:18 -0400 Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ... Full Article Business
general Calling all birders: A new study is seeking participants in the Southeast U.S. this summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:56:55 -0400 Though it sounds like a technical term more suited for computer programming, avicaching is actually a growing practice that encourages birders to collect and share their data from bird-watching through an internationally known phone app. Full Article Business
general SFI and Habitat for Humanity DC team up to build homes in the nation’s capital By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:43:36 -0400 A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause. Full Article Business
general Project Learning Tree takes teaching outdoors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:08:56 -0400 Remember staring out the window in math class as a kid? Or counting the minutes until spelling was over so you could go to recess? Project Learning Tree (PLT) embraces the fact that students would rather be outside than in ... Full Article Business
general International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: How forests bring us together By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:53:31 -0400 The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9. Full Article Business
general Look for the label: the SFI logo is a sign of sustainable forestry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:19:18 -0400 Where did your paper coffee cup come from? Does it support a red-cockaded woodpecker? Or a gopher tortoise? Full Article Business
general New forest research project works to conserve caribou in western Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:16:19 -0400 Woodland caribou are an iconic but threatened species throughout Canada. They’re natural prey to bears and wolves, who can gain easier access to Caribou habitat through forest roads, pipelines, and other human disturbances. Full Article Business
general Why you should go to bat for … bats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:26:57 -0400 Did you know the countdown for Halloween coincides with Bat Week? An annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature, Bat Week is in flight Oct. 24—31, 2018. Full Article Business
general Trees & Turkeys: a bountiful partnership By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:43:24 -0500 This Thanksgiving, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) express gratitude for another productive year working together toward common goals, including ... Full Article Business
general Smart! Cornell engages kids with nest box building workshops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:07:00 -0500 The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. But the vast educational opportunities it offers aren’t reserved only for Ivy League students. Full Article Business
general Connecting kids to nature: Latest free activity downloads from Project Learning Tree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Does your family PLT? Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program for children and teens in all grades. Full Article Business
general How sustainable forestry can help the legacy of African American Landowners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:51:36 -0500 As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it. Full Article Business
general New webinars engage the marketplace on responsible forest sourcing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 07:19:54 -0500 GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing. Full Article Business
general Forests are easy to love: how to show it for the International Day of Forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:09:58 -0400 The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future. Full Article Business
general On World Water Day – forests are the answer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:29:08 -0400 Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right. That’s the theme of World Water Day 2019. It’s a day made official by the United Nations General Assembly that takes place every year on March 22. Full Article Business
general Forest sustainability by the acre: 300M+ certified to SFI By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:19:33 -0400 More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard. Full Article Business
general Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week: Project Learning Tree announces 2019 Leadership in Education Award Winners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 08:55:49 -0400 Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award. Full Article Business
general Three great ideas for the outdoorsy dad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:23:46 -0400 About one in six men in the United States are fathers. That’s more than 70 million dads . It can be tempting to focus their Father’s Day on finding the perfect camping gadget, the best new fishing rod, or the latest hiking gear. Full Article Business
general 53 schools win the Green Ribbon for 2019 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:00:49 -0400 Great things are happening for the environment at schools across the U.S. Thirty-five schools, 14 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions have been honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) for 2019. Full Article Business
general Top 10 reasons to attend SFI’s annual conference: Forests of Opportunity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:20:45 -0400 Every year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative community comes together to exchange ideas, share innovations, and inspire those who have a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests. Full Article Business
general Secret food habits of caribou suggest habitat improvements By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:21:59 -0400 Woodland caribou are considered threatened throughout much of Canada’s vast boreal forest. Full Article Business
general Sustainability and future forests at the World Scout Jamboree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:22:08 -0400 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Project Learning Tree (PLT) joined Scouts from more than 150 countries at the 24th World Scout Jamboree last month. Full Article Business
general High school students MAP the future of forests at Michigan State University By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:05:27 -0400 Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that. Full Article Business
general Sustainable forests work to address climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:34:19 -0400 People committed to sustainability understand that there are many complexities to our global challenges. But one often overlooked fact is how valuable forests are in mitigating climate change. Full Article Business
general Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:47:00 -0400 Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species. Full Article Science
general Video: The importance of forests in mitigating climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:31:26 -0500 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change. Full Article Science
general Thankful! Five ways the National Wild Turkey Federation is preserving tradition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:57:18 -0500 The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage. Full Article Business
general American government wants to put more food in your gas tank By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:19:21 -0400 Oh, the farmer and the oilman should be friends. But they are fighting over ethanol. Full Article Business
general Fast food is fueling Brazilian wildfires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400 When you buy a burger, it could be from a cow raised on Brazilian soy feed. That's a problem. Full Article Business