world news MVRDV goes to pot with its Green Villa By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:31:11 -0400 The Dutch architects cover a modest building with green plants of all kinds in pots of all sizes. Full Article Design
world news What I learned about induction stoves in French cooking school By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:30:00 -0400 It changed my life but I can also recommend some changes Full Article Design
world news Artist's massive mural of moon cycles features 15,000 origami birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 07:00:00 -0400 This is Paris' largest mural, made with hand-folded origami paper birds and a bit of spraypaint. Full Article Living
world news Eating off the floor: Modern Paris apartment's floor becomes the dining table By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 07:00:00 -0400 It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.' Full Article Design
world news Startup to grow fresh 'super-local' food out of recycled shipping containers in Paris By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:38:23 -0500 Founded by two sons of farmers, this company wants to grow farm-fresh food -- out of shipping containers. Full Article Science
world news French startup will put 'flying' electric water taxis to work in Paris By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:11:52 -0400 It's like Uber for 'flying' water cars, with an über-cute name: SeaBubbles. Full Article Transportation
world news Dear World, we're actually not giving up on Paris By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:43:39 -0400 125 US cities, 9 states, 902 businesses, and 183 schools so far have all signed a declaration promising to honor the Paris Climate Agreement. Full Article Business
world news Mobile solar 'sail' powers Shigeru Ban's spherical auditorium in Paris (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:59:18 -0400 Looking like a "great ship," this solar-powered music venue is a new gateway into the city. Full Article Design
world news 30% of the new bikes in Paris' Vélib’ Métropole bike-share system will be electric By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:43:21 -0400 The second generation of Paris' bike-sharing fleet will see 20,000 bikes hit the streets next year, and 30% of those will feature an electric drivetrain. Full Article Transportation
world news Jewel-like micro-apartment gets multifunctional makeover in Paris By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:33:59 -0500 This small 118-square-foot apartment holds a few pleasant, space-saving surprises. Full Article Design
world news Tiny 290 sq. ft. duplex renovation is an "urban cocoon" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0500 This small space spread over two levels in Paris gets a minimalist and functional makeover. Full Article Design
world news Can lessons be learned from vandalism of dockless bike sharing bicycles? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:06:20 -0500 ...or does this augur the final breakdown of civilization? Full Article Business
world news Derelict garage studio transformed into bright open loft in Paris By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400 A small, rundown garage and artist's studio becomes a new home to a family of three. Full Article Design
world news Just ending pollution from car exhaust could add three weeks to your life By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:38:57 -0400 Switching from fossil fuel powered cars could save 45,000 lives per year and on its own almost solve climate change Full Article Design
world news Paris garage converted into small home for family of four By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:29:20 -0400 Using some inventive interventions, an old parking garage is transformed into a two-bedroom apartment in Paris. Full Article Design
world news 538 sq. ft. attic apartment renovated with industrial materials & cinematic flair By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:48:58 -0400 This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space. Full Article Design
world news New public pissoirs in Paris are problematic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:00:54 -0400 Parisians are complaining, but the fact is that people need a place to pee; it's a human right. Full Article Design
world news Multifunctional 172 sq. ft. live-work space uses nano-tech materials (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:22:57 -0500 This small and versatile apartment in the heart of Paris uses innovative modern materials for its furniture and cabinetry. Full Article Design
world news Notre Dame is a metaphor for the planet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 09:47:14 -0400 Everyone says we should do something, but nobody ever wants to pay the price. Full Article Design
world news Personal electric mobility is taking over Paris By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:51:32 -0400 Instead of banning these technologies, we have to figure out how to manage them. Because they are inevitable. Full Article Transportation
world news Be Ready for Anything with Take Out Furniture, it's Perfect For Preppers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:49:00 -0400 Clever idea from Finnish designer combines portable storage with fixed dresser unit Full Article Design
world news 8 Stylish Lights for Your Home at London Design Festival By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:45:00 -0400 Light up your life and your living room with gorgeous lights from the London Design Festival. Full Article Design
world news Helsinki Converts Historic Slaughterhouse into Culinary Hotspot By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:30:00 -0400 Helsinki's old abattoir has become the heart of the city's culinary revival, a movement blending innovation and tradition that integrates local foods, pop-up eateries, and urban gardens. Full Article Living
world news Famous designers celebrate the classic Artek stool's 80th birthday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:00:00 -0400 This classic design is 80 years young and some famous designers pay hommage. Full Article Design
world news Add googly eyes to Mother Nature for a laugh By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 05:00:00 -0400 These paper plate eyes bring a chuckle when added to trees and rocks. Full Article Science
world news Oil silo converted into glowing interactive civic space in Finland (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:00:00 -0500 Using a combination of LED lights, sunlight and environmental data, a disused oil silo has been transformed into Helsinki's newest art installation and urban destination. Full Article Design
world news Super axe uses leverage to make woodcutting a piece of cake (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:00:24 -0400 This specially designed Finnish axe requires less force to split wood as it acts both as a wedge and as a lever. Full Article Energy
world news Finland to cut CO2 emissions 80% by 2050, legally binding By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 09:39:16 -0400 There's finally momentum on the international stage. And this is one of the most ambitious announcements yet. Full Article Business
world news Finland's plan to make cars in cities 'pointless' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:20:00 -0400 OK, maybe the Finns know something we don't - they are trying to pair smart phones, Big Data, and public and shared tranport to break free of private car-dependent cities. Full Article Transportation
world news From table to tank: Neste will turn Finland's Christmas ham waste fat into renewable diesel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:03:29 -0500 Just think what the waste fat from 46 million Thanksgiving turkeys could fuel. Full Article Energy
world news Sweating in a sauna may delay dementia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:47:34 -0500 Perhaps we should have included one in our perfect bathroom. Full Article Design
world news Lightweight prefab wood framing system goes together without nails By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 12:34:15 -0400 Forget about 3D printing houses; digital fabrication using sustainable materials is a much bigger deal. Full Article Design
world news The McVegan burger is now for sale, but only in Finland By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Oct 2017 16:17:00 -0400 Veganism must be making serious inroads into society if McDonald's, king of industrial meat, is jumping into soy patties. Full Article Living
world news Park a house in a parking spot instead of a car By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:57:39 -0400 Or, for that matter, park both a house and a car like Bill Dunster's ZEDpod. Full Article Design
world news Finnish Safety Agency recommends helmets and lights for old people using walkers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:19:29 -0500 It is about time that people acknowledged that it's not just cyclists that hit their heads. Helmets for everybody! Full Article Transportation
world news 150,000 McVegan burgers sold in January By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:38:00 -0500 It's obvious people want more plant-based foods, even when they are at a fast food joint. Full Article Living
world news Nolla cabin offers a low-impact, urban camping experience By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:13:34 -0400 Urban dwellers can get a taste of camping out in nature with this temporary island cabin just outside of Helsinki. Full Article Design
world news Here’s a riveting new e-bike design from Avial By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:19:53 -0400 This Finnish design doesn’t look quite finished but it is ingenious. Full Article Transportation
world news Finnish supermarkets use 'happy hour' to fight food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:20:00 -0400 After 9 p.m., shoppers snatch up heavily discounted foods that are close to expiry. Full Article Business
world news 5 Ways Geothermal Power is Heating Up Around the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:15:00 -0400 Last week when the US Geothermal Energy Association released it's biannual report which stated that geothermal power had grown by 20% so far this year , it cemented what TreeHugger said over a year ago: Geothermal power is the poor Full Article Energy
world news Ecotourism in the Philippines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:13:59 -0500 The Philippine Department of Tourism's hat has been thrown into ecotourism game for awhile now. They've made it part of their plan for economic development. The country's ecotourism program strives to install processes and Full Article Science
world news Luxury and "Eco" Try to Co-Exist at Cacao Pearl's Philippine Resort By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:44:52 -0500 Every developer worth his or her weight in white beach sand is vying to be able to proclaim his or her resort the first or best or truest eco-resort. Full Article Business
world news "Extinct" Bird Eaten by Mistake: Not an April Fools Joke By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:56:48 -0400 A Worcester’s Buttonquail was caught on camera for the first time by a French documentary team who were filming native bird trappers at work in the Philippines. No one realized how rare the bird was until it was identified as a Worcester’s Buttonquail Full Article Business
world news Philippine Fiber Secret to Naturally Water-Repellent Rainwear By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:01:03 -0400 In this tog-eat-tog world, the future of fashion—let alone that of green fashion—lies entirely in the industry's chameleon-like ability to reinvent itself. Take Italian outerwear company Allegri, for example. Although better known Full Article Living
world news Dhaka, Manila & Jakarta Worst Climate-Affected Asian Mega-Cities - Hits Closer to Home Than You Might Think By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:06:00 -0500 Want to know which cities in Asia are going to get really whacked by climate change, and which ones have the greatest ability to adapt to it? Well, WWF has just released a new report that ranks 11 of them Full Article Science
world news Mayon Volcano Ready to Erupt, May Cause a Little Climate Cooling By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:47:41 -0500 Mayon is the largest of the Philippines' 22 active volcanoes, at 8,070 feet. The plumes of smoke and flows of lava make it seem like it is already erupting, yet scientists say the big fireworks could be still to come, and more than 40,000 people have Full Article Technology
world news Tiny Philippine Island is Center of a Crazy-But-True Natural Wonder (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:20 -0500 This tiny verdant island, called Vulcan Point or sometimes Vulcan Island, lies at the center of a strange-but-entirely-true natural wonder. It's known for being the world's largest volcanic island that's on a lake, on a Full Article Science
world news See Ecocide Writ Large: NASA Photo Shows Humungous Philippine Coal Mine From Space By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:30:00 -0400 photo: NASA (click to see large) Polly Higgins has been getting more press pushing for 'Ecocide' to be enshrined as an international crime, and now a new photo from NASA really shows what Higgins is talking about: The wholesale destruction of Semirara Full Article Science
world news India, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea All Soon Clobbering the US on Renewable Energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:28:00 -0400 Furthering a trend: As the United States continues virtually deadlocked on enacting any legislation pricing carbon or significantly promoting renewable energy, more Asian countries than China are likely to Full Article Energy
world news Undulating Squid Worm Discovered in Vulnerable Depths By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:31:55 -0500 There is something mesmerizing about this clip of a squid worm, also named teuthidodrilus samae by researchers after it was 'discovered' recently in the depths of the Celebes Sea between Indonesian and the Philippines. Full Article Science