so Southwest Airlines upcycles 43 acres of leather seat covers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:32:30 -0400 Flying can be a divisive topic when it comes to curbing emissions, but airplanes have other environmental impacts too. Full Article Business
so Solar-powered plane stuck in Hawaii until 2016 because of "irreversible" damage to batteries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:46:56 -0400 There are worse places to be stuck than in Hawaii... I'm starting to think they did it on purpose! Full Article Transportation
so Tesla supplying solar power to Hawaii all day and all of the night By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:10:48 -0400 Solar City and Tesla take the Kinks out of solar power with plenty of PowerPacks Full Article Technology
so Renewables = 92.1% of new US electricity capacity so far in 2014 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:50:00 -0400 We still need a ton more renewable energy in order to combat climate change, but the good news is that renewable energy is picking up the pace. Full Article Energy
so Wildlife is absolutely thriving at Chernobyl disaster site By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:02:37 -0400 The number of wolves alone around Chernobyl is more than 7 times greater than can be found in other nature reserves. Full Article Science
so Is nuclear power "the only proven climate solution"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:10:05 -0500 Instead of building giant concrete buildings filled with uranium, why not build smaller energy-efficient buildings filled with people. Full Article Energy
so This is the world's most relaxing song By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:40:29 -0400 Researchers found that listening to the song was as good as midazolam in relieving anxiety before regional anaesthesia. Full Article Living
so On MNN: The maple syrup bubble, soundproofing your apartment, and the library of things By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 08:37:13 -0500 and lessons in management from Renaissance Florence Full Article Uncategorized
so On MNN: So you want to move to Canada By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Feb 2016 15:10:09 -0500 And a self-driving chair, a computer in your phone and learning to listen. Full Article Living
so Seafood processing water is a surprising source of nutrients By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:51:00 -0500 Instead of tossing it, fisheries should capture the protein and fat left in water and use it to feed humans and animals a second time around. Full Article Living
so Let's Do The Time Warp Again: Monbiot and May vs Lomberg and Lawson By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:25:41 -0500 It is the battle of the M&Ms; vs the L&Ls; the Munk debate in Toronto about the statement "Climate change is mankind's defining crisis, and demands a commensurate international response" with Bjorn Lomberg and Nigel Lawson duking it out Full Article Technology
so Sawmill House by Olson Kundig wins COTE award for "design and sustainability" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 10:34:39 -0400 I get the design part, but is it really sustainable? Full Article Design
so For first time ever, solar dominates UK power supply By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 06:21:56 -0400 These spikes might be intermittent. But they are getting bigger and more frequent. Full Article Energy
so California feeds the duck with mandatory solar panels on new houses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 09:55:42 -0400 Fortunately, that's not the only change in their building regulations. Full Article Technology
so UK hotel chain promises solar on 70 more locations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 06:39:35 -0400 Even with falling subsidies, solar still makes sense. Full Article Energy
so Solar road in France generates half the power expected By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:44:17 -0400 I am sorry, they are a dumb idea, and the data prove it. Full Article Technology
so Whatever happened to Jimmy Carter's solar panels: The sequel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:15:24 -0400 Instead of an exciting adventure, we got a road not taken. Full Article Technology
so Sorry, Trump. US coal plant retirements second highest ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 06:12:31 -0500 2018 was not a good year for those fighting the war against the war against coal. Full Article Energy
so Is Elon Musk's SolarCity circling the drain? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 08:16:50 -0400 He says it is all part of the grand plan and we shouldn't worry. Full Article Technology
so Solar powered supercapacitor produces hydrogen fuel and electricity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:31:54 -0500 The technology could lead to cheaper hydrogen cars in the future. Full Article Technology
so Why antibiotic resistance is so low in Sweden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:48:51 -0400 In the war between antibiotics and bacteria, bacteria often seems to be winning … but not in places like Sweden and Denmark. Full Article Living
so Finland is offering free trips to people in need of happiness lessons By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0400 For three days this summer, a local host could show you why their country consistently ranks among the happiest in the world. Full Article Living
so Lucy is a robotic solar daylighting system that directs sunlight where it's needed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:31:03 -0400 Instead of turning sunlight into electricity, and then using that to power indoor lighting, Lucy redirects the daylight into rooms for effective natural illumination. Full Article Technology
so Reel out this solar-powered LED lighting solution for off-grid illumination & charging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:23:05 -0400 This solar + battery + LED light combo aims to be the future of portable light & power. Full Article Technology
so Aukey 20W solar charger delivers plenty of portable power (review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:58:01 -0400 At less than $50, this little dual USB port solar device is an affordable option for a clean, efficient portable charging solution. Full Article Technology
so Solartab is back with a more powerful (and waterproof) solar tablet charger By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:21:51 -0400 The newest version of this solar charger & battery is lighter and offers a more powerful solar panel, and includes dual USB ports and a USB-C port. Full Article Technology
so At just $5, this solar lamp is the most affordable in the world By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:11:24 -0400 When is the last time that a $5 gadget literally changed your life? Full Article Technology
so Deja vu all over again as Voltaic introduces a new generation of solar backpacks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:11:33 -0400 This is where we started. Full Article Design
so Sphelar Lantern uses micro-sphere solar beads to make solar lighting beautiful By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:18:44 -0500 These devices help solar lighting move beyond the flatness of traditional photovoltaic cells. Full Article Technology
so Mobile solar-plus-storage device could be an entry-level gateway to clean energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:02:55 -0500 The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications. Full Article Technology
so This solar briefcase will charge your phone, laptop, and a host of other gadgets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:23:34 -0500 Another large-sized solar charger and battery system is about to hit the market, as an off-grid solar generator in a briefcase. Full Article Technology
so This $35 inflatable waterproof solar lantern will also charge your phone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:47:52 -0500 The inventors of the innovative LuminAID solar lantern are Kickstarting another version of their device, this time with the added feature of a charging port for portable electronics. Full Article Technology
so Folding waterproof solar charger packs a pocket-sized punch By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:55:57 -0500 Portable solar chargers keep getting lighter, smaller, and more rugged, and PocketPower promises to deliver on all three of those features at a low price. Full Article Technology
so Lightweight thin-film solar charger is rollable, and includes a battery bank By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:16:24 -0500 These ultra-thin solar charging devices use amorphous silicon technology, which is said to be effective even in shady or lower-light conditions. Full Article Technology
so Solar freakin' briefcase: Renogy Phoenix is an all-in-one solar charger & battery (Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:50:23 -0400 With 20 watts of solar panels, a 16Ah lithium-ion battery bank, and an onboard inverter, along with multiple charging ports, this compact solar generator is a great off-grid accessory. Full Article Technology
so RIVER portable battery & solar charger delivers power on the go for off-grid adventures By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:45:44 -0400 This mobile solar power station offers a lightweight high-capacity lithium-ion battery with all the bells and whistles. Full Article Technology
so E.LUMEN solar LED flashlight is a great addition to your glovebox & emergency kit (Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 14:49:25 -0400 Renogy's rechargeable flashlight incorporates a host of useful features, including the ability to function as a backup battery for phones and other gadgets. Full Article Technology
so URIDU fights poverty & empowers rural illiterate women with solar powered MP3 players By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 15:05:48 -0400 The MP3ForLife device is loaded with 400+ answers to common questions about health, nutrition, family planning, and more, translated into more than 100 languages. Full Article Technology
so The $149 SolSource Sport is a powerful portable solar cooker By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 14:48:06 -0400 The latest product from One Earth Designs weighs just 10 pounds and packs down into a small carrying bag, but still delivers high performance fuel-free cooking. Full Article Technology
so France plants first solar eTree in midst of heat wave By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400 With temperatures soaring even before the calendar turns to June, the shade of the solar tree will be as welcome as its many functions Full Article Science
so Jenni is a gateway device for small-scale solar for apartment & condo dwellers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:45:53 -0400 The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics Full Article Technology
so Get off-grid & emergency power from this solar briefcase & battery packs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:17:10 -0400 The HANS Solar Briefcase and PowerPack systems do double duty by supporting the Billions in Change movement. Full Article Technology
so This solar hydropanel can pull 10 liters of drinking water per day out of the air By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:04:12 -0500 SOURCE is a solar-powered and self-contained device capable of harvesting up to 10 liters of clean drinking water per day from the air. Full Article Technology
so Credit card-sized unit claims to be world's smallest solar charger By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:33:39 -0500 Sunslice is a small folding solar charger that can fit into a pocket, while still producing enough electricity to compete with much larger offerings. Full Article Technology
so Solros delivers sunlight in a cable from dish to table By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 10:08:05 -0400 A new way to deliver natural light to rooms without windows. Full Article Design
so No Sun? Get a GoSun Fusion solar cooker and live better electrically By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:29:03 -0400 The GoSun Fusion probably won’t save the world, but the design thinking behind it might. Full Article Technology
so How to build a solar-powered bike (lots of photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:30:00 -0400 These pictures from the Sun Trip 2018 race prove the only limit is imagination. Congratulations to Sun Trip race winner Raf van Hulle (tech spec of his bike below). Full Article Transportation
so How to build a solar powered e-bike charging shed in sunny Eugene, Oregon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:18:16 -0400 Kent Peterson does it with off-the-self stuff, but it should be easier than this. Full Article Energy
so Why Ground Source Heat Pumps should not be called Geothermal, Chapter CLXXI By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:51:23 -0500 When even so-called experts don't know the difference, you must admit we have a problem here. Full Article Energy
so Ask Pablo: Is Bottled Water Really So Bad? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:13:00 -0500 Over the past few years journalists and commentators have denounced bottled water as an environmental evil. I can count myself as one of those after my article about the greenhouse gas emissions from producing and transporting one bottle of Fiji water Full Article Living