nc Could virtual fences rein in free-range cows? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0400 The divide between environmentalists and stockmen can sometimes be pretty wide, but they may find common ground in a new wireless fence technology for cattle. Full Article Technology
nc New CDC report links factory farms to antibiotic resistance (Infographic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:29:46 -0400 The wide use of antibiotics in factory farms to prevent infections and promote growth is a breeding ground for superbugs. Full Article Science
nc U.S. dietary guidelines may include environmental concerns for the first time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:15:06 -0500 The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet. Full Article Business
nc Bringing back extinct species - continuing progress towards restoring the Aurochs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:30:01 -0500 What progress has been made since the first wave of media excitement about this project? We catch up on the news of efforts to breed an ancient species back from extinction Full Article Science
nc Ancient clams give forth glassy pearls that came from outer space By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:24:02 -0400 Researchers studying fossil clams in Florida believe they found the souvenirs of an ancient meteorite. Full Article Science
nc Slime mold proves that intelligence isn't that difficult By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:47:59 -0400 The world's weirdest living thing should encourage us to rethink what we think about intelligence. Full Article Science
nc Lockdown-induced silence is a gift to scientists and wildlife By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Researchers are able to detect and measure things they could not before, while many species flourish amid the silence. Full Article Science
nc Try the 5/20 rule for understanding nutrition labels at a glance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:24:57 -0500 This very easy trick gives shoppers a quick way to grasp the good, the bad, and the ugly in packaged food. Full Article Living
nc 6 ways to run a more functional kitchen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Establishing certain habits can make cooking easier. Full Article Living
nc High-income countries are driving the extinction of the world's primates By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:20:35 -0400 Consumer demand for meat, soy, palm oil, and more has resulted in 60% of primate species facing extinction. Full Article Science
nc Scientists may have just saved the northern white rhino from extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:50:24 -0400 With only two members of the species left, a successful egg harvest and fertilization could mean all is not lost. Full Article Science
nc Make your tombstone an ancient tree in one of these memorial forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:01:23 -0500 Mixing conservation with death care, a new start-up offers permanently protected memorial trees that solve a slew of problems. Full Article Science
nc Small-scale solar desalination system aims for affordable water independence By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:52:11 -0500 By combining solar PV, solar thermal, and a heat exchanger, Desolenator has developed a low-cost portable water purifier and desalination device powered by renewable energy. Full Article Technology
nc Nest aims to provide 1 million smart thermostats to low-income families By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:12:04 -0500 This might be one of the smartest ways to use a smart thermostat. Full Article Energy
nc West Coast Green 2010: Michelle Kaufmann Interviews Prudence Ferreira By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:56:03 -0400 Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Prudence Ferreira about the three criteria for Passivhaus certification. Prudence is the founder of Integral Impact Inc, a green building firm with a strong focus on zero energy buildings. As the president of Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
nc Film Review: To Buy, To Throw Away, To Buy; the Secret History of Planned Obsolescence By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:24:48 -0500 Last month, Catalan TV3 just aired a new documentary called "comprar, llençar, comprar", meaning "to buy, to throw away, to buy" in Catalan, right on time for the christmas shopping and the winter sales which started this week. You can now watch the Full Article Video Tips
nc Ask Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:13:00 -0500 Image Source: Preserve Dear Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? Doesn't mailing it back do more damage than the recycling avoids? It is true that mailing anything has an impact, but is it more than the recycling itself? To Full Article Living
nc 01M OneMoment. A New Biodegradable Shoe Concept By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:01:12 -0500 A biodegradable show for (almost) all occasions. A cradle to cradle design inspired by ancient Amazon inhabitants. Lightweight, compact and multi-use- it's up to you what you do with it as long as you make sure you compost it at the end of its life. Full Article Living
nc You CAN Be Too Thin: Apple Dumps Sustainable Design Principle For a Few Millimeters and A Smooth Bottom For Design Fetishists To Fondle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:21:00 -0400 In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way. Full Article Technology
nc New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:48:46 -0400 It is all about the progression through the spaces. Full Article Design
nc All over the world, engineers declare climate and biodiversity emergency By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:54:59 -0400 This is turning into a really big bandwagon. Full Article Business
nc Gogoro launches the VIVA, a lighter, cheaper, electric scooter with a swappable battery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:26:17 -0400 This could take a lot of smelly gas mopeds off the road. Full Article Transportation
nc The e-bike revolution advances with the Swytch conversion kit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:36:57 -0400 There are some significant advantages to an affordable kit like this. Full Article Transportation
nc GreenCookingPots Offer Le Creuset Designer Style Without the Designer Price Tag By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0400 Thanks to the folks at Daily Candy for this awesome tip! With the holidays coming up, and that inevitable office party or family gathering, maybe it's time to freshen up your kitchen Full Article Design
nc Hungary Declares State of Emergency As Toxic Industrial Sludge Covers Villages (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:20:00 -0400 Four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing in Hungary as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in three counties. A Full Article Business
nc Third Time Lucky, the NeoRomántico Bench Goes Cradle to Cradle (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:04:41 -0500 Santa & Cole takes its environmental policy one step further by obtaining the Cradle to Cradle Certification (C2C) for its 100% Aluminum NeoRomántico Liviano Bench Full Article Design
nc Computer models show how ancient people responded to climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:09:13 -0500 The findings could help us deal with environmental changes happening now and in the future. Full Article Technology
nc Supercomputer models show severe turbulence will increase with climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:16:46 -0400 Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps. Full Article Technology
nc 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
nc 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
nc Ingenious micro-apartment renovation includes a 'disappearing kitchen' (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:13:25 -0400 Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne. Full Article Design
nc 322 sq. ft. micro-apartment has a transforming 'function wall' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:16:02 -0500 This apartment's built-in 'function wall' maximizes a small space by incorporating sleeping, sitting and storage. Full Article Design
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc Low-clearance Rapid Transit: Cheaper than subways, faster than trolleys By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:22:01 -0500 It has its ups and downs, but Harald Buschbacher's idea might be the best of both transit worlds. Full Article Transportation
nc Once again we're told to avoid romaine lettuce, due to E.coli By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 The CDC's latest recall is yet another reminder of how broken the food production system is. Full Article Living
nc Apple's new product launch: Introducing Apple Park By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:58:24 -0500 I have complained about this building forever, but will admit that Norman Foster has designed a masterpiece. Full Article Design
nc Is wireless charging the most important thing announced by Apple? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:14:03 -0400 Our never-ending search for convenience comes at a cost. Full Article Technology
nc Resist disastrous planned obsolescence by making old iPhones sexy again By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:04:24 -0400 Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste. Full Article Technology
nc What does Rainforest Alliance certification mean for palm oil? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400 We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable. Full Article Business
nc Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:18:05 -0400 A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.< Full Article Science
nc Gigantopithecus, the King Kong of Asia, went extinct for not eating its vegetables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:28:29 -0500 A cautionary tale for picky eaters. Full Article Science
nc Do you have what it takes to do an 'Uncharted Expedition'? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:03:00 -0400 Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen? Full Article Living
nc Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:11:26 -0400 These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever. Full Article Science
nc Parisian micro-apartment incorporates space-dividing 'library wall' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:04:43 -0400 This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things. Full Article Design
nc Multifunctional stair of the week is a deconstructed sculptural element By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:41:36 -0400 This cascading staircase not only moves people, it can display books and other trinkets too. Full Article Design
nc Skylit micro-apartment renovation renews outdated 1970s residence (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:12:28 -0400 An old, cramped apartment in Tasmania is updated with skylights, plenty of clever space-saving concepts, and a touch of hidden glamor. Full Article Design
nc Artist's 'Infinite Essence' affirms that we are all made of starstuff By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:26:55 -0400 These poignant and captivating images reveal the hidden beauty of our stellar origins. Full Article Living
nc Solar farms can enhance biodiversity and sequester soil carbon too By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 May 2014 06:19:17 -0400 New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside. Full Article Energy