mi EPA proposes new rules to cut methane emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:55:07 -0400 The proposed rules are expected to cut U.S. methane emission by 20 to 30 percent. Full Article Energy
mi EPA proceeding with implementation of safer chemicals act By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:34:02 -0400 The bipartisan legislation signed into law by Obama in June 2016 is surviving under the new administration, but it needs your help to thrive Full Article Business
mi What you need to know about PFOA and PFOS, the EPA scandal chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 07:30:00 -0400 The scariest thing about these chemicals is that they are almost certainly in your bloodstream and we don't know how bad that might be. Full Article Business
mi Trump administration, EPA say radiation is good for you By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:28:03 -0400 Soon American workers can get more health-giving exposure to x-rays and radiation and help the economy boom! Full Article Living
mi Micro-apartment has stairs you can sit, store things in & sleep on (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:58:10 -0400 This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything. Full Article Design
mi Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt: Who's the More Timely Eco-Hunk? Plus Mickey Rourke Fights Again! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0500 Leonardo DiCaprio lost the Golden Globe, but he's always a winner on the green activist front. The eco-champ has signed on to be the celebrity face of watchmaker TAG Heuer. Replacing fellow eco-hunk Brad Pitt. But, Leo isn't pocketing a cent of his Full Article Living
mi Leonardo DiCaprio's Green Oscar, Salma Hayek's Got Milk, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:25:00 -0500 My favorite eco-star might of gotten snubbed by Oscar, but Leo's enivormental work gets a green prize. The actor/activist was honored with the International Green Film Award by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the Full Article Living
mi Leonardo DiCaprio's Timely Campaign, Paul McCartney's Green Family Affair, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:45:00 -0400 Eco-hunk Leonardo DiCaprio is the new face of TAG Heuer Carrera watch. A gig formely held by fellow greenie, Brad Pitt. But, so long Brad and hello Leo! Ecorazzi posted the first shot of his soon to be released ad campaign. The green Full Article Living
mi The Year in Celebrities: The Biggest Green Hits and Misses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0500 From sexy Leo's mega donation to tigers to Kevin Costner's surprise knowledge of oil clean-up technology, celebrities were on fire this year. There were a few mistakes, however....such as NBC's "Tonight Show" debacle, which sent a barely used set to landf Full Article Living
mi Leo's most important role yet? DiCaprio pledges $7 million to ocean conservation projects By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:50:47 -0400 This is DiCaprio going back to his first love, in a way, as before becoming an actor, he thought about becoming a marine biologist. Full Article Science
mi US Missing Out On Agricultural Millions Because The DEA Can't Distinguish Hemp From Pot By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2011 16:20:00 -0400 In case you missed it (and you certainly may have in the midst of other current world affairs) it's Hemp History Week. The second annual one in fact. I imagine most TreeHugger readers don't need much convincing that Full Article Science
mi California governor signs bill legalizing hemp farming in the state By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 16:08:40 -0400 After making its way through the Californian legislature with bi-partisan support (!), the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act (aka SB 566) was signed by governor Jerry Brown and became state law. Full Article Science
mi Kindhearted cop halts traffic pursuit to escort a family of ducks off the road (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 16:37:06 -0400 Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only applies to people? Full Article Science
mi Cross-Laminated Timber is now made in the USA By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:32:03 -0400 Our favorite green building material is now made in Oregon Full Article Design
mi In the battle for social domination of the roads, Oregon imposes a bike tax By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:00:40 -0400 Because cyclists should pay their fair share, right? Full Article Transportation
mi Teen who started Oregon fire ordered to pay $37 million By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 17:27:16 -0400 The Eagle Creek Fire, which consumed nearly 50,000 acres, was started when the teen threw fireworks into the forested canyon. Full Article Science
mi Handmade Online Marketplace Etsy Raises $20 Million Financing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:17:31 -0400 Handmade is becoming big business -- reeeally big. Etsy -- the online marketplace for handmade items -- announced earlier this week that it has raised $20 million in venture capital financing and has now tripled its valuation at $300 million (not Full Article Business
mi Remixd: Charming upcycled clothing from thrift store finds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Creating romantic, shabby chic dresses to elegant, layered European-inspired pieces, designer Jacquie Tsang transforms boring thrift store clothing into something unique and stylish. Full Article Living
mi Modern classic jewelry made with recycled domino & Scrabble pieces By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 'Slow' games make a comeback, as stylish jewelry with a twist. Full Article Living
mi Ragg & Bone: Fanciful bohemian wear, upcycled with love By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500 Remixed from thrift store finds, these lovely but functional garments pieces are fanciful and feminine. Full Article Living
mi Etsy might not change the world, but it's the best we've got for now By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 08:00:00 -0400 The shopping world is rife with corruption and exploitation, and while it would be lovely for companies to mend their evil ways, that's highly unlikely. In the meantime, Etsy provides a decent alternative for conscientious shoppers. Full Article Living
mi Adidas sold 1 million pairs of shoes made from ocean plastic last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:26:00 -0400 Finally, green shoe design is reaching mainstream levels. Full Article Living
mi Small & modern 430 sq. ft. starter home is built with Passive House principles in mind (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:00:00 -0400 This super-insulated home is built to be earthquake-resistant too. Full Article Design
mi DIY Pod-Tainer microhome sports two space-expanding bump-outs (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Compared to conventional shipping container homes, the Pod-Tainer has a relatively spacious interior, thanks to pop-outs on both sides. Full Article Design
mi Why one family is choosing full-time 'Bus Life' after earthquake ordeal (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:00:00 -0500 A brush with death helped this family focus on the most important things in life, prompting them to convert a bus into a DIY motorhome. Full Article Design
mi 'Teeny tiny' houses are becoming a big thing in New Zealand and Australia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:28:10 -0400 This is a trend that should catch on everywhere -- just building what you need. Full Article Design
mi Two-bedroom Archer tiny house is made for small families (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:43:17 -0500 Equipped with two bedrooms and a secondary loft, there's plenty of space to grow in this small home. Full Article Design
mi Miami-Dade might move on Chinese bendy buses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:42:13 -0500 Oh, I am sorry. I meant "trackless trains." Full Article Transportation
mi Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:32:00 -0400 But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models. Full Article Living
mi Minimalist aVOID tiny house is an ever-transforming living experience (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:37:55 -0500 It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls. Full Article Design
mi 3D printed house displayed at Milan Design Week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:43:41 -0400 Massimiliano Locatelli is writing a new language of design that reflects the new technology. Full Article Design
mi Bubble cars are back with the electric Microlino By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:46:20 -0400 The tiny Italian car is now available in Europe. Full Article Transportation
mi Don't eat on the street in Florence or you might get fined €500 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:17:00 -0400 A controversial new ordinance tries to deal with another consequence of mass tourism. Full Article Living
mi Minimalist Monocabin is a modular 291 sq. ft. prefab By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:38:08 -0500 This modern prefab from Italy is conceived with energy efficiency and ease of assembly in mind. Full Article Design
mi Oil pipeline regulation is broken, admits US top oil pipeline regulator By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:27:09 -0400 In a shocking exclusive report, Marcus Stern and Sebastian Jones at InsideClimate News write that the top official of the agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines recently admitted that he's essentially powerless as a regulator. Full Article Business
mi Warming Temperatures Stunt Autumn Leaf Colors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:32:26 -0400 Tourists and residents in New England used to receive a spectacular display of color on the second October of every year. However, in recent years, the show has been a bit duller and a bit later than usual. The culprit? What else - area temperatures Full Article Business
mi Mion's Floodgate Takes Recycling In Its Stride By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:16:54 -0400 Two years ago when Mion footwear won an ecodesign award we described them as something "you might expect the Jetsons to wear on the weekends." And we wanted the company to be more overt in their green product design. With their new models they've Full Article Living
mi Contest Time! The Crisis of Civilization Remix Challenge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:06:49 -0500 The Crisis of Civilization explores our modern cultural crises by sampling archive film footage from PSAs. Now the makers are asking budding film makers to have a go themselves. Full Article Business
mi Energy News Recap: Hurricanes Versus Wind Farms; Nuclear Power & Childhood Leukemia; More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:25:00 -0500 Beyond the headline, a really great overview of how globalization may well be entirely reshaped by energy constraints, for the betterment of local economies in places where manufacturing has been outsourced for years. Full Article Energy
mi Neither Pessimism Nor Optimism Is Relevant for Greens, But Determination Is By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:11:51 -0400 Futurist Guy Dauncey acknowledges that the stakes are high and the challenges are enormous. Yet defeatism is not an option. Full Article Business
mi Rap News video presents our energy crises, global warming denial, Elon Musk on Mars, and our #1 energy solution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:55:00 -0400 This rapper nails it, imho. Full Article Energy
mi Forward Labs solar roof promises higher production, lower cost than Tesla's By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 07:00:00 -0400 The unicorn of cheap clean home energy will most likely be found in an affordable solar roof that doesn't look like a solar roof, and that can pay for itself quickly. This startup may have developed it. Full Article Technology
mi Chicago power company aims for 1 million smart thermostats by 2020 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:07:55 -0400 Not only will this save home owners money, but it will also allow utilities to manage demand during peak times. Full Article Business
mi 15-year-old invents smart microwave that heats foods to their perfect temperature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:18:37 -0500 The teen has been building the DIY microwave, hoping to solve many cooking problems with one device. Full Article Technology
mi Man builds solar-powered, app-controlled micro-home with "zombie mode" (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0500 It also comes with its own beer dispenser, built-in right in the couch. Full Article Design
mi Green Roofs Are Changing Architecture: Kowloon Rail Terminus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:31:00 -0400 Aedas designs a railway station like a hill you can walk on. Full Article Design
mi Luminous lunar pavilion blends tradition with digital design (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0500 This stunning temporary pavilion utilizes Hong Kong's time-honored bamboo construction methods in conjunction with cutting-edge computational design. Full Article Design
mi Tesla rumors: 2 electric cars to be unveiled in March? Electric pickup truck coming in 2018? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:13:18 -0500 It would be a good way to further broaden the appeal of electric vehicles. Full Article Transportation
mi Small Hong Kong apartment uses low-tech ideas to maximize space By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:03:31 -0500 No high-tech bells and whistles here, but tried-and-true strategies are used in this renovation to make a small space feel much bigger. Full Article Design
mi Tiny apartment renovated to function as a mini-gallery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500 This small apartment doubles as a gallery for a collector of ceramic sculptures. Full Article Design