ia New Wave Energy Device Could See 200 Commercial Units in the Next Five Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:52 -0500 The Searaser takes a novel approach to wave energy generation. New owners Ecotricity - pioneers of wind power in Britain - are aiming for mass deployment in the next five years. Full Article Energy
ia Feds Grant Ocean Power Technologies Permit to Build First Commercial Wave Farm in U.S. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:06:30 -0400 Wave power is a promising source of clean energy, but it is usually overlooked because wind and solar power are farther along. Full Article Energy
ia Queen's Crown Estate Identifies 180GW of Potential Marine Power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:20:04 -0400 The Crown Estate is Britain's largest landowner, and it owns an awful lot of coastline. It is also very interested in the potential for marine power. Full Article Energy
ia Appalachian Coal Set For Big Decline, Protests & High Profile Debates or Not By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:55:00 -0500 Regardless of the outcome of high profile public debate--viz Waterkeeper Bobby Kennedy Jr v. Dirty Coal Don Blankenship smackdown tomorrow night at the University of Charleston--or vehement protest from the likes of youth Full Article Business
ia DIY Homes Using Recycled Pallet Wood - Appalachian Gothic Architecture (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:38:46 -0500 From a $50,000 portable recycled house to a tiny green egg house for Chinese students, TreeHugger has already offered plenty of posts that prove that green living doesn't have to mean high-end LEED certified luxury. Full Article Design
ia Corporations Wrote a Law Requiring Climate Denial be Taught in School. Tennessee Just Passed It. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:48:00 -0400 Would you let corporations decide how climate science gets taught in your kids' classroom? That's what's happening in Tennessee. Full Article Business
ia Tennessee Passes Law Allowing Creationism, Climate Denial to be Taught in Classroom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:01:00 -0400 Woops. Full Article Business
ia The Orchid is a luxurious Scandinavian-inspired tiny home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:11:24 -0500 This modern take on the gabled farmhouse includes lots of clever space-saving ideas. Full Article Design
ia How Istanbul is extending the olive branch to Syrian refugees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Tourists can witness it firsthand, thanks to Intrepid Travel's partnership with a local NGO. Full Article Living
ia Gaiam Hosts Carnival of the Green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:35:22 -0400 This week is Carnival of the Green #196 and it's being hosted by Gaiam's blog, Stream of Consciousness, which is under Gaim's umbrella site called Gaiam Life. This "guide to a better living" highlights green living in addition to personal growth, Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ia Go Greener Australia Hosts Carnival of the Green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:43:21 -0500 Today marks Carnival of the Green #209, and it's the second Carnival of this week - a special dose! Congratulations to all who have submitted entries and hosted over the years to make it such a success! Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ia 6 Animals With More Social Media Fans, Friends, and Followers Than You By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2011 08:00:55 -0400 Who says you have to be human to be a popular user on Facebook and Twitter? These six animals have more friends, fans, and followers than most people. Full Article Living
ia Online Activism Forces Break in Official Silence About Deadly Air Pollution in China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:30:00 -0500 Citizen persistence at measuring and publicizing pollution levels results in a major turnaround by Beijing. Full Article Energy
ia Tiny homes can mean financial, emotional freedom & better relationships (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Tiny homes aren't just about owning a home debt-free, it's also about more intangible, but equally important things, says tiny home builder Andrew Morrison. Full Article Design
ia Biophilia & growing baby corals to rebuild reefs (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 07:00:00 -0500 One scientist speaks about how the knee-jerk reaction to "save the corals" needs to deepen into a real love for these fascinating creatures. Full Article Science
ia Hacked office furniture system lets workers sleep, farm and socialize By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:20:54 -0400 This office system has been adapted to be flexible, fun and comfortable. Full Article Design
ia Use real sunscreen this summer, not chicken oil, diaper cream, or carrots By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 11:14:00 -0400 We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG. Full Article Living
ia Popular e-cigarettes tainted with toxic bacteria and fungus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:10:34 -0400 If the harmful chemicals weren't bad enough, new research finds that many e-cigarettes also include unhealthy biological contaminants. Full Article Living
ia 30 Vegetarian recipes you can cook in 30 minutes or less By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:00:00 -0400 These delicious, healthy meals can be on the table within half an hour. Full Article Living
ia 38 gourmet Thanksgiving recipes for vegans and vegetarians By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Looking for amazing Thanksgiving recipes that cater to those of us skipping meat? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic ideas for appetizers, sides, mains and dessert! Full Article Living
ia 10 most loved vegetarian and vegan recipes of 2013 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 07:00:00 -0500 These are the most popular recipes from The Cooking Project this year, and I have to say, you all sure love your avocados! Full Article Living
ia Cut your carbon footprint in half by going vegetarian By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:00:00 -0400 A new UK study measures and compares the dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. Full Article Living
ia Eating less meat is crucial to climate fight, but politically tricky By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:29:31 -0500 A new report finds reducing meat consumption is as important as tackling transportation emissions, but the politics are daunting. Full Article Business
ia Veganuary, weekday vegetarians, Meatless Mondays and now reducetarians... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:58:14 -0500 Gosh, there are a lot of ways to eat less meat. And a lot of ways to talk about it, too. Full Article Living
ia The Reducetarian Solution: Reflections and strategies for eating less meat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 06:06:53 -0400 Reducing meat consumption is one of the best ways to help the environment. A new book offers many ideas for how to make it happen. Full Article Living
ia American Medical Association urges shift to plant-based hospital food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:58:06 -0400 Between planetary and personal health, there's a lot to be said for eating a lot less meat. Full Article Living
ia The secret power of the flexitarian By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:39:14 -0500 The rise in not-quite-vegetarian eating has a ripple effect that shouldn't be ignored. Full Article Living
ia Microbial Fuel Cell Treats Wastewater, Harvests Energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:02:35 -0400 A new microbial fuel cell can not only drastically reduce the amount of sludge from wastewater treatment plants, but can also produce clean energy at the same time. Full Article Technology
ia Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell Produces Power from Plants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:29:41 -0500 The fuel cell generates electricity from living plants and could turn green roofs and marshes into power plants. Full Article Technology
ia Artificial leaf produces energy from dirty water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:41:16 -0400 The groundbreaking technology has gotten even better with the ability to self-heal and produce hydrogen from dirty water. Full Article Technology
ia Make a simple microbial fuel cell By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:00:00 -0400 This is a great way to understand the science behind microbial fuel cells and make a little renewable energy at home. Full Article Technology
ia City of Freiburg has a brilliant alternative to disposable coffee cups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:02:00 -0500 Customers pay €1 for a reusable cup that can be returned to any participating business in the city center. Full Article Business
ia German politicians fear 2020 climate goals are unreachable, but won't give up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Because they started setting aggressive goals early, it still leaves Germany ahead of schedule on Paris Climate Agreement commitments Full Article Business
ia 'Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:57:00 -0500 Author Sara Zaske shows that it all comes down to respecting a child's right to independence. Full Article Living
ia Why is car-crazy Germany so much safer than the USA for pedestrians and cyclists? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 10:32:18 -0500 A study comparing the two countries shows vast differences in how cars are used. Full Article Design
ia Goodbye to German Minister who said "no" to meat at official events By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:23:01 -0400 As Barbara Hendricks leaves the Environment Ministry, we look at the success of meatless meetings in a country with a strong meat culture Full Article Living
ia California teen collects 50,000 rotting golf balls from coastal waters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:55:00 -0500 Alex Weber, 18, has just published a study that analyzes how these balls enter and degrade in the water. Full Article Science
ia 11 electric cars now under $27,000... in California By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:43:43 -0400 There are now 11 mass-manufactured electric cars that come in under $27,000 in California... after federal and California incentives. Full Article Transportation
ia A Healthy California School Lunch: Fruit, Veggies, And A Bit Of Lead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:02:38 -0400 Vinyl man (pictured) may be disappointed. "The hundreds of thousands of lunch boxes given away by California state health officials over the last several years were designed to promote healthful habits, bearing slogans such as "Eat Fruits & Vegetables Full Article Business
ia Eco-Flexx: A More Benign Billboard Material By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:50:02 -0500 Years ago, whilst working as a researcher for Greenpeace, looking at how effective its campaign had been to make the Sydney Olympics PVC-free, it became apparent to me how polyvinyl chloride so dominates certain industries. This is certainly true of Full Article Design
ia Elevated bike lanes will abound in Utopia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:44:57 -0400 An annual Toronto event is pretty utopian, as two major highways are closed to cars and given over to cyclists. Full Article Design
ia Super Rare Asian "Unicorn" Captured, Dies in Captivity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:12:25 -0400 As far as endangered species go, it's mostly bad news, with the occasional positive story. Well this news seems to fall somewhere in the middle: in late August, a group of Laotian villagers in the Annamite Mountains captured a saola, Full Article Science
ia Rare Asian "Unicorn" Gets New Reserve in Vietnam By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:57:00 -0400 The saola is an extremely rare relative of the ox that is found only in the forests of the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos. Discovered in 1992, scientists know very little about the elusive beast, which is known among locals as a Full Article Science
ia Documentary reveals Vo Trong Nghia, Vietnam's visionary bamboo architect (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:20:55 -0400 He is one of Asia's emerging architects, famous for building stunning, affordable and durable buildings out of bamboo. Full Article Design
ia 1000 US veterans to receive solar job training through Troops To Solar initiative By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:21:57 -0500 Thanks to GRID Alternatives and Wells Fargo, more than 1000 US military veterans and active servicemen will be getting solar industry job training and job placement. Full Article Energy
ia Climate Contributes To Lahore Pakistan's Daily Power Blackouts - Australian Coal To The Rescue? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:30:30 -0500 People often write of climate associated flooding, loss of agricultural productivity, spread of tropical disease, and so on. The City of Lahore, Pakistan is experiencing Full Article Business
ia South Asian Monsoon Rains Could Be Delayed, Decrease In Intensity Due to Climate Change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 As if melting Himalayan glaciers weren't enough to radically (and perhaps catastrophically) reshape water supply in South Asia, a new report from researchers at Purdue University shows that summer monsoons could be Full Article Science
ia Illegal Logging by Pakistan's Timber Mafia Increased Flooding Devastation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:11:00 -0400 Forget for the moment about to what degree climate change has influenced the flooding in Pakistan. A new article in China Dialogue brings to light a new angle on one very aggravating factor on the overwhelming devastation: Illegal logging by the 'timber Full Article Business
ia Pakistani Timber Mafia & Climate Change Caused Much of Summer's Flooding By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:05:00 -0400 Back when 20% of Pakistan was underwater, I wrote about the influence of deforestation on the flooding--deforestation caused in no small part by illegal logging at the hands of the so-called timber mafia, a group with Full Article Business
ia Indian Vultures Show Some Signs Of Recovery Since Veterinary Painkiller Ban By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2011 10:50:00 -0400 Some good news on the critically endangered Indian vulture: New research published in PLoS One documents how the rate of the bird's decline has fallen since India, Nepal, and Pakistan banned the veterinary painkiller Full Article Science