hi Phenomenal murals highlight extraordinary lives of humble pigeons By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:25:13 -0400 Pigeons live large in these big artworks that celebrate the remarkable qualities of these overlooked birds. Full Article Living
hi Artist's architectural illusions transforming urban walls (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:38:17 -0500 Blank city walls are huge canvases for this artist transforming our perception of ordinary buildings. Full Article Living
hi Women With High PBDE Levels 50 Percent Slower to Conceive, New Study Says By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:28 -0500 Guest blogger Cara Smusiak is a journalist and regular contributor to NaturallySavvy.com's Naturally Green section. Full Article Living
hi Valencia Design Week 2010: Rugs! Natural, Ethical and Beautiful. (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:34:42 -0400 At this year's Valencia Design Week in Spain, not a huge amount of companies convinced us about their products being truly good for our planet, in fact, we noticed a Full Article Design
hi The Luna Project: Living and Teaching Sustainability By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:58:32 -0400 David Masters lives in a yurt. But it isn't just a home, he preaches what he practices in an "alternative learning center that provides opportunities for people to develop and reflect on their values and to consider how they might take an active role Full Article Design
hi This new craze for "raw water" will not end well By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jan 2018 09:57:23 -0500 They say it has minerals and probiotics, but what else could be swimming around in it? Full Article Science
hi Reefill wants to get New Yorkers off bottled water. What's wrong with this picture? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:09:26 -0500 New York City water doesn't need to be filtered and citizens have already paid for it, that's what. Full Article Science
hi Flushing water pipes can increase lead exposure By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:15:00 -0400 Is your child's school flushing water pipes to reduce lead exposures? Do you flush at home? Then you should read this to learn a better solution to lead exposure risks. Full Article Science
hi Lake Erie's new Bill of Rights has angered Ohio farmers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 But others consider it a good opportunity to reevaluate agricultural practices. Full Article Science
hi Montreal to charge more for parking for bigger vehicles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:55:35 -0500 But what is the best criterion? Full Article Transportation
hi Hey, people who drive: here are some tips on how not to hit people who walk or bike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:58:16 -0500 The Toronto Star's list is useful but incomplete. Full Article Transportation
hi Gas prices are going up. What will this do to light truck sales? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:05:41 -0500 The only things that ever seems to affect SUV and pickup sales are the economy and the price of gas. Full Article Transportation
hi Note to Bloggers: Not Every Building with Corrugated Metal is Made of Shipping Containers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:35:00 -0500 A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake. Full Article Design
hi Video Recreates Flying Amusement Park in Buenos Aires, Offers Refreshing View of the City By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500 Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator. Full Article Design
hi Dream of the 1920s: Complex from 1927 in Buenos Aires is Everything a Green Home Should Be By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:41:44 -0500 Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types. Full Article Design
hi Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:55:24 -0400 In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space. Full Article Design
hi Oh no! Argentina's Magellanic penguin chicks are being killed by global warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:59:31 -0500 Small changes in weather can have big consequences for many animals, including the beautiful Magellanic penguin found at the tip of South-America. Full Article Science
hi Mystery killer behind tragic right whale deaths likely identified By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:52:28 -0400 Deaths of the endangered whales, mostly young calves, leapt 10-fold from 2005 to 2014. No one knew why until possibly now. Full Article Science
hi Tar Sands Spill in Alberta: "This Is Not Natural -- It's Got Nothing to Do With Nature" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:31:23 -0400 Government officials have no idea how to clean up these spills from a process that oil companies claim is more "environmentally friendly." Full Article Energy
hi TransCanada to pipe tar sands crude to Eastern Canada. What does this mean for Keystone XL? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:10:06 -0400 TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada. Full Article Energy
hi Wood that wows: Teeple Architects' Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:44:03 -0400 It's all about the amazing connections. Full Article Design
hi Soon they will be shipping oil from the Alberta oil sands in little plastic tubs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:48:07 -0500 Canadian National Railways figures out a crazy new way to mix oil and plastic – to what end? Full Article Energy
hi New Chic Travel Accessories by Jendarling Offer Alternative to Plastic Garment Bags By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:06:45 -0500 We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling, Full Article Living
hi FYE Shoes - Fashionable, Affordable, Green & Responsible Footwear from France By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:15:26 -0400 Shoe lovers have more and more choice when it comes to buying eco-friendly shoes: Simple Shoes, Worn Again or TOMS are just a few of my favourites and I just found a new brand from France. FYE (for your earth) is a relatively young company that started Full Article Living
hi Ask Pablo: Are Repurposed T-Shirts Carbon Neutral? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:13:00 -0400 Image credit: Karen, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: Say an average fancy t-shirt holds carbon footprint of 6kg but is never sold and sits in the warehouse of a textile/clothing production company. I take that same t-shirt and use it to Full Article Living
hi Will Your Next T-Shirt be Made from Trees? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:12:18 -0400 Photo: Flickr, CC Bye-Bye Cotton, Hello Cellulose Fibers Cotton is a great fiber to make clothes with, but unfortunately, growing it causes huge environmental problems. It's a crop that uses a lot of water, and most large cotton monocultures are doused Full Article Technology
hi Eastern European Prison Inmates Produce and Design an Eco-Conscious Fashion Line By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:47:54 -0500 Heavy Eco sells bags, t-shirts and accessories, all made with recycled or organic materials and designed and produced by inmates in Estonian prisons. Full Article Living
hi How FibrEthik Promotes Fair Trade and Organic Practices in the Cotton Industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:27:00 -0500 Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered. Full Article Living
hi "Save Fish, Eat Chips" and More Quirky Christmas Gift Ideas from DesignMarketo (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:45:22 -0500 Great gift ideas from DesignMarketo, a platform diffusing up-and-coming designers’ small and limited productions. Our favourite: "Save Fish, Eat Chips" t-shirts! Full Article Design
hi Fashion firm Marimekko turns to birch tree based alternative to water-intensive cotton By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:49:00 -0400 With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton Full Article Living
hi 7 slow & cozy things to wear for fall By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:00:00 -0400 If your cold-weather wardrobe needs replenishing, we’ve got a few sustainable suggestions. Full Article Living
hi Boerum Apparel sells classic sweatshirts with a fully transparent supply chain By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0400 When you buy a Boerum top, you'll know everything about where and how that item was produced. Full Article Living
hi 'Fashion's Dirty Secrets' is a film that will change your shopping habits By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0400 British journalist Stacey Dooley reveals what our fast fashion addiction is doing to the planet. Full Article Living
hi New Lessons From Old Buildings: Bin Laden's Medieval Hideout By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2011 08:41:26 -0400 I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some Full Article Design
hi Bicimaquinas: The bike machines of Guatemala By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Jun 2016 14:41:14 -0400 Corn mills, water pumps, blenders and more: the bicycle as a tool for self-empowerment. Full Article Energy
hi A brief history of handwashing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:59:32 -0400 Let's have a clap of clean hands for Ignaz Semmelweis. Full Article Living
hi How to be social while social distancing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:26:33 -0400 From social distancing to self-quarantine or isolation, being apart from people doesn't have to mean being bored and lonely. Full Article Living
hi Buy T-shirt, Build Home, Look Hot, House Families By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2007 09:10:23 -0400 That's the simple premise behind this campaign. Cameron Sinclair, "lumberjack sized Brit", author of Design Like You Give a Damn, and co-founder of Architecture for Humanity tells the story of meeting Natalie "Alabama" Chanin at a conference Full Article Design
hi What the Heck? Second Coal Ash Spill, this Time in Alabama By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:18:53 -0500 Image: Google Maps. We think this is the Widows Creek power plant where the spill happened, but if anyone from Alabama could confirm, please do so in the comments. Coal Waste Spill at At Alabama Coal Plant It wasn't so long ago that we were writing Full Article Science
hi US Federal Judge Awards Compensation For Chinese Drywall-Caused, Wiring, HVAC, Appliance Damages By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:44:43 -0400 A Federal judge has ruled that seven Virginia homeowners made legitimate damage claims regarding corrosion of metal items in the home and personal inconvenience caused by use of Full Article Business
hi Nature Conservancy Land Purchase Could Save Alabama's Red Hills Salamander By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:16:51 -0400 A little salamander that is found in only a Full Article Science
hi Southern US Apple Growers Lose 2010 Crop Due to High Temperatures By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 14:50:00 -0400 I'm not saying you can directly attribute this one to climate change, but coming on the heals of NOAA saying the past April was the warmest on record, it's likely at least a sign of things to come: The Alabama Cooperative Full Article Living
hi 100-1000 And Restore Coastal Alabama Partnership's Inaugural Massive Oyster Reef Restoration By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:20:49 -0500 Last weekend, January 22nd - 23rd , over 500 volunteers from Alabama and across the country came together in Mobile Bay to lay the beginnings of oyster reefs. The volunteers strapped on boots Full Article Science
hi Alabama man feeds the homeless by teaching them to grow their own food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:57:06 -0400 Even in the dark pit of poverty, where rays of hope shine their dimmest, there's often still light enough for a new life to take hold. Full Article Science
hi Historic bank transformed into modern library & community hub By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:54:33 -0500 In rural Alabama, an existing landmark building is converted into a new community gathering spot, instead of being torn down. Full Article Design
hi ShopNothing Helps You Buy Nothing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:06:04 -0500 How was your "buy nothing" day? Did you really buy nothing? Did you miss that rush, the unmistakable high of exchanging your musty old cash for something you can brag to your friends about, or for the gift that will simply take the Full Article Business
hi Black Friday Starts At Midnight This Year; It's Time For A Buy Nothing Night By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:34:00 -0500 Families should be able to have Thanksgiving Dinner instead of having to go to work. This stinks. Full Article Business
hi This Black Friday, Occupy Main Street; Shop At A Local, Small Independent Merchant By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:46:00 -0500 Lets declare a day of non-action, of unoccupying the big box stores. Instead, let's support our local, green neighborhood shops that need our custom. Full Article Business
hi Andy Revkin on Buy Nothing Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:02:00 -0500 The Dot Earth Blogger on The Ad Man Behind Occupy Wall Street, and ‘Buy Nothing Day" Full Article Business
hi Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day Roundup, Or Why It Should Be Jdimytai Damour Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:19:00 -0500 Is shopping so important that people have to die or get pepper sprayed? Full Article Business