ni California gas well blowout was largest methane leak in US history By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:48:30 -0500 New study finds Aliso Canyon disaster’s impact equivalent to annual greenhouse gas emissions from over half a million cars. Full Article Energy
ni EU chemical industry REACHes the finish line By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 06:40:00 -0400 It's over. As of midnight on May 31st 2018, data on the hazards and risks of every chemical sold in Europe is available to ensure safety Full Article Business
ni Could big companies help boost 'flexitarianism'? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 06:18:35 -0400 From blending beef with mushrooms, to boosting plant-based menu items, companies are doing a lot to cut back on meat. Full Article Business
ni Clean Energy Credit Union launches to support low carbon transition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 06:54:04 -0400 The online-only financial institution will provide low cost loans for solar, electric cars and even electric-assist bicycles. Full Article Energy
ni California bans animal testing in cosmetics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:27:00 -0400 Now, for the rest of the U.S. and Canada to get on board... Full Article Living
ni Patagonia gave $10m from 'irresponsible tax cut' to eco causes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 13:22:23 -0400 'Instead of putting the money back into our business, we’re responding by putting $10 million back into the planet. Our home planet needs it more than we do.' Full Article Business
ni Dreamy Danish holiday workshop village is entirely built from trash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:57:45 -0500 Artist Thomas Dambo and his team of elves built this wonderful recycled village in Copenhagen where DIYers can make all of their gifts for free. Full Article Living
ni Danish supermarket refused to sell popcorn containing fluorinated chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:49:00 -0500 Even though it took 6 months to find an alternative, Coop refused to stock microwave popcorn because of the health risks to customers. Full Article Business
ni Teensy little Reelight CIO runs day and night without batteries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:50:39 -0400 Install and forget about these induction powered lights from Denmark. Full Article Transportation
ni Danish dome-sheltered community center is built with wood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:49:09 -0400 Designed to reduce construction waste and with energy efficiency in mind, this new community gathering spot strikes an unconventional pose. Full Article Design
ni Peter Qvist uses computers, CNC milling and hand finishing to create "highly modern handcrafted furniture pieces" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:47:16 -0400 Computers and technology let designers do things that were unimaginable just a decade ago. Full Article Design
ni Transformer desk could turn into a dining table By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:49:51 -0400 Design by Jens Quistgaard stands the test of time. Full Article Design
ni Danish newspaper will cut most flying and change its travel section By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:55 -0500 There is a lot of money to be made in the travel section. Should other media follow their example? Full Article Transportation
ni Spiral observation tower rises out of Danish forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 12:17:20 -0400 But no, we're not going to compare to that other tower. Full Article Design
ni Organic Milk Production Trickles, Not Pours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:04:00 -0400 Just yesterday I joked seated at my neighborhood's dive-y, not-concerned-about-clean-food diner that the likely hormone-injected milk I stirred into my coffee might spur the growth of a third boob. It was a risk I was Full Article Living
ni Industrial Animal Factories in Shocking Photos (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:00:41 -0400 Once you've seen what goes on inside a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) it's tough to accept the trade-off of horrific animal suffering in order to have cheap food. Full Article Living
ni Mongolian Mining Battle Heats Up With Herder's Death By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 28 May 2011 08:00:00 -0400 The already tense battle over mining in Inner Mongolia has erupted further after a Mongolian herder was run over by a coal truck and killed while trying to block the Full Article Business
ni Desperate Hunt for a Runaway Cow Resorts to an Animal Psychic and a €10,000 Reward By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:08:03 -0400 In late May, a cow named Yvonne decided not to be eaten, and broke through an electric fence to escape from the farm in Bavaria where she was being fattened for slaughter. Since then, she has been on the Full Article Science
ni Full Planet, Empty Plates: Chapter 5. Eroding Soils Darkening Our Future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:05:34 -0400 Sometime within the last century, soil erosion began to exceed new soil formation. Now, nearly a third of the world’s cropland is losing topsoil faster than new soil is forming, reducing the land’s inherent fertility. Full Article Science
ni 15 of the most remarkable trees in the United States By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:18:23 -0400 From the world's largest to ones that were here long before the Mayflower, these noble trees are nothing less than U.S. national treasures. Full Article Science
ni Don't eat the 'sexy pavement lichen,' botanists urge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 There is scant evidence that it actually boosts libido and sexual performance, and it could be harmful. Full Article Science
ni California's iconic fog is bringing super-toxic mercury ashore By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:38:42 -0500 Researchers find that the neurotoxin is carried in by coastal fog, deposited on the land, and then makes its way up the food chain where it is approaching toxic thresholds in pumas. Full Article Science
ni 7 enlightening facts about the vernal equinox By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:47:37 -0400 From dancing tree fairies to the reality of spring fever, there’s more to the March equinox than almost-equal night and day. Full Article Science
ni What does it mean to 'use meat as a garnish'? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Here are some tips on reducing the quantity of meat used in recipes. Full Article Living
ni Umami mania: 9 foods in which the savory factor shines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:19:29 -0500 The poetic and ephemeral fifth basic taste, umami, is the talk of the town; you can find it in these all-natural ingredients. Full Article Living
ni CLT plant opening in St. Thomas, Ontario By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:06:03 -0400 First they cancel the tree planting program in the north. Then this. Full Article Business
ni 11 enlightening facts about the ocean By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:07:29 -0400 'How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean.' –Arthur C. Clarke Full Article Science
ni Amazonia on fire: 'The earth isn’t dying. It’s being killed.' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:43:25 -0400 The Amazon rainforest doesn't need prayers, it needs protectors. Full Article Business
ni Watch these magnificent bison return to the Badlands (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:05:56 -0400 With more than 22,000 acres newly opened up to the iconic mammal, the release of bison onto new turf is a profound thing to see. Full Article Science
ni Water on the Brain. We're Learning. Slowly. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:00:35 -0500 Residents of the driest inhabited continent, Australia, have evidently been cottoning onto the fact that water means life and we need to be more thoughtful in our use of this rather precious resource. Since the year 2000, Australians have managed to Full Article Science
ni Restoring nature is climate equivalent of stopping burning oil By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:44:45 -0400 One-third of emissions reductions needed for 2 degree target could be achieved with better land management. Full Article Science
ni An airport, a ferry company and several restaurant chains are all banning plastic straws By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:44:36 -0500 The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues. Full Article Business
ni We're running out of wilderness By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 12:06:27 -0400 Almost half of the land on Earth is now farmland. Full Article Science
ni Live better, electrically at Unity Homes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:04:01 -0400 The company explains why all-electric homes are healthier, safer, and more sustainable. Full Article Design
ni Coming to a backyard near you: Plant Prefab accessory dwelling units By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:25:50 -0500 With aging baby boomers and young people who can't afford housing, there's going to be a huge market for these. Full Article Design
ni Xylophone of the Forest, Stunning Ad for Docomo's Wooden Cellphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:07:08 -0400 This is probably one of the most beautiful and awesome ads I have ever come across, thanks to Frame and Form. Watch the Xylophone of the Forest, and before you shrug it off because trees might have been killed for the making of this clip, hear me Full Article Living
ni Upcycled Farm Steel and Wood Furniture That Thinks Cradle-to-Cradle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500 Using reclaimed wood and steel from old pig fences, this Dutch company makes exquisite tables, while recycling all byproducts into other useful goods -- cat litter, compost and alcohol.. Full Article Design
ni How to choose green furniture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:23:36 -0400 Buying green furniture can be tricky, so we've lined up some tips to help you furnish your house. Full Article HTGG
ni A critique of minimalism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Or why the trend toward simplicity is not all it's cracked up to be. Full Article Living
ni 12 groups of companion plants to make your vegetable garden thrive By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:58:02 -0400 Some plants help each other enormously, while others hinder their neighbors – use this cheat sheet to ensure harmony in the vegetable plot. Full Article Living
ni 8 steps toward ungardening By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:13:58 -0400 It's time to rewild the manicured garden – here's how to start. Full Article Living
ni This terrarium table lets you fill furniture with houseplants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:40:20 -0400 BloomingTables are a lovely solution for saving space ... and keeping indoor plants away from kids and pets. Full Article Living
ni Put a houseplant on your desk to decrease anxiety significantly By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:22:15 -0500 A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk. Full Article Living
ni Want to buy a high-tech, low-carbon electric vehicle company? Organic Transit is for sale. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:57:37 -0500 Why aren't people lining up for this enclosed solar powered e-cargo tricycle? It pushed every button. Full Article Transportation
ni Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:56:51 -0400 Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors. Full Article Living
ni Portraits of rescued farm animals allowed to grow old By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:19:54 -0400 A new book, Allowed to Grow Old, reveals beautiful portraits of something we don't get to see very often: Elderly farm animals. Full Article Science
ni California bans sale of fur clothing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It will soon be illegal to sell, trade, or donate furs of any kind. Full Article Living
ni The mini-computer market just got a lot more crowded with this $15 64-bit entry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:50:35 -0500 Smaller, faster, cheaper! Single board computer (SBC) innovations are jumpstarting a whole new wave of DIY devices. Full Article Technology
ni Image recognition software for sharks tells them apart by their fins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:32:24 -0500 A shark's fin is like its fingerprint, with each animal having its own unique patterns and scars. Full Article Technology
ni Photo: The magnificent eyes and ears of a black-tailed jackrabbit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Merced, California. Full Article Science