ac Stackt, an instant shipping container shopping and entertainment spot, is built in Toronto By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:18:50 -0400 Sometimes shipping container architecture makes perfect sense. Full Article Design
ac 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
ac West Coast Green 2010: Michelle Kaufmann Interviews Adam Werbach By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:13:15 -0400 Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Adam Werbach about coral bleaching and youth-powered activism in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ac William McDonough on Cradle to Cradle, a Terrestrial Space Station, and What Went Wrong in China (Podcast) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:28:43 -0500 Architect and author of Cradle to Cradle talks about green products, his new buildings, and what happened in China. Full Article TreeHugger Radio
ac How to make your jack-o-lantern last longer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Carved pumpkins are susceptible to rot, but there are ways to stave it off. Full Article Living
ac 10 houseplant decor ideas for big impact By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 You don't have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants. Full Article Living
ac 20 of the most practical plants you can grow By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Even if doomsday never comes, these 20 plants are some of the most practical you can grow. Full Article Living
ac Hungary Toxic Sludge Flood Reaches Danube River By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:12:00 -0400 The flood of toxic red sludge, which burst forth from a containment pond in Ajka, Hungary and covered several villages earlier in the week, reached a branch of the River Danube today. According to the head of the Full Article Business
ac Micro Compact Home Dropped By Helicopter Onto Site in Switzerland By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:53:49 -0400 You can't call an aluminum guest house dropped by helicopter green, but you sure can call it cute. Full Article Design
ac Lawsuit filed over awful changes to Endangered Species Act By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:05:33 -0400 Environmental and animal protection groups have sued the administration over the Trump-Bernhardt 'extinction plan.' Full Article Business
ac Meet the monkeyface prickleback, the hero we all need By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:14:40 -0500 This vegetarian tidepool dweller could be an answer to dietary protein in times of climate crisis, but who could ever eat a charmer like this? Full Article Science
ac Citizen scientist website could reveal how jellyfish are reacting to a warming world By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:46:20 -0500 Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help. Full Article Technology
ac Interactive map shows you the weather forecast for 2100 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:30:49 -0500 Spoiler: your city will be much warmer year round. Full Article Technology
ac Is Paper "a printer you actually want"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:09:11 -0400 Designer Ludwig Rensch thinks it is, and so do a lot of other people. Full Article Design
ac Having Facebook friends is associated with a longer life By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:33:25 -0400 A new study suggests that a social media community adds to longevity similar to an offline community. Full Article Technology
ac NASA's new efficient super computing facility will save 1.3 million gallons of water a year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:58:57 -0500 The computing facility will help researchers with NASA missions while reducing its environmental impact. Full Article Technology
ac IBM to homeworkers: Get back to the office. Now. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 12:49:46 -0400 Telecommuting just isn't fashionable anymore; the "water cooler effect" is. Full Article Design
ac Growing virtual plants could teach farmers how to best grow real ones By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:36:11 -0400 Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success. Full Article Technology
ac Photo: Pelican packs itself up like a pro By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day is a lesson in efficiency. Full Article Science
ac 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
ac Renovated terrace house has see-through stair of the week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:16:02 -0500 This home has been redesigned to feel much more spacious, and connected to its surroundings. Full Article Design
ac Accessible tiny home helps elderly woman age in place gracefully (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:16:33 -0500 This lovely little home was built for a woman who wants to be closer to her loved ones, without losing her autonomy. Full Article Design
ac Yardstix delivers modern, compact "backyard architecture" made from cross-laminated timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:58:40 -0400 This company creates modern, energy-efficient versions of the backyard 'granny flat'. Full Article Design
ac Austin Maynard builds a beach bach By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:43:22 -0400 It's a small, wood, modest shack. What's not to love? Full Article Design
ac Project Learning Tree takes teaching outdoors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:08:56 -0400 Remember staring out the window in math class as a kid? Or counting the minutes until spelling was over so you could go to recess? Project Learning Tree (PLT) embraces the fact that students would rather be outside than in ... Full Article Business
ac Connecting kids to nature: Latest free activity downloads from Project Learning Tree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Does your family PLT? Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program for children and teens in all grades. Full Article Business
ac How sustainable forestry can help the legacy of African American Landowners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:51:36 -0500 As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it. Full Article Business
ac New webinars engage the marketplace on responsible forest sourcing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 07:19:54 -0500 GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing. Full Article Business
ac Forest sustainability by the acre: 300M+ certified to SFI By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:19:33 -0400 More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard. Full Article Business
ac 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
ac Gardening in outer space is going to be tough By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:42:36 -0400 People are talking about moving to the moon and Mars, but what is everyone going to eat? Full Article Living
ac America is facing a sugar shortage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 But is that a bad thing? Full Article Living
ac Apple, Google, Facebook lead in clean energy and policies says latest Greenpeace report By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:58:55 -0500 But Amazon has some work to do. Full Article Technology
ac Former Facebook exec says social media is "ripping apart the social fabric" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:50:00 -0500 At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either. Full Article Living
ac Apple facilities now run 100% renewable world-wide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:15:26 -0400 They are pushing their suppliers to go green too. Full Article Business
ac The New MacBook Air is made from recycled aluminum. Is this a big deal? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:34:16 -0400 Sort of, but there is less to it than meets the eye. Full Article Business
ac New MacBook Air is easier to repair By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:59:09 -0500 But it still only gets a 3 out of 10 from iFixit. Full Article Business
ac Peacock begonia's mysterious iridescent blue hue lets it thrive in the dark By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:09:21 -0400 New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia. Full Article Science
ac From bomb to bracelet, Lao artisans turn shrapnel into jewelry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:44:00 -0400 Somehow, beauty and hope for the future are found amid the wreckage of war. Full Article Living
ac Artists carve huge forest 'SOS' to highlight palm oil's destructive impact (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 12:09:13 -0400 Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike. Full Article Living
ac 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
ac Spacious Fox Sparrow tiny house is great for entertaining friends (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:48:17 -0400 Thanks to some careful, clever details, this 24-foot-long tiny house feels big, bright and open. Full Article Design
ac Artist's laser-cut paper artworks interlace complex geometries & color By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:24:26 -0400 Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature. Full Article Living
ac These life-like wildlife sculptures are actually made with rolled newspapers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0400 These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint. Full Article Living
ac Compact seaside apartment renovation is inspired by boat design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:46:18 -0400 This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over. Full Article Design
ac Compact 322 sq. ft. studio apartment transformed for art student By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:49:10 -0400 This renovation makes way for an integrated kitchen and study area, a bedroom and a flexible living room. Full Article Design
ac UK offshore wind capacity grows 80% in one year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:20:03 -0500 The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come. Full Article Energy
ac Kenyan students design biowaste reactor to harvest dormitory waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 06:27:30 -0400 Opportunities are everywhere. Even in poop. Full Article Energy
ac Is hydrogen back in the energy picture? Or is it all just shilling for oil companies? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:46:38 -0500 The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff. Full Article Technology
ac Net-zero building unveiled in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:23:29 -0400 The Bright ’N Green building is an experimental effort to combine sustainable technologies. Full Article Design