si European Bats Resistant to Deadly Fungus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:49:46 -0500 Since 2006, bat populations in the northeastern United States have been decimated by a mysterious condition known as "white-nose syndrome." Caused by a fungus, Full Article Science
si Holy Bat Cloud: Designer's Eco-Sculpture Boosts Bat Biodiversity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:26:50 -0400 One architect creates a series of intriguing artificial habitats for threatened bat populations. Full Article Design
si 3D-printed robotic bat wing holds new possibilities for small aircraft By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0500 Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something! Full Article Science
si Nuclear fusion milestone reached: more energy out than in By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 06:00:00 -0400 Scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieve a major breakthrough on the path to the dream of fusion as a clean energy source Full Article Science
si Do fossil fuel industries understand how unpopular they are? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 06:41:15 -0400 As alternatives to Big Oil and Big Coal emerge, it would be a mistake for executives to rely on loyalty or love from the public. Full Article Business
si Clean tech is better for economic growth than fossil fuels (take that, Big Oil!) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:37:11 -0500 Anti-greens often try to make economic arguments against the big spring-cleaning that our civilization is going through. Full Article Technology
si New imaging technique sees inside lithium batteries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:15:00 -0400 A new way to see inside batteries in real time as they go through charging cycles could help prevent battery fires and increase battery lifespans Full Article Energy
si Canada declares climate emergency, then approves pipeline expansion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Trudeau doesn't seem to understand what 'climate emergency' means. Full Article Energy
si Prototypical incubator transforms plastic waste into edible mushroom cuisine (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste? Full Article Design
si The risks of single use plastic alternatives By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0400 As the war on plastics heats up, could the alternatives be worse for sustainability? Full Article Business
si Scandi design + Portuguese cork: Buy your next phone case from 15:21 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 It's so much nicer to feel a warm natural material in your pocket than cold slippery plastic. Full Article Living
si The Month in Design, From Micro-Apartments to GlennBeckistan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:06:00 -0500 Also tanks in your backyard and killer stairs Full Article Design
si Cobb County, Georgia sees Agenda 21 plot in bike lanes and sidewalks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:04:00 -0400 Putting money into non-motorized transportation is just the thin edge of the Agenda 21 wedge. Full Article Design
si New study looks at how the Agenda 21 conspiracy is poisoning public discussion about sustainability By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:35:46 -0400 The Southern Poverty Law Center says “It is time to call out Agenda 21conspiracy theories and the people spreading them.” Full Article Business
si The green split between the city and the suburbs is real, as new study shows we are increasingly polarized. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:15:47 -0400 A new study from Pew Research is totally depressing, showing how left and right are moving further apart. Full Article Design
si Agenda 21 is dead, but its legacy is still killing transit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:03:50 -0500 Not to mention bike lanes, higher density housing, and bird sanctuaries. Full Article Design
si These postage stamps are considered too dangerous for children's eyes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:51:00 -0400 The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns. Full Article Living
si Edible six pack ring for beers is made out of brewing byproducts (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:43:27 -0400 A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley. Full Article Design
si No more junk food ads on London transit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:42:00 -0500 The mayor has cracked down on images portraying unhealthy food, in hopes that it will reduce child obesity rates. Full Article Living
si This Earth Hour, let's start turning out the useless and excessive lights By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:37:18 -0400 Celebrate Earth Hour Saturday night at 8:30 and start a movement to end this visual assault. Full Article Business
si Tired? Don't sit down on Rome's Spanish Steps. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:57:17 -0400 Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people. Full Article Living
si Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed. Full Article Living
si How 'positive redirection' is shaping tourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems. Full Article Living
si 3 online booking sites for people who want to camp By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible. Full Article Living
si How I avoided single-use water bottles in Asia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 The trick is to get comfortable asking one question. Full Article Living
si 'Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Canadian writer Kate Harris describes an epic 10-month bicycle tour across Asia. Full Article Living
si Visit grocery stores when you travel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks. Full Article Living
si Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:56:00 -0500 It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural. Full Article Living
si IDS12: Studio North Exposes Great Young Designers to the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:33:00 -0500 It is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show, the corner of the floor where all the young new designers get to strut their stuff. Full Article Design
si Unearthing the True Cost of Fossil Fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0500 Fossil fuel company executives and D.C. politicians have long worked together to ensure coal and oil prices stay low enough to keep Americans hooked. Here's how we can break the addiction. Full Article Energy
si Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:09:11 -0500 Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us. Full Article Energy
si Sixty-Two Miles of Electric Highway Planned By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:15:21 -0400 Every bit of technical knowhow needed to make heavy truck transport electric (and reduce carbon emissions from transportation) is already available. Full Article Transportation
si Two-in-One Bicycle Basket Straps In Your Necessities (And Your Pie) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:10:27 -0400 Need a bicycle basket that is even handier than the classic wicker thing? The Bent Basket covers a variety of carrying needs. Full Article Transportation
si The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:57:00 -0400 Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture! Full Article Design
si Merritt Crossing In Oakland Might Well Be The Greenest Home in America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:16:00 -0400 Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!" Full Article Design
si Curro Claret Gets Former Homeless People to Design New Camper Shop From Recycled Materials (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:30:00 -0500 Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality. Full Article Design
si Top European cities for walking + bicycling + transit may surprise you (infographic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:47:00 -0500 Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot. Full Article Transportation
si Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the eco-friendliest of them washbasins for yök Casa + Cultura? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400 What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona. Full Article Design
si Upcycled stools by designer Curro Claret and Arrels Fundació for yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:44:03 -0400 yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret Full Article Design
si How Astral Nature redesigns their bed to fit yök Casa + Cultura eco-criteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:42:10 -0400 Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury! Full Article Design
si Modern 700 sq. ft. loft apartment designed for two couples to share (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500 Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle. Full Article Design
si Small apartment redesigned like an 'urban beach house' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 14:50:36 -0400 A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home. Full Article Design
si Sri Lanka dazzles with its splendor and resilience By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation. Full Article Living
si 6 ways to build resilience at home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 "Be like a squirrel" and other advice for unexpectedly difficult times. Full Article Living
si Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce dietary emissions by 35% within decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically. Full Article Living
si For many kids, lockdown is a blessing in disguise By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time. Full Article Living
si Sidewalk etiquette in the time of COVID-19 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:53:58 -0400 If you need to be out and about during physical distancing, please mind your sidewalk manners. Full Article Living
si The truth about raisins and pesticides By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:49:57 -0400 Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on. Full Article Living
si Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:47:18 -0400 The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness. Full Article Science
si 16 safer disinfectants to use against coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:05:42 -0400 Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely. Full Article Living