ca Calling all birders: A new study is seeking participants in the Southeast U.S. this summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:56:55 -0400 Though it sounds like a technical term more suited for computer programming, avicaching is actually a growing practice that encourages birders to collect and share their data from bird-watching through an internationally known phone app. Full Article Business
ca SFI and Habitat for Humanity DC team up to build homes in the nation’s capital By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:43:36 -0400 A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause. Full Article Business
ca New forest research project works to conserve caribou in western Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:16:19 -0400 Woodland caribou are an iconic but threatened species throughout Canada. They’re natural prey to bears and wolves, who can gain easier access to Caribou habitat through forest roads, pipelines, and other human disturbances. Full Article Business
ca 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
ca 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
ca Secret food habits of caribou suggest habitat improvements By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:21:59 -0400 Woodland caribou are considered threatened throughout much of Canada’s vast boreal forest. Full Article Business
ca American government wants to put more food in your gas tank By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:19:21 -0400 Oh, the farmer and the oilman should be friends. But they are fighting over ethanol. Full Article Business
ca Burger King is running out of zesty sauce because of climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 The 2019 horseradish crop was battered by unusually harsh weather, and the effects are showing up in fast food joints. Full Article Living
ca 5 things everyone can do to protect the planet's soil By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:42:47 -0500 Here's why soil is one of our most valuable natural resources and what you can do to support it. Full Article Living
ca 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
ca Don't throw apple cores out the car window By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 They can dilute the wild varieties, threatening their existence. Full Article Science
ca Latest drone videos of Apple parking garage shows landscaping being installed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:41:06 -0400 Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too. Full Article Design
ca That's not a roof on the Chicago Apple store; it is the poster child for unsustainable design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:28:25 -0500 It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure. Full Article Design
ca What does Rainforest Alliance certification mean for palm oil? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400 We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable. Full Article Business
ca Second best job ever taking applications now By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 10:30:00 -0400 And what happened to the guy who won the six figure salary to serve as caretaker of a barrier reef island anyhow? Full Article Business
ca Food-loving travelers to Asia can shop, cook, and eat with locals, thanks to the Traveling Spoon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals. Full Article Living
ca Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:18:05 -0400 A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.< Full Article Science
ca Video: A mama dog nurses a cat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:38:16 -0400 Yeah, we didn't believe it at first either. Apparently unlikely animal friendships go really far. Full Article Science
ca 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
ca Where do house cats go all day? GPS maps reveal their secret lives By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:17:00 -0400 Where does Fluffy go when you aren't looking, and just what does Snowball get up to when she leaves the yard? A new study looks at how housecats move around. Full Article Science
ca Baby snow leopard makes its debut at Chicago zoo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:04:51 -0400 This ferociously cute snow leopard cub is poised to paw playfully at your heartstrings. Full Article Science
ca Photo of the Day: Wild bobcat sits in a meadow By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 06:00:00 -0400 Bobcats are amazing wild cats, and excellent hunters. Able to live even in suburban ecosystems, they play an important role in controling the population of rabbits, hares and other rodents. Full Article Science
ca Cats with contraband become international prison trend By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:00:30 -0400 Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items. Full Article Science
ca London's first cat cafe opens tomorrow By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:13:36 -0500 Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love. Full Article Living
ca KitTea could be the first cat cafe in the U.S. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:37:44 -0400 Courtney Hatt and David Braginsky are working to crowd-fund a cafe and cat rescue in San Francisco. Full Article Living
ca Save your designer sofa from the cat with the Krabhuis, the designers's cardboard box By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:26:20 -0400 Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing. Full Article Design
ca Rare African golden cat kittens photographed for the first time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:00:39 -0500 Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured. Full Article Science
ca How to make your cat happy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:38:29 -0400 Famed for their dogged indifference, cats just want to be understood and not terrified by your seemingly innocent human behavior. These tips can help ensure a happier, and thus healthier, kitty. Full Article Science
ca 12 clever new uses for cats and dogs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:14:04 -0400 Pets, they’re not just for cuddling anymore! Full Article Living
ca Camera trap captures first video of lion in Gabon in 20 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:00:08 -0400 Good news from Gabon: Conservation efforts in Batéké Plateau National Park are rewarded with a sighting of an animal thought to have disappeared from the region. Full Article Science
ca These common sounds often cause seizures in cats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:24:28 -0400 If your cat passes out from the sound of crinkling tin foil, she’s not alone. Full Article Science
ca How did cats get to Australia? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:31:08 -0500 A new study aims to settle the debate about how and when this invasive species was introduced to the island country. Full Article Science
ca Man & his rescue cat travel 31,000 miles in their camper van (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:00:00 -0400 Wanting to make a massive life change, this man makes his exit from the corporate world -- with his feline friend and a self-renovated van. Full Article Design
ca 333 square foot apartment for 2 humans, 51 cats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:51:34 -0400 FANAF separates cats from people in tiny Shanghai apartment. Full Article Design
ca Cats can perch and play in this cat-sized glass and wood structure By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:34:23 -0400 This apartment has its own striking, modern-styled cat house within a house. Full Article Design
ca Japanese furniture makers pivot to cats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:08:35 -0400 Because why shouldn't cats get a beautiful sofa of their own? Full Article Design
ca 21 natural home remedies for cats and dogs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:44:33 -0400 From knocking out fleas and ticks to fighting the havoc of hairballs, these simple, all-natural remedies are both planet and pet approved. Full Article Living
ca Homemade cat food can be dangerous for your pet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 09:15:11 -0400 A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients. Full Article Living
ca Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:11:26 -0400 These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever. Full Article Science
ca Boomer couple escapes harsh winters with minimalist van conversion (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:14:14 -0400 This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo. Full Article Design
ca Off-grid 'micro-refuge' re-interprets the classic A-frame cabin By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:07:23 -0400 Visitors to this regional park can rent this minimalist cabin in the woods. Full Article Design
ca Modular prefab Drop Box is a portable habitat for natural locations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:10:49 -0400 Intended for short-term stays in nature, these prefab units can be transported and 'dropped into' almost any location. Full Article Design
ca Parametrically designed egg-shaped observatory lets you watch local wildlife By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:19:14 -0400 Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats. Full Article Design
ca 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
ca Off-grid solar in Africa is bankable. Crowdfunding initiative sets out to prove it. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:55:05 -0500 Access to affordable capital is one of the biggest challenges for expanding a young industry. For solar in Africa, crowdfunding is helping to change that Full Article Business
ca Flow battery breakthrough can store renewable energy cheaply By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:15:00 -0500 Storing solar energy for when the sun doesn't shine or wind power for a calm day costs too much. But that could all be changing. Full Article Science
ca How to make zero carbon cheese By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:40:27 -0400 From solar power through Nissan LEAFs to a traditional cheese cave, a combination of old and new technology produces very green cheese. Full Article Science
ca Astronaut pee can be used as an energy source By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 07:00:00 -0400 A new system for turning astronaut urine into drinking water also makes good use of the waste urea as fuel. Full Article Technology
ca Solar farms can enhance biodiversity and sequester soil carbon too By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 May 2014 06:19:17 -0400 New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside. Full Article Energy
ca Alternative view of the future of the car at Detroit Auto Show By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:30:00 -0500 A designer's take on the car of the future. Hint: it's a bike Full Article Design