la Billboard Houses Bats and Translates Their Speech, Tells Us What's Up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:12:16 -0400 If you've ever seen a colony of bats on the move and wondered what they're up to, this is the billboard for you. The "Bat Billboard," a collaboration of designer Chris Woebken and artist Natalie Jeremijenko, is a Full Article Technology
la Green documentary makers unite to form Reel Power collaborative By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 08:29:50 -0400 From Gasland II to Dirty Business, some of the most active environmental documentary makers in the country are joining forces to build a movement. Full Article Energy
la Meet the ELF: An American-built solar-powered trike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:53:39 -0400 Rob Cotter used to build expensive sports cars. Now he makes vehicles that are much, much cooler. Full Article Transportation
la 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
la Public charging station powers mobile devices with footsteps and solar panels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:25:38 -0400 The ENGO charging station uses kinetic tiles and solar panels to charge up to 14 smartphones at a time, and provides free WiFi access and an emergency phone. Full Article Technology
la Indian state plans 25 GW of solar, gets 40 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:50:14 -0400 I'll say it again, renewables are taking off much faster than anyone expected. Full Article Energy
la Developing countries outspent developed ones on renewable energy last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:17:00 -0400 For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development. Full Article Energy
la Leo DiCaprio plays it safe with his new film, 'Before The Flood' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:47:00 -0400 In his new climate change documentary, DiCaprio opts for caution and polite concern at a time when outrage is desperately needed. Full Article Science
la The Heartland Institute is no longer fringe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:34:09 -0500 It used to be so easy to make fun of this group we described as "hopelessly out of touch." Full Article Business
la Pop-up restaurant in soaring Swedish gondola opens for sustainable diners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:57:29 -0400 Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air. Full Article Living
la 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
la 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
la Modernist Kuskoa Bi is 'world's first 100% bioplastics chair' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Molded out of plant-based bioplastics and sitting on a wooden base, this curvaceous piece combines traditional craftsmanship and new industrial design. Full Article Design
la Biodegradable disposable plates are made from food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:45:28 -0400 Here's a new take on disposable tableware: these are made from discarded food. Full Article Design
la Mealworms can eat an all-plastic diet and not die By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:55:32 -0400 Researchers at Stanford found a way to speed up the process of breaking down Styrofoam and other types of polystyrene, with help from mealworms. Full Article Science
la The problem with bioplastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:02:00 -0500 They're not as green as they seem. Full Article Technology
la 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
la Edible, plastic-free packaging is created with fermentation, like kombucha (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Using the same fermentation and bacterial and yeast culture that creates kombucha, this packaging is edible and compostable. Full Article Design
la Veja's new vegan sneaker is plant-based and biodegradable By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:43:00 -0500 No more pleather: The Parisian shoe brand proves that vegan style can be sustainable, not just ethical. Full Article Living
la Sustainable Development could be outlawed in Kansas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:35:00 -0400 A bill is introduced that would make it illegal to "to promote, support, mandate, require, order, incentivize, advocate, plan for, participate in or implement sustainable development." Full Article Business
la Quote of the day ties Agenda 21 to everything from Benghazi to Paula Deen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:51:00 -0400 We learn that Agenda 21 is part of a much larger Mainstream Media plot to hide the UN takeover of the American government. Full Article Business
la 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
la Bike lane conspiracists are not crazy. They are devious. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:06:25 -0500 For all the kooky and outlandish conspiracies, there is a serious battle going on about how we define our future. Demonizing the cyclist is a part of that war. Full Article Business
la 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
la Agenda 21 Update: The battle in the bike lanes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 10:44:00 -0400 It's the election cycle, and Agenda 21 has become an issue. Full Article Business
la Why plastic bag bans are like brown M&Ms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:01:39 -0400 Adam Sternbergh finds that bag bans are a symbol of something much bigger. Full Article Business
la Dudes in pickup trucks are deliberately blocking Tesla superchargers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:29:54 -0500 And yelling profanities in the process. Full Article Transportation
la Coca-Cola launches "natural" Coca-Cola Life. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:13:24 -0400 After predicting that an Organic Coke would be the pinnacle of greenwashing five years ago, Next Nature Network reports that Coca-Cola has actually done it, launching a "natural" Coke called Coca-Cola Life in Argentina. Full Article Business
la Detroit Dirt and Ford do brilliant parody of Cadillac's ELR ad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:38:56 -0400 If this is what advertisers do to promote electric and hybrid cars, I may just go buy a TV. Full Article Transportation
la Billboard ads "replaced" with old master paintings in Paris and Milan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 05:00:00 -0400 What if advertisements on billboards were replaced with old masters--it almost happened in Paris. Full Article Design
la How to reduce your energy consumption: Buy a glass monster home and fill it with green gizmos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:42:32 -0400 Sometimes it is hard to know what these companies are really telling us. Full Article Design
la New Zealand climate change campaign calls for less By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:14:51 -0400 Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff. Full Article Business
la NHTSA keeps blaming victims instead of regulating SUVs and pickups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:59:04 -0500 Activists everywhere were outraged by their latest public service message. Full Article Transportation
la Why we need fewer, smaller, lighter, slower cars: particulate pollution from brake wear is giving us "London Throat" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:43:31 -0500 Got a froggy "city throat"? It might be from metal particles emitted from braking cars and trucks. Full Article Transportation
la National Transportation Safety Board recommends mandatory helmet laws for cyclists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:05 -0500 Why stop there? Helmets for everybody! Full Article Transportation
la Let's take an imaginary trip to these gorgeous glamping destinations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise. Full Article Living
la A SpaceX launch puts out as much CO2 as flying 341 people across the Atlantic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:41:57 -0500 Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about? Full Article Living
la Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:39:00 -0500 It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism. Full Article Living
la Notes from Sri Lanka: A lesson in coconuts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 It's the ultimate zero-waste crop, useful from root to shoot. Full Article Living
la What I packed for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Everything fit into my carry-on backpack, and I still ended up with extras. Full Article Living
la The tourism industry needs carbon footprint labels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Because not all vacations are created equal. Full Article Living
la '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
la What is the Greenest Insulation? The Case for Mineral Wool By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:27 -0500 Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts Full Article Design
la 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
la Tesla CEO Predicts More Than Half of New Cars to be Electric in 20 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:46:21 -0400 It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends. Full Article Transportation
la 'Tesla' of Electric Motorcycles is Carbon Fiber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:21 -0400 Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge. Full Article Transportation
la 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
la 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
la Arum, a Biodegradable Ring of Ashes for a Tree Creates a Place of Remembrance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:49:57 -0400 Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark. Full Article Design
la 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