ed Hypnotically beautiful real-time wind map of Earth created by supercomputers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:16:39 -0500 The wind has never been this beautiful... Full Article Science
ed ALL the rivers in the United States on a single beautiful interactive map! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:15:12 -0500 A recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that 55 percent of U.S. rivers and streams are in poor condition. When we see a number like that we might not realize how many rivers there are in the US... Full Article Science
ed What's your bikeshed? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 08:40:00 -0400 If you're in the Netherlands, your bikeshed must be huge, but what qualifies as a bikeshed in your city? Full Article Transportation
ed Hit and Run: Google may have killed a dog By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:31:21 -0400 New street view images suggest that one of the Google maps cars was in an accident Full Article Business
ed Freedom UV Water Purifier from SteriPen is Lightweight, Rechargeable and Simple to Use By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:54:16 -0400 Making sure the water you're about to drink is free from pathogens is a snap with this portable UV Purifier. Full Article Technology
ed Common Kitchen Ingredient Helps Clean Drinking Water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400 80% of diseases in developing countries trace back to contaminated water. Could a simple ingredient from the kitchen shelf solve the problem? Full Article Science
ed Beetle-Inspired Design Uses Old Plastic Bottles to Pull Water from the Air By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0400 A concept water bottle pulls water from the air like the Namib Desert Beetle. Full Article Design
ed Vast water reserve discovered in drought-stricken Kenya By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:43:19 -0400 The newfound aquifer contains enough water to quench Kenya for decades to come. Full Article Science
ed Solar wagon delivers a self-contained portable water purification system By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:35:46 -0400 One solution for purifying water in remote off-grid areas comes in the form of a wagon, complete with solar panel and water purification system. Full Article Technology
ed Thermal power plants use 4x more water than all US residents, solar PV doesn't need a drop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:38:03 -0500 As you can see in the satellite photos above, California is experiencing a massive drought over most of the state. The most visible aspect from space is the snow cover (or lack thereof) over the Sierra Nevada mountain range Full Article Energy
ed 19 fruits and vegetables to help keep you hydrated By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:32:20 -0400 These water-packed foods can lend a helpful assist for meeting your daily hydration needs. Full Article Living
ed Investors predict "start of the end" of coal in Asia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0400 And it couldn't come a moment too soon. Full Article Energy
ed Crisis? What crisis? More coal being burned and more CO2 being released By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:29:42 -0400 We are going backward, not forward. Full Article Energy
ed Party balloon store closing 45 outlets due to lack of helium. Let's hope they stay closed. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 08:28:39 -0400 Why are we wasting such a valuable resource? Where will it come from if we don't drill for natural gas? Full Article Energy
ed Reflective paint, free water, medical training: How Indian authorities slashed heat deaths 90% By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 06:19:39 -0400 We are by no means helpless in the face of climate change. Full Article Business
ed Sea level rise has caused $7.4 billion drop in home prices in Southeast US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:07:01 -0400 You might want to rethink that dream house by the ocean. Full Article Science
ed You look scared. Are you scared? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:46:13 -0400 Despite progress on many fronts, climate commentators and activists are increasingly owning up to their fears. Full Article Science
ed Warming oceans have already reduced fish populations over past 70 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0500 A new study suggests we look to the past for guidance on how to cope going forward. Full Article Science
ed Wine has barely changed since Roman times, and that's a problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:51:00 -0400 Lack of diversity makes grapes vulnerable to climate change. Full Article Science
ed New York's "radical traffic experiment" is based on a very successful Toronto prototype By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:11:14 -0400 What happens when you restrict cars? Transit use, cycling and walking increase dramatically. Full Article Transportation
ed Why are transit riders who jump fares treated so much more harshly than drivers who steal parking spaces? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:27:46 -0400 It's time for some fareness. Full Article Transportation
ed Should eating on public transport be banned? (Survey) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:18:00 -0400 It is recommended in the UK to reduce obesity. I recommend it to reduce obnoxious smells and garbage. Full Article Transportation
ed Cute new snail named after Greta Thunberg By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:31:30 -0500 The Swedish activist is 'delighted' that the new-to-science species will bear her name. Full Article Science
ed Sweden's famous white moose in all his mystical glory By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:01:52 -0500 When the rare leucistic moose appeared before his camera, photographer Anders Tedeholm captured the magic. Full Article Science
ed Red meat may be taxed in Denmark to fight climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 09:33:00 -0400 Climate change has become an ethical issue in the eyes of the Danish Council for Ethics, which suggested last week that the government consider a tax on beef, and eventually all foods depending on climate impact. Full Article Living
ed Global treaty signed to ban HFC refrigerants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:05:09 -0400 This is a very big deal, but just the first of many more bigger and harder deals that we need. Full Article Business
ed Methane impact on global climate change 25% greater than previously estimated By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:30:00 -0500 Carbon dioxide continues as the main concern, but we ignore methane at our own risk Full Article Science
ed The "Stopping EPA Overreach Act" redefines what a pollutant is and stops regulation of greenhouse gases By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:00:17 -0500 This is beyond climate denial, it's science denial Full Article Business
ed Worried about the planet? Avoid that extra kid By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:47:00 -0400 Forget light bulbs and cloth bags. The actions that will mitigate climate change most effectively are the ones nobody's talking about. Full Article Living
ed Heat pumps may soon be charged with propane instead of greenhouse gases By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 11:53:46 -0400 Not just for barbecues, some companies are switching over completely. Full Article Design
ed Ontario Reacts to Live Asian Carp Spilled in River By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:49:38 -0400 This was an actual test. But only a test. Like those emergency tones you hear on your TV when a storm is approaching. Officials in Ontario, Canada, think the possibility of a live Asian carp invasion via truck is real. People Full Article Business
ed Feds Hiring Unemployed for Great Lakes Cleanup By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:30:47 -0400 Who says we have to choose between jobs and the environment? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is starting a sort of Public Works program for the Great Lakes --- prioritizing funding for restoration projects that put the Full Article Business
ed Invasive? Bloody Red Shrimp Are Supper for Great Lakes Fish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Bloody red shrimp are invasive, but yummy for some native Great Lakes fish. A first-time find by Canadian researchers. Full Article Science
ed The most contaminated birds on the planet: Michigan's bald eagles are full of illegal flame retardants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:15:20 -0400 Well, at least the most iconic animal in the United States won't catch on fire too easily... Full Article Science
ed The Rush-Bagot Treaty that demilitarized the Great Lakes is 200 years old today By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:57:29 -0400 It led to a series of other agreements that protected and cleaned up the Great Lakes environment Full Article Business
ed Europe is warming faster than climate models projected By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:58:02 -0400 More than 90 percent of weather stations studied showed the climate was warming, a percentage too high to purely be from natural climate variability, say researchers Full Article Science
ed Satellite-connected Raspberry Pi cameras allows for real-time monitoring of Antarctic penguins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 May 2014 13:20:12 -0400 Scientists will be able to easier monitor the population of penguins, thanks to a high-tech solar-powered remote camera setup. Full Article Technology
ed Scott's 103 year old prefab cabin in Antarctica is lovingly restored By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:07:14 -0500 After ten years of work, the Antarctic Heritage Trust has done an amazing job of restoring and preserving. Full Article Design
ed Climate change could reduce Adélie penguin populations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400 Even a species that has benefited from temperature increases in the past may be hurt by excessive warming. Full Article Science
ed The mystery of Blood Falls finally solved By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:20:21 -0400 The source of Antarctica's eerie blood red falls has baffled scientists for more than a century; now new secrets have been revealed. Full Article Science
ed Extraordinary photos from an Antarctic expedition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:32:32 -0500 The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a 3-month Antarctic expedition, supporting an international proposal for the world’s largest protected area. Full Article Business
ed Extraordinary lives of emperor penguins revealed in new book By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:38:54 -0400 Award-winning photographer Sue Flood braved the extremes to bring us this marvelous new book, Emperor: The Perfect Penguin. Full Article Science
ed Opus Mind crafts minimalist bags entirely from recycled leather By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:58:00 -0400 These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style. Full Article Living
ed 7 natural ingredients to exfoliate your skin By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:03:00 -0400 As plastic microbead bans take effect, you'll need to find alternative ways to give your skin a good scrubbing. Full Article Living
ed Streamlined bamboo DIY kits make converting a van a breeze By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:11:23 -0400 These high-end kits make converting a van into a home-on-wheels an easier proposition. Full Article Design
ed Man's $15K tiny house has DIY elevator bed & heated ceiling (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:36:44 -0500 This young man's mortgage-free home includes an interesting self-built version of the rare species known as the heated ceiling. Full Article Design
ed I tried making my own beeswax wraps By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:47:00 -0500 It's a surprisingly simple DIY project. Full Article Living
ed How to fix scratched sunglasses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Yes, it's actually possible! Full Article Living
ed 6 mega-trends that marked the past decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:07:00 -0500 These are the ones that also had a green slant to them, making them special to TreeHugger's heart. Full Article Living
ed How our thinking changed in 2019: recycling and plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:03:43 -0500 We are now prisoners of the petrochemical industry. Full Article Science