ea The cheapest homemade lasagna is also the tastiest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:16:04 -0400 Here is the secret for the most delicious, cheapest, and least wasteful lasagna you can make. Full Article Living
ea I tried eating like Leonardo da Vinci By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:19:32 -0400 When I stumbled across some of da Vinci's favorite vegetarian recipes, I knew I had to try them. Here's how it went... Full Article Living
ea Black tea smoothies for a hot summer morning By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:48:41 -0400 If you can’t decide between a fruit smoothie or an iced tea, this is the drink for you. Full Article Living
ea Homemade lemon ice cream is a perfect summer treat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400 This recipe is creamy, sweet, and wonderfully refreshing. Full Article Living
ea On MNN: The year in urban design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:26:42 -0500 Stories from TreeHugger's sister site about how streets are for people. Full Article Living
ea Oil industry is spending billions on increasing plastics production By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:18:29 -0500 Think we are cutting back? They are just getting started, and we are going to be buried in the stuff. Full Article Science
ea New Zealand river has the rights of personhood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:04:19 -0400 Meet the Whanganui. You might call it a river, but in the eyes of the law, it has the standings of a person. Full Article Business
ea Save the Buffalo River! America's first national river threatened by Cargill factory hog farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:22:26 -0400 Forty years ago, activists blocked plans to dam the Buffalo River, eventually getting Congress and President Nixon to designate the river as America's first National River. Now, a factory hog farm is putting one of Arkansas' most beautiful spots at risk. Full Article Business
ea Artists and scientists collaborate to create giant river sculpture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 May 2014 13:44:21 -0400 The Nature Conservancy teamed up with two artists to create a habitat-enhancing sculpture made from natural materials. Full Article Science
ea Proposed floating NYC beach would sit on reclaimed barge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:27:45 -0400 Lazy New Yorkers who want to stay on the island and sunbathe will get this floating artificial beach on the Hudson River if this scheme gets crowdfunded and approved. Full Article Design
ea These 10 rivers likely the source of millions of tons of ocean plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:22:33 -0500 Research reveals that rivers deliver up to 4 million metric tons of plastic debris to the sea every year, with up to 95% coming from just 10 of them. Full Article Science
ea Man bikes on water to clean up plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Ladies and gentlemen, we've finally reached peak TreeHugger. Full Article Science
ea Plastic bottles are the most common litter in European waterways By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400 A report found that bottles have surpassed bags and straws when it comes to prevalence in freshwater rivers. Full Article Science
ea Biggest dam removal in European history has begun with the Vezins dam By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:46:20 -0400 Removal of the 118-foot-high dam in France will free the Sélune River, bringing wildlife back to the waterway and the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Full Article Business
ea European cars may soon have "Intelligent Speed Assistance." Should every car have this? (Survey) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:05:58 -0500 When you try and go too fast it says, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that." Full Article Transportation
ea First pedestrian death caused by speeding autonomous car By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:50:43 -0400 Perhaps AVs should have their own lower speed limits until they figure this all out. Full Article Transportation
ea U.S. Doctors Say Biofuels Could Kill 192,000+ Per Year in Developing Countries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:22:04 -0400 Photo: Stephanie Says, Flickr, CC Turning Food into Fuel is Not the Solution The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has released a warning that U.S. and European policy to increase the production of biofuels could lead to almost Full Article Transportation
ea Are biofuels contributing to the dead zone? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:59:22 -0400 An ethanol production mandate could be in conflict with efforts to reduce the Gulf Coast dead zone. Full Article Business
ea Why you get worse gas mileage in winter and what to do about it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 13:50:35 -0500 There's no mystery why gas mileage is not as good in the winter, but there are some things you can do to make it better. Full Article Transportation
ea Trump loosens restrictions on ethanol, increases smog By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:12:31 -0400 There is an election coming up and the farm vote matters. Full Article Energy
ea Peak Palladium: Thieves are going after catalytic converters from hybrid cars By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:59:41 -0400 The rare metal is now worth US $1,700 an ounce. Full Article Transportation
ea Healthy school lunches are useless if there's no time to eat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 With limited hours in the day, many U.S. schools are prioritizing lesson time over lunch time, leaving kids hungry and miserable. Full Article Living
ea New York City council bans processed meats from public schools By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 No more pepperoni, salami, bacon, or ham will be offered on school menus. Full Article Living
ea Children need an hour of nature time each day, says Wildlife Trusts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 The UK organization wants schools to incorporate that time into their daily curriculum. Full Article Living
ea San Jose’s "Green Vision" Initiative Means Low-Impact Sleep, Eat and Play is Easy in Silicon Valley By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2012 06:26:40 -0400 Here's a one-stop green guide to traveling in San Jose, from hotels to a night on the town. Full Article Living
ea Are e-Readers Really Green? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2012 10:20:00 -0400 This analysis looking at the real footprint of e-readers slaps us with a shocking reality check. Full Article Technology
ea Throwaway Economy Headed for Junk Heap of History By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:48:00 -0400 The challenge is to re-evaluate the materials we consume and the way we manufacture products so as to cut down on waste. Full Article Energy
ea Indonesia's Tin Mines are a Health Nightmare By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:30:00 -0500 This article from The Guardian explores the tin mines of Bangka and the death tolls that come with them. Full Article Technology
ea Learn Where The Rare Earth Minerals In Your iPhone Come From By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:06:00 -0500 The rare earth metals mining industry is one rife with issues. But is there a way to green up the business? Full Article Technology
ea Do you eat for health or environmental sustainability? The Double Pyramid says you can do both By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 The Double Pyramid is an innovative way of portraying how the ecological footprints of our food compare to their nutritional value. Full Article Living
ea Is it really safe to eat food grown in urban gardens? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 16:53:49 -0400 Between the industrial waste, rats, and lead dust floating around, I wasn't sure if I should start an urban garden. The question took me to an unexpected place. Full Article Science
ea Use this instead of grass for your lawn By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:56:08 -0400 Lawns use up way too much water. Full Article Living
ea The Kitchen Library is the latest idea in the sharing economy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:59:00 -0500 Why own a fondue pot when you can borrow one? Full Article Design
ea Coworking is a great idea, but can WeWork survive? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 12:55:37 -0500 Sharing resources and renting just what you need is green, but not much of a business model. Full Article Business
ea Sleek sneaker is made from upcycled car seat leather By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Alice + Whittles makes use of high-quality materials that would otherwise go to waste. Full Article Living
ea You won't believe what these sneakers are made of By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:13:00 -0400 These cool kicks are a fascinating blend of waste materials, put to good use. Full Article Living
ea 5 pairs of eco-friendly footwear By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400 These sneakers and sandals are proof that footwear production can be gentler on the environment. Full Article Living
ea Apple kills the headphone jack on the iPhone. Good idea or planned obsolescence? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:24:22 -0400 There are a lot of good reasons to get rid of that old plug. Full Article Technology
ea Wearable electronics could someday be powered by body heat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:28:30 -0400 A new lightweight thermoelectric generator has been developed at NC State, which may be able to power small health sensors or other small wearable devices. Full Article Technology
ea Why the best smartphone is the one you already have By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 09:07:37 -0400 Douglas Rushkoff explains that the real costs of a new phone are not measured in just money. Full Article Technology
ea Speaker system is designed for deconstruction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:13:56 -0500 Everybody should be doing this, planning for repairability from day one. Full Article Technology
ea House of Marley makes bamboo headphones and speakers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:04:00 -0500 And they don't stop there. Their products also feature recycled plastic, fabric, silicone, and more. Full Article Design
ea Are touchscreen displays a good idea in cars? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:54:55 -0400 "If a touchscreen must be used, it should be embedded alongside a set of fixed, physical buttons that support muscle memory and single actions." Full Article Transportation
ea Can You Spot TreeHugger in this Google 'Search Story' About Solar Power in Michigan? (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:33:04 -0400 Don't Blink or You'll Miss It! Google has created a series of video ads called "Search Stories". They're basically short vignettes showing some cool projects that were made possible by people finding the right information (using Google, of course). The Full Article Energy
ea Detecting Plant Diseases? There's an App for that By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0500 The Gene-Z app works with Apple and Android and can detect plant diseases in 10-30 minutes. Full Article Technology
ea Michigan Has Large Shale Gas Reserves, In The Great Lakes Watershed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:16:00 -0500 The Michigan basin has extensive shale gas reserves, yet it is not a political issue for Democrats or Republicans. Why? Full Article Energy
ea Heart-Powered Pacemakers to Eliminate Battery Replacement Surgery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:06:53 -0400 Researchers propose using the vibrations of the heart to keep pacemakers going, eliminating the need to replace batteries. Full Article Technology
ea Lessons From The Past: How Living Like Great Grandma Is Green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2012 11:37:00 -0400 Matt Grocoff describes how his ancestors lived " in an elegant cradle-to-cradle, closed loop pattern." Full Article Design
ea Faults Leading to 2010 Michigan Tar Sands Spill Known to Pipeline Operator For 5 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:05:00 -0400 Plus, NTSB Investigators said a "culture of deviance" delayed Enbridge's response once the 2010 was first detected. Full Article Energy
ea 89-year-old Michigan Beekeeper May Lose his Hives After Neighbor Complaints By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0400 Beekeeper, and World War II veteran, is at risk of losing his beehives he's had since the 1950s. Full Article Living