ea 5 foods you shouldn't eat if you care about the environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:00:00 -0500 You've heard them all before, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded of why these foods are destructive to our planet. Full Article Living
ea Does anyone really know which diet is best for the environment? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:00:00 -0400 The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance. Full Article Living
ea Meat and dairy are heating up the planet, but nobody seems to care By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Despite the fact that livestock production contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transport sector, there is an appalling unwillingness to change eating habits in order to make a difference. Full Article Living
ea Meatonomics explores the bizarre economic forces that drive meat & dairy production By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:12:12 -0500 According to the research of author David Simon, the externalized cost of our animal food system totals about $414 billion per year, which is carried by all of us. Full Article Living
ea Imagine meatless Monday at the school cafeteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:30:45 -0400 Is the dream of sustainable agriculture a nightmare for the beef industry? Full Article Business
ea I ate how many trees for breakfast? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:00:00 -0400 What nutrition labels do, and do not, tell us about what goes into our food Full Article Science
ea Danish Council on Ethics releases its report on beef as a 'climate damaging food' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:46:00 -0400 The report argues why a beef tax would be an effective step toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions and why we should all be paying more for climate-damaging foods. Full Article Living
ea Grass-fed beef is threatened by nutritionally-deficient grass By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:43:00 -0500 "Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent." Full Article Living
ea Calling veggie substitutes "meat" is now illegal in Missouri By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:15:12 -0400 Guess which industry pushed that one through? Full Article Business
ea Canada's NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:14:43 -0400 Actually, this is something every country needs. Full Article Transportation
ea Electric cars alone won't save us, says new UK parliamentary report; get a bike instead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:06:20 -0400 It calls for more support of bikes, walking and transit, banning ICE-powered cars sooner. Full Article Transportation
ea Why I think buying an e-bike online is a really bad idea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:20:11 -0400 If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing. Full Article Transportation
ea Learn basic bike repair with these 9 DIY videos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:34:41 -0400 Keeping your bike in tip-top shape means regular maintenance, preventative measures, and the occasional on-the-road quick fix. Full Article Transportation
ea Why don't Americans wear helmets in the shower? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:21:19 -0400 Way more people get traumatic injuries in the shower than they do on bikes, but almost nobody takes the most basic safety precautions. Full Article Transportation
ea E-bike sales hit almost $15 billion last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:44:38 -0400 New studies find that sales are big and getting bigger. It's time to give them a safe place to ride. Full Article Transportation
ea The real problem with the NTSB's mandatory bike helmet recommendation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:31:12 -0500 We covered this subject before but I got it wrong. Peter Flax of Bicycling Magazine got it right. Full Article Transportation
ea 6 lazy cleaning hacks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:04:00 -0500 Because who wants to spend precious time cleaning their house? Full Article Living
ea The best DIY baking soda cleaner for tough kitchen messes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:08:35 -0500 For everything from stained sinks and burnt pots to baked-on grime, this simple 3-ingredient formula is eco-friendly, zero-waste, and actually works. Full Article Living
ea How to keep your fridge clean and organized By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Save time, money, and food by taking a structured approach. Full Article Living
ea 8 things NOT to clean with vinegar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Vinegar is a wonder ingredient for household cleaning – but it's not a perfect match for every job. Full Article Living
ea 10 clever house cleaning hacks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:10:00 -0400 Keep these tricks in your back pocket to make a tough job a tiny bit easier. Full Article Living
ea Designer DIY Idea: Swinging Bed Made With a Recycled Trampoline By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:36:23 -0400 A lovely lounger made from reused trampoline parts. Full Article Design
ea 16 simple nursery ideas for a tiny house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400 Babies are small. They can occupy a small space. Full Article Living
ea Eskayel makes dreamy watercolor wallpaper and textiles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 17:18:51 -0400 Designer Shanan Campanaro creates lovely home decor with eco-friendly materials. Full Article Living
ea Do natural pesticide sprays really get rid of bed bugs? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:50:41 -0400 Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective. Full Article Living
ea 6 tips for teaching kids to share a bedroom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:03:00 -0400 No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms. Full Article Living
ea Newton Baby crib mattress is breathable, washable, non-toxic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:02:00 -0400 A baby lying face-down will be able to breathe freely on this mattress. Full Article Living
ea This natural latex mattress offers a dreamy, chemical-free sleep By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:26:00 -0500 Unlike conventional mattresses, which contain petroleum-based synthetics, this all-natural mattress by Latex for Less is as clean and green as they come. Full Article Living
ea Why you should never eat in bed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0400 Sleeping and snacking are not meant to share the same space for some very good reasons. Full Article Living
ea Surplus breakfast cereal is turned into delicious beer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:05:00 -0400 UK brewer Seven Brothers has partnered with Kellogg's to use some of its less-than-perfect cereals. Full Article Living
ea Sensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500 One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only when planes are approaching. Full Article Technology
ea Record-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:41:30 -0400 Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground. Full Article Technology
ea Beautiful wind turbine trees generate clean energy in urban environments By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse. Full Article Technology
ea Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator now available in U.S. for early adopters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:41 -0400 The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000. Full Article Technology
ea Facebook 'likes' clean power, new Texas data center to be powered by 100% wind energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:17:17 -0400 All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth. Full Article Technology
ea Giant offshore wind turbine will feature blades longer than two football fields By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:05:07 -0500 That's two and a half times longer than any existing wind turbine blade and that's not all that makes it unique. Full Article Technology
ea Offshore wind energy system combines sea water and wind to create electricity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:19:32 -0500 No turbine blades in sight. Full Article Technology
ea East Africa doesn't want your used clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:49:00 -0500 Used clothing donations are more of a hindrance than a help, in the eyes of the East African Community. We need to listen to what they're saying. Full Article Living
ea Suspected poacher eaten by pack of lions in South Africa By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:47:16 -0500 The moral of the story is: Don't go out and try to shoot lions. Full Article Science
ea Rescued gorilla and her caretaker win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 10:10:42 -0500 The People's Choice award went to photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, who took the photo in Cameroon. Full Article Science
ea Elephants learning to secretly migrate at night and chat about safety By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:01:22 -0500 We may be killing them at an abysmal rate, but these smart and social creatures seem to have a plan. Full Article Science
ea Pilot flying rescued baby chimp to safety is a heart-melting thing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:56:34 -0500 The moral of the story is: Some people are awful, some people are heroes, and baby chimps are irresistable. Full Article Science
ea Thousands of children in Malawi are learning how to grow food at school By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 11:05:00 -0400 The Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs, a recipient of the 2018 Lush Spring Prize, provides basic gardening kits and lesson packs to teachers in order to teach valuable agricultural skills. Full Article Living
ea Critically endangered mountain gorillas show impressive population increase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 11:55:13 -0400 Mountain gorillas have become the only wild apes whose population numbers are known to be improving. Full Article Science
ea Three rhino poachers eaten by lions in South Africa By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:18:08 -0400 After breaking into a game reserve to hunt rhinos, not much was left of the three poachers. Full Article Science
ea Watch zebras being released in Tanzania after 50-year absence (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Oct 2018 07:42:51 -0400 Half a century ago zebras were hunted to extinction in the region, now the area is being rewilded and the zebras are leading the charge. Full Article Science
ea How good were Neanderthals at hunting? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:24:07 -0500 A new study investigates our ancient cousins' hunting abilities. Full Article Science
ea Elephant poaching declines in Africa, but 15,000 still illegally killed each year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 09:53:11 -0400 Even though there has been notable progress, at current poaching rates elephants are still in danger of becoming virtually extinct on the continent. Full Article Science
ea 'Sides of a Horn' reveals the human cost of rhino poaching By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0400 New short narrative film strives to deepen the global discussion around the illegal wildlife trade. Full Article Science
ea Ethiopia plants 350 million trees in a day, breaks world record By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 13:44:28 -0400 Ethiopia’s ambitious national reforestation program seeks to plant 4 billion trees by October. Full Article Science