me 33 years of melting Arctic ice in 33 seconds (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:35:08 -0400 The map-makers are calling this the biggest change that they had to make since the breakup of the U.S.S.R.! Full Article Science
me US government calls off oil lease sales in Arctic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:51:11 -0400 More good news for the Arctic as the Obama administration pushes off further offshore drilling in Alaska. Full Article Energy
me Mesmerizing short film follows photographer through the Arctic, wolves and polar bears ensue (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:00:34 -0400 Take a breathtaking 9-minute journey with wildlife photographer Vincent Munier through the beautifully bleak frozen North, you won’t be sorry. Full Article Science
me Patagonia urges U.S. government to protect Arctic Refuge from oil drilling By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:02:00 -0500 The Gwich'in people have been fighting this battle for decades, and now they need broader public support. Learn how you can help. Full Article Business
me Arctic winters are getting warmer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:00:00 -0400 A rise in Arctic storms has more than doubled the number of winter warming events, which could greatly impede ice growth. Full Article Science
me International agreement bans commercial fishing in the Arctic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:51:37 -0400 As melting ice opens up new potential for exploitation in the Arctic, a new ban aims to protect much of the fragile ecosystem. Full Article Business
me The methane 'time bomb': A sobering look By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:27:14 -0500 Does this look like 'alarmism' to you? Full Article Science
me Norway's extreme reindeer are eating seaweed to cope with climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:59:22 -0400 Svalbard's wild reindeer are surviving warmer winters by foraging on, yes, seaweed. Full Article Science
me Multigenerational 453 sq. ft. apartment is home to couple, mother & two pets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:30:45 -0500 A couple, their parrot, plus one mother-in-law and her cat have their own private and communal spaces in this renovated apartment in Hong Kong. Full Article Design
me Small apartment renovation features clever 10 degree rotation (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:35:28 -0500 Besides the usual hidden storage and mirrors to enlarge the space, this redesigned layout includes a slight rotation to improve circulation. Full Article Design
me Stair of the week floats in modernized 538 sq. ft. apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:08:46 -0400 Located in the heart of Florence, Italy, this small apartment features a minimalist stair, sleeping loft, and a view out onto the city's Renaissance treasures. Full Article Design
me Democratizing design: Hire design professionals for small apartments online with Prêt à vivre By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:33:34 -0400 How do you make good design accessible to people with small spaces and small budgets? Full Article Design
me The circular economy comes to your living room By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:55:50 -0400 How to choose things for your home that have had, or can have, second lives. Full Article Design
me How to work from home and not go crazy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:53:54 -0400 TreeHugger writers have a lot of experience with this. Full Article Design
me Phenomenal murals highlight extraordinary lives of humble pigeons By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:25:13 -0400 Pigeons live large in these big artworks that celebrate the remarkable qualities of these overlooked birds. Full Article Living
me Houston Gets Greener with Itsy-Bitsy, Energy Efficient Homes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:55:00 -0400 Thinking about making a move into a home, but really, really want a green space? We stumbled across the perfect (little) eco-home. Full Article Design
me Women With High PBDE Levels 50 Percent Slower to Conceive, New Study Says By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:28 -0500 Guest blogger Cara Smusiak is a journalist and regular contributor to NaturallySavvy.com's Naturally Green section. Full Article Living
me Radical Transparency - InterfaceFLOR Commit to Environmental Product Declarations on all Products by 2012 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:11:17 -0500 This week The Man with A Spear in His Chest, founder of Interface Ray Anderson, held a press conference to mark a milestone in his company's journey up "Mount Sustainability". They are making excellent progress towards their target of zero Full Article Design
me These recycled 'pasture' rugs bring nature's textures into the home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:37:45 -0500 These unique, handcrafted rugs are made to emulate the look and feel of moss, grass, snow and sand, for enjoyment at home. Full Article Design
me America's carpet industry needs cleaning up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:08:00 -0400 A report from GAIA reveals how old carpets go straight to landfill or get burned because many manufacturers haven't developed closed-loop production. Full Article Business
me Housesitting: Travel the world, stay at someone else's home for free By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Thanks to the internet, housesitters can now travel the world, living in different places for a few days or a few months for free, in exchange for taking care of an absent homeowner's property, pets or errands. Full Article Living
me Flame retardant pollution in Great Lakes is a serious matter, commission says By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0500 The International Joint Commission has developed a strategy for how U.S. and Canadian governments can address this toxic problem. Full Article Science
me Stopping the cycle of dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:00:00 -0400 Dead zones threaten wildlife and fisheries, taint drinking water, and impact communities. Keeping agricultural runoff out of waterways can help tackle this global problem. Full Article Science
me Meet the mermaid trying to save Florida's ailing springs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:01:10 -0500 Weeki Wachee Springs – the first magnitude spring that is home to mermaids, manatees and magic – is being threatened with pollution and development. Full Article Science
me The EPA doesn't want Americans to know how dangerous Teflon chemicals are By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 10:03:00 -0400 The agency tried to suppress a major toxicology report on perfluoroalkyl chemicals, but now it's been quietly released online -- with alarming conclusions. Full Article Science
me Water gets weirder as new properties come to light By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:00:00 -0400 This ubiquitous liquid, water, continues to amaze us with its just plain weirdness Full Article Science
me Lake Erie's new Bill of Rights has angered Ohio farmers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 But others consider it a good opportunity to reevaluate agricultural practices. Full Article Science
me Hey, people who drive: here are some tips on how not to hit people who walk or bike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:58:16 -0500 The Toronto Star's list is useful but incomplete. Full Article Transportation
me ShareNow, successor to Car2Go, pulls out of North America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:53:26 -0500 So much for the "sharing economy". North Americans don't like sharing cars or parking spaces. Full Article Transportation
me New York's Governor Cuomo considers helmet mandates for car drivers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:37:49 -0500 He wants data? We've got data. And if it saves just one life..... Full Article Transportation
me Seoul's daytime discos for seniors are better than medicine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:35:47 -0400 Break out the gold lamé, Grandma, and trip the light fantastic! Full Article Living
me Note to Bloggers: Not Every Building with Corrugated Metal is Made of Shipping Containers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:35:00 -0500 A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake. Full Article Design
me Video Recreates Flying Amusement Park in Buenos Aires, Offers Refreshing View of the City By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500 Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator. Full Article Design
me Dream of the 1920s: Complex from 1927 in Buenos Aires is Everything a Green Home Should Be By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:41:44 -0500 Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types. Full Article Design
me Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:55:24 -0400 In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space. Full Article Design
me Monsanto's agrochemicals are poisoning Argentines, but Monsanto blames victims for misusing products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:21:39 -0400 Michael Warren and Natacha Pisarenko from The Associated Press have a blockbuster piece of reporting on the dozens of ways Monsanto's chemical fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning the people of Argentina. Full Article Science
me Argentina has signed up to become the world's dumping ground By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 A new decree has opened the door to global waste exports – and rampant pollution. Full Article Science
me TransCanada to pipe tar sands crude to Eastern Canada. What does this mean for Keystone XL? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:10:06 -0400 TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada. Full Article Energy
me In "Canada's Texas": after 44 years, Alberta's Conservative government falls, "Socialist" NDP wins majority By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 09:19:34 -0400 This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates. Full Article Business
me Calgarians protest planting trees, saying they will be cover for crime By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:42:16 -0400 "'If you give people more places to hide, more naughty things will be done" Full Article Design
me Someone should have told that rock that, in Alberta, safety is a shared responsibility By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:54:39 -0500 Cars kept running into a big rock in a Calgary parking lot, perhaps because it didn't make eye contact. Full Article Transportation
me Meet 'Steve,' a new kind of northern lights discovered by aurora chasers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400 This green and purple mystery finally gets its own name and some attention from aurora enthusiasts and researchers alike. Full Article Science
me Oil investments are the new tobacco By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:31:54 -0500 The climate crisis and peak oil demand are making expensive projects like Alberta's Teck Frontier look like bad investments. Full Article Energy
me New Chic Travel Accessories by Jendarling Offer Alternative to Plastic Garment Bags By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:06:45 -0500 We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling, Full Article Living
me Fashion firm Marimekko turns to birch tree based alternative to water-intensive cotton By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:49:00 -0400 With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton Full Article Living
me Meet Pact, maker of the greatest organic cotton basics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:14:00 -0400 This is where your next pair of underwear needs to come from. Full Article Living
me Proto Home's Flexible Spaces and Efficient Core By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:53:35 -0400 In the "sleepy neighborhood" of Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles, a modern Proto Home sits among a mix of single-family dwellings from over the last few Full Article Design
me New Lessons From Old Buildings: Bin Laden's Medieval Hideout By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2011 08:41:26 -0400 I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some Full Article Design
me Wood & Technology Become the Axalko, a Unique Bicycle for Professional Cyclists And Nature Lovers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2012 06:38:00 -0400 An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful! Full Article Transportation
me Repurposed parachutes become low-cost portable rainwater harvesters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:25:46 -0500 Decommisioned parachutes are being transformed into lightweight rain harvesting systems to provide drinking water in semi-arid regions. Full Article Technology