ic These Moroccan sunsets will make you want to want to go to Africa By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:19:02 -0400 There's nothing like watching the sun go down on a beach in a tiny African village. Full Article Living
ic 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
ic 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
ic It's primates versus palm oil in Africa By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0400 Since both require the same habitat, scientists are worried how primates will survive the expansion of industrial oil palm plantations. Full Article Science
ic This is how you do it: 4 elephant poachers convicted in Congo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:26:27 -0500 An increase in maximum sentences for wildlife crimes are being delivered by the Republic of Congo – here's how one gang's arrest and conviction went down. Full Article Science
ic 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
ic Once catastrophic, elephant poaching at Niassa Reserve drops to zero By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:43:15 -0400 Before 2015, the Mozambique reserve lost many thousands of elephants due to rampant poaching – now they’ve just had a full year without any illegal deaths. Full Article Science
ic Reverb Turns 100, Gives Away Wiz Khalifa Tickets, More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:13:55 -0400 What do you do when you turn 100? If you're Keith Richards, who go on tour. The same goes for the enviros at Reverb, a Portland, Maine, outfit that greens concert tours and venues. The nonprofit is taking votes on who to support for its 100th tour, Full Article Living
ic Young Americans Do Care About the Environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:46:00 -0400 Student activism nationwide flies in the face of a recent study claiming young Americans don't care about the environment. Full Article Living
ic America's Top 10 Greenest Colleges By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:55:48 -0400 From campus gardens to intensive recycling, Sierra magazine's annual list gives a tip of the hat to the nation's most sustainable schools. Full Article Living
ic Taking a Close Look at America's Most Sustainable University By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:43:18 -0400 Sierra magazine released its 2012 Cool Schools list, and UC Davis took #1 - let's learn more about them. Full Article Business
ic Students spend their summer protecting America’s urban trees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:01:57 -0400 This summer, students are spending 8 weeks conserving nature in hands-on environmental internships in NY and Philadelphia for The Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities initiative. Full Article Science
ic Top 10 electric car "states" are... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:57:00 -0500 If you love electric cars and you love rankings, this article is for you! The top 10 electric car states have been unveiled, and there are some surprises on the list. Full Article Transportation
ic Victory in Colorado a rebuke against coal leasing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:35:34 -0400 Ruling represents the first time that a coal mine has been rejected because of the failure to adequately consider and disclose the impacts that a mine would have on climate disruption. Full Article Energy
ic Electric vehicle wins famed Pikes Peak Hill Climb 2015 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:39:00 -0400 What these cars are capable of will come as no surprise to EV fans, but winning the King of the Mountain title puts another feather in the EV cap Full Article Transportation
ic This was the decade of the bicycle. What's next? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:28:38 -0500 Probably, the decade of e-mobility Full Article Transportation
ic Make room for the e-bikes, the top-selling electric vehicles for the next decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:28:13 -0500 A new study from Deloitte predicts what we have said before: e-bikes will eat cars. Full Article Transportation
ic New composting toilet design launched in Ecuador, which really needs it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:22:38 -0500 Here's the drill on the Earth Drill toilet. Full Article Design
ic Composting toilets are replacing the plastic portapotties By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:21:11 -0400 The big Glastonbury music festival is getting new composting loos Full Article Design
ic Are public toilets a right in public spaces? (Survey) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 15:27:10 -0400 If you gotta go, you should have a clean private environmentally friendly place to go. Full Article Design
ic Terrific toilets built in Aspen by Charles Cunniffe Architects By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:00:40 -0400 Who says loos have to be boring and utilitarian? Full Article Design
ic Action-Flick Filming Takes Toll on Bulgarian Bat Cave By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0500 The filming of a Sylvester Stallone movie in a Bulgarian cave has dramatically reduced the animals' numbers, bat experts say. Full Article Living
ic The Week in Animal News: Epically Lost Sea Turtle to be Released, Sylvester Stallone Movie Harms Bats, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:56:33 -0500 A young sea turtle found in the Netherlands will be released after a three-year recovery. We also have the search for the "extinct" Javan tiger, Sylvester Stallone's bat cave incident, and more. Full Article Science
ic 4 Ways to Participate in National Pollinator Week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:05:00 -0400 It's National Pollinator Week! Start a garden, encourage pollinators, or join an event in your area. Full Article Living
ic Artists Build a 'Shanty Town' for Evicted Urban Birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:19:00 -0400 The 'Spatzenfavela' ('favela' for sparrows) provides a home for birds that have lost their city nests and roosts due to urban renewal. Full Article Living
ic 3D-printed robotic bat wing holds new possibilities for small aircraft By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0500 Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something! Full Article Science
ic UK bird charity moves forward with gigantic wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:18:25 -0500 This should take the wind out of the "all turbines are evil" crowd's sails. Full Article Energy
ic Become a bat detective with this plug-in device for your smartphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 11:02:49 -0400 The Echo Meter can detect, record and identify the sounds of bats nearby. Full Article Technology
ic 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
ic 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
ic Clean tech is better for economic growth than fossil fuels (take that, Big Oil!) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:37:11 -0500 Anti-greens often try to make economic arguments against the big spring-cleaning that our civilization is going through. Full Article Technology
ic These biodegradable bio-photovoltaics use moss to generate electricity (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Using digital fabrication, moss and clay, this designer's "moss voltaics" would use these hardy plants to transform sunlight into electricity. Full Article Technology
ic 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
ic FireBee Power Tower turns any heat source into an electricity generator By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:20:53 -0400 This 5W thermoelectric generator converts heat from a chimney or camp stove into electricity for charging USB devices. Full Article Technology
ic 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
ic 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
ic 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
ic Biodegradable semiconductors could help us curb our e-waste problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 11:05:55 -0400 The thin, skin-like electronics may usher in a future of earth-friendly gadgets. Full Article Technology
ic 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
ic 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
ic 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
ic It's time to embrace American hemp production By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 12:26:00 -0400 This super-plant has been misunderstood for too long. Full Article Science
ic Paris opens first cemetery dedicated to green burials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400 No chemicals, synthetics, or gravestones – the goal is to return to the Earth as quickly and subtly as possible. Full Article Living
ic A Picture is Worth: Agenda 21 and The Green Movement as Marxist Plot By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:28:46 -0500 The cover of a new book by a leading Agender says it all: Sustainability is just the tip of the Marxist iceberg. Full Article Business
ic The Month in Design, From Micro-Apartments to GlennBeckistan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:06:00 -0500 Also tanks in your backyard and killer stairs Full Article Design
ic Agenda 21 Update: Tinfoil Hats in Iowa, Republicans Fight Back By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:05:00 -0500 It's Crazytown in Des Moines as Republicans fight Soviet style collectivism, AKA sustainable development Full Article Business
ic Environmentalists rejoice as Agenda 21 is implemented across North America! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 A green, sustainable future awaits us all as the United Nations proposal for sustainable development becomes the law of the land. Full Article Design
ic Goodbye, Michele Bachmann, you will be missed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:12:00 -0400 She was a never-ending source of amusement, with more quotes of the day than any other politician. Full Article Energy
ic Boy Scouts of America introduce sustainability merit badge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:11:00 -0400 It's a surprisingly well-rounded and thorough view of sustainability that shouldn't be limited to boy scouts. Full Article Business
ic How North Carolina's Political Turmoil is Impacting the Environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:12:02 -0400 From reproductive rights to voter ID, there have been some battles in North Carolina of late. The environment has not escaped unharmed. Full Article Business