it Computer program creates city tree inventories By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:37:42 -0400 Using satellite and Google maps images, the program can count and identify the city's trees. Full Article Technology
it Having Facebook friends is associated with a longer life By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:33:25 -0400 A new study suggests that a social media community adds to longevity similar to an offline community. Full Article Technology
it Image recognition software for sharks tells them apart by their fins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:32:24 -0500 A shark's fin is like its fingerprint, with each animal having its own unique patterns and scars. Full Article Technology
it NASA's new efficient super computing facility will save 1.3 million gallons of water a year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:58:57 -0500 The computing facility will help researchers with NASA missions while reducing its environmental impact. Full Article Technology
it Supercomputer models show severe turbulence will increase with climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:16:46 -0400 Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps. Full Article Technology
it Forecasting urban inundation with a sunny day flood of tweets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 16:00:00 -0500 Researchers combine social media and artificial intelligence to better predict damage from global sea level changes Full Article Science
it Photo: Hummingbird is a lovely little marvel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from California's beautiful Central Coast. Full Article Science
it Photo: Pelican packs itself up like a pro By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day is a lesson in efficiency. Full Article Science
it Photo: The magnificent eyes and ears of a black-tailed jackrabbit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Merced, California. Full Article Science
it Studded with sea debris, these wild paintings are ocean 'portals' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Aiming to spark conversations about marine conservation, these beautiful works reimagine the oceans in their pristine state. Full Article Living
it Cardboard architect Tobias Horrocks builds a Cardboard Metropolis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:58:13 -0400 Forget about wood construction; cardboard could be the Next Big Thing. Full Article Design
it Ingenious micro-apartment renovation includes a 'disappearing kitchen' (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:13:25 -0400 Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne. Full Article Design
it Small carbon-neutral house in Australia built with recycled materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:13:42 -0500 Constructed as an "apartment-house" hybrid, this prototypical 753-square-foot house makes the most of a small lot. Full Article Design
it Blooming 3D jelly cakes are made with seaweed (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:16:09 -0500 Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna. Full Article Living
it Yardstix delivers modern, compact "backyard architecture" made from cross-laminated timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:58:40 -0400 This company creates modern, energy-efficient versions of the backyard 'granny flat'. Full Article Design
it Fred's Tiny Houses win big sustainability award By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 10:41:44 -0400 There is more to the tiny house movement than just living with less. It can also be a story about resilience, sustainability and adaptablility. Full Article Design
it Go inside the Carbon Vault: why it’s critical to know what’s beneath the Boreal Forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:50:18 -0400 Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ... Full Article Business
it SFI and Habitat for Humanity DC team up to build homes in the nation’s capital By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:43:36 -0400 A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause. Full Article Business
it Smart! Cornell engages kids with nest box building workshops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:07:00 -0500 The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. But the vast educational opportunities it offers aren’t reserved only for Ivy League students. Full Article Business
it Connecting kids to nature: Latest free activity downloads from Project Learning Tree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Does your family PLT? Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program for children and teens in all grades. Full Article Business
it Forests are easy to love: how to show it for the International Day of Forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:09:58 -0400 The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future. Full Article Business
it Forest sustainability by the acre: 300M+ certified to SFI By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:19:33 -0400 More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard. Full Article Business
it Top 10 reasons to attend SFI’s annual conference: Forests of Opportunity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:20:45 -0400 Every year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative community comes together to exchange ideas, share innovations, and inspire those who have a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests. Full Article Business
it Secret food habits of caribou suggest habitat improvements By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:21:59 -0400 Woodland caribou are considered threatened throughout much of Canada’s vast boreal forest. Full Article Business
it Sustainability and future forests at the World Scout Jamboree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:22:08 -0400 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Project Learning Tree (PLT) joined Scouts from more than 150 countries at the 24th World Scout Jamboree last month. Full Article Business
it High school students MAP the future of forests at Michigan State University By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:05:27 -0400 Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that. Full Article Business
it Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:47:00 -0400 Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species. Full Article Science
it Video: The importance of forests in mitigating climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:31:26 -0500 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change. Full Article Science
it Thankful! Five ways the National Wild Turkey Federation is preserving tradition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:57:18 -0500 The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage. Full Article Business
it Low-clearance Rapid Transit: Cheaper than subways, faster than trolleys By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:22:01 -0500 It has its ups and downs, but Harald Buschbacher's idea might be the best of both transit worlds. Full Article Transportation
it How to support farmers with your food shopping By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas. Full Article Living
it New York City bans foie gras By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 One thousand restaurants will have to take it off their menus by 2022. Full Article Living
it These dogs may save the citrus industry from a devastating pandemic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:57:02 -0500 Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy Full Article Science
it Staggering quantities of food are being destroyed due to coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:39:00 -0400 Markets have shrivelled, storage is full, and redistribution networks are lacking, putting farmers in an awful predicament. Full Article Living
it Apple AirPods get a big fat easter egg for repairability from iFixit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:44:21 -0500 Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. " Full Article Technology
it How green is Apple? A look at their Environmental Responsibility Report By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 12:58:46 -0400 It’s not perfect, but it is pretty impressive. Full Article Business
it Apple makes it tougher to text and drive By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:58:07 -0400 A new "do not disturb while driving" feature is coming with the next OS update. Will people use it? Full Article Technology
it Apple Park is almost complete; it is still beautiful and still wrong By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:11:36 -0400 It is a jewel in suburban isolation. Full Article Design
it That's not a roof on the Chicago Apple store; it is the poster child for unsustainable design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:28:25 -0500 It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure. Full Article Design
it Apple facilities now run 100% renewable world-wide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:15:26 -0400 They are pushing their suppliers to go green too. Full Article Business
it With a push from Apple, a "revolutionary" process removes CO2 from aluminum smelting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 09:19:38 -0400 Even when made using hydro-electricity, aluminum production had a big carbon footprint. Full Article Business
it It's time to stand up for our right to repair By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:53:00 -0400 We should be able to fix the things we own, not be limited by manufacturers' unwillingness to provide access. Full Article Business
it The rise of Silicon Valley's screen abolitionists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Many parents who work in the tech industry are opting to go screen-free at home. Full Article Living
it Is it time to rethink green building (and other) standards? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 13:21:50 -0500 Standards are supposed to make things easier and more consistent, but they keep proliferating. Full Article Design
it The new Apple AirPods 2 get a big fat zero for repairability By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:03:22 -0400 iFixit took them apart, but they can't put them together. Full Article Business
it What should we do with illegal ivory? Art. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:12:21 -0400 Following an August 7th seizure of more than 1,000 illegally poached elephant tusks, members of China's Endangered Species Advisory Committee are struggling with the dilemma of what should be done with the ivory. I have a solution. ART. Full Article Science
it GM mosquitoes to fight dengue fever during the world cup By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:12:48 -0400 Dengue isn't fun, that's why Brazil has been using genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce the populations of mosquitoes that spread it. But not everyone is happy about this method. Full Article Living
it Why it's important to buy fair trade coconut products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:00:00 -0400 Even as global demand for all-things-coconut increases, coconut production in Asia is stagnating because farmers aren't paid enough to make it worthwhile. Full Article Living
it Food-loving travelers to Asia can shop, cook, and eat with locals, thanks to the Traveling Spoon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals. Full Article Living
it New rodent with novel features discovered By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:09:43 -0400 The hog-nosed rat (Hyorhinomys stuempkei) possesses traits never seen by the scientific community before. Full Article Science