ri Colorful Lobster Trio a "1 in 900 Quintillion" Sight By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:11:58 -0400 Images courtesy of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk That's '9' followed by 20 zeroes The probability of a lobster being born with a blue shell is about 1 in a million. For a calico or pumpkin-orange colored lobster, the odds are in the excess of 1 in 30 Full Article Science
ri Connecticut Fears Monsanto - Bill to Label GM Ingredients Dead Due to Lawsuit Worries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2012 05:08:00 -0400 "The labeling provision was eliminated from the bill due to fears that it opened the state up to a lawsuit. The attorneys for the leadership & Governor's office felt the Constitutional rights of Monsanto gave them the power to successfully sue the state." Full Article Business
ri Mysterious anteater birth is ripe for an anteater-themed soap opera By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2013 18:57:00 -0400 Armani has some explaining to do. But she is, of course, an anteater, and they're notoriously tight-lipped. Full Article Science
ri How hard is it to walk in American suburbs? Worse than I imagined By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:38:50 -0500 On the Mouzon scale of 1 to 10 for walkability, this intersection gets -10. Full Article Transportation
ri Siege of smog grips Los Angeles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:52:21 -0400 With 58 straight days (and counting) of unhealthy air, officials are urging some to stay inside. Full Article Business
ri Folding electric scooter doubles as handy cart for cargo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:54:59 -0400 This electrically powered prototype will be great for getting you to the market, and carting stuff back home. Full Article Design
ri Gyrecraft: creating luxurious objects from plastic ocean trash (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Plastic pollution in our oceans is a big deal. These designers went out and collected some to create this surprising collection of items that look quite luxurious. Full Article Design
ri Beautifully patterned ceramics are 3D printed with sound vibrations (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Using a customized printer, these designers combined new technology with low sounds to create this modern collection of ceramics. Full Article Design
ri Multifunctional baby carrier is also cradle & rocker rolled in one By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:00:00 -0400 This versatile accessory keeps your infant close to your body, or it can become a cradle or rocker to be placed on a flat surface. Full Article Design
ri Job-creating bags will reuse lifejackets & boats of refugee crisis (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:07:22 -0400 Mountains of discarded materials sourced from refugees' boats and lifejackets will be transformed into bags -- by asylum seekers themselves, for a decent wage. Full Article Design
ri 10 ethically made, eco-friendly backpacks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:47:00 -0500 These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more. Full Article Living
ri Buy the original IKEA tote for $1 or get a knockoff for $2,145 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:25:00 -0400 Luxury fashion designer Balenciaga has released a Italian leather version of IKEA's iconic utilitarian shopping bag, leading one to assume the world has lost its mind. Full Article Living
ri This low-tech terrarium purifies water like a mini-Amazon rainforest (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400 Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants. Full Article Design
ri The beautiful Awake Watch is an impressively eco-friendly timepiece By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Built to last using sustainably sourced materials, Awake offers luxury-brand quality at a reasonable price point. Full Article Living
ri Photo of the Day: Grizzly bear poses for the cameras By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:00:00 -0400 A coastal grizzly bear pauses in its fishing efforts to pose for a group of photographers watching nearby. Full Article Science
ri Photo of the Day: Autumn color is right around the corner By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:00:00 -0400 Have the leaves started to change yet where you are? Autumn is just around the corner, and the annual burst of color is about to begin! Full Article Science
ri 'Book' Christmas tree is easy, eco-friendly, and free By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 06:00:14 -0500 If you are tired ot dragging home a live tree and having it shed its pine needles through your home as it dies, look no further. All this tree takes is your love, and the books from your bookshelf. Full Article Living
ri Earthrise: The photo that launched a movement. (Reprise) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 09:57:15 -0500 45 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement. Full Article Living
ri How cars have squeezed pedestrians off the streets and made it almost impossible to walk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:25:29 -0500 A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story. Full Article Design
ri Dinosaur Comics on the most dangerous game: Driving By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:49:04 -0400 Ryan North points out that unlike most games, this one is lethal Full Article Transportation
ri Photos: Women running the farm during WWII By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:45:01 -0400 War wasn't just a man's game, and it wasn't just about weapons. Soldiers gotta eat. Full Article Living
ri This tip could make memorizing way easier By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:23:09 -0500 It's my favorite new memory trick. Full Article Living
ri Earthrise: The photo that launched a movement. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 09:19:11 -0500 50 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement. Full Article Living
ri How Collaborative Consumption Could Help Shrink Government By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:08:29 -0400 Could sharing more be central to achieving the Right's biggest dream? Full Article Business
ri How the Law Stops Us Sharing, And What We Can Do To Change It By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:41:34 -0400 The sharing economy is getting more and more attention, but laws drawn up for traditional business don't always adapt well to informal sharing or collaborative consumption. Full Article Business
ri How to Save Money By Sharing Your Car With Neighbors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 05:01:50 -0400 Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor. Full Article Transportation
ri Sharing Saves You Money. But Who Cares? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:12:19 -0400 With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all. Full Article Business
ri Mobile Game Encourages Real-World Sharing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:52:12 -0400 The sharing economy is built on reputation. So is online social gaming. Now the two are coming together. Full Article Business
ri Surprise! Zipcar Users Feel Less Ownership of the Cars They Use By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:13:25 -0400 A new study suggests Zipcar users are less inclined to look after vehicles, and don't trust their fellow users. What does that mean for collaborative consumption? Full Article Business
ri 5 Ways to Share Your Garden on Global Sharing Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community. Full Article Living
ri This Black Friday, Patagonia exchanges new clothing for old and invests in the sharing economy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 09:37:03 -0500 Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday. Full Article Business
ri Could smart locks empower informal cargo bike (or ELF) sharing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 06:24:34 -0400 At first this smart lock seemed like gimmicky over-engineering. Then I got thinking about the possibilities. Full Article Transportation
ri A tale of two families sharing a house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:21:00 -0500 Have you ever wondered what 'community living' really looks like, and why people do it? Full Article Living
ri Lost Property clothing library is a brilliant solution to wasteful fashion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:24:00 -0400 A collective wardrobe spares resources, reduces clutter, and provides a steady stream of fabulous outfits. It's win-win all around. Full Article Living
ri Mario Cucinella designs a giant 3D printed wasp's nest of a house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:18:29 -0500 This is probably the most interesting 3D printed house concept we have seen yet. Full Article Design
ri 5 myths about jaywalking pedestrians who cause congestion by walking distracted By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:56:57 -0400 Studies prove these myths aren't true but nobody is listening. Full Article Transportation
ri Happy International Day of Danger and Death for Pedestrians By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:52:27 -0400 That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year. Full Article Transportation
ri What's the true carbon footprint of flying? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:41:08 -0500 We usually just talk about the plane, but it is a lot bigger than that. Full Article Transportation
ri Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action. Full Article Business
ri New York City schools will excuse students to participate in climate strikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:34:00 -0400 The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20. Full Article Living
ri Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate Strike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 All 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day. Full Article Business
ri 7 things you can do if you can't do a Climate Strike By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:42:40 -0400 Some people have to work, but they can still show solidarity. Full Article Living
ri BRB, we're climate striking By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 We are out supporting the kids today; back to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. Full Article Science
ri Greta Thunberg delivers searing speech to world leaders (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:15:12 -0400 The 16-year-old climate activist holds nothing back when addressing the UN Climate Action Summit – this speech shows why she is having such an impact. Full Article Business
ri ‘Climate strike’ named Word of the Year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:58:35 -0500 Collins dictionary lexicographers observed a 100-fold increase in its usage in 2019. Full Article Living
ri How populism makes dealing with the climate crisis really hard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:40:35 -0500 Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens. Full Article Business
ri Greta Thunberg's climate strikes are moving online, due to coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:02:00 -0400 It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places. Full Article Science
ri How Car Sharing is Taking Over Berlin By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:24:35 -0400 Robert Llewellyn explores Berlin's high tech systems for car sharing in an urban environment. He thinks he may have seen the future of mobility. Full Article Transportation
ri Farewell TreeHugger Readers: Mairi Beautyman Shares Her Greatest Hits By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:13:48 -0500 From adorable baby sea turtles to lamps made of cow dung and 600-mile bike trips, it's been a wild ride. Full Article Living
ri Art prints illustrate Europe's great cities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0400 Russian artist, Xenia Bystrova has created a charming series of posters of some of Europe's great cities. Full Article Living