ng Behold the bare-handed bee whisperer who is saving the honeybees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:47:49 -0400 Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive. Full Article Science
ng Hyundai introduces flying Ubers, rolling toaster-cars By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:37:57 -0500 I can't wait for this exciting new world of urban mobility. Full Article Transportation
ng Bjarke Ingels Group and Toyota are building a wild, woven and wooden city of the future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:43:38 -0500 It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar. Full Article Design
ng NHTSA keeps blaming victims instead of regulating SUVs and pickups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:59:04 -0500 Activists everywhere were outraged by their latest public service message. Full Article Transportation
ng Why we need fewer, smaller, lighter, slower cars: particulate pollution from brake wear is giving us "London Throat" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:43:31 -0500 Got a froggy "city throat"? It might be from metal particles emitted from braking cars and trucks. Full Article Transportation
ng The bike revolution needs safe and secure parking, like Oonee By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:08:25 -0500 As scooters and e-bikes proliferate, we need a place to put them. Full Article Transportation
ng Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed. Full Article Living
ng Is shaming people for flying effective? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Greta Thunberg's sailboat journey has triggered a heated debate over how to encourage people to take climate action. Full Article Living
ng How 'positive redirection' is shaping tourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems. Full Article Living
ng Justin Trudeau promises camping trips to Canadian families By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside. Full Article Living
ng 3 online booking sites for people who want to camp By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible. Full Article Living
ng Let's take an imaginary trip to these gorgeous glamping destinations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise. Full Article Living
ng A SpaceX launch puts out as much CO2 as flying 341 people across the Atlantic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:41:57 -0500 Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about? Full Article Living
ng Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:39:00 -0500 It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism. Full Article Living
ng How I avoided single-use water bottles in Asia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 The trick is to get comfortable asking one question. Full Article Living
ng How Much Money is Car-Commuting Costing You? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:40:00 -0400 It could be a lot more than you think, especially if you take the long view... Full Article Transportation
ng IDS12: Studio North Exposes Great Young Designers to the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:33:00 -0500 It is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show, the corner of the floor where all the young new designers get to strut their stuff. Full Article Design
ng Unearthing the True Cost of Fossil Fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0500 Fossil fuel company executives and D.C. politicians have long worked together to ensure coal and oil prices stay low enough to keep Americans hooked. Here's how we can break the addiction. Full Article Energy
ng "Mobile Gardening," the Hottest New Trend? 6 Ways to Mash-Up Bikes and Gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:22:11 -0500 With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more. Full Article Living
ng 5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:35:15 -0500 Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside. Full Article Living
ng Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:09:11 -0500 Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us. Full Article Energy
ng Feeding 7+ Billion in a Warming World (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:01:49 -0400 Check out the live feed of the Future Tense conference, Feeding the World While the Earth Cooks. Full Article Science
ng Summer Biking Joy and Four Ways to Find It By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:27:32 -0400 Yes, it's nice to ride unencumbered, wind in your hair, etc. It's also great to bring it all with you - from your honeybees to your honeybunch. Full Article Transportation
ng 5 Flirty Urban Looks for Spring/Summer from Nau By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks. Full Article Living
ng Turn Your Bike into a Living Cartoon (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0400 A student project transforms bicycle wheels into rolling animation -- magic ensues. Full Article Living
ng The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:57:00 -0400 Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture! Full Article Design
ng Merritt Crossing In Oakland Might Well Be The Greenest Home in America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:16:00 -0400 Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!" Full Article Design
ng Toyota Releases Financing and Lease Details for the 2012 RAV4 EV By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:27:03 -0400 The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming! Full Article Transportation
ng Arum, a Biodegradable Ring of Ashes for a Tree Creates a Place of Remembrance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:49:57 -0400 Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark. Full Article Design
ng A Smart Guide to Utopia: 111 Inspiring Ideas for a Better City (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0400 This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better. Full Article Design
ng Enough Public Bike Sharing, Says Barcelona’s City Council. Get Your Own Bicycles! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:45:30 -0500 Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget. Full Article Transportation
ng Buying Bulk in Barcelona: When Tradition Meets Sustainability (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:22:33 -0500 In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city's history -- and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience. Full Article Living
ng Unfolding Art Studio Sleeps Family of Four By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:47:35 -0500 Omar Sherzad's single-room art studio doubles as a second home for his family of four. Who wouldn't want a night at the museum? Full Article Design
ng Top European cities for walking + bicycling + transit may surprise you (infographic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:47:00 -0500 Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot. Full Article Transportation
ng yök Casa + Cultura: (down)cycling old walls and preserving for the future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:23:32 -0500 Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future. Full Article Design
ng PEX over copper for the plumbing at yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400 Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting. Full Article Design
ng Greening our bathrooms without sacrificing the experience of our guests at yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:30:27 -0400 At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role Full Article Design
ng Summing up yök Casa + Cultura with upcycled cardboard furniture, VOC-free paint and sustainable tourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:05:48 -0400 This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit. Full Article Living
ng Barcelona is turning its streets into "citizen spaces" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2016 12:28:06 -0400 The city's iconic chamfered blocks will become superblocks the size of small towns. Full Article Design
ng Slow shopping for the modern age By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally. Full Article Living
ng Marie Kondo has advice for working from home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:57:00 -0400 Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized. Full Article Living
ng 7 ways to keep working toward zero waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 It may feel like the whole world is regressing toward single-use plastics, but the waste-free movement is far from dead. Full Article Living
ng What to cook when there's (almost) nothing in the house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Making do with limited ingredients has taken on new urgency in pandemic times. Full Article Living
ng This is what pandemic homeschooling looks like By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now. Full Article Living
ng People are realizing how badly they need nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere. Full Article Living
ng Are we on the verge of camping's golden age? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated. Full Article Living
ng Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce dietary emissions by 35% within decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically. Full Article Living
ng For many kids, lockdown is a blessing in disguise By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time. Full Article Living
ng 31 healthy, satisfying snack ideas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400 In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you. Full Article Living
ng Think twice before 'panic buying' chicks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:17:58 -0400 Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea. Full Article Living