al EDIT: "Design is not just about aesthetics, but also about finding solutions to complex problems." By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:38:38 -0400 A new exhibition in Toronto looks at sustainable development. Full Article Design
al Maldives' Ousted Climate-Activist President to be Tried on Sunday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:02:00 -0400 Mohamed Nasheed says his conviction is a foregone conclusion. Full Article Business
al The Jill Stein Presidential Campaign Was Both a Dismal Failure and a Remarkable Win By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:50:00 -0500 Stein may have gotten only 0.3% of the national vote, but that's actually a huge increase over what Greens have gotten in the past two elections. Full Article Business
al Tim DeChristopher Barred From "Social Justice" Work While in Halfway House By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:50:00 -0500 Tim had planned on working at a Salt Lake City Unitarian church doing social outreach. That is, until the Federal Bureau of Prisons decided that wasn't a "safe" occupation for the climate activist. Full Article Business
al 10 Environmental Victories of 2012 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:41:00 -0500 From clean air regulations to clean energy installations and requirements for better gas mileage, here's the year in environmental progress, according to the Sierra Club. Full Article Business
al Tribal Activist's Clean-Energy Quest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:53:00 -0400 A mother's fight to protect her children and her tribe Full Article Energy
al Marathon Refinery Fire in Detroit Another Sign of Environmental Injustice By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 16:17:43 -0400 Last Saturday's Marathon Oil refinery explosion and fire was yet another dangerous, polluting event in a string of environmental injustices to plague the residents of the 48217 zip code in Detroit Full Article Business
al Even Former Coal Miners Want to End Mountaintop Removal Mining By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 14:38:07 -0400 It's time to end this destructive practice, and Appalachian residents descended upon Washington, D.C., this week to demand action. Full Article Energy
al Coal Pollution in North Omaha, Nebraska: "Kids Deserve Better Than This" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2013 09:51:10 -0400 Residents in North Omaha want clean energy, not the coal pollution they're getting now. Full Article Business
al EPA tries to throw out case for California schools contaminated with pesticides By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:06:15 -0500 Latino students are exposed to higher levels of pesticides. But the EPA and parents clash over what should be done. Full Article Business
al A Note to Mayor de Blasio: Don’t forget the environment as a cause of inequality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:24:26 -0500 Environmental initiatives are integral to addressing the "tale of two cities" that Mayor de Blasio campaigned on. Full Article Business
al The 20th anniversary of the environmental justice executive order By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:41:15 -0500 On February 11, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed an executive order designed to bring about environmental justice. Full Article Energy
al Winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize tackles illegal palm oil companies in Indonesia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400 From palm oil invaders to adorable Sumatran rhinos, this story about a recent environmental victory will inspire you. Full Article Business
al Naomi Klein's 'Leap Manifesto' calls on the Canadian government to divest from fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:45:27 -0400 Klein, author of 'This Changes Everything,' launched the Leap Manifesto at the Toronto International Film Festival. Read and sign it here to join the call for a more sustainable and equitable future. Full Article Living
al Another environmental activist, Nelson García, is murdered in Honduras By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:00:00 -0400 Mere days after the murder of celebrity activist Berta Cáceres, a fellow member of her group was shot and killed for his participation in the same environmental group. Full Article Living
al Winner of the 2016 Goldman Environmental Prize battles a huge mining corporation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:00:00 -0400 It's an unlikely match between a 47-year-old Peruvian subsistence farmer and a giant American mining corporation, and yet the former is winning the battle. Full Article Business
al Photo: Metallic green bee doing the good work By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day is in praise of the pollinators! Full Article Science
al Paper wasps recognize each other, have long memories, & display logical reasoning By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 14:13:31 -0400 Why do we always think other animals are so simple? Full Article Science
al Photo: Pretty bee with flower reveals curious relationship By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 A giant resin bee is drawn to purple loosestrife, can you guess the connection? Full Article Science
al Photo: Pretty swallowtail visits a thistle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from a pretty spot in Florida. Full Article Science
al 8 natural remedies to get rid of household insects By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:08:35 -0400 From ants and pantry moths to black flies and fruit flies, these non-toxic DIY solutions are safer and more eco-friendly than traditional pesticides. Full Article Living
al Social media use linked to depression in teens, study finds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:47:00 -0400 But video games are surprisingly OK, making teens feel happier. Full Article Living
al Notes from a digital detox By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Or, what happens when you go without Facebook and Instagram for an entire month. Full Article Living
al On Canada's Birthday, a call for a Union of Climate Action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:29:23 -0400 Those crazy radicals at 475 demand High Performance Building across the Dominion. Full Article Design
al In 2 years, all streetlights in India will be LEDs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:00:49 -0400 India's streetlights are about to have a serious upgrade. The energy savings alone will be huge. Full Article Energy
al 5 new species from the Eastern Himalayas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:12:53 -0400 As with many biodiversity hotspots, new discoveries are being made all the time. Full Article Science
al Bhutan residents celebrate royal birth by planting 108,000 trees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0400 The happy country that set a Guinness record for planting 49,672 trees in just one hour welcomes the birth of a new prince by more than doubling that planting. Full Article Science
al This scientist wants to create 'artificial glaciers' to combat melting Himalayan ice (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:55:43 -0500 These vertical towers, made of artificially diverted glacial meltwater, are a brilliant idea and possible solution to alleviate water shortages brought on by the fast-melting Himalayan glaciers. Full Article Science
al India to halt all coal plant construction by 2022 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 07:59:04 -0500 That's way sooner than almost anyone expected. Full Article Business
al Stair of the week is really a big sculpture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:31:56 -0500 But what will the handrail police say? Full Article Design
al China and India years early on climate goals, meanwhile... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 13:51:27 -0400 The unexpectedly fast progress of other countries may even "cancel out" American rollbacks. Full Article Business
al German International School in India goes vegan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:37:00 -0400 It became too difficult for students and teachers to reconcile eating meat with caring for abandoned animals. Full Article Living
al Low-tech air conditioner uses terracotta tubes & water to naturally cool down air By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:03:55 -0400 Using traditional techniques and materials, this design adapts the age-old idea of evaporative cooling to create a low-energy, alternative air conditioner. Full Article Design
al A new generation of Indian farmers rejects industrial food production By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 05:38:00 -0400 Supported by the Amrita Bhoomi Agroecology Centre, young farmers are experimenting with natural farming methods, while saving money and lives in the process. Full Article Science
al Horrific abuse of chickens revealed at Eggland's Best farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400 The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated. Full Article Business
al Why I remain skeptical about McDonald's food changes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 07:20:00 -0400 Everyone is jumping up and down for joy at the fact that McDonald's is now serving antibiotic-free chicken. Please, let's not ignore everything else that's so wrong with the company. Full Article Living
al How Internet-driven activism has improved animal welfare By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:00:00 -0400 Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go? Full Article Living
al Nutrition and animal welfare were winners on Election Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0500 Several monumental measures were passed in last week's U.S. election. Full Article Living
al Are backyard eggs really that dangerous? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:20:00 -0400 With an increase in salmonella cases this year, health officials are pointing the finger at hobby farmers, which isn't entirely fair. Full Article Living
al This Newfoundlander wants kale, not cod By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:53:00 -0400 Jackson McLean is the face of a new vegan food movement on this remote Canadian island that's long been defined by fishing. Full Article Living
al Are farmers and environmentalists teaming up? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Aug 2018 09:13:43 -0400 Scientists found a way to get more crops per acre and save the planet at the same time. Full Article Science
al Deadly ground beef recall comes with 'High' health risk warning By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:28:43 -0400 Cargill Meat is recalling 132,600 pounds of beef products nationwide that may be contaminated with E. coli. Full Article Living
al Female pigs in U.S. are dying in record numbers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:57:00 -0400 The premature deaths are linked to excessive breeding. Full Article Living
al What does a renowned nutritional scientist eat? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:10:00 -0400 Dr. David Jenkins is the man who came up with the glycemic index. His own diet may surprise you. Full Article Living
al Cheap food harms public health and the environment, UK report says By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:34:00 -0400 Report also provides a blueprint for how to overhaul the food system to improve wellbeing all around. Full Article Living
al Four-Piece, No Screw No Glue Modular Shelving System By Disenaveral In Buenos Aires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:26 -0400 Another interesting find from Buenos Aires design fair, Feria Puro Diseno (FPD), this is a modular system designed by local studio Disenaveral to build different kinds of shelving spaces that adapt to changing situations. Full Article Design
al Ryan Frank is Back with Bee Friendly Furniture for the National Theatre By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:55:45 -0400 All images via Ryan Frank. Ryan Frank may have moved his design studio to the sunnier climes of Barcelona, but he is still getting great commissions back in London, where he's made a name for his funky ways with reclaimed materials. The latest project Full Article Design
al 5 Ways to DIY Gorgeous Fall Harvest Decor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:00:51 -0400 Fall isn't just known for the end of summer, finally-I-can-turn-off-the-air-conditioning temperatures, afternoon football games, and a return to your favorite soups and stews: It's also famous for its bounty of rich, saturated Full Article Design
al 'Mushroom Death Suit' Could Remediate Bodily Toxins With Specially-Trained Mushrooms (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500 Using mushrooms to challenge our unhealthy obsession with "body preservation," artist Jae Rhim Lee fabricates a suit that will remediate environmental toxins from dead bodies. Full Article Design
al UpUp Play Tower is a standing desk, jungle gym and play space all rolled into one By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:47:50 -0500 Passive house designer creates a very active play house. Full Article Design