ar 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
ar 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
ar Cool High-Rise Bat Habitat Draws Nature's Pest-Fighters to New York Sculpture Park (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 If all goes well between now and Halloween, Griffis Sculpture Park in upstate New York will be ready for the occasion with its very own colony of bats, thanks to the artsy "Bat Tower" being built to draw the pest-fighting pollinators to the area. Full Article Science
ar Billboard Houses Bats and Translates Their Speech, Tells Us What's Up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:12:16 -0400 If you've ever seen a colony of bats on the move and wondered what they're up to, this is the billboard for you. The "Bat Billboard," a collaboration of designer Chris Woebken and artist Natalie Jeremijenko, is a Full Article Technology
ar South Carolina Documents Its First Human Rabies Case in Over 50 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:30:00 -0500 South Carolina health department announces a human rabies case sourced from a bat. Full Article Living
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar Mongolia embarks on clean energy future with first wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:11:00 -0400 While in Mongolia for World Environment Day, I toured the Salkhit Wind Farm. Full Article Business
ar Green documentary makers unite to form Reel Power collaborative By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 08:29:50 -0400 From Gasland II to Dirty Business, some of the most active environmental documentary makers in the country are joining forces to build a movement. Full Article Energy
ar Nuclear fusion milestone reached: more energy out than in By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 06:00:00 -0400 Scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieve a major breakthrough on the path to the dream of fusion as a clean energy source Full Article Science
ar Brazil wants to build enough wind turbines to power Sao Paulo within 7 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:21:36 -0400 Brazil's economy is growing fast, and it is expected to need an increase of 50% in power generation capacity over the next decade. Full Article Business
ar Episode 2: Don't malign the millenials; The kids are alright. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:23:12 -0400 Once again, one has to parse the data to get the real story. Full Article Business
ar 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
ar Do fossil fuel industries understand how unpopular they are? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 06:41:15 -0400 As alternatives to Big Oil and Big Coal emerge, it would be a mistake for executives to rely on loyalty or love from the public. Full Article Business
ar 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
ar Indian state plans 25 GW of solar, gets 40 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:50:14 -0400 I'll say it again, renewables are taking off much faster than anyone expected. Full Article Energy
ar Developing countries outspent developed ones on renewable energy last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:17:00 -0400 For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development. Full Article Energy
ar The Heartland Institute is no longer fringe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:34:09 -0500 It used to be so easy to make fun of this group we described as "hopelessly out of touch." Full Article Business
ar Innovative floating tidal-power turbine generates 3 GWh of energy in its first year of testing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:03:08 -0400 The floating tidal stream turbine off the coast of Scotland has proven that it can produce power safely and cheaply year round. Full Article Technology
ar Pop-up restaurant in soaring Swedish gondola opens for sustainable diners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:57:29 -0400 Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air. Full Article Living
ar Canada declares climate emergency, then approves pipeline expansion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Trudeau doesn't seem to understand what 'climate emergency' means. Full Article Energy
ar Biodegradable disposable plates are made from food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:45:28 -0400 Here's a new take on disposable tableware: these are made from discarded food. Full Article Design
ar Corc Yoga mats are green and gorgeous, made from trees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Crafted from sustainably harvested cork in Portugal, these stunning mats will take your yoga practice to new eco-friendly heights. Full Article Living
ar The humble beeswax wrap is a zero waste superstar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:43:00 -0500 These clever, all-natural wraps cut down on plastic use and make food last longer, too. Full Article Living
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar State of Missouri bans Agenda 21; What would Harry Truman Say? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:48:00 -0400 They are going to stop the UN from giving out free lawn mowers and blocking Walmarts. Full Article Business
ar A year ago in TreeHugger, from zombies to shotguns By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 09:08:00 -0400 It was hot last year, too. Full Article Living
ar 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
ar The farmer, poet and environmental legend Wendell Berry speaks with Bill Moyers about social change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:43:45 -0400 Wendell Berry is a fount of wisdom and inspiration, so it was great to see that Bill Moyers spoke with the farmer, poet, eco-philosopher about the role of activism and spirit in creating positive change. Full Article Living
ar Cyclists are the new enemy of right wing politics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:56:42 -0500 The War on Cars pitch wins conservative votes across North America. Full Article Transportation
ar Bike lane conspiracists are not crazy. They are devious. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:06:25 -0500 For all the kooky and outlandish conspiracies, there is a serious battle going on about how we define our future. Demonizing the cyclist is a part of that war. Full Article Business
ar Build your own open source cargo bike (or buy it from XYZ Cycle) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 12:56:21 -0400 It's more than just a bike; it is a different way of thinking about design and manufacturing. Full Article Transportation
ar The green split between the city and the suburbs is real, as new study shows we are increasingly polarized. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:15:47 -0400 A new study from Pew Research is totally depressing, showing how left and right are moving further apart. Full Article Design
ar Why plastic bag bans are like brown M&Ms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:01:39 -0400 Adam Sternbergh finds that bag bans are a symbol of something much bigger. Full Article Business
ar Dudes in pickup trucks are deliberately blocking Tesla superchargers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:29:54 -0500 And yelling profanities in the process. Full Article Transportation
ar Living with less car: three concepts for camping with your Mini By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:15:14 -0400 How to get away from it all while you take it all with you. Full Article Transportation
ar These postage stamps are considered too dangerous for children's eyes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:51:00 -0400 The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns. Full Article Living
ar Scenic America, and now Scenic Toronto, fight billboard blight By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:24:00 -0500 The new digital billboards taking over our cities bring a whole new set of problems. That's why we need these orgs. Full Article Business
ar New ad reignites war between clean energy provider and big utilities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 06:39:48 -0500 Ecotricity's collapsing cooling towers return. This time, they're tapping into popular anger over utility profits. Full Article Business
ar How to market an electric car in America: Bash urbanism, walking, and the French. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:43:21 -0500 Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids. Full Article Business
ar This bus shelter will keep you warm, but only if you hold hands with your fellow passengers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:50:37 -0400 During this year's extremely cold winter full of ice storms and the effects of a polar vortex, moments of warmth between strangers are created in a bus shelter. Full Article Technology
ar Detroit Dirt and Ford do brilliant parody of Cadillac's ELR ad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:38:56 -0400 If this is what advertisers do to promote electric and hybrid cars, I may just go buy a TV. Full Article Transportation
ar Billboard ads "replaced" with old master paintings in Paris and Milan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 05:00:00 -0400 What if advertisements on billboards were replaced with old masters--it almost happened in Paris. Full Article Design
ar CarbonCure concrete blocks store CO2 for a lower carbon footprint By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:53:32 -0400 What to do about all that CO2 emitted when you make cement? Inject it back into the stuff and turn it back into limestone. Full Article Design