or Solar Panels, Reforestation Project in Works for Armenia's First Green Pilgrimage Site By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:46:00 -0500 The Echmiadzin Cathedral complex in Armenia is one of 12 spiritual destinations that are becoming more sustainable. Full Article Living
or 6,000 mosques to go solar in Jordan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:24:25 -0500 With high energy prices and a whole lot of mosques, Jordan has every incentive to support solar-powered worship. Full Article Energy
or North Carolina mosque aiming to be among first in country to go solar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:51:04 -0400 The Muslim American Society of Charlotte isn't just putting solar on its mosque. 40 of its congregants are going solar too. Full Article Business
or Occasional fasting may be a fast fix for our health By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Many people swear by the value of periodically fasting for a day or a couple days at a time. Science backs them up Full Article Living
or Why I hate the word 'humanism' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:55:08 -0400 My problem with the word "humane" and the humanism movement Full Article Business
or Ship noise makes it harder for crabs to eat, easier for them to be eaten By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:45:00 -0400 Researchers have discovered that the problem of ocean noise pollution extends all the way up to the shoreline. And shore crabs face a double-edged sword from too much noise from ships. Full Article Science
or Sea otters may help combat harmful agricultural run-off in California By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:45:00 -0400 As a keystone species, the importance of the sea otter on the health of coastal ecosystems can't be understated. A new study shows that they may even play a key role in helping coastlines cope with agricultural run-off. Full Article Science
or Could climate change be any worse? Yes. BEARS! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:41:27 -0400 Just when you think climate change couldn't get any worse... BEARS! Full Article Science
or For $19 you can kill a wolf in Montana By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:01:26 -0400 After nearly being hunted to extinction, wolf populations in the United States have recovered enough that hunting wolves is allowed to control their numbers. But are we moving too fast? Full Article Science
or Efforts underway in one of most extensive US river restorations ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:38:00 -0400 The world's largest dam removal project is nearing completion on Elwha River on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula. Now it's time to enter the next phase of work on one of the greatest salmon rivers in the nation: the restoration of an entire watershed. Full Article Science
or Coastal wetlands could protect New York City from storms - and the Nature Conservancy is spreading the word By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:55:59 -0400 The Nature Conservancy is teaching New Yorkers about the protective natural ecosystems in the city Full Article Science
or Interactive online sound library lets you explore The Great Animal Orchestra By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:56:54 -0500 Nature's acoustic environments are wild, haunting and beautiful. As this online educational project shows, these wild soundscapes are in danger of disappearing too. Full Article Science
or Paleontologists discover lost ecosystem off the coast of southern California By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2017 09:00:00 -0400 The ecosystem had thrived for thousands of years but collapsed less than two centuries ago. Full Article Science
or Scientists just discovered billions of organisms underneath the land and sea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:14:00 -0500 Not in the ocean. Below it. Full Article Science
or Why you shouldn't buy ladybugs for natural pest control in your garden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 16:08:04 -0400 Got ladybugs? Encourage native ladybugs in your garden instead of buying wild-harvested ladybugs to manage pests. Full Article Living
or Inferno: 10-minute video from a lucky survivor of Lac Megantic's catastrophe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:17:15 -0400 This 10-minute video was shot by a man who was supposed to be at the MusiCafé bar that was engulfed by flames on july 6. Full Article Energy
or 13 story timber tower to be built in Quebec City, will be tallest in North America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 15:10:28 -0400 The plyscraper era has begun as Cross Laminated Timber towers start popping up everywhere. Full Article Design
or Province of Québec approves massive wood construction up to twelve storeys By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:25:50 -0400 It's a big step forward for the high-tech timber industry. Full Article Design
or Perhaps those Falcon Wing doors on the Tesla Model X are not so terrible after all By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:08:16 -0500 I predicted trouble in winter, but they appear to still open even when buried in snow. Full Article Transportation
or Forest cabin enlarged into small birdhouse-like wilderness retreat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:12:38 -0400 An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form. Full Article Design
or Sakura is a luxurious modern tiny house for cold climates (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:59:34 -0400 Built on a gooseneck trailer, this big tiny home features a lot of clever small-space design ideas. Full Article Design
or Cold-climate tiny house built for mother and daughter (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:16:01 -0400 This micro-home is a customized, winter-proofed dwelling for two. Full Article Design
or Adventurous couple's van conversion packs in a lot of outdoor gear (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 13:32:36 -0500 This winter-proofed van is now home to two engineers who love the outdoors. Full Article Design
or Canadian grocer to allow reusable containers for meat, seafood, deli By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Starting next week, shoppers at Metro stores in Quebec can go zero waste more easily than ever. Full Article Business
or Do You Carry Black or White Pebbles In Your Organic Pockets? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:15:00 -0400 Based on the belief that we carry black or white pebbles with us, depending on the choices we make in our lives (black pebbles represent self-focused, irresponsible decisions; white pebbles represent a life of sound, Full Article Living
or San Francisco Solar Map Lets You Spy on Your Neighbor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0400 This cool, interactive solar map put out by the San Francisco Department of the Environment lets you identify exactly where and how many solar panels are on houses in San Fran. Even better than that, the site has a search Full Article Technology
or PETA to Buy Sea World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:17:00 -0400 No we're not kidding. The San Diego Union Tribune reported this morning that as Anheuser-Busch, owner of SeaWorld, is about to be gobbled up by Belgian brewer InBev, they are looking to rid themselves of their theme parks and Full Article Business
or Green Power Sports Tour 2008 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:50:00 -0400 One man. One veggie-oil powered car. Four months. 20,000 miles. Today Joe Connor, freelance sports-writer, leaves San Diego for his 3rd Annual Green Power Sports Tour, kicking off at a pre-season Raiders game in Bakersfield. Loaded Full Article Science
or San Diego Fun Runs Support Solar Projects in Africa By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:41:00 -0400 Image source: Sun Strides Sun Strides is merging two things that southern Californian's love - the sun and athletic activities - to raise funds for solar projects in Africa. 5, 10, 15K, whatever your passion or punishment, there is a spot for you at the Full Article Living
or Surf eCo School Saves Rainforest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:17:00 -0500 Torrey Trust, owner of Surf eCo, wanted to do more to protect the oceans and the environment so she opened up her own surf school that teaches kids young and old about the environment while helping them catch a few waves. Located in Encinitas, CA, Full Article Living
or San Diego Homeowners, Unite for Cheaper Solar Power: One Block Off the Grid Expands Program By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:40:00 -0400 If you live in San Diego and find the prospect of banding together with your neighbors to get better rates on installing your own solar panels interesting, then this one is for you: 1BOG (that's One Block Off the Grid ...) has announced that they will Full Article Energy
or Los Vecinos: First Platinum LEED-Certified, 100% Solar Powered, Affordable Housing in San Diego By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2009 20:39:00 -0400 Image via: Wakeland Housing & Development Corporation Los Vecinos, the first LEED-Certified Platinum, 100% solar-powered affordable housing in San Diego, offer 42-units of state of the art in green housing. The $17.6 million USD project opened its doors Full Article Design
or Four Boutique City Hotels That Let You Use the Bikes for Free By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:42:16 -0400 More and more, urban biking has become one of the best ways to see a lot of a city in a short span of time, so it's a no-brainer that more hotels are offering free bikes along with the price of the room. In Full Article Science
or UC San Diego and CleanTECH to Create Smart Grid for Region By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:56:00 -0400 In partnership with CleanTECH San Diego, the University of California, San Diego plans to develop and construct a smart grid system for the San Diego region. In total, over 25 local national and global organizations will Full Article Technology
or The Week in Animal News: Long Lost Cat Comes Home, Animals Bathing, and More (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:15:48 -0400 A Colorado family that had long ago given up on finding their cat got some incredible news this week, when Willow was found in New York City -- five years later and 1,800 miles from home. Full Article Science
or Genetic mutation gives this "tetrachromat" artist superhuman color vision (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Ordinary humans can see about 1 million colors, but thanks to a genetic mutation, this artist can see an estimated 100 million colors. Full Article Science
or Mobile coworking bus lets professionals work, hike, bike & surf (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:25:57 -0500 This renovated bus is a mobile coworking space that brings location-independent professionals out into the great outdoors, combining work with a hike, a bike trip or a surf ride on the waves. Full Article Design
or Coburn Vows to Block Senate Resolution Honoring Rachel Carson By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2007 10:18:58 -0400 This coming Sunday would've been Silent Spring author and environmental hero Rachel Carson's 100th birthday. In recognition of Carson's contributions to the creation of the modern environmental movement, Sen. Benjanmin L. Cardin (D-MD) has announced his Full Article Business
or Cough syrup doesn’t work; these remedies do By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:14:25 -0500 We spend billions of dollars on over-the-counter cough medicine, but numerous studies find it’s not effective. Try these tips instead. Full Article Living
or No more dental fillings? Drug found to stimulate tooth regrowth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 07:02:00 -0500 Researchers have found that an Alzheimer's drug triggers dentine regrowth, eliminating need for fillings. Full Article Living
or Toronto nurse turns medical waste into a stunning mural By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:40:00 -0400 After 28 years of collecting lids, tabs, and connectors, Tilda Shalof was ready to turn them into a work of art. Full Article Living
or Pilates, not pills: Doctors are writing exercise prescriptions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:55:00 -0400 Family doctors are acknowledging that there's only so much medicine can do, and sometimes a walk in the park is just what a person needs. Full Article Living
or Why are young women having more heart attacks? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:47:36 -0500 In a disturbing new trend, researchers find that heart attacks are on the rise for young women. Full Article Living
or Another study shows that supplements don’t work, may cause harm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:15:21 -0400 Getting enough nutrients from food reduces risk of death, not the same could be said for nutrients in pill form. And in fact, some supplements were linked to increased risk of death. Full Article Living
or A brief history of the items in your spice drawer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 A visit to a Sri Lankan herb and spice garden reveals a rich history of trade and alternative medicine. Full Article Living
or The 10 worst states for the flu By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:22:53 -0500 Here's where influenza hits especially hard, and what you can do to help protect yourself from it. Full Article Living
or Black tea smoothies for a hot summer morning By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:48:41 -0400 If you can’t decide between a fruit smoothie or an iced tea, this is the drink for you. Full Article Living
or It's August, time for the best tomato pasta ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:28:09 -0400 If you follow the seasons with your diet you will love this. Full Article Living
or How to pack the best food for travel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Whether you're in a plane, train, or car, it's important always to have good snacks. Full Article Living
or Laos Moves Forward With Massive Mekong River Dam By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:40:00 -0500 Modifications to the $3.5bn project have been made to address environmental concerns, but it may not deflect criticism. Full Article Energy