or Photo: Glorious great egret displays its prize By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Hampton, New Hampshire. Full Article Science
or Construction halted on world's tallest prefab in Brooklyn By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:25:13 -0400 It's the usual fight between the contractor who wants to be paid for cost overruns and the developer who claims it's all a fixed price contract. Full Article Design
or Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator welcomes its first entrepreneurs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:05:31 -0500 A new collaborative space dedicated to sustainable fashion design is now open for production. Full Article Living
or Brooklyn's new community micro-grid will allow for peer-to-peer renewable energy sharing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:10:02 -0400 Solar panels, distributed energy, resilient microgrids, and blockchain. Oh my! Full Article Energy
or Successful coworking spaces should be built like 'intentional communities' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:48:11 -0400 Great coworking spaces aren't just about "sharing desks" -- just like other intentional communities where people share resources, they need a common vision and more. Full Article Living
or Norman Oder on The World's Tallest Modular Building and the Phantom 20 Percent Savings By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 07:55:12 -0500 The Brooklyn Journalist covered this project like a blanket, and looks at some of the detailed claims. Full Article Design
or Skinny Brooklyn rowhouse renovation makes room for family of four By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:00:04 -0400 From an existing two-storey transformed into four compact floors, this 11 ft. wide house is redone into a much more spacious home. Full Article Design
or Stair of the week is a shifting workspace with alternating treads By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:58:50 -0500 These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn. Full Article Design
or Floating Pool To Filter Prague's Polluted River For Swimmers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0500 How a floating pool could help filter this city's contaminated waters so residents can once again enjoy them. Full Article Design
or Bohemian forest retreat balances incognito on boulder By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This woodland cabin in the Bohemia region of the Czech Repbulic keeps it simple but clever, with one end perched on a large rock. Full Article Design
or The Bagobago backpack has a built-in stool. Hit or miss? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:59:50 -0500 We love transformers, those things that serve multiple functions. But I wonder about this one. Full Article Design
or Living & working have their own transparent spaces in these Zen Houses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:22:17 -0500 Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes. Full Article Design
or Centuries-old distillery converted into multipurpose co-working space By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:15:50 -0400 It comes with a tiny bar, housed in the distillery's old elevator. Full Article Design
or Magenta is an ultra-compact tiny house built for $10K By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:04:46 -0500 This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics. Full Article Design
or Another Major Blow for Carbon Capture, This Time It Involves the "C" Word By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 May 2010 06:48:35 -0400 Mongstad industrial area at night. Photo Tøssekaien via flickr. The Norwegians have been big supporters of carbon capture and storage, and the government helped get the public to go along with building of a gas-fired plant near an existing oil refinery Full Article Energy
or Radical Product Transparency Via Carbon Mapping- Highlight from Opportunity Green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:59:15 -0400 This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at Full Article Business
or Is It Too Late To Stem A Worldwide Outbreak Of Rational Governance? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:15:00 -0500 Examples of government looking out for the public good by rational regulation are resurfacing. Full Article Business
or British Columbia's Quest for Carbon Neutrality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:04:29 -0500 In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working? Full Article Energy
or Barcelona to Build First Carbon-Neutral Indoor Ski Slope in 2015 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:39:17 -0500 Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing? Full Article Design
or This Micro-Algae Lamp Absorbs 150-200 Times More CO2 than a Tree! (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:20:42 -0400 French scientist has invented a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 from the air--1 ton per year! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape. Full Article Design
or Prefab Australian home produces more energy than it uses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:13:30 -0500 Designed to capture and maximize the flows of sunlight, water and air, this prefabricated home feels modern, light and spacious. Full Article Design
or World's first carbon-negative data center coming to Sweden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive." Full Article Technology
or Economical and efficient "Energy Positive" house built in Wales, just in time for standards to be killed by government By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:31:35 -0400 It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain. Full Article Design
or Solavore Sport solar oven offers zero-carbon cooking in a lightweight package (review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:05:16 -0400 Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight. Full Article Technology
or UK to build world’s first ‘zero carbon hub’ for heavy industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 By 2030, Britain hopes to demonstrate that even cement, steel and glass industries can operate at net zero emissions. Full Article Business
or Forget about Life-Cycle Analyses, we don't have time. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:37:28 -0500 The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now. Full Article Design
or World Green Building Council calls for radical reduction in Upfront Carbon Emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:23:07 -0400 People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously. Full Article Design
or The incredible reason whales could be worth $2 million each By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:14:34 -0400 Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing. Full Article Science
or Why camping is so good for kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:19:00 -0400 You've heard about risky play. Camping brings together many of those elements. Full Article Living
or Is outdoor play a child's want or right? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that's wrong with our education system today. Full Article Living
or Why 'trunk-or-treat' is a terrible idea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It assumes Halloween is all about the candy, when there's actually far more at play. Full Article Living
or Advice for when your kid asks about the climate crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary. Full Article Living
or 3 reasons why Halloween is great for kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks. Full Article Living
or Cork bath toys are a great alternative to soft plastic ones By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute. Full Article Living
or Why kids need recess more than ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 It's about so much more than getting daily exercise. Full Article Living
or Parents, don't be so scared of the world! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Letting kids venture out alone could be the best thing you do for them. Full Article Living
or Outdoor children are happier children By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 New research shows it's because they feel empowered by 'sustainable behaviors'. Full Article Living
or Pantone's dire new hues are the colors of dying coral By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:59:00 -0400 The Glowing, Glowing, Gone is a brightly somber campaign calling for urgent action against climate change. Full Article Science
or 'Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:00:00 -0500 This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?" Full Article Living
or Why shopping should be a last resort By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Toronto illustrator Sarah Lazarovic's Buyerarchy of Needs urges people to consider other options before hitting the mall. Full Article Living
or Black Friday is losing appeal for US shoppers, but it's not as good as it sounds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:46:00 -0500 Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement. Full Article Living
or 5 questions to ask before starting a shopping ban By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:37:00 -0500 Taking a stance against our consumer culture is a challenge, which is why you'll need rules to live by. Full Article Living
or Millennials are behaving more like their grandparents By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:55:00 -0400 Young people's interest in 'healthy, clean living' has them cooking, crafting, and counting their pennies in ways that baffle their Boomer parents. Full Article Living
or 7 strategies for curing the urge to shop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 12:48:00 -0400 Constantly fulfilling your desires leads to financial problems. Learn how to get that under control. Full Article Living
or People are buying clothes to wear for a single Instagram pic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0500 It is, quite literally, the 'outfit of the day,' never to be seen again because it has been returned to the store. Full Article Living
or IKEA to launch hackable, open-platform sofa that transforms with your needs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:54:59 -0500 This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more. Full Article Design
or The CrossOver can transform any workspace into a standing desk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Mar 2017 11:25:00 -0500 This beautiful product, made in the U.S. from sustainable and recycled materials, is my smartest office purchase to date. Full Article Design
or How to upcycle pallets into "rustic-industrial" stuff for your home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:14:56 -0400 Remember pallets? Remember infographics? We have both in one post! Full Article Design
or Ergonomically crafted & minimalist Metis desk is full of hidden storage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:59:55 -0400 Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter. Full Article Design
or Beautifully simple corrugated plywood furniture is lightweight, strong & user-friendly (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 12:54:54 -0400 Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot. Full Article Design