es Man builds $1,500 tiny house, forages & grows his own food (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:33:04 -0400 Aiming to live a lighter-impact lifestyle, this green lifestyle activist lives in a self-built tiny house and experiments with growing and foraging his own food. Full Article Design
es Great bathroom reading: 'Essential Composting Toilets' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 10:21:59 -0400 Gord Baird and Ann Baird have written the definitive guide. Full Article Design
es Chinese Fruit Bats Demonstrate Unusual Sexual Behavior Never Before Seen in Adult Animals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:15:00 -0400 New research published in the online journal PLoS ONE demonstrates for the first time that a non-human adult animal species regularly engages in oral sex behavior. While the behavior has Full Article Science
es European Bats Resistant to Deadly Fungus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:49:46 -0500 Since 2006, bat populations in the northeastern United States have been decimated by a mysterious condition known as "white-nose syndrome." Caused by a fungus, Full Article Science
es Going Steady: 10 Animals More Monogamous Than Us (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:05:25 -0500 Ah love. Woody Allen has some nice thoughts on this tricky thing that perhaps gets more thought around Valentine's Day. The recent swan divorce shocked us to the core, so we decided to ponder the happy Full Article Science
es Whatever, Tigers and Pandas: Lesser-Known Endangered Species Need Help Too (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:42 -0400 With thousands of species listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature -- and some 110,000 Full Article Science
es Amazon Tribe Battles Rabid Vampire Bats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:35:08 -0400 At the edge of the Amazon, a remote tribe suffers a plague of rabies spread by desperate vampire bats. It sounds like the plot from a bad B-movie, but the reality is far more grim: More than 500 people have been Full Article Science
es 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
es Fascinating New Species Found in Papua New Guinea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:14:01 -0400 When it comes to finding fascinating species previously unknown to science, it turns out that forests of Papua New Guinea are a darn good place to look. Researchers have recently disclosed their Full Article Science
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es Scientists Estimate Up to 6.7 Million Bats Dead From Disease By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:14:00 -0500 White nose syndrome has decimated bat populations on the East Coast. Now scientists believe the disease, which is spreading, may have been worse than previously imagined. Full Article Science
es Why Bats Need a 'Happy Hour' and Swedes Try to Comply By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:21 -0500 Wind power is not just a Danish success story - Swedish wind is growing leaps and bounds. But the bats may suffer, so the Swedes are trying to impose 'bat happy hour' Full Article Science
es Small Wind Turbines May Cut Bat Activity in Half By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:20:13 -0400 A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units. Full Article Technology
es Holy Bat Cloud: Designer's Eco-Sculpture Boosts Bat Biodiversity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:26:50 -0400 One architect creates a series of intriguing artificial habitats for threatened bat populations. Full Article Design
es 3D-printed robotic bat wing holds new possibilities for small aircraft By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0500 Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something! Full Article Science
es 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
es The BatBnB is the perfect tiny home for your bug-eating guests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:01:46 -0400 Tiny houses aren't just for people; bats can be comfy and warm in them too. Full Article Design
es Bat Week 2019: fascinating facts & free activities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:04:17 -0400 Did you know that Bat Week takes place every year, October 24–31? The time is set aside to raise awareness of the many contributions that bats make to the planet and encourage conservation of bat species. Full Article Business
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es State of the Union: “No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change” By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:19:58 -0500 President Obama’s State of the Union speech takes aim at climate change deniers. Full Article Business
es Almost everyone is underestimating renewables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:29:16 -0400 Most reports suggest a gradual increase in renewable energy. But don't believe the anti-hype. Full Article Energy
es These biodegradable bio-photovoltaics use moss to generate electricity (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Using digital fabrication, moss and clay, this designer's "moss voltaics" would use these hardy plants to transform sunlight into electricity. Full Article Technology
es 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
es New imaging technique sees inside lithium batteries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:15:00 -0400 A new way to see inside batteries in real time as they go through charging cycles could help prevent battery fires and increase battery lifespans Full Article Energy
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es 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
es The risks of single use plastic alternatives By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0400 As the war on plastics heats up, could the alternatives be worse for sustainability? Full Article Business
es 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
es Shellworks creates sustainable packaging with seafood shells (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:49:21 -0400 This alternative to single-use plastics uses a range of custom-designed machines to create a recyclable and compostable bioplastic, sourced from discarded crustacean shells. Full Article Design
es Scandi design + Portuguese cork: Buy your next phone case from 15:21 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 It's so much nicer to feel a warm natural material in your pocket than cold slippery plastic. Full Article Living
es 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
es Why happiness is a global issue By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:20:13 -0400 Nic Marks at The Guardian writes on the importance of seeing happiness as a business and political issue. Full Article Living
es 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
es Quote of the day ties Agenda 21 to everything from Benghazi to Paula Deen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:51:00 -0400 We learn that Agenda 21 is part of a much larger Mainstream Media plot to hide the UN takeover of the American government. Full Article Business
es Cobb County, Georgia sees Agenda 21 plot in bike lanes and sidewalks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:04:00 -0400 Putting money into non-motorized transportation is just the thin edge of the Agenda 21 wedge. Full Article Design
es Is Home Depot giving up on "Going Green" Strategies? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:30:00 -0400 Nope. It is just another example of the anti-environmental, anti-sustainability, climate-change denying, anti-Agenda 21 crowd hard at work. Full Article Business
es NRDC: Agenda 21 conspiracy theorists threaten cities' sustainability efforts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:28:33 -0400 Jacob Scherr of NRDC (a group that helped write the Agenda 21 document) looks at the success that the conspiracy theorists are having. Full Article Design
es House of Representatives tells Pentagon to ignore climate change and Agenda 21 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 11:25:03 -0400 Just when you think it can't get any crazier in US politics, it does. Full Article Business
es Agenda 21 Update: The battle in the bike lanes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 10:44:00 -0400 It's the election cycle, and Agenda 21 has become an issue. Full Article Business
es New studies measure the true cost of sprawl, and it's more than you think By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:21:28 -0400 It costs a lot more to run a suburb than it does to run a city. Full Article Design
es 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