b Industrial spaces and condos are neighbors in this Vancouver development with shipping container look By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:46:06 -0400 Another look at a controversial housing project. Full Article Design
b Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is lit by 5,000 candles at Christmastime By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:25:00 -0500 Called 'First Light,' this now-famous event at Ontario's first European-built settlement is a special experience for the whole family. Full Article Living
b Six more weeks of winter, says Canada's famous albino groundhog By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 11:07:00 -0500 Wiarton Willie saw his shadow this morning, which means the cold weather will stick around. Full Article Science
b Ontario Conservative politicians running from carbon taxes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:28:43 -0500 Going green is going too far in the Province of Ontario Full Article Business
b Ontario's GreenBelt could be turned into "largest condo farm this province has ever seen" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 13:35:39 -0400 Doug Ford, now leading in the polls, wants to open up more of it for development. Full Article Business
b Inside the completed McEwan School of Architecture in Sudbury By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:27:36 -0400 It's partially built out of Cross Laminated Timber; it "immerses students in this relatively new product." Full Article Design
b Everywhere you look, the urban-rural divide is changing politics and stopping climate action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:52:40 -0400 Populist leaders are more interested in cutting the price of gas than they are in stopping climate change. Full Article Business
b The Reach Guesthouse combines Passive House performance with classic beauty By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:29:36 -0400 Architect Jonathan Kearns shows that you can have it all. Full Article Design
b Ontario's Doug Ford bans bans on clothesline bans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:52:57 -0400 No green energy issue is too small for the rampaging Premier. Full Article Business
b 150-year-old wood used to build Riverwood Acoustics' sound system of tomorrow By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:53:38 -0500 Canadian birch hauled out of Canada's Ottawa River adds resonance and tone. Full Article Design
b What makes a bike-friendly town? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2019 11:59:00 -0400 In which I argue that bike-friendliness should be measured by how well a town caters to its most practical, regular, and vulnerable of users, not tourists. Full Article Transportation
b The Ontario Beer Store is a model for the circular economy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 13:25:24 -0400 It's being killed the name of "convenience." Full Article Business
b Funky Patchwork Daywear with a Peruvian Twist From Green Fashion Label Awamaki Lab (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:51:05 -0500 Awamaki Lab's fashion-forward collection successfully pairs Peruvian textiles with modern styles. Full Article Living
b Will Private Reserves be the Future of Conservation in South America? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:22:58 -0400 Three new private preserves have opened in Peru to buffer existing national parks. Is this the sign of a new trend? Full Article Science
b Peru's Oil Exploration Violates UN Guidelines on Uncontacted Tribes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:53:00 -0400 Peru continues to approve oil and gas projects despite previous exploration leading to the death of half the Nahua tribe. Full Article Business
b Billboard transforms air into clean water in Peru (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0500 This innovative billboard does double duty: advertising for a university's engineering program while producing much-needed clean drinking water for local communities. Full Article Design
b Here's what you need to know about the climate meetings in Lima By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 Nations met in Peru this month to discuss solutions to climate change Full Article Business
b Remarkable hotel hosts guests in clear capsules suspended 400 ft. on mountain (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:42:54 -0400 Created for adventurers by adventurers, this unique hotel in Peru features three sleeping pods that guests must climb up to. Full Article Design
b Team of super vultures deployed in Peru to battle polluters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Outfitted with GoPros and solar-powered GPS trackers, the crew of carrion-loving vigilantes is sniffing out illegal dumps in Lima. Full Article Business
b Peru releases 500,000 at-risk baby turtles into the wild By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:23:03 -0400 Peruvian environmental authorities make a big statement with tiny turtles. Full Article Business
b Ancient four-legged whale with webbed feet and toe hooves discovered in Peru By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:37:04 -0400 A skeleton of the bizarre land-walking whale provides answers about how whales first spread around the world. Full Article Science
b The Arboretum represents "a new stage in the ecological transition" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:09:33 -0400 Nicolas Laisné's vast project is a very different kind of office development. Full Article Design
b French MPs want to ban Black Friday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 It harms retailers, drives overconsumption, and contributes to traffic jams and pollution. What's the point? Full Article Living
b Top 12 pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:05:00 -0500 And the 15 cleanest, according to the annual ranking from Environmental Working Group. Full Article Living
b One of the biggest problems with Mother's Day flowers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 14:13:13 -0400 A new study finds altered neurological performance in children during peak pesticide spraying for the Mother's Day flower harvest. Full Article Living
b Praying mantises released for pest control are hunting hummingbirds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:23:05 -0400 New research documents that mantises worldwide are eating small birds; in the US, invasive mantis species are devouring hummingbirds. Full Article Science
b Ben & Jerry's ice cream contains traces of controversial herbicide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:37:00 -0400 Ice cream lovers aren't happy to learn they're licking glyphosate on hot summer days. Full Article Business
b Which virus-bearing mosquitoes live near you? Check these maps By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:27:32 -0400 The CDC has updated its US range maps to show the which mosquitoes are moving where. Full Article Living
b Protecting plants by deterrents instead of killing insects By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0400 "It's not just about the bees, it's about the survival of humanity" Full Article Science
b CDC lists oil of lemon eucalyptus as comparable to DEET for mosquitoes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:02:07 -0400 Even the CDC recommends this botanical ingredient as comparable to DEET for repelling disease-carrying insects. Full Article Living
b Scientists call for ban on pesticides that harm children's brains By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0500 New study says there's no safe level of exposure to organophosphates, a main ingredient in pesticides. Full Article Living
b Top 12 pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0400 And the top 15 that are least toxic. Full Article Living
b How to avoid the bite of a kissing bug By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:01:16 -0400 Kissing bugs can carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, and they are now making their way through the US. Full Article Living
b EU, Brazil and China have banned way more harmful pesticides than the USA By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:10:00 -0400 For example, 72 pesticides approved for use in the United States are banned or in the process of being phased out in the EU. Full Article Business
b Lions, leopards and lynxes love boxes too (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 14:05:20 -0400 Just like your pet, these big cats can't resist the lure of an open cardboard cube. Full Article Science
b 10 barbecue foods dangerous for pets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 07:06:41 -0400 From ribs and onions to chips and corn, these barbecue-friendly foods can be unfriendly to dogs and cats. Full Article Living
b Cute animal photos boost your mental focus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:17:18 -0400 Need help paying attention? Cue up the cute baby animals. Full Article Living
b Spiral stair is sleek and "sustainable". By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:41:33 -0400 Norwegian architect Tron Meyer cuts a stair out of solid engineered wood. Full Article Design
b Stair(s) of the week solve an old loft design problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:25:53 -0500 Which side of the bed gets the stair? Batlab solves it with two. Full Article Design
b Stair of the week actually looks safe; Too bad about where it's going. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2015 09:37:29 -0400 Perhaps lofts are not the best solution for tiny homes and apartments. Full Article Design
b Stair of the Week floats over recessed bookcase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 07:00:00 -0400 This multifunctioning stair hides a generous bookcase underneath. Full Article Design
b Stair of the Week 'focuses on offering employees an activity-based working environment' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:25:56 -0400 A health insurer practices what it preaches. Full Article Design
b Stair of the Week cantilevers from custom bookcase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:23:45 -0400 Architect Tamir Addadi squeezes a lot into a very small space Full Article Design
b Taking the stairs keeps your brain younger By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:31:34 -0500 Yet another reason to skip the escalator/elevator and hoof it instead. Full Article Living
b Grand staircase being built in Rotterdam By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:00:56 -0400 And when you get to the top of this, you deserve a treat. Full Article Design
b Boxy building minimizes surface, maximizes air and stairs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:00:00 -0400 Sweden shows how to build comfortable apartments for families, and stairs that people want to use. Full Article Design
b Stair of the week tells you how many calories you are burning while climbing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:07:01 -0400 A good, if not very accurate, idea. Full Article Design
b Not the Stair of the Week, soon to be replaced by "Vertical Walking" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:38:13 -0400 Why go diagonally when you can go straight up? Full Article Design
b Stair of the week is bold and bamboo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:49:07 -0400 Because if you make it beautiful and open, people will use it. Full Article Design
b Stair of the week is a loft bed in Singapore hotel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:28:29 -0400 Sometimes you wonder what they were thinking. Full Article Design