mar Rap News video presents our energy crises, global warming denial, Elon Musk on Mars, and our #1 energy solution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:55:00 -0400 This rapper nails it, imho. Full Article Energy
mar Peak Copper is back, thanks to Teslas and smart tech By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 12:14:16 -0400 It takes a lot of metal to make this stuff. Full Article Transportation
mar Solar 'smart' greenhouses produce both clean electricity & food crops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:57:32 -0500 A new breed of solar panel can do double duty on greenhouse roofs by not only generating renewable electricity, but also by using a light-altering dye to help optimize photosynthesis in the plants beneath them. Full Article Technology
mar Simple device turns your ordinary home into a smart home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:00:00 -0400 The device monitors the energy use of all the power loads in your house. Full Article Technology
mar When smart devices jump the shark: An 'intelligent device' for your garbage can By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:48:31 -0400 And now, in the 'Give me a break' category, the folks behind this garbage can scanner assume you can't make a grocery list on your own. Full Article Technology
mar Chicago power company aims for 1 million smart thermostats by 2020 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:07:55 -0400 Not only will this save home owners money, but it will also allow utilities to manage demand during peak times. Full Article Business
mar The Grove is a smart indoor garden that lets you grow lettuce year round By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:33:38 -0500 The fully automated aquaponics system grows lettuces, herbs and small fruits right in your kitchen. Full Article Technology
mar 15-year-old invents smart microwave that heats foods to their perfect temperature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:18:37 -0500 The teen has been building the DIY microwave, hoping to solve many cooking problems with one device. Full Article Technology
mar Qube offers 'world's most affordable' smart LED lightbulb for $19 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:27:26 -0500 This WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled smart bulb features plug-and-play functionality, doesn't require a central smart home hub, and is designed to last for "up to 50,000 hours." Full Article Technology
mar Next-gen smart sprinkler controller from Rachio integrates with Amazon Echo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:15:51 -0500 Because of course you're thinking about water conservation in your yard in the middle of winter. Full Article Technology
mar The Aquanta smart water-heater controller is not a dumb idea for saving energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 12:29:17 -0400 It learns your usage patterns but can do a lot more. Full Article Design
mar Smart Home technology won't save energy; it wastes it. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:07:54 -0500 A new study claims that energy efficiency is driving the Smart Home market, but in fact every bit of smart tech is a little vampire. Full Article Technology
mar Can a smart vent system keep you comfy? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:09:30 -0400 Alea Labs is introducing the "smart vent 2.0", which again raises the questions we had about Smart Vent 1.0. Full Article Design
mar Tesla rumors: 2 electric cars to be unveiled in March? Electric pickup truck coming in 2018? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:13:18 -0500 It would be a good way to further broaden the appeal of electric vehicles. Full Article Transportation
mar DIY Beekeeping: Download and print a smart beehive kit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:26:11 -0500 Combining elements of natural beekeeping, citizen science, open source hardware, and networked smart devices, these DIY beehives could be a powerful tool in the fight against Colony Collapse Disorder. Full Article Living
mar New Galápagos sanctuary protects unique marine life By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:45:32 -0400 The stunning new marine preserve surrounding the Galápagos will be off-limits for fishing in a bid to conserve its unique habitat. Full Article Science
mar Finnish supermarkets use 'happy hour' to fight food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:20:00 -0400 After 9 p.m., shoppers snatch up heavily discounted foods that are close to expiry. Full Article Business
mar The Floyd Shelf is a smart bracket that could be a smart shelf or standing desk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:01:27 -0500 But there is a real question of how much one should pay for an artisanal shelf bracket. Full Article Design
mar Smart desk moves you between sitting and standing throughout the day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The high tech answer to keeping you moving while working. Full Article Technology
mar This gorgeous standing desk is sleek, smart, and sustainable By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Made by NextDesk, the Encore is ideally green, with bamboo top, recycled aluminum frame, and VOC-free coating - perfect for this TreeHugger writer! Full Article Design
mar Coastal Marsh Plants, Adapting To Road Salt, Increasingly Common Along Midwest Highways By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:52:47 -0500 Blasting along the Ohio Turnpike, few will notice the coastal salt marsh plants growing along the shoulder. Such plants are now common at the mid-western roadside, having adapted to a half Full Article Transportation
mar Smart Windows Fix Dumb Problem of Too Much Noise, Too Much Light: Sage Electrochromic Glass Changes With Flick Of Switch By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:19:00 -0400 Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed. Full Article Design
mar 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
mar 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
mar NASA records quake on Mars, and it's gorgeously eerie (audio) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:02:45 -0400 For the first time ever, NASA has recorded a likely marsquake – listen to the haunting tremor here. Full Article Science
mar Microgenerators Inside Water Pipes to Power Smart Water Sensors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 14:04:00 -0400 Using the flow of water inside the pipes to power the water network's own monitoring devices could eliminate the need for batteries in those systems. Full Article Technology
mar EcoXPower Kit Charges a Smartphone and LED Bicycle Lights with Pedal Power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:13:08 -0400 The kit includes an LED headlight and tail light and a rugged case that attaches a smartphone to the handlebars. Full Article Technology
mar Smart homes and smart cities on MNN By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:30:22 -0400 I slice and dice some recent posts on technology Full Article Technology
mar Top 4 supermarket chains for sustainable seafood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Greenpeace's annual survey of national retailers' progress on sustainable seafood reveals the leaders and the losers. Full Article Business
mar Supermarket cuts emissions 53%, offsets rest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500 This is how to do climate action the right way. Full Article Business
mar Miracle material could eliminate cracked smartphone screens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:06:48 -0400 The material could also one day charge our devices. Full Article Technology
mar 7 smart methods to remember most everything By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0500 Alarms, notifications, and digital lists can only go so far; instead, use these tricks and your own brain power to learn things by heart. Full Article Living
mar Now you can buy "Alexa-enabled smart homes" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 15:33:56 -0400 But is this really a good idea? Maybe it is better to get up and flick a light switch instead of asking Alexa. Full Article Technology
mar Enough with the Smart Home and Smart City already By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 11:18:05 -0400 Has anything really changed since 1939? Full Article Design
mar Get ready for the onslaught of "smart plastic incineration" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:08:30 -0400 You are going to hear a lot about this. It makes everybody's problems go poof. Just don't mention the CO2. Full Article Science
mar Nest launches lower cost smart thermostat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:08:33 -0400 It's less flashy. In fact, it kind of blends in. But it's still designed to save energy. Full Article Energy
mar Invasive fish may get their own dystopian nightmare By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:14:06 -0400 Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction. Full Article Science
mar The Jill Stein Presidential Campaign Was Both a Dismal Failure and a Remarkable Win By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:50:00 -0500 Stein may have gotten only 0.3% of the national vote, but that's actually a huge increase over what Greens have gotten in the past two elections. Full Article Business
mar Marathon Refinery Fire in Detroit Another Sign of Environmental Injustice By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 16:17:43 -0400 Last Saturday's Marathon Oil refinery explosion and fire was yet another dangerous, polluting event in a string of environmental injustices to plague the residents of the 48217 zip code in Detroit Full Article Business
mar Photographer documents India's forgotten yet still remarkable water stepwells By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 07:00:00 -0400 These impressive feats of architecture and engineering are one of India's traditional methods of water conservation. Now threatened by disuse and a growing water crisis, one photojournalist is documenting them before they are forgotten. Full Article Living
mar Smart robotic multifunctional unit for micro-apartments transforms with touch of a button (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:00:00 -0400 This automated smart home system for small apartments takes the effort out of having to transform your all-in-one furniture unit by hand. Full Article Design
mar Makers' markets are where you should do all your holiday shopping By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:20:00 -0500 Put your money directly into the hands that made the gift you're buying. Full Article Living
mar 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
mar Indonesia's Tin Mines are a Health Nightmare By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:30:00 -0500 This article from The Guardian explores the tin mines of Bangka and the death tolls that come with them. Full Article Technology
mar Why the best smartphone is the one you already have By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 09:07:37 -0400 Douglas Rushkoff explains that the real costs of a new phone are not measured in just money. Full Article Technology
mar The smart home may not be a thing, but the smart kitchen might be By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 08:03:18 -0400 Here's one room in the house that might benefit from a bit more tech. Full Article Design
mar House of Marley makes bamboo headphones and speakers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:04:00 -0500 And they don't stop there. Their products also feature recycled plastic, fabric, silicone, and more. Full Article Design
mar Fairphone 2 is the world's first ethical, modular smartphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:44:20 -0400 If only we could buy it in North America. Full Article Technology
mar My Favourite Stories of 2011: March By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:07:00 -0500 Where I was preoccupied with everything Herman Miller after a tour of their factories Full Article Design
mar Federal Food Aid Recipients Double Their Money at Local Farmers' Markets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 06 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 The evaluation report three years after Double Up Food Bucks started giving incentives to SNAP (formerly food stamp) recipients Full Article Living