f Train Accident in Buenos Aires Leaves 51 Dead and 703 Injured, Sheds Light on State of Public Transport By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:49:00 -0500 A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier Full Article Transportation
f The Story of a Train Crash in Buenos Aires and What it Has to Do with Climate Action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:07:48 -0500 An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters. Full Article Transportation
f Minimalistic Collapsable, Hanging Bookshelf Made with Recovered 35 mm Film By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:28:00 -0500 Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move. Full Article Design
f Dream of the 1920s: Complex from 1927 in Buenos Aires is Everything a Green Home Should Be By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:41:44 -0500 Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types. Full Article Design
f Don’t Judge Argentina’s Care for Sustainable Living by its Inappropriate Air Conditioning Ads By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0400 Two misfortunate advertising campaigns from Argentina use polar bears and tackiness to promote air conditioning. Full Article Living
f Irregular Neon Fence Lights Up Parking Lot in Buenos Aires, Changes Fencing Perception By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool? Full Article Design
f Yes, that's Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio on the subway By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:59:19 -0400 It remains to be seen how green (or not) new Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio will be, but this photo of him riding the subway in Buenos Aires, Argentina, certainly makes a good ad for public transportation. Full Article Transportation
f Monsanto's agrochemicals are poisoning Argentines, but Monsanto blames victims for misusing products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:21:39 -0400 Michael Warren and Natacha Pisarenko from The Associated Press have a blockbuster piece of reporting on the dozens of ways Monsanto's chemical fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning the people of Argentina. Full Article Science
f Buenos Aires is doing a fantastic job of transforming itself into a more livable city! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:40:54 -0400 Showing other cities around the world how it's done. Full Article Transportation
f Mystery killer behind tragic right whale deaths likely identified By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:52:28 -0400 Deaths of the endangered whales, mostly young calves, leapt 10-fold from 2005 to 2014. No one knew why until possibly now. Full Article Science
f Imaginative kids' bedroom features space-saving, cave-like bunk bed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:38:57 -0400 Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way. Full Article Design
f New colony of penguins discovered on a remote island in Argentina By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th with the fabulous discovery of 'Near Threatened' Magellanic penguins. Full Article Science
f Walmart Introduces Supercube Tractor Trailers to increase fuel economy, get trucks off the road By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 10:12:00 -0400 There are a lot of good ideas in this truck; will they catch on? Full Article Business
f Did climate change cause the Alberta flooding? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:10:06 -0400 Nobody can say for certain. But that doesn't mean that the Conservative politicians have to deny it. Full Article Science
f An unstoppable oil leak is flowing in Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:32:31 -0400 For at least six weeks, thousands of barrels of tar sands oil have been bubbling up into the forest in Cold Lake, Alberta and neither the oil company or government scientists know how to stop the flow. Full Article Energy
f TransCanada to pipe tar sands crude to Eastern Canada. What does this mean for Keystone XL? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:10:06 -0400 TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada. Full Article Energy
f How to dress for bicycling in Canada: In body armour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:08:00 -0400 In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them. Full Article Transportation
f In "Canada's Texas": after 44 years, Alberta's Conservative government falls, "Socialist" NDP wins majority By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 09:19:34 -0400 This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates. Full Article Business
f Oil industry magazine puts Tesla on cover, "beginning of the end for oil?" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:58:40 -0400 Is the oil industry starting to be worried about electric vehicles? Full Article Transportation
f Finland's famous baby boxes are coming to Alberta By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:38:08 -0500 The province hopes to reinforce child and family wellbeing by providing basic supplies up front, as well as long term mentoring. Full Article Living
f Canada's New Democratic Party may take a LEAP into a green future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:40:29 -0400 It's controversial and probably cost the party leader his job, but there is much to like in it. Full Article Energy
f Calgarians protest planting trees, saying they will be cover for crime By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:42:16 -0400 "'If you give people more places to hide, more naughty things will be done" Full Article Design
f Calgary city councillors discuss returning fluoride to water supply By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:16:00 -0400 One study and a pile of anecdotal evidence has shown that perhaps the decision to remove fluoride in 2011 wasn't such a great idea. Full Article Living
f Discover Waterton Lakes National Park, jewel of the Rockies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:58:00 -0400 This stunning park isn't as famous as Banff and Jasper, but it has every reason to be. Full Article Living
f Someone should have told that rock that, in Alberta, safety is a shared responsibility By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:54:39 -0500 Cars kept running into a big rock in a Calgary parking lot, perhaps because it didn't make eye contact. Full Article Transportation
f Meet 'Steve,' a new kind of northern lights discovered by aurora chasers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400 This green and purple mystery finally gets its own name and some attention from aurora enthusiasts and researchers alike. Full Article Science
f Permit-free Mono mini-prefab can be set up for $22K By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:26:27 -0400 Built as a high-end addition for an extra office or guest room, this prefabricated structure can be erected within six to eight weeks. Full Article Design
f Canada's national parks are overflowing with visitors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:19:00 -0400 Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas. Full Article Living
f Good bones are a good place to start for net zero carbon MacKimmie Complex in Calgary By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:12:19 -0500 Ethics and environmental consciousness drove this project by DIALOG at the University of Calgary. Full Article Design
f Not-So-Lonely Wanderer is a charming 202 sq. ft. tiny house (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:44:53 -0500 Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality. Full Article Design
f Soon they will be shipping oil from the Alberta oil sands in little plastic tubs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:48:07 -0500 Canadian National Railways figures out a crazy new way to mix oil and plastic – to what end? Full Article Energy
f Does hydrogen have a role to play in a clean-energy future? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:22:59 -0500 New technology might actually pull hydrogen out of the Alberta tar sands and leave the carbon behind. Full Article Energy
f 3 Must-Have Green Handbags for Fall 2010 (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:36:32 -0400 The easiest way to mix up an outfit is with accessories. Fortunately, Daily Candy recently highlighted 8 green fashion handbags for spring 2010. From vintage handbags with a hand-painted twist to multifunctional back-packs with Full Article Living
f New Chic Travel Accessories by Jendarling Offer Alternative to Plastic Garment Bags By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:06:45 -0500 We've covered Jendarling's organic garment bags before. But with the holiday/travel season in full swing, their new chic Chelsea Girl collection, comprised of non-plastic garment and travel bags, is right on cue. For Jendarling, Full Article Living
f GM Cotton Fails - Insect Pests Thriving on Indian Plants When They Should Be Dead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:56:00 -0500 An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance. Full Article Living
f How to Find the Best Local, Handmade Gifts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:45:30 -0500 The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of Full Article Living
f Emma Watson Plays it Again with Alberta Ferretti's Organic Line By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:09:53 -0400 She gets around, little Miss Hermione Granger from Harry Potter. First she was the face of super trendy and super expensive Burberry. Then she launched her own line for People Tree. Full Article Living
f Alternate Wedding Gifts for the Royal Couple By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:09:40 -0400 It seems that the upcoming Royal Wedding is being taken more seriously abroad than it is at home in the UK. Ticket sales for flights out of the country during the royal weekend have skyrocketed and spoofs abound. Full Article Living
f FYE Shoes - Fashionable, Affordable, Green & Responsible Footwear from France By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:15:26 -0400 Shoe lovers have more and more choice when it comes to buying eco-friendly shoes: Simple Shoes, Worn Again or TOMS are just a few of my favourites and I just found a new brand from France. FYE (for your earth) is a relatively young company that started Full Article Living
f Will Your Next T-Shirt be Made from Trees? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:12:18 -0400 Photo: Flickr, CC Bye-Bye Cotton, Hello Cellulose Fibers Cotton is a great fiber to make clothes with, but unfortunately, growing it causes huge environmental problems. It's a crop that uses a lot of water, and most large cotton monocultures are doused Full Article Technology
f Eastern European Prison Inmates Produce and Design an Eco-Conscious Fashion Line By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:47:54 -0500 Heavy Eco sells bags, t-shirts and accessories, all made with recycled or organic materials and designed and produced by inmates in Estonian prisons. Full Article Living
f How FibrEthik Promotes Fair Trade and Organic Practices in the Cotton Industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:27:00 -0500 Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered. Full Article Living
f "Save Fish, Eat Chips" and More Quirky Christmas Gift Ideas from DesignMarketo (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:45:22 -0500 Great gift ideas from DesignMarketo, a platform diffusing up-and-coming designers’ small and limited productions. Our favourite: "Save Fish, Eat Chips" t-shirts! Full Article Design
f The Real Cost of Our Clothes (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:58:26 -0500 As most environmentalists know, there are hidden costs behind most price labels. This video explores how to uncover those facts. Full Article Business
f GM Cotton Fails to Raise Yields in India, Despite Large Increase in Planting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:16:00 -0400 Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased. Full Article Science
f Levi's Launches Jeans Spun From Plastic Bottles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0400 Levi's new denim line will incorporate on average, eight 12 to 20-ounce plastic soda bottles per jean. Full Article Living
f Hey, hey, my cotton… but only if it’s organic, says Neil Young By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:56:40 -0400 Neil Young may be looking for a heart of gold, but he hopes she is wearing a blouse of organic cotton. Full Article Living
f Fashion firm Marimekko turns to birch tree based alternative to water-intensive cotton By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:49:00 -0400 With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton Full Article Living
f 7 slow & cozy things to wear for fall By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:00:00 -0400 If your cold-weather wardrobe needs replenishing, we’ve got a few sustainable suggestions. Full Article Living
f Boerum Apparel sells classic sweatshirts with a fully transparent supply chain By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0400 When you buy a Boerum top, you'll know everything about where and how that item was produced. Full Article Living