c Mild Buenos Aires Climate of the Fertile Pampas Turning Tropical By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:35:00 -0500 Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years. Full Article Science
c Note to Bloggers: Not Every Building with Corrugated Metal is Made of Shipping Containers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:35:00 -0500 A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake. Full Article Design
c Video Recreates Flying Amusement Park in Buenos Aires, Offers Refreshing View of the City By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500 Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator. Full Article Design
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:55:24 -0400 In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space. Full Article Design
c 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
c Tetris-Like Gardens Green Concrete Backyards in Buenos Aires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:40:56 -0400 Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants. Full Article Design
c 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
c 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
c 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
c Oh no! Argentina's Magellanic penguin chicks are being killed by global warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:59:31 -0500 Small changes in weather can have big consequences for many animals, including the beautiful Magellanic penguin found at the tip of South-America. Full Article Science
c Photo: Argentina’s lake district By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The “Los Lagos Region” is home to many breathtaking vistas. Full Article Business
c 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
c Dinosaur 7x bigger than T-Rex discovered By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 12:29:43 -0400 Paleontologists in Argentina have uncovered a supermassive dinosaur Full Article Science
c Duetta: Shared two-person bike weighs and costs less than a tandem (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:20:11 -0500 Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off. Full Article Transportation
c 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
c Buenos Aires to close 140-year-old zoo, move 2,500 animals to nature reserves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:57:36 -0400 'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor. Full Article Business
c Grand theater in Buenos Aires is converted into bookstore By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:53:28 -0400 You don't get an experience like this online. Full Article Design
c 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
c Argentina has signed up to become the world's dumping ground By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 A new decree has opened the door to global waste exports – and rampant pollution. Full Article Science
c 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
c 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
c 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
c Calgary getting a BIG green Telus Tower By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:03:05 -0400 Architectural rock star Bjarke Ingels lands in the Canadian oil capital Full Article Design
c A closer look at Telus Sky: Can an all-glass tower really be considered green? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:49:00 -0400 The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter. Full Article Design
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c Wood that wows: Teeple Architects' Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:44:03 -0400 It's all about the amazing connections. Full Article Design
c Now Alberta is phasing out coal too By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:50:41 -0500 Canada's Texas appears to be going green. And environmentalists and oil companies alike are celebrating. Full Article Energy
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c A guide to hot springs in the Canadian Rockies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:56:00 -0400 You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit! Full Article Living
c 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
c Controversial Energy East oil pipeline cancelled By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:30:45 -0400 It's that seventies show all over again as a Trudeau gets blamed but it's not his fault; it's simple economics. Full Article Energy
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c 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
c Is Canada's Justin Trudeau a climate hypocrite? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:54:24 -0500 Or is it all a big political show? Full Article Energy