bi The real problem with the NTSB's mandatory bike helmet recommendation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:31:12 -0500 We covered this subject before but I got it wrong. Peter Flax of Bicycling Magazine got it right. Full Article Transportation
bi How to ride your e-bike all winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:06:51 -0500 It's a little bit different from how you ride your bike, but not much. Full Article Transportation
bi We shouldn't need a biking lawyer, but we do By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:19:13 -0500 The streets are deadly and the cops don't care, but we now have David Shellnutt. Full Article Transportation
bi Why would people hang their babies out the windows in cages? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:42:12 -0400 They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too. Full Article Living
bi Good news! Wind power and this vulnerable bird species get along fine By www.earthtechling.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Scientists find that wind power farms don't harm this at-risk species, a bit of surprise because other studies have shown that oil and gas development does affect prairie chickens. Full Article Technology
bi Offshore wind turbine concept includes a loft apartment at the top By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:38:47 -0400 These architects propose building a living space into the nacelle of giant offshore wind turbines. What could go wrong? Full Article Technology
bi Dutch wind turbine crowdfunded in just 13 hours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:33:12 -0400 Crowdfunding the latest gizmo is one way to be an early adopter, but all you get out of it is a gadget. Crowdfunding a renewable energy project, on the other hand, could deliver clean energy to your home. Full Article Technology
bi Dragonfly wind turbine aims to blend in, produce power in low wind conditions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:01:53 -0400 While large wind turbines remain the dominant force in wind power, wider adoption may lie with small-scale turbines fit for urban and low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
bi Sensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500 One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only when planes are approaching. Full Article Technology
bi Record-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:41:30 -0400 Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground. Full Article Technology
bi Forget Flappy Bird, here's a flappy wind turbine! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:51:57 -0400 Inspired by bird wings, this unique wind generator is claimed to efficiently harvest energy, even from low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
bi This tiny portable wind turbine fits in your bag and charges your gadgets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:09:36 -0400 Who says you can't take it with you? This micro wind turbine folds into a foot-long cylinder for a portable solution to charging gadgets with clean renewable energy. Full Article Technology
bi Build this open source DIY wind turbine for $30 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:52:03 -0400 If you're interested in learning how to build your own renewable energy devices, this DIY vertical axis wind turbine is a great place to start. Full Article Technology
bi Portable, collapsible wind turbine weighs less than 4 pounds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The WindPax wind generator fits neatly into a backpack for hiking or can be used in the backyard too. Full Article Technology
bi Silent rooftop wind turbines could generate half of a household's energy needs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments. Full Article Technology
bi Beautiful wind turbine trees generate clean energy in urban environments By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse. Full Article Technology
bi New York City’s biggest industrial wind turbine is up and running By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:51:09 -0500 A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City. Full Article Technology
bi This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 15:45:13 -0400 At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry. Full Article Technology
bi Owl wings inspire quieter wind turbine blades By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Scientists are working to harness the secret of owls' silent flights to build quieter wind power technology. Full Article Technology
bi Viaducts could be the best new place for wind turbines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:00:00 -0400 A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world. Full Article Technology
bi Wind turbine technology stores excess wind power for when gusts turn to breezes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:42:18 -0400 When wind speeds are higher than a turbine can effectively use, the extra energy is stored for when the wind slows. Full Article Technology
bi Trinity portable wind turbines get upgraded and scaled up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:59:01 -0400 Four sizes of micro-turbines, designed to be portable personal wind energy stations, are in the works from Janulus. Full Article Technology
bi Giant offshore wind turbine will feature blades longer than two football fields By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:05:07 -0500 That's two and a half times longer than any existing wind turbine blade and that's not all that makes it unique. Full Article Technology
bi Portable micro wind turbine prototype weighs 2 lbs and packs down to the size of an umbrella By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:54:33 -0400 Lightweight, collapsible, and quick to deploy, this little wind generator might be a viable off-grid portable power source in places where solar isn't appropriate. Full Article Technology
bi Offshore wind energy system combines sea water and wind to create electricity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:19:32 -0500 No turbine blades in sight. Full Article Technology
bi This startup's wind generator flaps its wings like a hummingbird By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:59:40 -0500 Even in the wild world of offbeat wind energy machines, Tyer Wind's design stands out. Full Article Technology
bi Giant wind turbine sets record for wind energy generated in 24 hours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:29:20 -0500 The world's most powerful wind turbine to date backs up its massive size with serious power output. Full Article Technology
bi This is what it's like to climb and service wind turbines for a living By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:30:37 -0500 One of America's fastest growing professions, wind turbine technician, attracts people with a unique set of skills, as demonstrated by climber and composer Jessica Kilroy. Full Article Technology
bi Recyclable resin makes wind turbines more eco-friendly By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:57:06 -0500 The resin reduces the energy needed to manufacture turbine blades and allows them to be recycled. Full Article Technology
bi World's largest wind turbine to be built in the UK By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:55:12 -0400 The powerful 12-MW turbine is being developed and tested now. Full Article Technology
bi How can people demand a "naturally green" environment and hate wind turbines? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:00:46 -0400 There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something. Full Article Technology
bi Women around the world are having fewer babies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:42:20 -0500 A new study found global fertility rates are on the decline in hundreds of countries Full Article Living
bi Ski town's fun new playground inspired by birds' nests & vintage ski culture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:13:25 -0500 Rising out of surrounding trees and rock, this playful little area takes its design cues from local bird habitats and the town's skiing traditions. Full Article Design
bi The rise of biking and protected bike lanes in the United States (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 May 2014 15:30:00 -0400 Another phase of the wonderful Green Lane Project has just been announced, and PeopleForBikes has taken the opportunity to highlight biking and protected bike lane growth in the US through a new video. Full Article Transportation
bi Colorado Governor promises $100m to make his state the "best for biking" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:20:39 -0400 Who said politicians never did anything good? Full Article Transportation
bi Newly discovered fossils fill gaps in amphibian evolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:54:48 -0400 The newfound fossils shed light on the early evolution of one of the planet’s most mysterious amphibians. Full Article Science
bi Photo: Cutest mountain goat babies ever, we kid you not By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:08:17 -0400 Our absolutely adorable photo of the day comes from Mount Evans, Colorado. Full Article Science
bi Photo: Bighorn sheep rule the mountaintop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:00:00 -0400 Our majestically cute photo of the day comes from Mount Evans, Colorado. Full Article Science
bi Colorado could save $2.5 billion from shutting down coal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:01:35 -0500 And people keep saying it's too expensive to deal with climate change. Full Article Energy
bi This was the decade of the bicycle. What's next? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:28:38 -0500 Probably, the decade of e-mobility Full Article Transportation
bi Make room for the e-bikes, the top-selling electric vehicles for the next decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:28:13 -0500 A new study from Deloitte predicts what we have said before: e-bikes will eat cars. Full Article Transportation
bi World's Biggest Urine Separating, Composting Toilet Scheme Fails By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:58:00 -0400 We keep saying that this is the way we should go, but perhaps the technology here just wasn't ready. Full Article Design
bi Crapping On Bill Gates' "Reinvent the Toilet" Winner By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:11:00 -0400 The last thing the world needs is a high tech electrochemical reactor toilet. This is a social problem, not a technical one. Full Article Design
bi It's World Plumbing Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:11:33 -0500 We turn on the tap and run some of our favorite stories. Full Article Design
bi 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
bi 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
bi 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
bi 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
bi 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
bi 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