ag Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:56:51 -0400 Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors. Full Article Living
ag On MNN: Aging suburbs, the trough of disillusionment and being wrong about everything By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:41:19 -0400 And a look at Amazon's office morale. Full Article Living
ag Image recognition software for sharks tells them apart by their fins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:32:24 -0500 A shark's fin is like its fingerprint, with each animal having its own unique patterns and scars. Full Article Technology
ag Photo: Young weedy seadragon soars like a superhero By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a weedy seadragon! Full Article Science
ag Photo: The magnificent eyes and ears of a black-tailed jackrabbit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Merced, California. Full Article Science
ag Australia slashed plastic bag use by 80% in 3 months – here's how By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:58:46 -0500 After a few big players entered the ring, the environment was spared some 1.5 billion plastic shopping bags in under 100 days. Full Article Science
ag Accessible tiny home helps elderly woman age in place gracefully (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:16:33 -0500 This lovely little home was built for a woman who wants to be closer to her loved ones, without losing her autonomy. Full Article Design
ag Smart! Cornell engages kids with nest box building workshops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:07:00 -0500 The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. But the vast educational opportunities it offers aren’t reserved only for Ivy League students. Full Article Business
ag New webinars engage the marketplace on responsible forest sourcing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 07:19:54 -0500 GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing. Full Article Business
ag Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:47:00 -0400 Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species. Full Article Science
ag Once again we're told to avoid romaine lettuce, due to E.coli By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 The CDC's latest recall is yet another reminder of how broken the food production system is. Full Article Living
ag America is facing a sugar shortage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 But is that a bad thing? Full Article Living
ag Staggering quantities of food are being destroyed due to coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:39:00 -0400 Markets have shrivelled, storage is full, and redistribution networks are lacking, putting farmers in an awful predicament. Full Article Living
ag Latest drone videos of Apple parking garage shows landscaping being installed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:41:06 -0400 Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too. Full Article Design
ag That's not a roof on the Chicago Apple store; it is the poster child for unsustainable design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:28:25 -0500 It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure. Full Article Design
ag Resist disastrous planned obsolescence by making old iPhones sexy again By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:04:24 -0400 Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste. Full Article Technology
ag Baby snow leopard makes its debut at Chicago zoo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:04:51 -0400 This ferociously cute snow leopard cub is poised to paw playfully at your heartstrings. Full Article Science
ag Photo: Ricky the Jaguarundi By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:06:08 -0500 This small cat species is native to South America. Full Article Science
ag Modern 226 sq. ft. micro-home is hidden in converted garage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:22:08 -0400 A derelict garage is transformed into a compact, minimalist living space. Full Article Design
ag Huge LED installation now livestreaming Earth images in real-time (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:49:47 -0400 In an homage to influential images of Earth taken from outer space, this art installation takes it up a notch by livestreaming views of Earth in real-time, prompting us to contemplate the bigger picture. Full Article Living
ag Geodesic pergola of recycled timbers revitalizes rural village By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:16:24 -0400 In a nod to Buckminster Fuller's design philosophy of "maximum gain with minimal input," the wooden supports for this lightweight canopy are recycled from a village renovation project. Full Article Design
ag The fight against climate change is momentous (and also not that hard) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 06:26:47 -0400 With coal use in China dropping, and clean tech becoming competitive, it's time for all of us to ramp up our efforts. Full Article Business
ag How to build an earthbag home for $11.50 per square foot By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:00:36 -0500 Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further. Full Article Design
ag This eco-village in Panama will be constructed from recycled plastic bottles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 15:16:03 -0400 Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles. Full Article Design
ag Have we reached Peak Storage? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 14:42:38 -0400 There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff. Full Article Business
ag A Landmark Ruling Against Agrochemicals in Argentina Receives Mixed Reactions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:42:48 -0400 In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time. Full Article Business
ag Pallets, Tires, Garbage Bags and Plastic Drums Turned into Lovely Playground in Niamey By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Spanish collective Basurama arrived in Niamey, Niger, to assist locals in the construction of new leisure spaces with local, low cost materials. Full Article Design
ag A Cork Floor for the Sagrada Familia, Visited by Millions Each Year. (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:47:57 -0400 Finally, the inside of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is done. The church, set out to build 125 years ago and expected to be finished in 2026, attracts millions of visitors every year. This is no surprise due to the Full Article Design
ag Connecticut Teen Creates Fashion Statement in Fight Against Global Warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:30:18 -0500 When 16-year-old Sam Allen realized his devotion to fashion and the fight against global warming could potentially work wonders together he enlisted the help of a few friends and set out to create a line of clothing that would make a difference… Enter Full Article Living
ag Teenager on a Mission to Save Endangered Parrots By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:21:26 -0500 While some teenagers spend their time mulling over which sports team to root for or pop-star to obsess over, others are up to more important things -- like working to save endangered species. Sure, it's a long way from the Full Article Living
ag How hard is it to walk in American suburbs? Worse than I imagined By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:38:50 -0500 On the Mouzon scale of 1 to 10 for walkability, this intersection gets -10. Full Article Transportation
ag A 9th reason to rant about fireworks: They are really hard on bald eagles and other birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:49:19 -0400 It's a TreeHugger tradition, and it's time to declare our independence from these dangerous and polluting anachronisms. Full Article Business
ag Job-creating bags will reuse lifejackets & boats of refugee crisis (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:07:22 -0400 Mountains of discarded materials sourced from refugees' boats and lifejackets will be transformed into bags -- by asylum seekers themselves, for a decent wage. Full Article Design
ag Artist's repurposed vintage pocket watches reveal magical miniature worlds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:09:37 -0400 These intricately redone antique pocket watches and other timepieces feature scenes inspired by fairytales and steampunk. Full Article Living
ag Why the caulking gun (and the thermal imager) are the best weapons in the war against energy waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:10:00 -0500 Take a thermographic tour of my house to see why. Full Article Design
ag How to make a boardgame out of garbage ... for revenge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:39:44 -0400 You don't need to spend money to play Chinese checkers, especially if you've got vengeance in your heart. Full Article Living
ag Mobile Game Encourages Real-World Sharing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:52:12 -0400 The sharing economy is built on reputation. So is online social gaming. Now the two are coming together. Full Article Business
ag This Black Friday, Patagonia exchanges new clothing for old and invests in the sharing economy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 09:37:03 -0500 Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday. Full Article Business
ag Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action. Full Article Business
ag Things of Intrinsic Worth shows how coal power damages Montana's ranching lifestyle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:28:55 -0400 Things of Intrinsic Worth is a feature-length documentary which focuses on the ways coal mining is harming the livelihoods of Montana ranchers. Full Article Energy
ag Five years after tragic Tennessee disaster, still no coal ash safeguards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:06:19 -0500 The coal industry continues to fight for profits over people, even though coal ash is extremely toxic. Full Article Energy
ag The Kissing Bridge in Copenhagen stops being the Missing Bridge, finally opens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:31:05 -0400 It's been a long time coming. Was it worth the wait? Full Article Design
ag Elate Cosmetics now offers 'Perfectly Imperfect' packaging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:14:00 -0400 The bamboo palettes and compacts have minor flaws that, in a way, make them even more special. Full Article Living
ag A Case For Recycled Tire Bags & Chic New Models By Cyclus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:20:04 -0400 If you've been around the green scene for some time, you may feel some ideas get a little tired over time. That could have been the case for bags from recycled tires, but ever since I got one (not from this brand, of course) I've Full Article Living
ag Mushrooms Could Drastically Cut Fertilizer Use in Agriculture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 10:39:02 -0400 Yesterday Mike reported on the use of mushrooms to break down disposable diapers, and the day before I posted a video of how mushrooms can clean up pollution, kill pests and recycle Full Article Living
ag Imagine a world reliant on robot bees to roam the fields and meadows By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:23:14 -0500 Welcome to your dystopian nightmare installment #4692. Full Article Science
ag Magnificent spiraling hives are built by stingless sugarbag bees (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:32:48 -0500 Boring old bee hives get exciting with these curly shaped structures, built by bees that don't sting. Full Article Science
ag Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 1: Even all-inclusive resorts are hopping on the 'green' bandwagon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400 But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too. Full Article Living
ag BPI's Response to Outrage Over Ground Beef? 3 Governors and a T-Shirt By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:30:00 -0400 Beef Products Inc took its best shot at making up for its silence during weeks of public lashing over what has been dubbed “pink slime,” an additive in ground beef made through a high-tech process that BPI invented. Full Article Living
ag Imagine meatless Monday at the school cafeteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:30:45 -0400 Is the dream of sustainable agriculture a nightmare for the beef industry? Full Article Business