Discover a new way to find and share stories you'll love… Learn about Reading Desk

Blog Profile / TreeHugger


URL :http://www.treehugger.com
Filed Under:Lifestyle / Green Living
Posts on Regator:42038
Posts / Week:158.3
Archived Since:April 22, 2008

Blog Post Archive

London's top gardens pictured in one charming book

If you are visiting London this summer, or just like garden porn, this is the book for you.

A solar-powered tablet made for the backcountry

World's first solar-powered back-country survival tablet -- this revolutionary tablet is engineered for the most extreme of outdoor situations so you can stay safe while staying off the grid.

May 17 is Bike to Work Day! No excuses this year!

If you already commute to work on your bike, that's great, just keep doing what you do. But if you don't, it's a great time to give it a try and see why so many swear by it.

Comedy video spoofs Facebook's Keystone XL support

With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for supporting Keystone XL pipeline, a comedy duo mocks Facebook "Mess" Everything Up Department.

Fewer trees means less rain, decreased hydropower

A new study published by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences serves as a great example of the interconnectedness of nature and how human activity can disrupt life-sustaining systems.

Lobster Boat Successfully Blockades 40,000 Ton Coal Shipment

Yesterday, two activists moored their tiny lobster boat infront of a giant coal tanker, successfully halting the delivery of 40,000 tons of central Appalachian coal.

15 Easy recipes for eating local and vegetarian in May

These recipes are simple and delicious -- and they'll help you feel proud about your food's small carbon footprint.

No-petroleum sunglasses crafted from castor bean oil

Plastic is all around us. Zeale of Boulder, Colorado has found a way to made high-grade optical lenses out of plant-based materials. They are made from castor oil, that old bane of childhood.

International Coastal Cleanup removed 10 million pounds of trash from the world's beaches

Last September, more than 550,000 volunteers in 97 countries gathered on beaches and along waterways around the globe with one goal in mind -- to clean things up.

North Carolina tries to ban Tesla from selling its electric cars directly

North Carolina's legislators have proposed a bill that would make it illegal for automakers to sell their cars directly in the state. Of course the bill is supported by the Automobile Dealers Association, and aimed directly at Tesla Motors.

Meet America's first climate refugees

The people of Newtok, Alaska are living a slow-motion disaster that will end, very possibly within the next five years, with the entire village being washed away.

Should cyclists be able to do the "Idaho Stop"?

Should different rules apply to different modes of transport? "We have laws for dog licensing. Should parakeets have to wear a little collar with a tiny tag?"

Monitor your world from your smartphone with these tiny wireless sensors

Keep an eye on temperature, humidity, light levels, and more in your garden or home with these rugged little wireless sensors.

Should we geoengineer the climate? We already are.

Geoengineering can be more than doing stuff to the environment. We could try leaving it alone.

London building power plant that burns waste fat from sewers

The discarded fat that can clog the sewer system will now be used as a renewable energy source.

The Grow Home is back with these flatpack houses for Dutch first-time homebuyers

It's an old idea that keeps coming back, and just gets better with time: A house that adapts as your family changes

Sauteed asparagus and leeks with orange zest and toasted pine nuts [Vegan]

Simple ingredients, easy and fast preparation, and an incredible flavor. There's everything to love about this delicious recipe.

Made a wine bottle planter for a modern twist on a hanging herb garden

The project can be completed in half a day, for about $30. And you'll have a creative hanging garden for indoor or outdoor plants.

Copyright © 2011 Regator, LLC