
Don’t let a passing crisis, serious though it is, distract you from the real fight.
Source: TreeHugger – Climate change is a bigger threat than coronavirus, says UN Secretary General
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6 tips for a strong immune system

You can’t really ‘boost’ your immune system, but certain lifestyle decisions will make its job easier.
Source: TreeHugger – 6 tips for a strong immune system
Photo: Cuddly fluff reveals a toxic critter

Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Cuddly fluff reveals a toxic critter
15 myths about coronavirus (COVID-19)

In a world of rapidly disseminated information, and misinformation, the WHO has published a list of mythbusters.
Source: TreeHugger – 15 myths about coronavirus (COVID-19)
The dirt on rammed earth

What Is Rammed Earth Construction? Here’s a look at the characteristics, uses, and pros and cons
Source: TreeHugger – The dirt on rammed earth
Why build a subway when there's room for a streetcar?

If you care about embodied carbon, money or time you don’t dig. But then this is Toronto.
Source: TreeHugger – Why build a subway when there’s room for a streetcar?
How to grocery shop when you can't bring your own containers

Learning which plastics are most harmful to health is one thing you can do.
Source: TreeHugger – How to grocery shop when you can’t bring your own containers
Photo: Wood mouse is the cutest mouse in all of mouseland

Our photo of the day is a study in adorable.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Wood mouse is the cutest mouse in all of mouseland
Gratitude exercises don't help with depression or anxiety

Telling people to be grateful for what they have doesn’t help alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to new research.
Source: TreeHugger – Gratitude exercises don’t help with depression or anxiety
How plastics add to the climate crisis

They are basically solid fossil fuels, putting out as much as 6 kg of CO2 for every kg of plastic.
Source: TreeHugger – How plastics add to the climate crisis
Coronavirus is threatening the zero waste movement

Businesses are saying no to shoppers who want to use their own cups and containers.
Source: TreeHugger – Coronavirus is threatening the zero waste movement
It's "Sleepy Monday" – Be careful out there

Even a full day later, a one hour shift in the clock is hard to adjust to.
Source: TreeHugger – It’s “Sleepy Monday” – Be careful out there
Photo: Mama bear and cubs go for a stroll

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Mama bear and cubs go for a stroll
Fairtrade International takes prize for most effective label

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.
Source: TreeHugger – Fairtrade International takes prize for most effective label
Sweden's famous white moose in all his mystical glory

When the rare leucistic moose appeared before his camera, photographer Anders Tedeholm captured the magic.
Source: TreeHugger – Sweden’s famous white moose in all his mystical glory
Patagonia will teach you how to repair clothes

A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.
Source: TreeHugger – Patagonia will teach you how to repair clothes
Does size and weight matter in an electric car?

The new all-electric Porsche Taycan weighs in at about three tons. That means a lot of upfront carbon emissions.
Source: TreeHugger – Does size and weight matter in an electric car?
8 strategies for fighting food waste at home

If you want to cut down on food going in the trash, you’ll have to rethink your approach to shopping, cooking, and eating.
Source: TreeHugger – 8 strategies for fighting food waste at home
Photo: Whitetail weasel steps out of a storybook

Our photo of the day comes from a magical place in Canada.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Whitetail weasel steps out of a storybook
The 15 foods I most frequently freeze

Frozen food may be maligned by many, but the freezer is my number one tool in battling food waste.
Source: TreeHugger – The 15 foods I most frequently freeze