
A new study finds that dockless cars cause more problems than dockless bikes and scooters.
Source: TreeHugger – E-scooters are not a menace; the real threat on the sidewalks is still the car.
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When elected officials give up on green initiatives, bring in the youth

The city of New Orleans had given up on glass recycling. Enterprising students from Tulane University decided to step up to the challenge and bring back free glass recycling citywide in spring 2020.
Source: TreeHugger – When elected officials give up on green initiatives, bring in the youth
Weather reporters should mention climate change

We know extreme weather events are linked to climate change, so why isn’t this part of every report?
Source: TreeHugger – Weather reporters should mention climate change
Scientists turn stinky durian waste into energy storage

Researchers have developed a method that turns durian into super-capacitors that can charge phones, laptops, and more.
Source: TreeHugger – Scientists turn stinky durian waste into energy storage
Passivhaus is not a cult

A British critic calls two green icons, rammed earth and Passivhaus, “architectural trickery at its most cynical.”
Source: TreeHugger – Passivhaus is not a cult
7 foods I always splurge on

These ingredients are worth the extra money.
Source: TreeHugger – 7 foods I always splurge on
Photo: Grand Prismatic Spring lives up to its name

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Grand Prismatic Spring lives up to its name
Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians

Nevada study finds that every thousand bucks of added value decreases the odds of yielding to pedestrians by three percent.
Source: TreeHugger – Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians
How to declutter children's artwork

It’s painful but necessary if you want to maintain an organized home.
Source: TreeHugger – How to declutter children’s artwork
Study finds that drivers would rather use a transporter, but people who walk or bike enjoy the ride

For people who walk or bike, getting there is half the fun.
Source: TreeHugger – Study finds that drivers would rather use a transporter, but people who walk or bike enjoy the ride
Lab-grown meat is coming to your plate

Memphis Meats will soon start construction on a pilot facility that will scale up production.
Source: TreeHugger – Lab-grown meat is coming to your plate
Photo: House hunting, acorn woodpecker style

Our photo of the day comes from Jackson County, Oregon.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: House hunting, acorn woodpecker style
If you have soap and water, don't fret about hand sanitizer

Coronavirus has led to a shortage of hand sanitizers, but worry not: The CDC generally recommends hand washing over hand sanitizers.
Source: TreeHugger – If you have soap and water, don’t fret about hand sanitizer
9 freaky phenomena revealing how warm this winter was

In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn’t.
Source: TreeHugger – 9 freaky phenomena revealing how warm this winter was
Why aren't people more worried about the epidemic of poor diet?

Dr. David Katz argues that poor nutrition is a greater threat than the coronavirus, but we think both are concerning.
Source: TreeHugger – Why aren’t people more worried about the epidemic of poor diet?
Mario Cucinella designs a giant 3D printed wasp's nest of a house

This is probably the most interesting 3D printed house concept we have seen yet.
Source: TreeHugger – Mario Cucinella designs a giant 3D printed wasp’s nest of a house
How we get around determines what we build, and also determines much of our carbon footprint

Transportation has a much bigger impact on urban design than we think.
Source: TreeHugger – How we get around determines what we build, and also determines much of our carbon footprint
Cross-country ski industry wants to eliminate toxic wax

The same chemicals that help skiers to glide cause harm to human health and the natural environment.
Source: TreeHugger – Cross-country ski industry wants to eliminate toxic wax
Photo: Blue butterfly visits the purple veronica

Our photo of the day comes from Atlin, British Columbia.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Blue butterfly visits the purple veronica
Why is toxic masculinity such a huge part of car culture?

A look back at vintage car advertisements shows a troubling history of machismo messaging and sexist marketing toward men and women.
Source: TreeHugger – Why is toxic masculinity such a huge part of car culture?