Over the last 30 years, habitat loss for imperiled species in the U.S. was more than twice as great on non-protected private lands than on federally protected public lands.

Source: TreeHugger – Why federally protected lands are so crucial

KieranTimberlake, and Lake|Flato team up with Bensonwood to offer OpenHomes

Source: TreeHugger – The prefab dream: Talented architects working with a great builder offering original designs

New research shows it’s because they feel empowered by ‘sustainable behaviors’.

Source: TreeHugger – Outdoor children are happier children

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.

Source: TreeHugger – A picture is worth….Ride a bike and stay well

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.

Source: TreeHugger – This new children’s jacket is fully recyclable

Our photo of the day is a lesson in comparisons.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: The pelican and the cormorant

From what food to buy to how to access your medical records, here are the practical matters to consider before a pandemic strikes.

Source: TreeHugger – How to prepare for a quarantine

Troy Rank’s new e-bike was worth the wait.

Source: TreeHugger – You don’t have to be stoic to enjoy the Maxwell Stoic e-bike

The GHSA blames the switch to light trucks, bad road design, distraction and even climate change.

Source: TreeHugger – Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities increased 53 percent in ten years

They’re using the Flashfood app to give customers steep discounts and divert food from landfill.

Source: TreeHugger – Canadian grocers have a smart approach to food waste

Our photo of the day comes all the way from Panama.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Praying mantis is ready for its close-up

It’s safe as long as you teach them some basic guidelines.

Source: TreeHugger – Yes, your kid can eat snow

I tasked myself with buying no plastic bottles for the year; here’s how it’s going so far.

Source: TreeHugger – How I gave up plastic bottles for shampoo, dish soap, and rinse aid

Considered to be the highest award a restaurant can receive, the Michelin Guide’s 2020 French edition now gives a nod to environmentally minded restaurants.

Source: TreeHugger – Fancy food guide adds sustainability symbol to highlight green restaurants

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.

Source: TreeHugger – Court rules Heathrow expansion illegal, says climate crisis should have been considered

The Climate Crisis and Peak oil demand are making expensive projects like Alberta’s Teck Frontier look like bad investments.

Source: TreeHugger – Oil investments are the new tobacco

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.

Source: TreeHugger – New prAna sweaters are made from recycled wool

Our photo of the day comes from the City of Angels.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Gulf fritillary as seen from above

This is the kind of gentle density we need.

Source: TreeHugger – Montreal duplex is simple and elegant

After weekly ping pong sessions, participants in a pilot study had significant improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed, and walking.

Source: TreeHugger – Ping pong holds promise for significantly improving Parkinson’s symptoms