
Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how “a better world is possible.”
Source: TreeHugger – The future of transportation is the bus, the bike and the elevator
Category Archives: TreeHugger
Advice for when your kid asks about the climate crisis

It’s a conversation most parents don’t want to have, but it’s necessary.
Source: TreeHugger – Advice for when your kid asks about the climate crisis
Photo: Bison crossing the Madison

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Bison crossing the Madison
We have passed Peak Sand; people will soon be fighting over the stuff

They keep piling it on Florida’s beaches, but they can’t keep it up.
Source: TreeHugger – We have passed Peak Sand; people will soon be fighting over the stuff
Big problems with popular turmeric and echinacea supplements

Lead? Aerobic bacteria? Misleading labels? Consumer Reports tested popular brands of the widely used supplements; here’s what they found.
Source: TreeHugger – Big problems with popular turmeric and echinacea supplements
Want underground wiring? Move to the city

In California, many people are saying that all the wiring should be underground because of fire risk. It won’t happen.
Source: TreeHugger – Want underground wiring? Move to the city
Does a full moon really inspire more crime?

Researchers look into whether the ‘lunar effect’ is based on superstition or empirical data.
Source: TreeHugger – Does a full moon really inspire more crime?
Murray Energy Goes bankrupt

Emily Atkin blames the President, but everybody who digs coal is going bankrupt. It’s bigger and deeper.
Source: TreeHugger – Murray Energy Goes bankrupt
Greta Thunberg rejects major climate award

The teenage climate activist said the planet “doesn’t need any more awards.”
Source: TreeHugger – Greta Thunberg rejects major climate award
Why 'trunk-or-treat' is a terrible idea

It assumes Halloween is all about the candy, when there’s actually far more at play.
Source: TreeHugger – Why ‘trunk-or-treat’ is a terrible idea
Photo: Common raven shimmers in the sun

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Common raven shimmers in the sun
Car industry splits over California emissions rules. What side is your car maker on?

I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue.
Source: TreeHugger – Car industry splits over California emissions rules. What side is your car maker on?
How an 'Untouchable Day' can boost your productivity

Where distractions are weeded out, focus can take root.
Source: TreeHugger – How an ‘Untouchable Day’ can boost your productivity
7 great squashes to use for pumpkin pie

What’s the best pumpkin for pumpkin pie? Maybe not a pumpkin at all.
Source: TreeHugger – 7 great squashes to use for pumpkin pie
5 ways to build community with food

Cooking for others and eating together bring people together like nothing else.
Source: TreeHugger – 5 ways to build community with food
What are "locked-in emissions" and why do they matter?

Also called “carbon lock-in,” it’s about time.
Source: TreeHugger – What are “locked-in emissions” and why do they matter?
IKEA and H&M analyze the content of recycled fabrics

It turns out, there are a lot of chemicals that have to be dealt with before fabrics can be reused.
Source: TreeHugger – IKEA and H&M analyze the content of recycled fabrics
Photo: Urchin-eating sea otter saves the day

Our photo of the day comes from the waters off of California.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Urchin-eating sea otter saves the day
Most of us have much more free time than we think

A sweeping new survey reveals that Americans on average have a surprising amount of leisure time.
Source: TreeHugger – Most of us have much more free time than we think
Tesla introduces Solar Roof, Version 3, and just in time

They are bigger! More powerful! Easier to install! And there is a huge market for this right now.
Source: TreeHugger – Tesla introduces Solar Roof, Version 3, and just in time