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Here's how we are killing off the fireflies

Serious threats are endangering lightning bugs across the globe; and they are all thanks to humans.
Source: TreeHugger – Here’s how we are killing off the fireflies
Jeep introduces a big electric mountain bike

Bill Murray looks like he is enjoying the ride. Others might go a bit faster.
Source: TreeHugger – Jeep introduces a big electric mountain bike
With 'Batch Cooking,' you'll get meals on the table in record time

A bit of weekend prep work goes a long way.
Source: TreeHugger – With ‘Batch Cooking,’ you’ll get meals on the table in record time
Zero waste depends on where you live

Some areas have more resources than others, so do your best to work with what you have.
Source: TreeHugger – Zero waste depends on where you live
Photo: Greetings from Wyoming

Our photo of the day comes from Grand Teton National Park.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Greetings from Wyoming
This February 2 is a most-glorious, super rare palindrome day

Not only is it Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday, but it’s also an extra-special 8-digit palindrome day.
Source: TreeHugger – This February 2 is a most-glorious, super rare palindrome day
How 14 flowers got their names

From saucy to the divine, the origins of some flower names add even more to the loveliness of their blooms.
Source: TreeHugger – How 14 flowers got their names
The the gas bubble is feeding the speculative Bitcoin bubble

Instead of flaring off gas, they are burning it to run computers that mine bitcoins. Is this any better?
Source: TreeHugger – The the gas bubble is feeding the speculative Bitcoin bubble
There's no such thing as a styrofoam cup

And you have never used a styrofoam plate or take-out box.
Source: TreeHugger – There’s no such thing as a styrofoam cup
Learn the the footprint of your meat consumption with the Omni Calculator

Some useful tools for working on a 1.5 degree lifestyle.
Source: TreeHugger – Learn the the footprint of your meat consumption with the Omni Calculator
Nothing New 2020: 1 month update

I’ve made it through the first month of my thrifty New Year’s resolution.
Source: TreeHugger – Nothing New 2020: 1 month update
Jargon watch: "Hipsturbia"

A new report describes this trend, happening in suburbs and small towns near successful big cities.
Source: TreeHugger – Jargon watch: “Hipsturbia”
Canada moves forward with its single-use plastics ban

A scientific assessment has confirmed enormous amounts of waste and definite harm to wildlife.
Source: TreeHugger – Canada moves forward with its single-use plastics ban
How to improve the zero-waste shopping experience

A few tweaks by stores could make the process more efficient.
Source: TreeHugger – How to improve the zero-waste shopping experience
10 plant-based staples to stock a vegan kitchen

After decades of eating a plant-based diet, these are the basic staples I’ve learned to keep on hand for a variety of meals.
Source: TreeHugger – 10 plant-based staples to stock a vegan kitchen
Make this the last AIA Awards where they don't consider sustainability

They say these are about celebrating the best contemporary architecture. But what does than mean today?
Source: TreeHugger – Make this the last AIA Awards where they don’t consider sustainability
Forget 2030 or targets; we need to reduce our carbon emissions right now.

George Monbiot says you don’t set targets in an emergency, you act.
Source: TreeHugger – Forget 2030 or targets; we need to reduce our carbon emissions right now.
These sleek vegan sneakers are 100% waterproof

And the way they’re made is less wasteful than conventional shoe production.
Source: TreeHugger – These sleek vegan sneakers are 100% waterproof
Get ready for antibiotic-resistant strep throat

Scientists find signs that the germ causing strep throat and flesh-eating disease may be moving closer to resistance to penicillin and other related antibiotics.
Source: TreeHugger – Get ready for antibiotic-resistant strep throat