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

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Common raven shimmers in the sun

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?

Where distractions are weeded out, focus can take root.

Source: TreeHugger – How an ‘Untouchable Day’ can boost your productivity

What’s the best pumpkin for pumpkin pie? Maybe not a pumpkin at all.

Source: TreeHugger – 7 great squashes to use for pumpkin pie

Cooking for others and eating together bring people together like nothing else.

Source: TreeHugger – 5 ways to build community with food

Also called “carbon lock-in,” it’s about time.

Source: TreeHugger – What are “locked-in emissions” and why do they matter?

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

Our photo of the day comes from the waters off of California.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Urchin-eating sea otter saves the day

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

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

A secret deal lets the homebuilders dominate the committees that write the building codes for housing.

Source: TreeHugger – The foxes are writing building codes for henhouses

Sustainable fashion expert Elizabeth Cline isn’t convinced.

Source: TreeHugger – Is renting clothes greener than buying them?

These 7 sea-loving grandmothers are helping research an elusive venomous snake population.

Source: TreeHugger – Snorkeling grandmas help scientists document lethal sea snakes

Take your creamy vegetable soups from dull to delectable with these tips.

Source: TreeHugger – The secret to excellent pureed soups

Sometimes we have to decide between “neighborhood character” or carbon emissions and density. A new Passive House in Vancouver is a good example.

Source: TreeHugger – Renovation or demolition? The question gets tougher every day

This book explains how “one of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare.”

Source: TreeHugger – ‘Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World’ (book review)

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Trumpeter swan cruises the river

Do we have the political will to do what has to be done? Simon Kuper doesn’t think so. I do.

Source: TreeHugger – Can “green growth” save us from the climate crisis?

Here’s one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.

Source: TreeHugger – Phoenx introduces luggage made from recycled materials