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The 'startling' reason whales could be worth $2 million each

Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale’s life; what they found is astonishing.
Source: TreeHugger – The ‘startling’ reason whales could be worth million each
The greenest condo is the one already standing

Here’s a lovely renovation using the healthiest materials, and as few of them as possible.
Source: TreeHugger – The greenest condo is the one already standing
Gardening in outer space is going to be tough

People are talking about moving to the moon and Mars, but what is everyone going to eat?
Source: TreeHugger – Gardening in outer space is going to be tough
October 22 is World Energy Day, a good day to talk about methane.

It is time we stopped cooking and heating with methane, a climate problem from source to stovetop.
Source: TreeHugger – October 22 is World Energy Day, a good day to talk about methane.
Potatoes can make you a better athlete

But you might get a bit gassy.
Source: TreeHugger – Potatoes can make you a better athlete
Parents need to stop making excuses about school drop-offs

Kids deserve a better example than that.
Source: TreeHugger – Parents need to stop making excuses about school drop-offs
Photo: Pretty red fox in the autumn landscape

Our photo of the day comes from the Algonquin Highlands, Ontario.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Pretty red fox in the autumn landscape
Slime mold proves that intelligence isn't that difficult

The world’s weirdest living thing should encourage us to rethink what we think about intelligence.
Source: TreeHugger – Slime mold proves that intelligence isn’t that difficult
Everything to know about the amazing butter bean

From how to cook butter beans to recipes and health benefits, here’s the lowdown on the tastiest legume in the pantry.
Source: TreeHugger – Everything to know about the amazing butter bean
Blue light rots the brains of fruit flies

Is it doing the same for people?
Source: TreeHugger – Blue light rots the brains of fruit flies
The bike and micromobility movement needs its Futurama moment

“Make no small plans.” Its time to stop building bits and start building big.
Source: TreeHugger – The bike and micromobility movement needs its Futurama moment
What is Passive House?

We have never actually explained this in one post on TreeHugger. I am going to try.
Source: TreeHugger – What is Passive House?
The insidious rise of 'toddler' foods

Toddlers don’t need junky snacks. They need real food.
Source: TreeHugger – The insidious rise of ‘toddler’ foods
I used to be a beauty routine maximalist

Now I’m obsessed with paring it down to the absolute minimum.
Source: TreeHugger – I used to be a beauty routine maximalist
Photo: Iceland reveals its unique beauty

Our photo of the day comes from East Iceland.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Iceland reveals its unique beauty
Exercise before breakfast for 'profound and positive' changes

Study finds that those who exercise before breakfast burn double the amount of fat than those who exercise after.
Source: TreeHugger – Exercise before breakfast for ‘profound and positive’ changes
How to practice 'forest bathing' in a park

The Japanese pursuit of shinrin-yoku uses trees and nature to heal oneself – here’s how you can do it even in a park.
Source: TreeHugger – How to practice ‘forest bathing’ in a park
Could you make a plastic-free costume this Halloween?

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that’s essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.
Source: TreeHugger – Could you make a plastic-free costume this Halloween?
A guide to sustainable packaging labels

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.
Source: TreeHugger – A guide to sustainable packaging labels