While the federal government may be turning its back on the environment, these American cities are stepping up.

Source: TreeHugger – The 20 greenest cities in the US

The consumer products giant says it will “fundamentally rethink its approach to packaging.”

Source: TreeHugger – Unilever promises to cut plastic use in half by 2025

People have complained about his building since they started pouring the concrete.

Source: TreeHugger – RIP Roger Taillibert, architect of the Big O

Our photo of the day comes from Emigrant Lake, Oregon.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Turkey vultures gather for sunrise

In two words: It’s not.

Source: TreeHugger – Super-yacht is powered by liquid hydrogen. How “eco” is that?

No chemicals, synthetics, or gravestones – the goal is to return to the Earth as quickly and subtly as possible.

Source: TreeHugger – Paris opens first cemetery dedicated to green burials

Laura Laker of the Guardian describes growing complaints in Germany and the UK.

Source: TreeHugger – More calls worldwide to ban SUVs

The unprecedented move means that these schools will have greater access to funding and registrations.

Source: TreeHugger – Outdoor preschools are now legal in Washington state

But where do you put it?

Source: TreeHugger – Tiny home packs a lot in 280 square feet

New research suggests that we might want to avoid making big decisions about the future, on an empty stomach.

Source: TreeHugger – Why you shouldn’t make important decisions when hungry

The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.

Source: TreeHugger – ‘Toxic Beauty’ film explores how cosmetics are making us sick

Our photo of the day comes from Morro Bay, California.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Black-crowned night heron starts to snooze

As prices drop and range increases, more and more people are going electric.

Source: TreeHugger – Electric cars are taking over

We are in the middle of a mass timber construction revolution. What is everyone talking about here?

Source: TreeHugger – What’s the difference between all these laminated timbers?

A test, on a trip from Toronto to Quebec City

Source: TreeHugger – Train vs Plane: Which is the better way?

If all Americans adopted this (almost) waterless method of cooking pasta, we’d save billions of gallons of water.

Source: TreeHugger – Simple cooking trick could save you 100 gallons of water, makes dinner better

No more pepperoni, salami, bacon, or ham will be offered on school menus.

Source: TreeHugger – New York City council bans processed meats from public schools

Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible.

Source: TreeHugger – 3 online booking sites for people who want to camp

Our photo of the day comes from northern Illinois.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Triumphant monarch feeds on the ironweed

The rare metal is now worth US $1,700 an ounce.

Source: TreeHugger – Peak Palladium: Thieves are going after catalytic converters from hybrid cars