Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Cute treehopper is a master of camouflage

Particulate pollution is killing us, and we can’t pretend we can just open a window.

Source: TreeHugger – If we are going to have good indoor air quality, we have to start outdoors

Hurry, before the tomatoes set sail for the season, indulge in a big, beautiful Horiatiki salad.

Source: TreeHugger – Don’t forget the humble Greek salad

Way more people get traumatic injuries in the shower than do on bikes, but almost nobody takes the most basic safety precautions.

Source: TreeHugger – Why don’t Americans wear helmets in the shower?

Forget everything you’ve heard about how to clean mushrooms.

Source: TreeHugger – This is the best way to clean mushrooms

Skylight manufacturer Velux says we need more light and fresh air.

Source: TreeHugger – Another look at indoor air quality and “the indoor generation”

When the evening is carefully planned, the morning goes smoothly.

Source: TreeHugger – Why you need a good evening routine

All 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day.

Source: TreeHugger – Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate Strike

BRB introduces a bunch of concept vehicles that look like a lot of fun without fossil fuels

Source: TreeHugger – Coming soon: weird but maybe wonderful alternative electric vehicles

There are only two northern white rhinos left, and they are both female; but now scientists have created two viable embryos and there is hope.

Source: TreeHugger – In last-ditch effort, scientists create embryos of almost extinct rhinos

The good people of Denmark phoned in enough kroner to plant nearly a million trees.

Source: TreeHugger – First-ever climate telethon raises millions to plant trees in Denmark

The school board has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20.

Source: TreeHugger – New York schools will excuse students to participate in climate strikes

They’re good for some things, but researchers say they’re not the magic bullet solution for health that many would like them to be.

Source: TreeHugger – Sit-stand desks get mixed reviews

We spend 90 percent of our time indoors. We should worry more about what we are breathing there.

Source: TreeHugger – Is anyone doing enough about indoor air pollution?

When you stop buying prepackaged foods, you have to start cooking them yourself. It’s not that hard once you get into the swing of it.

Source: TreeHugger – 20 foods you can make from scratch to avoid plastic

Our photo of the day comes from Staten Island, New York.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Bumblebee seeks nectar on native milkweed

Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction.

Source: TreeHugger – Invasive fish may get their own dystopian nightmare

You may have learned that natural foods decompose in nature; Glacier National Park reminds us why it’s a bad idea.

Source: TreeHugger – Don’t toss apple cores and banana peels on the ground

A German study reveals that we’re doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children’s health when it comes to plastic.

Source: TreeHugger – Children’s bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.

Source: TreeHugger – Are plant-based meats ethical if they’re funded by industrial livestock producers?