
Annual growth will soon be negative everywhere except Africa.
Source: TreeHugger – UN revises population projections downward yet again
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Why more women should choose a daily uniform

There’s a lot to be said for simplifying one’s wardrobe.
Source: TreeHugger – Why more women should choose a daily uniform
Forget bike lanes, we need Protected Mobility Lanes

The number of people using alternative mobility devices is exploding, and they will be demanding safe routes.
Source: TreeHugger – Forget bike lanes, we need Protected Mobility Lanes
4 ways in which Istanbul is wonderfully sustainable

A mix of cultural practices and smart infrastructure investments has created a city that’s a true pleasure to visit.
Source: TreeHugger – 4 ways in which Istanbul is wonderfully sustainable
I tried eating like Leonardo da Vinci

When I stumbled across some of da Vinci’s favorite vegetarian recipes, I knew I had to try them. Here’s how it went…
Source: TreeHugger – I tried eating like Leonardo da Vinci
The complicated and controversial story of Eileen Gray's E.1027 House

It’s got everything: “design, construction, love, betrayal, and eventually murder. Just a typical architectural project.”
Source: TreeHugger – The complicated and controversial story of Eileen Gray’s E.1027 House
Over half the new homes in the USA are insulated with fiberglass batts

We used to say this stuff should be banned because it was always installed badly. Has anything changed?
Source: TreeHugger – Over half the new homes in the USA are insulated with fiberglass batts
Office clothes are an impediment to green transportation

It’s time to rethink how we dress for work.
Source: TreeHugger – Office clothes are an impediment to green transportation
Young people are literally growing horns, thanks to phones + tablets

You thought ‘text neck’ was bad? Kids these days are growing ‘enlarged external occipital protuberances.’
Source: TreeHugger – Young people are literally growing horns, thanks to phones + tablets
Photo: Northern flying squirrel peers out the peephole

Our photo of the day comes from Alberta, Canada.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Northern flying squirrel peers out the peephole
It's time to get serious about noise pollution

If you could see “aural litter” you would be shocked at how much of it there is.
Source: TreeHugger – It’s time to get serious about noise pollution
It's summer solstice time! Here's what to know

The 2019 solstice falls on June 21 … celebrate with a crash course in curiosities about the longest day of the year.
Source: TreeHugger – It’s summer solstice time! Here’s what to know
Larch Corner is a Passivhaus wooden wonder that shows how we should be thinking about carbon

Mark Siddall of LEAP measures and calculates everything, thinks about it, and then calculates it again.
Source: TreeHugger – Larch Corner is a Passivhaus wooden wonder that shows how we should be thinking about carbon
How to water houseplants correctly

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need.
Source: TreeHugger – How to water houseplants correctly
The future of almonds is uncertain

Their fate is tied to that of bees, which aren’t doing too great either.
Source: TreeHugger – The future of almonds is uncertain
Sleek sneaker is made from upcycled car seat leather

Alice + Whittles makes use of high-quality materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Source: TreeHugger – Sleek sneaker is made from upcycled car seat leather
Canada declares climate emergency, then approves pipeline expansion

Trudeau doesn’t seem to understand what ‘climate emergency’ means.
Source: TreeHugger – Canada declares climate emergency, then approves pipeline expansion
Photo: Water lily is a master of ombré

Our photo of the day proves that Mother Nature is the ultimate trendsetter.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Water lily is a master of ombré
Once catastrophic, elephant poaching at Niassa Reserve drops to zero

Before 2015, the Mozambique reserve lost many thousands of elephants due to rampant poaching – now they’ve just had a full year without any illegal deaths.
Source: TreeHugger – Once catastrophic, elephant poaching at Niassa Reserve drops to zero
New York e-bike law bans carrying kids

This is, in fact, one of the things that e-bikes are really good at. Another dumb move.
Source: TreeHugger – New York e-bike law bans carrying kids