
Lack of diversity makes grapes vulnerable to climate change.
Source: TreeHugger – Wine has barely changed since Roman times, and that’s a problem
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Photo: Gaze into the eyes of a digger wasp

Our photo of the day comes from La Lucila, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Gaze into the eyes of a digger wasp
How 'night owls' can reset their sleep clocks

Over 3 weeks, researchers trained night owls to reset their sleep patterns; the results are pretty remarkable.
Source: TreeHugger – How ‘night owls’ can reset their sleep clocks
Trudeau says Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021

The prime minister also mentioned holding companies responsible for the packaging waste they create.
Source: TreeHugger – Trudeau says Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021
Millions of deaths tied to not eating enough fruits and vegetables

New research finds that inadequate consumption of produce may account for 2.8 million deaths a year.
Source: TreeHugger – Millions of deaths tied to not eating enough fruits and vegetables
Lessons from Le Corbusier in sustainable design

Really, there is a lot to love about his work that applies to green building. Really.
Source: TreeHugger – Lessons from Le Corbusier in sustainable design
Reusable coffee cup trial launches at Gatwick airport

Travellers can take a reusable cup and drop it off at a ‘cup check-in point’ before boarding a flight.
Source: TreeHugger – Reusable coffee cup trial launches at Gatwick airport
Why electric cars won't save us: There are not enough resources to build them

British scientists do that math and find that we come up short for cobalt, lithium and copper.
Source: TreeHugger – Why electric cars won’t save us: There are not enough resources to build them
Texas Governor bans red light cameras, will likely kill Texans

Red light cameras have been proven to reduce deaths. Why would anyone ban them?
Source: TreeHugger – Texas Governor bans red light cameras, will likely kill Texans
'Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants' (book review)

You’ll be shocked to learn what goes on behind the scenes at grocery stores – and relieved to know there’s a much better alternative.
Source: TreeHugger – ‘Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants’ (book review)
Photo: When two geese make four

Our photo of the day comes from Ontario, Canada.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: When two geese make four
The Arctic coastline is falling into the sea

In 40 days over the summer, the coast had retreated by 14.5 meters, sometimes more than a meter a day.
Source: TreeHugger – The Arctic coastline is falling into the sea
Taking baby to the beach? Don't spend a fortune on dumb gadgets

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on ‘must-have’ beach gear, it’s time a serious talk about what’s necessary and what’s not.
Source: TreeHugger – Taking baby to the beach? Don’t spend a fortune on dumb gadgets
This family home is two tiny houses connected with a sunroom

When one tiny home isn’t quite enough, how about adding another?
Source: TreeHugger – This family home is two tiny houses connected with a sunroom
How much coffee should you drink in a day?

No more than six cups, new research says.
Source: TreeHugger – How much coffee should you drink in a day?
The poor whales can't get away from all our plastic trash

The dead ones washing up on beaches are “just the tip of the iceberg.”
Source: TreeHugger – The poor whales can’t get away from all our plastic trash
Photo: Chipmunk flaunts its capacious cheeks (and the cutest hands)

Our photo of the day reveals the wonders of cheek pouches.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Chipmunk flaunts its capacious cheeks (and the cutest hands)
EU, Brazil and China have banned way more harmful pesticides than the USA

For example, 72 pesticides approved for use in the United States are banned or in the process of being phased out in the EU.
Source: TreeHugger – EU, Brazil and China have banned way more harmful pesticides than the USA
30 fascinating facts about the boreal forest

Welcome to almost 30 percent of the world’s forest cover.
Source: TreeHugger – 30 fascinating facts about the boreal forest
What is 'clean eating'?

It may sound trendy and elitist, but clean eating is something we can all embrace.
Source: TreeHugger – What is ‘clean eating’?