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We stare at clouds all the time, whether trying to figure out what they look like or if they're bringing rain. Yet most of us know very little about clouds, let alone how to identify them.
What are the tallest trees in the world? These 10 skyscraping superstars are some of the stalwart examples of their species.
Interior Design Trends for 2021 We are a bit late to this party, but it's time to get serious about it.
A Catering Giant Aims for Net-Zero Its plans include plant-based proteins, regenerative farms, and electric cars.
No, Passive House Doesn't Have to Cost a Lot More Seattle's largest multifamily Passive House project cost only 5% more.
I was thinking about this figure—which is admittedly daunting—as I read about the supermarket chain Aldi and its efforts to curb its footprint. According to Business Green, the UK arm of the ...
77 Wade Avenue is the latest made from trendy Nail-Laminated Timber. Every few months, members of the green building community get together on Toronto's Wade Avenue for High Performance Design ...
It's time for a rethink about what's really important in a home. Four years ago I wrote a series of posts about how antibiotic resistance will change the way we live. It resulted from a worry that ...
It's one of the few areas where people buying a home have a lot of choices. Here's a Pecha Kucha look at how to make the right one.
The city council of Christchurch, New Zealand, issues gold stars to residents who sort recycling properly, and warns those who don't.
I asked Eckerson if there was an e-bikelash happening in New York, and he told Treehugger: "Oh there is some. On our open street it is probably the number one complaint of “speeding e-bikes ...
Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. After a tease where the electric Hummer was announced during the Super Bowl, General ...