Winters Were Colder in Your Parents' Day: New England Trees Get 10 Days More Growing Season Than Pre-1970
According
Creating Energy from Landfill Gas Is Far From Myth
Video profile of University of New Hampshire Ecoline™ project. Video credit:UNH and Waste Management.The beginning of a new decade reminds us to also look back at the past 10 years to see how everything from daily tasks to new technologies have evolved.
Helly Hansen's New Ekolab Line is Clean and Durable
If any of you have backpacked the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, you know that the weather can change in a hot minute. Over the past 20 years, we’ve hiked through hail, lightening storms, and
University of New Hampshire is First School in US to Run Off Landfill Gas
A few months back we heard about Middlebury College's efforts to green their electricity and heating. Well, over at the University of New Hampshire they're
Mion's Floodgate Takes Recycling In Its Stride
Two years ago when Mion footwear won an ecodesign award we described them as something "you might expect the Jetsons to wear on the weekends." And we wanted the company to be more overt in their green product design. With their new models they've
The TH Interview: Gary Hirshberg, CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm (Part Two)
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The TH Interview: Gary Hirshberg, CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm (Part One)
Before Stonyfield Farm was a $325 million company, Gary Hirshberg was milking the cows and trying to get the bills paid. Now, as the largest organic yogurt-maker, he is fulfilling the original mission: make money and save the world. From milk cows to
The Hidden Costs of Roads
Lloyd has called for sustainable and sound infrastructure. One way to start creating sustainable and sound infrastrucutre might be to show the actual costs of building a bad infrastructure. A new 'green roads program' at the University of New Hampshire
Finally: Environment Plays a Role in a Presidential Election
For the first time in my lifetime the environment is a top-tier issue in a presidential race, as was clearly in evidence in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. It was next to impossible for a candidate to have any sort of press event
Contemplations On Obama's DeSmogBlog "Award," Blogging, And Presidential Politics
DeSmogBlog has conferred a controversial award on US Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama: It's called the "2007 SmogMaker Award for blowing smoke on global warming." Joe Romm's reaction in Climate Progress is here: "DeSmogBlog owes Obama
Five Questions You Should Ask the Presidential Candidates
This next week is all politics, what with today's Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primaries on January 8. Most Americans are probably already tired of the election coverage, but we're hoping people stick it out and ask the these presidential
Presidential Campaign Update: Al & Arnold At The New Hampsire Primary
This is wonderful. A bi-partisan political storm is brewing over New Hampshire because Al and Arnold have found a clever way to inject serious climate discussion into the coming US presidential primary season. Timing could not be better, with the IPCC
Warming Temperatures Stunt Autumn Leaf Colors
Tourists and residents in New England used to receive a spectacular display of color on the second October of every year. However, in recent years, the show has been a bit duller and a bit later than usual. The culprit? What else - area temperatures
Obama Calls for Cap-and-Trade
Senator Barack Obama proposed on Monday a plan to decrease the United States' dependence on foreign oil―while fighting climate change―by creating an auction system that will require power companies and other polluting industries to pay for their
Field Guide to Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Effective Print
Design like you give a damn with the second edition of Monadnock Paper Mills' how-to guide for creating more-sustainable print materials. A Field Guide: Eco-Friendly, Efficient and Effective Print, accompanied by luscious illustrations by the
Green Co-Housing Community Development In Nubanusit
New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a
New Hampshire Moves Closer to Renewable Energy Standard
Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a
Eco Touch: Waterless Carwash
Eco Touch is providing an old product to a new market. While waterless car washing products have been available for over a decade, demand for them in America has been slight. While similar products have taken off in areas with strict water regulations
Big North American banks still banking on extreme fossil fuels
Big risks evidently still promise big rewards.
Tiny House Warriors building tiny homes to block construction of oil pipeline (Video)
These are tiny homes with an activist bent, taking a stand against the incursion of a pipeline that could contaminate indigenous lands.
Oil giant quits tar sands, embraces offshore wind instead
This is a prime example of divest-invest in action, folks...
Keystone XL’s builder asks for suspension of pipeline application
A new twist in the plot for the controversial pipeline, as TransCanada asks for a suspension of its application.
United Church of Canada divests from fossil fuels
In the grand scheme of things, $5.9 million is not a huge amount to take from fossil fuels. But when you reinvest in renewables...
Church of England divests from dirtiest fossil fuels
Tar sands and thermal coal are out but natural gas and conventional oil can stay. For now...
Mounties call 'anti-petroleum movement' a security threat to Canada
Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.
U.S. Senate votes down Keystone XL pipeline
After the House of Representatives approved legislation pushing the Keystone XL forward, the Senate has rejected it.
U.S. House approves Keystone XL pipeline
House of Representatives voted in favor of the XL Keystone pipeline project, in an attempt to bypass executive authority.
Teenager invents faster way to clean up toxic tar sands waste using sand and bacteria
The breakthrough also scored 18-year-old Hayley Todesco a Google Science Fair Award.
Tastes Like Tar Sands: Crashing the Corporate Beach Party
Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla
TarSandsSOS lets you track tar sands oil tankers
ForestEthics has launched a new tool called TarSandsSOS that lets citizens track supertankers hauling tar sands oil along the Pacific coast in real time.
Will Alberta's tar sands create a Canadian "cancer alley"? Study finds high levels of carcinogens in air.
A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air.
After Keystone XL, what's next for the climate movement?
The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists.
Native Americans protest tar sands pipeline with horseback ride along proposed route
This week, Anishinaabe tribal members began riding horseback along the proposed route of a what could possibly become the largest tar sands pipeline in the United States.
Oil pipeline regulation is broken, admits US top oil pipeline regulator
In a shocking exclusive report, Marcus Stern and Sebastian Jones at InsideClimate News write that the top official of the agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines recently admitted that he's essentially powerless as a regulator.
4 steps to a more sustainable wardrobe
Just be aware that this transformation won't happen overnight.
No sweat in this shop: Garment factory is renovated to Passivhaus standard
Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.
RubyMoon makes 'gym-to-swim' wear using recycled fabric
After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym?
10 companies making ethical and eco-friendly swimsuits
From recycled yarns to fair-trade sewing to reclaimed fabrics, these swimsuits will make you feel good, both inside and out.
Apparel brands need to be more transparent about where clothes come from
A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information.
Take action during Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30
It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry.
Seaweed key to a sustainable T-shirt
Apparel hasn't gotten more sustainable since we started TreeHugger, but a new day for the old T-shirt could be near.
How can fashion be ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’?
The terms may be vague, but they allow shoppers to choose what really matters to them personally.
Slow fashion advocate Zady launches “Essentials” collection
Zady is working to build a better clothing company from the ground up.
8 slow fashion dresses for spring and summer
Ethically sourced dresses for this spring, summer and many more sunny days to come.
Reformation offers eco-chic with celebrity appeal
Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities.
Will the Canadian government actually switch to ethically produced uniforms?
A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter.
Two women turn upcycled fashion into an award-winning business
Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles.
Petite Marin repurposes men's dress shirts into beautiful and durable children's clothes
This new California-based company is run by two entrepreneurial moms who understand the value of local production, quality fabrics, and reducing one's environmental impact.
9 small things you can do to transform the garment industry
Whether it's deciding where to buy clothes or taking good care of garments at home, there are many things that consumers can do to make a difference in the fashion world.
Coclico’s gorgeous shoes come with carbon offsets
These designer shoes embody traditional craftsmanship and a Slow Fashion aesthetic.