Run Cordless and Free: New Electric Mowers from Black & Decker
Images: Black & Decker Here in the southeast, my front lawn is already starting to perk up in response to intimations of spring. Those handsome green blades of fescue are yawning, stretching, and preparing to greet the season with exuberant,
Energy Star Moving Beyond Data Servers, Certifying Entire Data Centers
"For the US in 2006, online data centres accounted for 1.5 percent of the entire country's electricity use - equating to more than the entire state of Massachusetts. " View the chart up close...Really interesting facts/stats! Image via GDS Digital via
Energy Star Products Aren't Actually Meeting Energy Star Requirements
Energy Star is regarded by consumers as one of the most reliable raters of electronics and appliances in terms of knowing how much energy a device consumes. The organization continually raises the bar (little by little, but still raises) on energy
New Energy Star Ratings for TVs Announced
Photo via dailyinvention via Flickr CC Energy Star has announced that the new 4.0 and 5.0 specifications for televisions have been set. They'll go into effect May 2010 and 2012 respectively, and the impact will save users anywhere from 40% to 65% in
Trusty Old Robots vs. Energy Star Appliances
Of course, when purchasing a new appliance, it makes sense to go with the most efficient energy star rated appliance. BUT, buying a brand new efficient energy star rated appliance is not always greener or less expensive
PecoBOO: Now Your Computer Sees When You're Gone
Tweaking your computer's energy saving settings is a no-brainer. But that's just the trouble: the computer is making a "dumb" decision to dim the monitor or go to sleep after a preset time. VeryPC, the British maker of energy-efficient
LEED Goes 3.0 — and They Ain't Joking 'Round
The USGBC, and their insanely popular rating system LEED, have been on the frontlines of the green building movement for quite a while. Everyone has taken a shot at them at least once. There’s all the talk about how the credits are
Bird's head of sustainability on the future of micromobility
Melinda Hanson talks to TreeHugger about taking back the streets.
More people are riding on e-scooters, so more people are getting injured
It's basic math. Sure, e-scooter injuries are way up. But let's keep it in perspective and look at what the real problem is.
ITDP: e-bikes and e-scooters are climate action
Micromobility can solve the last mile problem and reduce carbon emissions.
Coming soon: weird but maybe wonderful alternative electric vehicles
BRB introduces a bunch of concept vehicles that look like a lot of fun without fossil fuels
Electric cars are sucking up all the air in the room
Or, once again, why electric cars [on their own] won't save us.
Hydrogen-powered e-bike cranked up to 93 mile range
E-bikes will eat cars, and H2 bikes will eat Toyotas.
Pop-up charging hub borrows the sidewalk instead of stealing it
Docked electric cars can be worse than dockless scooters for pedestrians, but the UEone is a step in the right direction.
Electric Ford F-150 pickup truck tows a million pound train. Is this a big deal?
In a word, no. Ford can sell this fiction, but it is all about friction.
Volkswagen designs "micromobiles" for life after traffic collapse
From scooters to cargo bikes, a bunch of alternatives to driving that car.
Will electric skates solve the last-mile problem?
You already own the solutions. They are called feet.
Nissan and Mackie deliver ice cream without diesel exhaust PM2.5 sprinkles on top
Batteries recycled from old LEAFs run the refrigeration equipment in this all-electric truck.
New York laws regulating e-scooters are almost as silly as the rules for e-bikes
They are still banned in Manhattan where they would be most useful. Why not ban parked cars instead?
Roundup weed killer found in all kids' oat cereals tested
EWG tested 28 brands of conventional oat-based cereals; they all had glyphosate residue, most of them above healthy standards
Roundup found in popular oatmeal, granola & kids' cereals
Weed killer, it's what's for breakfast! Glyphosate found in 43 of 45 conventional oat products tested by EWG.
Judge allows California to require cancer warning on Monsanto's Roundup
A judge has ruled against Monsanto; company complains that it would drive some customers away. Unsealed documents add to drama.
World's top herbicide in you, me, and our pee
The #1 most-used herbicide in the world is in you, me, and our pee. Should we do something?
EPA ruling on Roundup pesticides heavily swayed by Monsanto-backed studies
When reviewing the safety of glyphosate, the Environmental Protection Agency considered just five independent studies, and 27 industry-funded studies.
Reverend Billy invites you to an organic Thanksgiving dinner at Monsanto HQ
Want to do something really different for Thanksgiving this year? Come have an organic dinner on the lawn of Monsanto's World Headquarters and watch the latest show from Rev. Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir.
Why scientific proof isn't always needed to justify concerns
The Guardian's Kara Moses asks, "Do we need conclusive scientific proof to become concerned about an issue?" I think not, because sometimes even conclusive proof isn't enough for government and society to act.
Kickstart Film 'Open Sesame-The Story of Seeds' and Save Heirlooms
The Open Sesame documentary examines the importance of open source seeds.
Nature Outsmarts Monsanto: Pests Develop Resistance to GM Corn
You just can't fool Mother Nature.
TreeHugger Radio #202: The Warmest Winter Ever, Arsenic in Your Chicken, Dying Dolphins, and Vermont Versus Monsanto
Jacob and Brian look at chicken pre-marinated with Prozak, the blackest solar cell ever, and Poland and Vermont's fight against Monsanto.
With "Roundup Ready PLUS" Monsanto Capitalizes on the Superweeds It Created
For Monsanto, superweeds are just another selling point for its products.
Poland to Ban Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Corn
Following anti-Monsanto activism in other countries, Poland has announced plans to completely ban the growth of Monsanto’s genetically modified strain MON810.
Le Jardinier by ADHOC architects is a great example of "missing middle" housing
They do this so well in Montreal.
Montreal may ban wood-fired ovens. Is this the end of the classic Montreal bagel?
Wood smoke is a huge source of particulate pollution and really shouldn't be in residential neighbourhoods. But the flavour...
Montreal couple shows how to take a voyage à vélo électrique
Electric bikes are the great leveller; a lot more people will be doing this.
Montreal considering separate traffic laws for cyclists
The age of vehicular cycling is coming to an end; cyclists want equity, not equality
These floral sculptures pay homage to the humble beauty of insects (Video)
Part art, part meditative process, these works are created with plant material harvested from the artist's urban garden.
Montreal supermarket opens huge organic rooftop garden
Talk about slashing food miles; 'fresh from the roof' is as local as it gets.
Converted minimalist work cabin comes with secret telescoping ladder
All work and no play? Here's a work space with some playful humor built in.
Montreal design studio exchanging free coworking space for food donations (Video)
You can work with other location independent workers and do some holiday good deeds at the same time.
Zero Waste grocery store opens in Montréal
Finally, a true Zero Waste store has arrived in Canada! Méga Vrac features more than 700 products, making it a perfect place for waste-averse shoppers to stock their pantries.
Do bike lanes cause air pollution? Nope. In fact, they can fight climate change.
A new study shows that in fact, if you build them, people use them and drive less.
Let's bring back tasty waffle slabs
This architecture and engineering design used to be all the rage. What happened?
Why did Montreal get those twisty deathtrap stairs?
They are one of the most iconic features of the city, but some of them are really scary.
World's largest Cross-Laminated Timber apartment complex being built in Montreal
And a big part of the pitch is sustainability and comfort.
Artist sculpts hyper-real landscape out of encyclopedia set (Video)
Books aren't just for reading -- you can carve incredible works out of them too, as this artist has done with this 24-volume set.
Montreal's impressive food recovery program will expand throughout Quebec
A partnership between Moisson Montreal and the largest grocery chains in the province will continue to salvage hundreds of tons of food that would otherwise be discarded.
Clean Ride Mapper helps cyclists avoid polluted air, find quietest route to destination
It's up to you to decide if you want to take the shortest route, the cleanest one, or the quietest one.
Montreal reveals plans for an electric car sharing service, aims for 1,000 EVs by 2020
The city wants to become a leader in electric transportation, part of a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a third.
If you want your city to replace parking spots with bike lanes, use perspective
One of the biggest challenges of making cities more bike friendly is that most of the road space is already "used up." Adding bike lanes means removing something. That's when a bit of perspective comes in handy.