If the world's population was 100 people [Infographic]
Graphic designer Jack Hagley's new infographic shows the world's population as 100 people.
Hans Rosling debunks myths of child birth and the "developing world"
The brilliant Hans Rosling has a data visualization video that helps debunk the myths of the birth and child mortality rates of the so-called developed and developing countries.
David Attenborough Calls Humans a "Plague Upon the Earth"
And there are plenty of humans who would agree.
Wired Magazine Tells Us "Don't Worry, Be Happy" About Climate, Population, Resources, Pandemics
Matt Ridley might be right about the world not ending on December 21 this year. But the rest of the article is delusional.
Population Growth Takes Just Five Hours to Fill Wrigley Field
How to slow it? Access to voluntary family planning for all women. It more than pays for itself, reducing unwanted pregnancies, abortions, unplanned births... And helps reduce humanity's environmental impact.
Reproductive Rights Scrubbed From Rio+20 Text - Why That's Bad News for the Planet
Opposition from the G77 Nations and the Vatican led to the removal of the words 'reproductive rights' from the Rio+20 text, leaving in 'acceptable modern methods of family planning'.
The UN's Rio+20 Conference Matters
Here's why the United Nations' Rio+20 Conference matters to everyone.
Redefining Security for the 21st Century
The 21st century needs a redefinition of security, to something broader than military terms, a relic of the Cold War.
Expect 2°C Temperature Rise by Mid-Century, Club of Rome Report Says
On a more positive note, the report also notes that population growth with stabilize sooner than expected, at about 8 billion people by 2042.
Farms Use 60 Times More Land Than Cities: It's Time to Develop Terraculture
Agriculture has become the single largest driver of climate change. It's time to start farming for the whole planet.
Getting the Market to Tell the Truth
If the world is to move onto a sustainable path we need the market to tell the truth, through full cost pricing.
Growth in World Contraceptive Use Stalling; 215 Million Women’s Needs Still Unmet
Satisfying the world’s unmet need for contraception would dramatically reduce population growth, easing pressure on natural resources.
Global Economy Expanded More Slowly Than Expected in 2011
Without a more comprehensive vision of economic health and better ways to measure it, we are flying blind on a path to economic decline and collapse.
Why Birth Control is as Important as a Climate Treaty or Food Aid
Excessive population growth presents an immediate environmental danger greater than climate change.
Peak People? Are We Actually Running Out of Our Most Valuable Resource?
Everyone is worried about population growth, but in fact it may well be going the other way.
By 2050 We're All Likely To Be Using Fewer Resources, Whether We Like It Or Not
The latest UN report on sustainable development reads like the TreeHugger archive, in terms of sustainable development solutions.
10 Historical Figures You Had No Idea Were Environmentalists
From Genghis Khan's reforestation to King Edward I's 14th century ban of coal mining, these famous people were dedicated to TreeHugger ethics --- even if they didn't know it.
Nobody's perfect, and you don't have to be
We all have to change the way we live or we are in big trouble. But let's be real about it.
10 ways to green your work ethic
A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work and good news for the bottom line.
12 easy green resolutions for every month of the year
Resolve to make these simple changes month by month as a graceful way to ease into a more sustainable lifestyle.
15 resolutions you could make for a happier, lower-impact 2019
Reducing your carbon footprint and building community go hand-in-hand toward creating a better planet.
My 2014 Word of the Year
My word of the year is a little geeky this time around, but it crosses over -- and unites -- fields.
10 ways to live better electrically
The cost of electricity is going up (both in dollars and in environmental and health impacts). Here are some tips for reducing your costs and impacts.
How to bring green into the classroom
Teachers, are you looking for ways to teach green values to your students? We've got ideas lined up for you!
11 ways to accessorize the green way
Love to accessorize, but want to stay green? Here are some ways you can do both.
How to green your cleaning routine
Cleaning products are everywhere in our homes and offices: on dishes, countertops, furniture, clothes, floors, windows, and floating through the air. In our war on dirt and germs we may often actually be making things worse.
Offshore Drilling: Is Energy Worth the Ecological Disaster of Oil Spills?
Taking a step back from the emotional response of the recent environmental devastation, let's take a look at offshore drilling more broadly: How much oil do we currently produce from offshore drilling, and how much might we potentially recover?
Paper Bags or Plastic Bags? Everything You Need to Know
Paper or plastic bags: which is better? It's an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but there's an incredible number of details and inputs hidden
How Does Solar Energy Work?
For as long as our planet has spun 'round the sun, there's been solar energy cascading down on the earth, and, for a long time -- since the 7th century B.C., when glass was used to magnify it -- humans have been working to
An Explanation of the Water Cycle (with Pictures and Diagrams)
Water, water, everywhere, so let's all have a drink (or so we all learned as kids, right?), but it's definitely not as easy as that these days. In honor of World Water Day (which may or may not have been today), let's
VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds, Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health
Getty Images Volatile organic compounds: something's in the air You can't see them, but they're all around us. They aren't listed as ingredients on the objects we bring in our home, but they're often there. They're volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, a
Eating Local Food: The Movement, Locavores and More
The local food movement, eating local, being on the "100 mile diet" or being a locavore are all synonymous with local food, whose consumption has risen to prominence as an
Your Carbon Footprint: Calculating, Reducing and Offsetting Your Impact
In addition to metrics like ecological footprint, each of us (and each of the products and services we use and consume every day) has a carbon footprint; it's a way to measure the relative impact of our actions -- as individuals, as businesses,
Your Ecological Footprint: Defining, Calculating, and Reducing Your Environmental Footprint
Ecological footprint: what is it? An analysis that gauges our impact on the planet's biological systems, the ecological footprint measures human consumption of natural resources in comparison to Earth's ecological capacity to regenerate them.
Post-Consumer Recycled Goods: Recycling Waste Into Stuff
What is "post-consumer recycled"? Once a material or finished product has served its intended use and has been diverted or recovered from waste destined for disposal, it is then considered "post-consumer." Having completed its life as a consumer item,
Indoor Air Quality: Causes Of, Testing, and Monitoring Indoor Air Pollution
Pollution from power plants, cars, and other transportation is a well-known contributor to outdoor air pollution, but our indoor air quality is often worse; it can be up to 10 times worse for you than the air outside. Microbial pollutants like mold,
Organic Food: Healthier for You and the Planet
Though known colloquially as food that is grown to be more healthy (and is more expensive), in order for organic food to be certified as such, it must be produced under specific, legally-regulated standards and be subject to testing in order to retain
CFL Bulbs or Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Energy Savings, Mercury, Recycling and More
CFL bulbs, or compact fluorescent light bulbs: energy savings Commonly referred to as CFLs, compact fluorescent lamps or compact fluorescent light bulbs, the energy-saving bulbs have escaped the stereotype of buzzing, flickery, washed-out lights to
Organic Cotton: For Clothing, Baby, Bedding and More
Ed. note: This is now the seventh post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and
Electric Cars and Vehicles: Who Killed 'Em, New Batteries and More
Ed. note: We're now up to the sixth post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on
Hybrid-Electric Cars: How They Work, Battery Technology and More
Ed. note: This is now the fifth post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and
Vermicomposting and Vermiculture: Worms, Bins and How To Get Started
Ed. note: This is the fourth post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and stay
Ethanol: How the Fuel is Produced, Growing Corn and Other Feedstocks, and More
Ed. note: This post, about ethanol is now the third post (read about biodiesel and compost to catch up) in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new
Just what we needed dept: a BMW with paint so black, it's almost invisible
No "do the bright thing" for cars; instead, the BMW X6 designed to "look particularly menacing."
BMW proposes elevated e-bike cycleways to ease congestion & speed commutes
Instead of banning cars from city centers, this automaker recommends elevated roads for electric bikes & scooters to ease congestion and emissions.
Star of Tesla-smearing Top Gear is now buying a BMW i3
In a funny twist, one of the stars of an extremely popular car show (Top Gear) whose script smeared Tesla is now going electric. James May is getting a BMW i3.
New BMW commercial humanizes the BMW i8
Well, as much as you can humanize a $136,000 sports car.
BMW i8 under production — behind-the-scenes photos
If you'd like a close-up view of the BMW i8 electric sports car manufacturing process, here are the goods.
The most efficient car in the United States is now the BMW i3 electric car
The EPA has just released official "fuel economy" and range information for the BMW i3 100% electric car.
2014 World Green Car of the Year is...
Test out your green car awareness by seeing if you can name the 2014 World Green Car of the Year. Note: it has to be a new model.