Archive for August, 2007

The TH Interview: John Bradburn, Senior Environmental Project Engineer at General Motors

August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »

We certainly haven’t been shy about criticizing GM for its gas-guzzling SUVs (our extensive Hummer post archive alone is worth browsing through) and for continually dragging its feet on improving fuel economy standards. That doesn’t mean, however, that we can’t also dole out some praise for its environmental initiatives when praise it deserves: in the areas of recycling and wast…

US Mayors Sundance for Climate Protection

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On September 9, 2007, sixty United States mayors will converge on Sundance, Utah to attend the Sundance Summit .

Porch House by Archteam

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We do go on about how less is more, keep it simple, keep it minimal. Most of the modern designs we show have flat roofs, which are not simple. Sloping roofs are generally cheaper and last longer, and offer additional space within the rafters, but are not usually part of the modern kit of parts. (with perhaps the exception of Hugh Newell Jacobson).Justin found this simple, classic Porch House (Rodinn

Bioregional Solutions: Further Reading

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The Bioregional Development Group was already well known to many Treehuggers for its work on sustainable housing and community development

Like A Bat Outta Heaven

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Mosquito season has been a bit out of whack in Tel Aviv for the past few years. Instead of dying down, as they normally should, swarms of them are lingering on in bedrooms and come nightfall are attacking with a vengeance. Some locals report using high-speed fans or nets at night to keep the bloodsuckers at bay

Survey: The 11th Hour

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Our reviewer Neil thought it packs a punch. Olivia says bring your kids. The directors say this isn

Seen Before Slumbers: Recycled Sleeping Bags

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Edible Skincare: Fresh Tomato Skin Cleanser

August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »

Photo credit: manjithkaini

Tis the season of the tomato: Plump, juicy sacs, in a myriad of ripening red and orange hues, are melting off their vines ready to be crunched, savored, and simmered. But you can also share summer’s rich bounty with your skin, as well as your bellies. Packed with complexion-nourishing antioxidants (such as Lycopene), potassium, magnesium, and Vitamins A and C, the luscious fruit also contains natural acids that slough off dead cells, shrink pores, and tone skin.

Here’s a recipe for a homemade tomato skin cleanser, excerpted from

Green Experts Answer Questions on China at New York Times

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We know a good deal about the devastating effects of China

Billie Jean King Serves A GreenSlam

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Tennis is not something you see everyday here on TreeHugger. Okay, so we

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