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
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »On September 9, 2007, sixty United States mayors will converge on Sundance, Utah to attend the Sundance Summit .
Porch House by Archteam
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »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
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »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
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »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
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »Our reviewer Neil thought it packs a punch. Olivia says bring your kids. The directors say this isn
Seen Before Slumbers: Recycled Sleeping Bags
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »What
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
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »We know a good deal about the devastating effects of China
Billie Jean King Serves A GreenSlam
August 31st, 2007 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »Tennis is not something you see everyday here on TreeHugger. Okay, so we