The Controversial Environmental Artwork of Christo and Jean-Claude
Wrapped government buildings and surrounded islands, endless fences and saffron gates: This is the work of Christo and Jean-Claude. Famous for their large-scale installations, the couple has drawn controversy (more...)
The Week in Pictures: Surprises at GreenBuild and More
Surprises from GreenBuild (Slideshow) It wasn't all food and fun and Al Gore and Sheryl Crow; the 28,000 who came to Greenbuild in Phoenix had stuff to show, lectures (more...)
What Happens to Cold Blooded Animals in a Warming World
The European Green Lizard, Lacerta viridis, shows off a blue head while catching some rays. Lizards and other so-called "cold-blooded" animals have complex biochemistry: sometimes they have 4 to (more...)
Readers' Green Objects They Can't Live Without
"Shortly after purchasing my iPhone I thought about I could turn my iPhone green. That is is when I found the Hymini. I absolutely love this little device, it (more...)
Surprises from GreenBuild
The Opening Pitch It wasn't all food and fun and Al Gore and Sheryl Crow; the 28,000 who came to Greenbuild in Phoenix had stuff to show, lectures to (more...)
Better Ways to Celebrate America Recycles Day: Practicing the 7 Rs
Yesterday was America Recycles Day, which isn't a bad thing as an idea -- certainly, more recycling is better than less -- but do we really need a day (more...)
The Week in Pictures: Trawler Sunk by Jellyfish and More
A 10-Ton Japanese Fishing Trawler Sunk By Giant Jellyfish You could say it was the jellyfish, or you could say it was the overzealous fishermen on board. While trying (more...)
Amazing Jewelry Inspired By Natural Systems
Last week when we saw this amazing bracelet modeled after weather patterns in the designer's hometown, we were inspired. Created by Mitchell Whitelaw, the bracelet uses a natural system (more...)
Sesame Street's Top 10 Environmental Videos
digg_url = 'http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/sesame-streets-top-ten-environmental-videos.php';Sesame Street, Jim Henson's educational masterpiece, has been teaching curious learners for 40 years. Among the well known songs about the alphabet and numbers were segments with (more...)
