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France Grants Cyclists the Right to Run Red Lights

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 11:34
"It makes cycle traffic more fluid and avoids bunching up cyclists when the traffic lights go green for motorists," said municipal authorities.

Students, Join the Green Your School Challenge!

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 06:22
DoSomething.org launches their annual Green Your School Challenge

Fracking Could Ruin New York's Organic Food Industry

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 04:25
An organic company in upstate New York is concerned that all 1,600 organic farms in the state could be in jeopardy of losing organic status.

Congestion Charge Is Traffic-Cutting Magic in Milan

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 04:20
Stockholm and London are famous for congestion charging to keep cars out of central districts. Now Milan's heading that direction, with impressive results

"Bird City" Habitat Hangs In Unused City Spaces -- Boosting Urban Biodiversity

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 04:13
Designed to hang on unused walls on city buildings, this prototype could provide much-needed habitats for crucial species of birds.

Fossil Fuel Subsidies Have Got To Go: Tune In for TreeHugger's Brian Merchant & MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan, Feb 8, 4pm ET

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 03:39
Tune in to MSNBC tomorrow to watch me explain why fossil fuels are too damn cheap.

Will Collaborative Consumption Thrive in Africa?

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 03:37
Like cell phones and solar, a Zimbabwean wonders whether the "sharing economy" could create a leap frog opportunity in Africa.

A Disturbance in the Force? Rare Snowfall Blankets Tataouine

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 03:15
An angstful Luke Skywalker once said "if there's a bright center to the universe, you're on the planet that it's farthest from." But maybe he'd think differently if he knew snowball-fights were a possibility.

China Leads World in New Wind Power Installations for 2011

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 02:53
India may have led the world in renewable energy growth last year, but when it comes to new wind power China far and away leads the world.

Mild Buenos Aires Climate of the Fertile Pampas Turning Tropical

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 02:35
Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.

BMW Shows "Deep Commitment to Sustainability" With Pavilion for London Olympics

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 02:28
One more example of how words can become completely meaningless and even contradictory.

Why Environmentalists Should Think Like Pro Athletes

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 02:22
From footballers to artists, successful human beings learn to evoke a heightened state of consciousness. The environmental movement must do the same.

Nissan Gives Sneak Peak of 'Invitation' Concept Car

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 01:52
Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan shows us what could become their next small car. Will it also have an electric or hybrid version?

Climate News Recap: Year-Round Tea Harvesting, In England; Warming Claims Alaskan Cedars; More

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 01:32
A definite mixed bag of climate news coming through. Interesting, tiresome, and fairly dire. Here's what caught our eye this morning.

SolarCity IPO Expected Later in 2012

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 00:50
The solar system installer should go public in the third quarter of 2012, with a valuation of around $1.5 billion.

Agenda 21 Plot Exposed in the New York Times and Grist

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 00:47
The newspaper of record picks up on the issue that we have been covering for some time. Grist finds it all very funny; It's not.

Court Hears Arguments in PETA's Lawsuit Against SeaWorld for Enslaving Whales

TreeHugger.com - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 00:33
A judge heard arguments in a lawsuit against Sea World that is based on the 13th amendment.

Why Can't Our Public Toilets Be Like The Ones They Build In Norway?

TreeHugger.com - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 22:55
It is about time that we recognized that every form of building is architecture and deserves attention and care.

The Best Plants for Problem Gardens

TreeHugger.com - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 22:12
A free ebook from the University of Minnesota offers plant recommendations for those gardeners with challenging sites.

Hackathon Brings Together Eco-Minded App Developers

TreeHugger.com - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 22:00
The weekend-long CleanWeb Hackathon brought together eco-minded developers who churned out 15 new apps for helping individuals and businesses reduce their energy use.
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