This is a Test: What Matters More, Personal Responsibility or Collective Action?
It is a question we have been debating on Treehugger forever: does personal responsibility matter in the fight against climate change? Or is it all...
52 Climate Actions That Can Change Behavior
The question of whether personal lifestyle changes make a difference, when 100 companies are emitting 71% of carbon emissions, has long been a subject of...
5 Effortless Ways to Save Energy at Home
In this edition of Small Acts, Big Impact, learn smart tips to reduce your energy usage around the house.
How to stop your house’s expensive drafts — and save the planet
As a reporter covering climate solutions, I receive one query more than any other: “What’s the best thing for me to do to protect the...
Turning $500 into $5000 — ethically
Ethical investing is not boring. Conversely, it’s fast becoming a popular way to achieve market-beating returns as new and innovative companies launch products and services...
Register Yourself and Others to Vote
More people participating in democracy makes for a stronger country and builds greater accountability with our elected officials.
Fertilizing a garden entirely for free
At our house we have a goal to produce 80% of our fruit, veggies, meat and dairy within five years of moving onto our land....
Why Planting a Bee Garden Is Good for Pollinators, Good for the Planet, and Good for You!
As the climate of the Earth changes, bees and pollinators are under increasing threats from urbanization and development, heavy chemical and neonicotinoid pesticide use, and...