http://www.naturallynews.org Environmental news without the greenwash. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:59:03 +0000 en http://www.naturallynews.org/living/female-cyclists-say-theyd-give-up-sex-before-biking/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/female-cyclists-say-theyd-give-up-sex-before-biking/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/female-cyclists-say-theyd-give-up-sex-before-biking/ A Bicycling Magazine survey of women cyclists showed them choosing to give up sex for a month rather than give up biking. So much for 'sexy' cycle chic.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/students-join-the-green-your-school-challenge/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/students-join-the-green-your-school-challenge/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:59:07 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/students-join-the-green-your-school-challenge/ DoSomething.org launches their annual Green Your School Challenge



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/gum-painter-leaves-a-chewing-gum-trail-of-art/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/gum-painter-leaves-a-chewing-gum-trail-of-art/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/gum-painter-leaves-a-chewing-gum-trail-of-art/ ABC gum sounds disgusting, but it can be quite pretty -- after Ben Wilson gets his hands on it.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/build-a-solid-wood-safe-room-in-your-house-with-the-habiframe-storm-shelter/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/build-a-solid-wood-safe-room-in-your-house-with-the-habiframe-storm-shelter/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:59:04 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/build-a-solid-wood-safe-room-in-your-house-with-the-habiframe-storm-shelter/ Your house may blow away but you won't, if you are in this Laminated Strand Timber room.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/cheap-natural-gas-reshaping-power-generation-and-home-heating-coal-will-take-the-loss/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/cheap-natural-gas-reshaping-power-generation-and-home-heating-coal-will-take-the-loss/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:59:01 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/cheap-natural-gas-reshaping-power-generation-and-home-heating-coal-will-take-the-loss/ Combination of a warm winter & increased natural gas production is making natural gas the fuel of choice.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/robot-godzilla-to-invade-coachella-excrete-recyclables/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/robot-godzilla-to-invade-coachella-excrete-recyclables/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/robot-godzilla-to-invade-coachella-excrete-recyclables/ T-Rex to consume recyclables at Coachella. Prize offered for best use of the dino droppings. Really.



4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/wake-up-with-leonardo-dicaprio’s-fair-trade-organic-coffee/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/wake-up-with-leonardo-dicaprio’s-fair-trade-organic-coffee/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:59:07 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/wake-up-with-leonardo-dicaprio’s-fair-trade-organic-coffee/ Now you can get your morning coffee fix celebrity-style, thanks to an alliance between Leonardo DiCaprio and LaColumbe coffee -- plus, all proceeds support sustainable initiatives.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/a-new-york-bridge-set-for-demolition-could-become-a-park-instead/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/a-new-york-bridge-set-for-demolition-could-become-a-park-instead/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/a-new-york-bridge-set-for-demolition-could-become-a-park-instead/ New York's Tappan Zee Bridge is scheduled for demolition, but some want to convert it into a park.



6 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/now-the-suits-can-bike-to-work-with-the-suitpack-on-their-back/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/now-the-suits-can-bike-to-work-with-the-suitpack-on-their-back/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/now-the-suits-can-bike-to-work-with-the-suitpack-on-their-back/ Clever backpack design is built around the business suit. Is it obsolete before it even hits the market?



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/scientist-wants-to-unleash-elephants-rhinos-and-komodo-dragons-to-battle-australias-invasive-species/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/scientist-wants-to-unleash-elephants-rhinos-and-komodo-dragons-to-battle-australias-invasive-species/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/scientist-wants-to-unleash-elephants-rhinos-and-komodo-dragons-to-battle-australias-invasive-species/ One scientist believes he's stumbled upon an idea so crazy that it just might work -- calling for the unleashing of a host of other non-native species that could make short work of the ones already there.



6 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/how-important-will-fracking-be-to-voters-during-the-next-election-not-very-if-natural-gas-stays-cheap-/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/how-important-will-fracking-be-to-voters-during-the-next-election-not-very-if-natural-gas-stays-cheap-/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/how-important-will-fracking-be-to-voters-during-the-next-election-not-very-if-natural-gas-stays-cheap-/ Most US voters are ambivalent about fracking, which is an issue in only a handful of states, and the President owns strategy.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/usda-releases-new-plant-hardiness-zone-map-over-50-of-gardeners-now-in-a-warmer-zone/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/usda-releases-new-plant-hardiness-zone-map-over-50-of-gardeners-now-in-a-warmer-zone/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:59:07 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/usda-releases-new-plant-hardiness-zone-map-over-50-of-gardeners-now-in-a-warmer-zone/ What does the newly-released USDA Hardiness Zone mean for gardeners?



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/four-ways-the-keystone-xl-could-still-lurch-to-life/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/four-ways-the-keystone-xl-could-still-lurch-to-life/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/four-ways-the-keystone-xl-could-still-lurch-to-life/ Thought the tar sands oil pipeline was dead? Think again ... and beware the Zombie XL.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/eight-sea-lions-found-shot-to-death-in-washington/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/eight-sea-lions-found-shot-to-death-in-washington/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:59:01 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/eight-sea-lions-found-shot-to-death-in-washington/ Someone is killing sea lions near Seattle -- and it's not the first time.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/six-questions-about-fracking-only-an-ecofascist-industry-tool-would-ask/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/six-questions-about-fracking-only-an-ecofascist-industry-tool-would-ask/ Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/six-questions-about-fracking-only-an-ecofascist-industry-tool-would-ask/ Plausible questions about fracking impacts that so far have not been publicly addressed



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/winners-of-the-wwf-video-competition-not-murmuration-just-wonderful/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/winners-of-the-wwf-video-competition-not-murmuration-just-wonderful/ Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:59:01 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/winners-of-the-wwf-video-competition-not-murmuration-just-wonderful/ 'The Runner' and 'Life. Nature. You.' beat out 'Murmuration' and 200 others. Worth watching. They're short.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/fact-checking-obama-is-there-really-100-years-worth-of-natural-gas-in-the-us/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/fact-checking-obama-is-there-really-100-years-worth-of-natural-gas-in-the-us/ Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:59:04 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/fact-checking-obama-is-there-really-100-years-worth-of-natural-gas-in-the-us/ A: Not likely.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/jobless-man-builds-house-thats-literally-made-of-money/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/jobless-man-builds-house-thats-literally-made-of-money/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/jobless-man-builds-house-thats-literally-made-of-money/ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life give you a global economic crisis, a gloomy real estate market, and an uncertain currency future, make a house out of shredded-up money.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/the-green-chair-by-oscar-nominated-design-studio-mariscal-is-affordable-and-100-recyclable-photos/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/the-green-chair-by-oscar-nominated-design-studio-mariscal-is-affordable-and-100-recyclable-photos/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/the-green-chair-by-oscar-nominated-design-studio-mariscal-is-affordable-and-100-recyclable-photos/ An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/life-for-egg-laying-hens-could-improve-with-new-housing-and-welfare-legislation/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/life-for-egg-laying-hens-could-improve-with-new-housing-and-welfare-legislation/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/life-for-egg-laying-hens-could-improve-with-new-housing-and-welfare-legislation/ Under a proposed bill, inhumane battery cages would be replaced with "enriched colony housing systems," and space allotted for each hen doubled.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/sumatran-elephants-could-be-extinct-within-30-years/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/sumatran-elephants-could-be-extinct-within-30-years/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:59:06 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/sumatran-elephants-could-be-extinct-within-30-years/ Over the next three decades, the human population is projected to reach 9 billion people. In that same time, Sumatran elephants, currently numbering around 2,500, are expected to reach zero.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/lab-grown-clones-could-save-species-from-extinction/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/lab-grown-clones-could-save-species-from-extinction/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/lab-grown-clones-could-save-species-from-extinction/ Thanks to advances in stem cell technology, modern conservationists may soon be trading in their sweat-soaked field clothes for lab coats.



4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/artist-knits-recycled-newspapers-into-beautiful-clothing-photos/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/artist-knits-recycled-newspapers-into-beautiful-clothing-photos/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/artist-knits-recycled-newspapers-into-beautiful-clothing-photos/ Ivano Vitali brings together two favourite TreeHugger themes: knitting and recycling.



6 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/ad-museum-to-celebrate-wearable-art-with-a-fundraising-fashion-show/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/ad-museum-to-celebrate-wearable-art-with-a-fundraising-fashion-show/ Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/ad-museum-to-celebrate-wearable-art-with-a-fundraising-fashion-show/ A+D Museum brings together top designers and notable figures from across the fashion, architecture, and culinary worlds to create a piece of wearable art.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/transition-town-to-plant-60000-trees/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/transition-town-to-plant-60000-trees/ Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:59:07 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/transition-town-to-plant-60000-trees/ A community group plans massive tree planting effort to reforest one of Europe's least wooded areas.



4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/this-weeks-vegetarian-meal-plan-january-23rd-to-29th/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/this-weeks-vegetarian-meal-plan-january-23rd-to-29th/ Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:59:07 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/this-weeks-vegetarian-meal-plan-january-23rd-to-29th/ This week's meal plan is brought to you by my favorite new site, Pinterest. I can get lost for hours on that site. I am sure you will too. So get your groceries, make some Mustard-Crusted tofu and web-surf away!



6 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/stunning-english-landscape-paintings--made-by-74-year-old-artist-with-an-ipad-photos/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/stunning-english-landscape-paintings--made-by-74-year-old-artist-with-an-ipad-photos/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/stunning-english-landscape-paintings--made-by-74-year-old-artist-with-an-ipad-photos/ Celebrated English painter David Hockney has turned to the iPad as his canvas -- embracing the latest technology despite his age.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/10-rare-and-beautiful-albino-animals/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/10-rare-and-beautiful-albino-animals/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/10-rare-and-beautiful-albino-animals/ See these ten common creatures as never before.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/scientists-estimate-up-to-6-7-million-bats-dead-from-disease/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/scientists-estimate-up-to-6-7-million-bats-dead-from-disease/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:59:05 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/scientists-estimate-up-to-6-7-million-bats-dead-from-disease/ White nose syndrome has decimated bat populations on the East Coast. Now scientists believe the disease, which is spreading, may have been worse than previously imagined.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/poachers-have-already-killed-eleven-african-rhinos-in-2012/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/poachers-have-already-killed-eleven-african-rhinos-in-2012/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/poachers-have-already-killed-eleven-african-rhinos-in-2012/ It's been just a little over two weeks since the new year began, but it's already shaping up to be another deadly year for South Africa's imperiled rhinos.



6 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/after-the-fracking-will-more-southern-workers-move-to-pittsburgh-will-air-quality-worsen/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/after-the-fracking-will-more-southern-workers-move-to-pittsburgh-will-air-quality-worsen/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/after-the-fracking-will-more-southern-workers-move-to-pittsburgh-will-air-quality-worsen/ Cheap natural gas from Pennsylvania fracking may cause petrochemical industry build green field plants in northern Appalacia.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/a-bit-of-old-a-bit-of-new-cabinets-reconstructed-from-old-drawers-into-new-eclectic-designs/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/a-bit-of-old-a-bit-of-new-cabinets-reconstructed-from-old-drawers-into-new-eclectic-designs/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/a-bit-of-old-a-bit-of-new-cabinets-reconstructed-from-old-drawers-into-new-eclectic-designs/ Designer Rupert Blanchard calls it upcycling; I am not sure that it strictly is, but It certainly is interesting.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/are-skyscrapers-torpedoing-the-worlds-economies/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/are-skyscrapers-torpedoing-the-worlds-economies/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:59:08 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/are-skyscrapers-torpedoing-the-worlds-economies/ A new report by Barclays Capital suggests a dark side to the building boom in places like China, India, and Turkey.



4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/hacktastic-mosquito-trap-made-from-old-charger-case-computer-fan-cell-phone-battery-leds-bag/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/hacktastic-mosquito-trap-made-from-old-charger-case-computer-fan-cell-phone-battery-leds-bag/ Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:59:04 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/hacktastic-mosquito-trap-made-from-old-charger-case-computer-fan-cell-phone-battery-leds-bag/ A mosquito trap made from old electronics parts is more effective than sprays or coils.



6 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/remember-keystone-xl-will-create-scant-few-jobs/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/remember-keystone-xl-will-create-scant-few-jobs/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/remember-keystone-xl-will-create-scant-few-jobs/ For a $7 billion, 1,700-mile project, the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline will create precious few jobs.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/why-sri-lanka-will-be-hit-hardest-by-iranian-oil-supply-disruption/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/why-sri-lanka-will-be-hit-hardest-by-iranian-oil-supply-disruption/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/why-sri-lanka-will-be-hit-hardest-by-iranian-oil-supply-disruption/ An important, if short, cautionary tale on being dependent on any single foreign source of energy.



8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/help-the-epa-document-the-state-of-the-environment/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/help-the-epa-document-the-state-of-the-environment/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/help-the-epa-document-the-state-of-the-environment/ The follow-up to the awesome Documerica project is underway.



5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/ces-2012-iphone-cases-made-of-worlds-first-certified-compostable-elastomer/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/ces-2012-iphone-cases-made-of-worlds-first-certified-compostable-elastomer/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/ces-2012-iphone-cases-made-of-worlds-first-certified-compostable-elastomer/ Made of GDH-B1 (don't worry, we'll explain it), these cases can compost back into dirt in a matter of months.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/fighting-global-injustices-and-poverty--with-crafts-meet-the-craftivists/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/fighting-global-injustices-and-poverty--with-crafts-meet-the-craftivists/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:59:02 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/fighting-global-injustices-and-poverty--with-crafts-meet-the-craftivists/ Making crafts has moved into the political spectrum with this international collective.



7 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.naturallynews.org/living/climate-change-pushing-alpine-plants-off-the-mountain/ http://www.naturallynews.org/living/climate-change-pushing-alpine-plants-off-the-mountain/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:59:03 +0000 GardenTonic Living http://www.naturallynews.org/living/climate-change-pushing-alpine-plants-off-the-mountain/ New research has shown that climate change is reshape the alpine ecosystems of Europe—and it's doing so much faster than previously thought.



7 Vote(s) ]]>