Photo via Plinkk This year’s coffee prices area already at a 12-year high due to low crop yields in South America, but it looks like prices could tighten again in the future if a particular beetle continues to bask in warming weather. Arabica coffee, a climate-sensitive plant, is grown in Ethiopia and Latin America. However, Ethiopia and other regions have seen a slow but steady rise in average temperatures, more variable rain fall, and what could be mos…Read the full story on TreeHugger
The Fascinating Life and Times of the Humble PigeonPhoto via fabriziogiordano23 If you´re a city dweller, chances are you see them everyday - strolling down the sidewalk with their frien…Earth Hour 2009: Will Your City Take Action?Way back in 2007, 2.2 million people took part in the world’s first Earth Hour in Sydney Australia. And just one year later, 50 million …Eco-Inspired Rain Harvesting Garden Table
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photo: Parthan via flickr With the ongoing heat in Russia and the flooding in Pakistan (not to mention landslides in China) everyone’s commenting on the connection with climate change, with the appropriate caveat that no single weather event can be linked with it but… Well, here’s an interesting addition to those: Dot Earth points out a study from back in 2006 linking increased frequency and intensity of mon…Read the full story on TreeHugger
How to Regrow a Grass Patch that Has Been FloodedA flood can ruin your lawn by covering it with harmful bacteria, but lime can help revive a grass patch that has been flooded.
New Googl…Should Fertilizer Be Used on New Roll Out Grass Patches?When it comes to laying out new roll out grass patches, you will want to make sure that you are caring for and maintaining them properly…New Google Layer Shows Deforestation’s Graphic RealityIf you want […]
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Climate change is (obviously) a subject that’s greeted with heaps of controversy just about whenever the topic is broached. Unlike most phenomena that a vast majority of scientists have agreed is occurring after years and years of meticulous study, climate change is apt to cause a ruckus (or at least some grumblings) when brought up in any kind of social forum. You, the informed TreeHugger reader, are most likely aware that global warming is real, caused by man, and will cause a number of serious problems if left unaddressed. But those who …Read the full story on TreeHugger
2 Reasons to Replace Your Toilet’s Float BallA float ball is generally found on an old style flush toilet. When it is floating, it holds up the float arm.
Smelly Pillows Help You Sl…3 Benefits of Using Mosquito Dunks in Your PondWhy should you use mosquito dunks in your pond? Well, summer […]
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Image via ScrapeTV For what I still consider to be the paper of record, covering climate change seems to be becoming something of an Achilles’ heel for the New York Times. Look no further than Is it Hot in Here? Must be Global Warming to see why. The article’s hook is essentially this: Over the course of the winter, climate change skeptics used an extra-snowy weather to argue that global warming wasn’t happening — but now that we’re seeing heatwaves, climate action advocates are doing the same t…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Sandra Bullock goes green with candles and a restaurantFiled under: CelebritiesSandra Bullock pulled an Earth Day double whammy on us! First she gave a tour to Oprah’s show and showed us how …Replacing a Front or Rear Lightbulb on Your Electric Car or HybridReplacing a front or rear light bulb on your electric car is the […]
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Image credit: CoolClimate Art Contest The Earth may be our home but disasters like oil spills and threats like deforestation and global warming mean that it might not be such a hospitable place for much longer. Still, in the face of these obvious problems, many people refuse to recognize the need for immediate action. the CoolClimate Art Contest is an opportunity to reach out to those who ignore the problem or Read the full story on TreeHugger
6 Mistakes to Avoid when Building a Wet WallWhen building a wet wall, there are a few mistakes you want to avoid.
How to Design an L-Shaped BathroomMany homeowners like the look of…How to Design an L-Shaped BathroomMany homeowners like the look of an L-shaped bathroom.
Brick Veneer Fireplace: Pros and ConsInstalling a brick veneer fireplace has beco…How to Build a Wet Wall, Part 3When building a wet wall you will need to follow […]
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