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Treehugger’s on a Roll!

jackson published on August 22, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

(photo via flickr user eva8)

Morning All,

Just did the usual lap around the blogosphere. Treehugger is on fire today with a set of incredible posts.

Why? Well, those huge container ships that bring goods over from China sometimes head back empty, using the same amount of fuel. Fill those ships with recyclables and you reduce carbon emissions by two thirds. Two thirds!
We’ve always prefered recycling to landfilling. It’s nice to know that the numbers are on our side.
(photo via flickr user jimfrazier)

Secondly, a high school student figured out to start genetically identifying sushi and fish sold in restaurants, only to find widespread mis-labeling going on. Tilapia being sold as tuna, endangered Atlantic halibut sold as non-endangered Pacific halibut, etc.
(photo via flickr user ronen08)

Thirdly, they’ve got a collection of hypermiling videos that will blow your mind and seriously make you think about the way you drive your car. (The new way is to think Grandma Andretti, not so much Mario.)

And fourth, a delicious collection of the 15 solar panel breakthroughs that you absolutely must know about. Thin film Photovoltaics, solar balloons, “hairy” solar panels, they’ve got it all, and it’s all thrilling.

Treehugger is on a serious content-streak.

Nicely done and a huge “Thank you” to Graham Hill and all the good, hardworking folks at Treehugger for their excellent intel.

Isn’t he adorable? One treehugger we’d like to hug. This cat speak four languages.