relationships
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My boyfriend only wants one kid because of climate change. Is he being ridiculous?
In a relationship -- particularly one that you expect to be lifelong -- you need to be able to talk about the absolute scariest things.
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TreeShagger: Finding love on public transportation
Public transit is an aphrodisiac.Photo: Martin StroblWelcome to TreeShagger, our column on green dating. If you’ve got green dating questions, send ’em our way! Did you hear about Patrick Moberg, that dude who found the girl of his dreams on the New York subway? Like a twee Wes Anderson hipster-man, he drew a picture of […]
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TreeShagger: 10 great green date ideas
Welcome to TreeShagger, our new column on green dating. If you’ve got green dating questions, send ’em our way! So Valentine’s Day came and went, and you’re in the doghouse since you couldn’t get a reservation at Olivebee’s Factory? Cheer up, smuckers! Lean in close for some non-obvious, mostly cheap green date ideas, many of […]
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Silly science: Animals make friends too
As anyone with cats already knows, animals can be buddies. Now scientists have caught up with the rest of us: “At least five types of animals maintain relationships that are comparable to human friendships,” says Discovery News. So which animals have BFFs? In addition to bats, the newest animal discovered to make long-term relationships, “elephants, […]
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TreeShagger: Do all green dating sites suck?
Computer love.Photo: Jeremy BrooksWelcome to TreeShagger, our new column on green dating. If you’ve got green dating questions, send ’em our way! The internet wants to help you find love. One in five newly committed couples met through a dating site, says Match.com [PDF] (and I’m sure they’re not biased). And Google ads recently volunteered […]
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Pre-Valentine’s live chat with Ask Umbra and TreeShagger
Even in French, they still taste like chalk. Photo: KatLevPhotoIn a live chat today, Grist’s Ask Umbra and TreeShagger answered all of your Valentine’s Day questions about sustainable love, dating, and (oh yeah!) sex. Did you miss the chat? Have no fear, dear, a replay is available below:
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TreeShagger: 15 places to meet a green hottie
If you want to pick up a climate hawk, you gotta learn to fly. (Or something.) Let me teach you where to find a suitable green lover.
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How to date a vegan
Vegans are an elusive breed known for their hotness and dexterity with soy. Want to get frisky with one? Here's how, in Grist's TreeShagger column.
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Why are gays more eco-friendly?
A recent poll says gays and lesbians are more likely to support the environment. So why are the gays greener?