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French man using only things made in France

The journalist is conducting a 9-month 'economic patriotism' experiment by eating nothing but French food and using only French-made products.




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Could burying CO2 enhance energy production?

We don't want greenhouse gas emissions, but we do want energy. What if we could bury one to get more of the other?




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Why helping the poor may hurt the climate

Developing countries are emitting increasingly more carbon in order to improve their citizens' well-being.



  • Climate & Weather

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How 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' went green behind-the-scenes

Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet.



  • Arts & Culture

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Starbucks' new competition: A $3,000 bike-cart

Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Why your personal food waste matters

A poll found that almost half of the people who see food waste as a problem don’t view it as a problem they’re contributing to.




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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON'

Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry.




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Whirlpool introduces the smart washer and dryer

These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart.




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What is carbon insetting?

From tree planting to better forms of farming, a growing number of businesses are investing in carbon reduction within their own supply chains.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Could the carbon bubble ruin your retirement?

Remember the subprime mortgage bubble? The carbon bubble might be our next $6 trillion nightmare.




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Worldbeing wearable tracks your carbon footprint

I have no idea what my carbon footprint is. Do you know yours? This bracelet could help.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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All our gains in energy efficiency have been wiped out by increases in house size

There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem.




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U.S. Christmas decorations use more energy than many nations do in a year

Christmas is the season for many things, including a massive carbon footprint.




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Carbon dioxide could soon be transformed back into liquid fuel

What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel?



  • Research & Innovations

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How much Arctic sea ice did you melt today?

People living in the the U.S. and the E.U. are responsible for the greatest average loss of Arctic sea ice, says Max Planck Institute.



  • Climate & Weather

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Americans are curbing their love affair with beef

Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions.




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The surprising truth about meal kits

Meal kits aren't as bad for the environment as a trip to the grocery store for the same ingredients in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.




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Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones?

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Beaulieu and the environment

For all its perks, like adding color and cozy softness to a home, carpeting is not typically an eco-friendly product. Often made from petroleum-based materials



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How to recycle carpet

It's rare to see anyone choose to throw away a plastic bottle if a recycling bin is nearby. Unfortunately, it’s still common to see carpet waiting curbside fo




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Ray Anderson, noted environmentalist, passes away at 77

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Environmentally-friendly flooring

Flooring is one of the most important elements of any room, so when you're choosing new wood, tile, carpet or other floor covering, consider your options carefu




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Eco-friendly flooring

In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet




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Buying eco-friendly carpet

Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly.




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Carpet for LEED buildings

A major source of indoor air pollution may be at your feet. That’s why carpet for LEED buildings is an issue not to be overlooked.




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Interface expands fishing net recycling scheme on quest toward 'zero'

Modular carpeting behemoth Interface expands a coastal cleanup/recycling initiative that benefits impoverished fishing communities in the Philippines.




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We tested it: Vinegar as a carpet cleaner

It turns out that the technique is just as important as the cleaning agent.




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First drive: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip.




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Toyota introduces the Prius family

Toyota introduces the Prius family to America with a fun new media campaign.




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Rush is wrong (about General Motors)

Limbaugh blasts GM for trying to sell the Chevrolet Volt in China, but his central premise (based on a New York Times story, no less) may be wrong.




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MNN week in review: Historic robots, tiny animals and why you shouldn't fret about green cars

Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.




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Popular Mechanics names James Cameron most innovative leader of 2011

The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards.



  • Research & Innovations

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BMW iSeries highlights sustainable design

A video interview with Benoit Jacob, the luxury carmaker's new electric and hybrid vehicle line's designer.




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October was a great month for Chevy Volt sales

General Motors sold more than 1,100 Chevy Volts in October.




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Toyota releases annual sustainability report

Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Power SHFT: Adrian Grenier's high-watt celebrity

Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i




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In praise of American cars

Once painfully uncompetitive, the U.S.-made automobile is clawing its way back with good-looking designs, attention to detail, and even respectable fuel economy




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Toyota Prius V: Best in class fuel-efficiency

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city.




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Wanted: A cheap green car

I'm looking for 50 mpg on the highway, and a price tag under $16,000. It doesn't have to be a hybrid, though that would be nice.




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Mitt Romney slams the Chevy Volt

Republican presidential hopeful says the plug-in hybrid is an 'idea whose time has not come.'




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Ford Motor Company sets water reduction goal

Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015.




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Guaranteed low prices! TrueCar's 'transparency' riles dealers

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an




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7 electric cars to watch in 2012

2012 may prove to be the year of the electric car. Some of the world’s biggest automakers will be bringing new electric vehicles to market in 2012. They are n




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The right's fight to kill EV subsidies (and the Chevy Volt)

It's political. The mantra is that electric cars shouldn't be government-subsidized, but some of the same critics of these programs have no problem with billion




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Detroit Auto Show: A first look at the new Ford Fusion

Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too.




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Detroit Auto Show: The excitement's back

The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights.




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The Detroit Car Show's fashionable side

The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.



  • Arts & Culture

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Detroit Auto Show: BMW's hybrids combine muscle and mileage

BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and about 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHy




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At the Detroit Auto Show: Oft-overlooked interiors make a colorful comeback

Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior?




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AT&T deploys 5,000th alternative fuel vehicle

AT&T is now one-third of the way through its 15,000 alternative fuel vehicle goal.