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Anyone thirsty for some "Fukushima Water"?

The new energy drink that is taking Japan by storm!




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Construction begins in UK on first subsidy-free wind farm

Corporate commitments to clean energy mean renewables are harder than ever to derail.




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First wolf pack in 200 years is roaming wild in Denmark

Denmark’s last wolf was killed in 1813, but after a female travels 340 miles from Germany and meets some males, cubs are expected soon.




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Just what we needed dept: Biomega launches world’s first dedicated Bicycle Tie and Bow Tie

It is reflective and glows in the dark, perfect for "enhanced safety in traffic" -- and the dance floor.




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U.S. dietary guidelines may include environmental concerns for the first time

The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet.




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2019 Equinox: 12 facts about the first day of fall

Learn when the autumn equinox happens and what to expect as we bid farewell to summer.




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The UK is getting its first bat highway!

The red glowing street lights allow light-shy bats to cross the road.




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Scientists surprised by what first-ever recording of a blue whale's heart reveals

Among other things, the data reveals answers about the size of blue whales, the largest organisms to have ever lived on Earth.




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New, lower cost Nest Thermostat E: First impressions

The smartest features of a smart thermostat may actually be the pretty simple.




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A bark shingle is very first Cradle to Cradle Platinum product

It is hard to imagine a greener product than natural tree bark.




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Aluminum-clad Airship prefab is a durable, off-grid tiny home (Video)

Built using aluminum, stainless steel and wood, this modular prefab is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled.




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For first time, Australian court rejects coal mine because of CO2

Think global, act local.




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London's first cat cafe opens tomorrow

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love.




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KitTea could be the first cat cafe in the U.S.

Courtney Hatt and David Braginsky are working to crowd-fund a cafe and cat rescue in San Francisco.




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Rare African golden cat kittens photographed for the first time

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.




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Camera trap captures first video of lion in Gabon in 20 years

Good news from Gabon: Conservation efforts in Batéké Plateau National Park are rewarded with a sighting of an animal thought to have disappeared from the region.




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World's first “Brussels Sprout Battery” lights up a Christmas tree

In an effort to improve kids' opinions about Brussels sprouts, a team of engineers and scientists decided to give them a cooler edge by making them power up the lights on a Christmas tree.




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Ecuadorian Farmers Organize 'Illegal' Fairs to Bring Healthy, Fair Priced Food to Communities

A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule.




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Chairs with Fabrics Weaved by the Warao in Venezuela Mix the Ancestral and the Contemporary

Designer Maria Antonia Godigna spent two years studying the spinning techniques of the Warao and created a line of furniture with Moriche, the palm fiber produced by them.




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Cork chairs are good looking and sustainable

When it comes to chairs, this one's a corker.




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Connecticut Could Be First State to Roll Back Its Renewable Energy Standard

A quick one to keep an eye on and get your best booing voice reader for: New York Times is highlighting a bill passing through Connecticut's legislature that would slash in half the state's current renewable energy goal of




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Connecticut Takes First Step Toward GMO Labeling Law

Connecticut legislative committee backs a labeling requirement for genetically modified foods.




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A hydrogen economy could be built around airships

It could move goods, transport hydrogen, reduce CO2 and water the lawn all at once.




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South Carolina Documents Its First Human Rabies Case in Over 50 Years

South Carolina health department announces a human rabies case sourced from a bat.




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Mongolia embarks on clean energy future with first wind farm

While in Mongolia for World Environment Day, I toured the Salkhit Wind Farm.




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Innovative floating tidal-power turbine generates 3 GWh of energy in its first year of testing

The floating tidal stream turbine off the coast of Scotland has proven that it can produce power safely and cheaply year round.




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Modernist Kuskoa Bi is 'world's first 100% bioplastics chair'

Molded out of plant-based bioplastics and sitting on a wooden base, this curvaceous piece combines traditional craftsmanship and new industrial design.




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Paris opens first cemetery dedicated to green burials

No chemicals, synthetics, or gravestones – the goal is to return to the Earth as quickly and subtly as possible.




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How to shop ethically for souvenirs

By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully.




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First People Powered Christmas Tree in UK

Trivia challenge: how many years can you run London with the power used on Christmas lights?




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First Contact: How will we deal with doors after the coronavirus?

It's a problem when nobody wants to touch anything.




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Atomo has invented the world's first beanless coffee

This curious concoction has been engineered to have all of coffee's fabulous flavor, minus the bitterness.




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Reebok reveals world's first plant-based performance running shoe

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.




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UK harvests its first crop of chickpeas

This is precisely the kind of healthy, sustainable agriculture we should be trying to expand globally.




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RetroFirst: A new campaign from British architectural magazine to promote retrofit and renovation

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.




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Balance Bar Launches World's First Rainforest Alliance Certified Energy Bar

Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans.




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London's first Design Biennale has a utopian theme

London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place...




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Olga Sasplugas on TreeHugger’s first post and breaking even

When TreeHugger first launched, Olga Sasplugas was the go-to woman for ad sales, accounting and even the occasional photo shoot. We caught up with her on Skype to talk about the site’s early days.




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Blu® Homes Partners with Real Simple and This Old House to Launch the “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour and Announce the Selection of Blu’s L.A. Breezehouse as the First-Ever “2014 Dream Home, Presented by Real Simple and This Old House” - V

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan





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Blu® Homes Breezehouse: Awarded First-Ever "2014 Dream Home of the Year", by Real Simple and This Old House - Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."

Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."






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Remote Island in the Philippines watches the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight live for the first time - Preparations on Bantayan island

Preparations for a live screening of the Fight of the Century on a remote island in the Philippines





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Holiday Inn Express® Brand Introduces First All Breakfast Emoji Keyboard - Rob Riggle Announces BREAKFA-mojis for Days

Actor/comedian Rob Riggle announces his next breakfast move as the Holiday Inn Express brand’s Creative Director – BREAKFA-mojis!




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Onelink by First Alert® Brings Common Sense to the Smart Home Revolution - Onelink by First Alert

The new HomeKit-enabled Onelink by First Alert® Wi-Fi Smoke + Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm pairs First Alert’s legacy of safety and innovation with Apple’s revolutionary HomeKit technology.





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First Response™ Unveils First Ever Bluetooth® Smart-Enabled Pregnancy Test at CES - First Response™ Unveils First Ever Bluetooth®-Enabled Pregnancy Test at CES

First Response™ Unveils First Ever Bluetooth®-Enabled Pregnancy Test at CES