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River Ethiope could be first waterway in Africa recognized as a living entity

Rivers are people too, you know.




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Plastic bottles are the most common litter in European waterways

A report found that bottles have surpassed bags and straws when it comes to prevalence in freshwater rivers.




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Waymo may get a $465 million tax credit for buying 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids

They are going to be autonomous taxis. Is this a good idea?




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Throwaway Economy Headed for Junk Heap of History

The challenge is to re-evaluate the materials we consume and the way we manufacture products so as to cut down on waste.




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Doing Away With Disposable Packaging

Go Box founder Laura Weiss has worked hard to make Portland (foodie paradise) just a little more sustainable, waste wise, with her system of reusable to go containers.




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6 ways to do good with your old cell phone

Donating your old cell phones to these causes will keep them out of landfills and help others too.




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Norway's capital adding 70 new electric buses

Let's hope they play nicely with government-funded cargo bikes.




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Why scientific proof isn't always needed to justify concerns

The Guardian's Kara Moses asks, "Do we need conclusive scientific proof to become concerned about an issue?" I think not, because sometimes even conclusive proof isn't enough for government and society to act.




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EPA ruling on Roundup pesticides heavily swayed by Monsanto-backed studies

When reviewing the safety of glyphosate, the Environmental Protection Agency considered just five independent studies, and 27 industry-funded studies.




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Cool Your World this Summer with Seven Simple Ways to Save With ENERGY STAR

The dog days of summer are right around the corner and homeowners are looking for ways to




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Let's get circular; it is the only way we won't end up buried in garbage

We have to slow down and smell the coffee, and it might actually be fun.




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Six ways to transform the built environment

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows how thinking circular could change the way we live for the better.




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9 Records Blown Away by Superstorm Sandy

She may not have caused the most property damage, but the superstorm extraordinaire holds some impressive records.




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How one American family has moved away from fossil fuels

"Being the Change" is proof that weaning oneself off fossil fuels is not only possible, but also joyful and fun for a young suburban family.




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It's time for a revolution in the way we look at buildings

We have to reconsider what is "acceptable for how houses should look and feel."




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BMW proposes elevated e-bike cycleways to ease congestion & speed commutes

Instead of banning cars from city centers, this automaker recommends elevated roads for electric bikes & scooters to ease congestion and emissions.




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11 ways to accessorize the green way

Love to accessorize, but want to stay green? Here are some ways you can do both.




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10 ways to live better electrically

The cost of electricity is going up (both in dollars and in environmental and health impacts). Here are some tips for reducing your costs and impacts.




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10 ways to green your work ethic

A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work and good news for the bottom line.




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XPrize is giving away $20 million for a new technology that makes something good out of CO2

The competition is looking for new ideas for capturing the emissions from fossil fuels and turning them into something useful instead of harmful.




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Happy 10th Birthday, Bitcoin. Now go away before you fry us all.

The Bitcoin is the Hummer of speculative vehicles; let's hope it doesn't make it to its Bar Mitzvah.




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French solar roadway declared "a complete flop"

Sometimes we should just let a bad idea die.




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We're thinking about food in the wrong way

Fretting about authenticity and appearance detracts from more important concerns.




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Teenager invents way to videochat with your pet, give it treats

The device uses a tablet or smartphone to connect you with your pet during the day, give it treats and make sure it's not tearing up the furniture.




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Google Street View Lets You See the Sights of Midway Atoll

The remote atoll which is home to endangered species and historic landmarks can now be explored from your computer.




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Why I always travel with a paper map in hand

Who needs GPS? Nothing beats a trusty paper map for navigating a foreign city.




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Streetfilms and a sock puppet ride the 14th Street Busway

Where have I seen this movie before?




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Nobody is taking away your air conditioner; there are lots of alternatives to HFCs

Only in America are they hard to find. How does that happen?




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Great Lakes days away from record ice cover

This long, cold winter has created the most ice cover on the Great Lakes in 20 years—and with ice cover usually at its peak in mid-March, there's still time for records to be broken.




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10 ways to reject capitalism in your personal life

Take subversive action in small ways.




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Residents of Mallorca want cruise ships to go away

The 'mega cruises' are harming the environment, the island's aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life.




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Ramblers Way Creates Sustainable Luxury Casual Wear for Fall 2011

Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits




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Most Huggable: A Vegan Passover, Exotic EcoCities, Little House On The Freeway + More

Is it possible to keep Kosher and still keep a vegan diet?




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5 ways to get enough fiber in your diet

Most of us aren't getting enough fiber, and that's a problem. Here's how to get more.




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Bold effort underway to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction

With fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the wild, the 'panda of the sea' is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Now a crazy plan might just save them.




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Norway challenges H&M on its sustainability claims

The Norwegian Consumer Authority thinks the fast fashion company is misleading shoppers with its so-called Conscious Collection.




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Why do kitchens look the way they do?

Hint: It's all about putting women in their place.




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Is the kitchen island finally going away?

Kitchens should be for cooking.




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Kitchen manufacturer figures out new ways to use more electricity

Abimis offers refrigerated drawers and heated tops. Does anyone need this?




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4 ways in which Istanbul is wonderfully sustainable

A mix of cultural practices and smart infrastructure investments has created a city that's a true pleasure to visit.




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Happy 83rd Birthday, American beer can. Now go away.

There is no place for you in a healthy, circular economy, and this is nothing to celebrate




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11 ways to green your laundry

Doing laundry uses up a lot of energy and releases tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere every year. Here are some tips for reducing your impact.




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10 ways to make your garden more green

How green does your garden really grow? Top 10 tips for making sure your garden is chemical free and growing strong.




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Open Source Permaculture On Its Way to the Internet

Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.'




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Czech out the Oppidum, the ultimate apocalypse hideaway

Because the greenest bomb shelter is the one that's already in the ground.




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5 fun ways to get free stuff on Black Friday

Skip the whole bloodsport of shopping thing and plan a craft day, cookie exchange or clothing swap instead.




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New York Subway Train Filled With Apples Is Emptied Onto Platform, Illustrates Food Waste (Video)

Every day, New York City residents waste 270,000 pounds of food. Want to know what that looks like? Here's an unforgettable way to imagine it - fill up a subway train with the equivalent amount of apples, and release it onto the




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20 unexpected ways to use apples

From the craft room to the bathroom to the kitchen, the humble apple has many more application than just sauce and pie.




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Museum roof in Norway held up by a forest of columns

Lipinski Lasovsky Johansson has designed a beautiful building and, wow, what beautiful drawings.




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Is Buying Local Food the Best Way to Go on a Carbon Diet?

In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors look at the realities of local food.