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James Cameron wants us to stop treating the ocean like a toilet

The film director believes that ocean exploration could help us to prepare better for climate catastrophes.




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Resist the Diderot Effect!

First identified by a French philosopher more than 250 years ago, it describes how one purchase can lead to another.




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Heroic dog braves Long Island Sound to rescue baby deer

Watch this English golden retriever named Storm rush in to help the fawn and bring it back to shore.




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6 zero-waste lessons from Paris

A visit to the French capital offers great lessons in how to make less waste.




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This zero-waste expert waits 30 days before buying anything

Kathryn Kellogg explains why delaying gratification is beneficial all around.




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Zero waste depends on where you live

Some areas have more resources than others, so do your best to work with what you have.




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The EPA doesn't want Americans to know how dangerous Teflon chemicals are

The agency tried to suppress a major toxicology report on perfluoroalkyl chemicals, but now it's been quietly released online -- with alarming conclusions.




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Good bones are a good place to start for net zero carbon MacKimmie Complex in Calgary

Ethics and environmental consciousness drove this project by DIALOG at the University of Calgary.




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Building a Home With Zero Money: Impossible?

A seasoned dumpster diver who lived without cash for a year, Mark Boyle—aka the Moneyless Man—knows more than most about getting by without money. Having explored how to travel without cash, he's




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From Zero Waste to Buy Nothing: A family's quest for simpler, greener living

Adopting a waste-conscious and anti-consumerist lifestyle is not something that happens overnight. Sometimes it's nice to hear about other people who are just starting out, like this young family from southwestern Ontario, Canada.




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TreeHugger hero Thomas Thwaites wins an Ig Nobel Prize for being a goat

And why not? It sounds like fun, just hanging around, eating grass




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British Labour Party Green Deal calls for zero carbon by 2030

Some question if it is even possible.




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Heavy industry and heavy-duty transport could reach zero emissions by mid-century

Ambitious progress is possible, even in society's hardest to abate sectors.




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Eero Saarinen's TWA terminal is restored, repurposed and reborn as the TWA Hotel

Did we say we hate concrete? Just the new stuff. This kind of concrete should be buffed, polished and treasured.




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Zero waste is all the rage, but is it realistic?

Achieving 100% zero waste isn't always feasible, but the path toward zero waste comes with its own rewards.




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6 companies that are showing generosity on Black Friday

If you must shop, do it from a company that's spreading the wealth.




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How to improve the zero-waste shopping experience

A few tweaks by stores could make the process more efficient.




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Full Planet, Empty Plates: Chapter 5. Eroding Soils Darkening Our Future

Sometime within the last century, soil erosion began to exceed new soil formation. Now, nearly a third of the world’s cropland is losing topsoil faster than new soil is forming, reducing the land’s inherent fertility.




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Zero Energy Christmas Decoration Lights Up Under Existing Streetlamps

How about using the light from already existing street lamps to spark off the festive season? Here are some off-the-grid parasite lamps so to speak, that look good by day!




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Meet the monkeyface prickleback, the hero we all need

This vegetarian tidepool dweller could be an answer to dietary protein in times of climate crisis, but who could ever eat a charmer like this?




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Photo: Young weedy seadragon soars like a superhero

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a weedy seadragon!




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The new Apple AirPods 2 get a big fat zero for repairability

iFixit took them apart, but they can't put them together.




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Homemade cat food can be dangerous for your pet

A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients.




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How to make zero carbon cheese

From solar power through Nissan LEAFs to a traditional cheese cave, a combination of old and new technology produces very green cheese.




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Net-zero building unveiled in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood

The Bright ’N Green building is an experimental effort to combine sustainable technologies.




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Dinosaur Comics on the most dangerous game: Driving

Ryan North points out that unlike most games, this one is lethal




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The EPA just made toxic coal ash more dangerous

A giant wave of pollution glop in 2008 convinced the EPA to regulate coal dumps more closely. But the Trump administration is changing that.




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Honeybee pheromones scare away elephants

A new scientific study could save a whole lot of elephants.




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Once catastrophic, elephant poaching at Niassa Reserve drops to zero

Before 2015, the Mozambique reserve lost many thousands of elephants due to rampant poaching – now they’ve just had a full year without any illegal deaths.




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University and college campuses are working toward Zero Waste

The Post-Landfill Action Network, launched at the University of New Hampshire, challenges campuses across the continent to start tackling waste seriously.




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The humble beeswax wrap is a zero waste superstar

These clever, all-natural wraps cut down on plastic use and make food last longer, too.




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These postage stamps are considered too dangerous for children's eyes

The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns.




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These tasty backpacker meals are zero-waste

Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags.




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7 ways to keep working toward zero waste

It may feel like the whole world is regressing toward single-use plastics, but the waste-free movement is far from dead.




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Blue Bottle cafes will be zero waste by the end of 2020

Realizing that recycling isn't working, the chain will be eliminating single-use cups and coffee bags.




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Coronavirus is threatening the zero waste movement

Businesses are saying no to shoppers who want to use their own cups and containers.




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US agencies introduce "Road to Zero" plan to eliminate traffic deaths

But do they have the courage to do it right?




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Toronto: A lesson in how not to do Vision Zero

I used to say that Vision Zero here was a joke, but now it is, in fact a tragedy.




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13 zero waste beauty essentials

When zero waste lifestyle bloggers debate their go-to beauty products, these are the ones that keep coming up.




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This Canadian company sells zero-waste, plastic-free toothpaste

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!




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EarthSuds makes zero waste shampoo tablets

These single-use tablets are a smart way to reduce plastic waste, whether at home or while travelling.




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Cyborg bacteria turn carbon dioxide into chemicals and fuels with zero waste

Forget about Tony Stark or the Bionic Man, the real cyborg action starts with microscopic swamp creatures




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Stockholm Declaration calls for Vision Zero, lower speed limits; USA says drop dead

Over 80 countries have signed up to make our roads safer. Only one dissented.




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CES 2013: Powerful Solar Generator Launched by Goal Zero

The Yeti 150 is the latest from Goal Zero, and offers a powerful solution for emergency and off-grid charging.





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NASA Federal Credit Union Announces New Zero Down, No PMI Family Mortgage - Video OneTitle

Bill White, VP of Real Estate Lending for NASA FCU, speaks to current housing market conditions, as well as the new Family Mortgage and other options from NASA FCU.




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Northwestern Mutual Honors Heroic Moms of Childhood Cancer Patients this Mother's Day - Northwestern Mutual Honors Moms

Northwestern Mutual Honors Moms of Childhood Cancer Patients this Mother’s Day




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Photo: Great blue heron in the snow

Our photo of the day is a lesson in impressionism.




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FedEx se prépare à une saison des fêtes sans précédent : 317 millions d'envois seront acheminés dans le monde - FedEx se prépare à une saison des fêtes sans précédent

FedEx se prépare à une saison des fêtes sans précédent




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When environmental activism is more dangerous than being a soldier

A new study reveals that murder rates of environmental defenders have spiked in recent years.