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Survey: Majority in Washington D.C. area support more bike lanes

If you break down these numbers (see below), you find that it's the over 65 that are most opposed, and that the more educated you are, the more in favor of more bike lanes you tend to be.




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Thousands of natural gas leaks from pipelines under Washington D.C.

Study documents 5893 leaks of explosive, global warming gas. It gets worse: testing four months after the leaks were reported indicated that 9 were still emitting dangerous levels of the gas.




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FedEx to test Nissan's electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area

After pilot programs in international markets like Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Brazil, FedEx will deploy a fleet of electric delivery vans in Washington DC.




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Washington, DC predicted to sink 6 inches or more by 2100

A detailed geological-drilling study warns of threats to the region's monuments, roads, wildlife refuges, and military installations.




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Great protected bike lanes are popping up in Washington DC (video)

If we can put a center-running bike lane down the center of Pennsylvania avenue, we should be able to do it almost everywhere!




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Washington Metro closure is a symptom of a much bigger problem

All over North America we are letting our infrastructure rot and short-circuit.




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The Washington war on science and the environment is getting totally insane

Just read the headlines and weep




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The weirdest trash found on beaches last year

This series of infographics reveals the bizarre discoveries made by volunteers during the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup.




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Ozone Could Slash Global Crop Yields by 40% by Century's End

We recently told you of a study warning that global warming could prompt the large-scale collapse of the world's crops by 2080; now comes another study concluding that rising levels of ozone could achieve the same result by century's end. The study,




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Rogue NASA Satellite Will Crash Into Earth Sometime Soon, Somewhere

In late September, NASA's Upper Atmospheric Research Satellite will crash into Earth. Weighing more than 1,300 pounds and roughly the size of a school bus, the satellite will likely land somewhere between Canada and South




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Greenwash Watch: Fur is Green

That statement is probably true..if you're a mink. If you can get over the fact that amimals are being raised in cages and electrocuted or trapped, drowned or beaten to death, one might be able to apply all the environmental buzzwords like "natural,




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Best of 2007: Greenwashers of the Year

1)The ultimate in greenwashing chutzpah for the year goes to the Fur Council of Canada for their




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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Fashion Buff

Looking for that perfect something for the fashion buff in your life? Some are easy to buy for: They'll take any random piece of clothing--from a vintage fringed dress to a Stella McCartney coat--and make it look fashionable




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Five Scary Fall New York Fashion Week Faux Pas

We usually don't like to point out the negative aspects of things here on TreeHugger, but when it comes to New York's just ended Fall Fashion Week, I am forced to ask, "Wha' happened?"




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Righteous Fur: Can Fur Fashions Save Wetlands? (Slideshow)

Fashion designer and Planet Green contributor Cree McCree has found a source for pelts to use in her fashions that is arguably one of the most sustainable - nutria, a large invasive rodent. The animals are killed by hunters and




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Norway Becomes First Country to Ban Fur from Fashion Week

It is now 2011 which means Fashion Week in New York is just around the corner. Making news abroad, Norway has banned fur from the biannual Oslo Fashion Week, Ecouterre reports (via Huffington Post) making them the first country to




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One Year Later, TVA Coal Ash Spill Problems Still Far From Over

Sad Anniversary digg_url = 'http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/12/one-year-later-tva-toxic-coal-ash-spill-tennessee.php';A year ago, a massive coal ash spill took place in Tennessee. About 5.4 million cubic yards of ash ended up in a river and




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Nashville Underwater: Images from the City's Epic Flood (Slideshow)

After a storm hit Tennessee last Sunday and Nashville saw record-shattering rainfall, the Cumberland River swelled to overflowing and the city experienced an epic flood. As soon as it was safe, residents were out




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Outlaw Chicken Keepers Keep the Faith in Nashville

Backyard chickens may be trendy, but in some cities they are still illegal. But that doesn't stop some would-be chicken keepers.




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Nashville 185 sq. ft. tiny home is a modern guesthouse

To make an extra bit of income and to have a smaller home to live in for the future, this Nashville couple decided to build a modernist micro-home.




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Dishwasher Mounts on Wall and Doubles As Storage Cabinet

Using a dishwasher for storage makes a lot of sense; finally a dishwasher designed around the idea




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Bicyclist takes photos on top of bashed cars and other fun places

Who doesn't love a picture of a bicyclist reading a book on top of a bashed up car?




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Plastic trash from Amsterdam’s canals turned into lovely furniture

In “fishing” for plastic to create new things, Plastic Whale Circular Furniture tackles a number of problems at once.




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Kids can 'drive' their parent with a helmet that honks, vibrates and flashes

Because the world needs yet more redundant, hard-to-recycle, battery-powered plastic toys whose novelty will wear off quickly.




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9 old-fashioned habits that I stubbornly cling to

Sure, there are higher-tech ways of operating, but I'm just not interested.




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Food corporations donate $17.2 million to fight GMO labeling in Washington state

The fight to "follow the money" heats up in as Washington prepares to vote on GMO labeling.




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GMO labeling law defeated in Washington State

After a week of recounts, the proposed law to label genetically modified foods loses by 4 percent of votes.




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'Best' Green Brands List Implies That Greenwash Works

Car makers do well in the public's perception of green companies. Illustration by wallygrom (busy at work) via flickr and Creative Commons. Interbrand has come out with their list of the world's 'best' or top 50 green brands. And as they say in their




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The Pedal Wash makes a lot of sense; somebody should start a laundro-gym

Steven M. Johnson beats a whole lot of TreeHugger posts to the punch.




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Take your laundry to the spin class with the Bike Washing Machine

This gives the "spin cycle" a whole new meaning.




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Bengal, Assam Tea Production Slashed By Worst Drought in 15 Years

Another effect of weather weirding: Higher tea prices coming? Northeast India tea production expected to drop 60% in 2012 this year.




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New Life Science Building at University of Washington is described as "hyper-sustainable"

Or is it a missed opportunity?




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Filtration technology allows washing machines to reuse 95% of laundry wastewater

Standard washing machines use a lot of water to get rid of a small amount of dirt. One startup is aiming to close that loop by reusing the wastewater.




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Foot-powered washing machine now available for pre-order

The electricity-free and low-water Drumi device could be one method of washing clothes without taking a huge toll on the environment.




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New clothing care label wants you to stop overwashing

The Care Label Project will add a label to thousands of clothes in hopes that people will adopt laundry habits that are better for both fabric and the Earth.




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Should you wash new clothes before wearing them?

The unanimous answer from garment makers to dermatologists to fashion-lovers is, "Yes!"




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Do you know how to wash your clothes properly?

These graphics are helpful for deciphering wash instructions and dealing with stains.




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Surprise! Americans send twice as much trash to landfills as we thought

A new study shows a major difference between EPA estimates and actual landfill numbers.




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Leonardo DiCaprio's Big Green Heart, Beyonce's Fashion Excess, and more

Ok, so this isn't a true green item. But, kudo's to my favorite eco-celeb, Leonardo DiCaprio for his consistent give-back spirit. Leo and Kate Winslet returned to their Titanic roots to help out the ship's one remaining




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Green Fashion: 10 Chic Ways for Women to Wear Hemp (Slideshow)

Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy hemp of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for world domination. And it can be found in just about




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Mr. Larkin Charms at Green Fashion Week in New York (Slideshow)

Timely but not fleeting, flouncy but not frilly, unique but not unwearable, clever but never over the top -- Mr. Larkin's Spring 2010 collection was everything green fashion should be. A relative newcomer on the eco-scene, the




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Isoude: Gorgeous Green Fashion That's Built to Last (Slideshow)

A couple of years ago, I made the New Year's resolution that my new clothing purchases would be limited to green garments. With the quality and selection of ">green fashion that's become available recently, it's been a promise




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7 great squashes to use for pumpkin pie

What’s the best pumpkin for pumpkin pie? Maybe not a pumpkin at all.




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California, Oregon and Washington join British Columbia to create new environmental superpower

Last week, California joined Oregon and Washington in signing a pact with British Columbia called the Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy, which forms an alliance to set shared fuel standards and mandates for cutting carbon emissions.




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NYC Event: Local Fashion at Spring Handmade Calvacade

Local designers from The NewNew, a group of independent handmade Etsy artists, designers, and crafters in the New York area, have come together for this years spring Handmade Calvacade. The shopping event will feature fine,




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How to properly wash leggings

Learn how to care for leggings and other activewear to help lengthen their life.




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Two women turn upcycled fashion into an award-winning business

Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles.




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8 slow fashion dresses for spring and summer

Ethically sourced dresses for this spring, summer and many more sunny days to come.




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Slow fashion advocate Zady launches “Essentials” collection

Zady is working to build a better clothing company from the ground up.




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How can fashion be ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’?

The terms may be vague, but they allow shoppers to choose what really matters to them personally.