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New Survey Explores Link Between Views on Politics, Economics, and Global Warming

Photo courtesy of Next Nature American Climate Values Survey Views on global warming may be more strongly politically and economically influenced than many may have hoped. The recently released results of the American Climate Values Survey, conducted




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Injecting Aerosols Into Atmosphere to Slow Global Warming Environmentally & Economically Risky

Another report on another geoengineering method that is likely too risky to try and utterly not cost-effective: Injecting aerosols into the atmosphere to slow warming (which would do absolutely nothing about ocean acidification, by the way).




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Can comics solve our world's biggest problems?

The world had a bunch of big goals it didn't succeed in making by this year. Now the UN is creating an even bigger set of goals - finally taking the environment into account. But how to educate the world about the goals? Turn to comics.




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Naomi Campbell's Fur Flip, Daryl Hannah's Coal Case, and More

Photo via Daily Mail Model Naomi Campbell may have once been a major part of PETA's "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign, but in the years since the ads she's distanced herself from the organization--and now it looks like she's landed squarely




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Are Skyscrapers Torpedoing the World's Economies?

A new report by Barclays Capital suggests a dark side to the building boom in places like China, India, and Turkey.




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Microsoft Using Biogas Fuel Cell to Power Wyoming Data Center

The fuel cell is part of Microsoft's Data Plant project to build a zero carbon data center.




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4 Health benefits of chamomile

Chamomile is one of the oldest and most popular medicinal herbs, but it has also become one of the best studied.




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Artist's blossoming animal forms depict triumph of life over death

These flowery sculptures seem to grow and flourish, out of repurposed dead animal skulls.




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Japan's confused cherry blossoms are blooming 6 months early

Because of the weather, some of the country's famed cherry trees are having a surprise autumn bloom instead of in spring.




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In the battle for social domination of the roads, Oregon imposes a bike tax

Because cyclists should pay their fair share, right?




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Modern classic jewelry made with recycled domino & Scrabble pieces

'Slow' games make a comeback, as stylish jewelry with a twist.




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'Teeny tiny' houses are becoming a big thing in New Zealand and Australia

This is a trend that should catch on everywhere -- just building what you need.




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Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025

But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models.




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Forward Labs solar roof promises higher production, lower cost than Tesla's

The unicorn of cheap clean home energy will most likely be found in an affordable solar roof that doesn't look like a solar roof, and that can pay for itself quickly. This startup may have developed it.




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Tesla rumors: 2 electric cars to be unveiled in March? Electric pickup truck coming in 2018?

It would be a good way to further broaden the appeal of electric vehicles.




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At IDS16: an affordable, minimal and ergonomic standing desk

It's really all you need in this era of notebook computers.




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LeBron James promises a bicycle and helmet for every student at his new school

The basketball star has a soft spot for bikes, which he says gave him important freedom as a kid.




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Smart Windows Fix Dumb Problem of Too Much Noise, Too Much Light: Sage Electrochromic Glass Changes With Flick Of Switch

Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed.




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Stair of the week dominates Copenhagen science museum

160 tons of steel and 10 tons of copper never looked so good




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Hurricane Michael as seen from space is an ominous thing (video)

See the view captured by the International Space Station as the category 4 hurricane makes landfall over Florida.




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Cell phones charged by sound are now closer to becoming a reality

Nanotechnology breakthroughs have lead to a successful prototype of a device that could charge your cell phone with ambient noise or the conversations of users.




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Google Street View coming to Hawaiian hiking trails

Soon you'll be able to see hardened lava flows, rainforests and beaches up close without leaving your house.




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For first time ever, solar dominates UK power supply

These spikes might be intermittent. But they are getting bigger and more frequent.




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UK hotel chain promises solar on 70 more locations

Even with falling subsidies, solar still makes sense.




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Flat pack 25 Lamp is one step toward biomimetic electricity-free lighting

Besides looking lovely, all proceeds from this lamp will go to a project that is developing electricity-free lighting that is inspired by nature.




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World's biggest tuna company promises to clean up its act

It's good news... but we shouldn't be eating tuna at all.




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Run-down rooming house finds redemption as Passivhaus social housing

Indwell and Invizij Architects are doing incredible work, raising the bar for housing people in need.




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Naomi Klein's 'Leap Manifesto' calls on the Canadian government to divest from fossil fuels

Klein, author of 'This Changes Everything,' launched the Leap Manifesto at the Toronto International Film Festival. Read and sign it here to join the call for a more sustainable and equitable future.




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Pizza Hut promises antibiotic-free wings and side orders by 2022

The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further.




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Best Of Show: Sage Electrochromic Glass Is A Thermostat For The Sun

It is a fascinating product, glazing that darkens at the flip of a switch, eliminating the




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The Economist puts the 'sharing economy' on the cover

For years we've been talking about renting or borrowing rather than owning. There are so many things that people own but rarely use...




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The Economist looks at the Duck Curve, goes quackers on the metaphors

Perhaps it is time to stuff this duck analogy.




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Duke Energy dedicates $25 million to EV charging in NC, promises 300 MW of battery storage

In a compromise with environmentalists, the energy giant is committing some significant resources to clean tech.




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Coming soon: weird but maybe wonderful alternative electric vehicles

BRB introduces a bunch of concept vehicles that look like a lot of fun without fossil fuels




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Freakonomics Watch: "The Primitive Food Movement"

The first Freakonomics book was a lot of fun; the second less so, as it sort of devolved into "if the scientific consensus and/or coast-hugging liberal elite are for it, we are against it" type of thing. Hence Freakonomics Watch; or perhaps it should




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'In Defense of Food' documentary is coming soon

Michael Pollan's food advice will be mandatory holiday viewing for any health- and green-minded individuals.




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Tesla wins battle to sell its electric cars in Maryland, but more fights are coming...

Thanks to an exception for "electric or non-fossil-fuel-burning vehicles". Maybe all other states could do that so that other EV makers don't have to face what Tesla is facing?




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70% of Americans think the environment is more important than economic growth

Turns out, environmental issues are not about awareness. People get it.




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Good news: Bitcoin is becoming worthless

The digital currency is in its death throes.




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First ever porous liquid shows promise for carbon capture

Up until now, only solid materials have offered the ability to capture materials using the filtering power of pores




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Cleveland, birthplace of Standard Oil, promises 100% renewable energy

There's symbolism here. Let's hope there's substance too.




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Mom Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Crossing Street After Kid Killed By Hit-and-Run

I have been trying to write something punchier than David Goldberg at Transportation for America did but I cannot, this event is "so utterly outrageous, so emblematic of the failure of our current transportation




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Does the Environment Win When Economic Crisis Sends Immigrants Home?

Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as




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World's first carbon-negative data center coming to Sweden

The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive."




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Economical and efficient "Energy Positive" house built in Wales, just in time for standards to be killed by government

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.




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Ergonomically crafted & minimalist Metis desk is full of hidden storage

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.




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Fabulous floating cities promise freedom

A design competition shows ideas that might soon be floating off French Polynesia




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Libeskind "crystal" at Toronto's ROM gets a little more welcoming

"The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his client to plant vines."




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'Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants' (book review)

You'll be shocked to learn what goes on behind the scenes at grocery stores – and relieved to know there's a much better alternative.




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The world’s 10 greenest economies of 2014 may surprise you

A new report ranks countries by their green investments, and also compares performance to our perceptions.