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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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Ikea buys up 25% of German offshore wind farm

The Swedish furniture giant keeps ploughing ahead.




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How to have a 'hygge' winter

I am Canadian, not Danish, but I like to think I know how to 'hygge' properly.




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Tired of winter? Don't think Hygge thoughts, they are evil and unhealthy

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?




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What would a nuclear winter look like?

We talk a lot about the devastation of a warming planet, but what if things went the other way? A new study confirms the worst.




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12 signs that a hard winter is coming

Historically we've looked to nature to help forecast the weather; here are some indicators gleaned from generations of folk wisdom.




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9 freaky phenomena revealing how warm this winter was

In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn't.




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Clever, Cool Rainforest Office Is a Natural Wind Tunnel

A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel.




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Harvard's take on smart windows: just add silver

The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in.




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What's the deal with natural wine?

"Naked wine," "raw wine," "biodynamic wine" have reached a feverish peak among trend-setting oenophiles. But what do all these labels mean, and are they actually better for the environment?




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How to care for houseplants during the winter

Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it.




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How to get your houseplants through the winter

From watering needs to ideal temperatures, here's what to know to help your indoor plants survive the cooler months.




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Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats

Declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors.




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Winner of the "cable of the year" award

Meet the cable that has earned praise as the 'best new technology' and 'invention of the year'




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Growing virtual plants could teach farmers how to best grow real ones

Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success.




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Microsoft's data centers in Ireland are getting an influx of wind power

The tech giant just agreed to purchase all of the energy from GE's Tullahennel wind farm.




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Photo: Gelada baboon is regal in the winter sun

Our photo of the day comes from "The Wild Place Project."




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Photo: Burrowing owl and a moonrise

Our photo of the day comes from Davis, California.




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Photo: Beautiful batwing slug flies through the sea

Our photo of the day comes from the watery wilds of Wilsons Promontory in southern Australia.




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Fred's Tiny Houses win big sustainability award

There is more to the tiny house movement than just living with less. It can also be a story about resilience, sustainability and adaptablility.




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Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week: Project Learning Tree announces 2019 Leadership in Education Award Winners

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award.




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53 schools win the Green Ribbon for 2019

Great things are happening for the environment at schools across the U.S. Thirty-five schools, 14 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions have been honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) for 2019.




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A farm-to-table feast proves that Ontario has great seasonal food, even in winter

And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be.




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Don't throw apple cores out the car window

They can dilute the wild varieties, threatening their existence.




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Is the climate crisis coming for your wine?

In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot...




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Boomer couple escapes harsh winters with minimalist van conversion (Video)

This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo.




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UK offshore wind capacity grows 80% in one year

The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come.




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Massive horn sculptures would generate sound and energy from wind

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.




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Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy

The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months.




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Flat-packed emergency shelter sets up in 2 hours, resists Category 5 hurricane winds

Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.




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Can TWIN elevators make buildings more energy efficient?

Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space.




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Knit 52 kinds of mushrooms in glowing colours

If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive.




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Yale Reduced Emissions 7% While Growing by 5.5% Since 2005

They've done more than just change out a few lightbulbs to meet this goal, and in fact this is only the beginning. Their ultimate goal is to reduce Yale University's greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by the year 2020. Sure, you say, but




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Transformer window expands into instant mini-sunroom for small apartments (Video)

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.




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Film your love life on a bike. No, seriously. And win prizes

Submit your witty, artful, or entertaining short film for the 2014 VELOBerlin Film Award.




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Efficient City Farming wins top award at the "Academy Awards of Cleantech"

Taking the category and best in show prizes will help Efficient City Farming get the funding to grow!




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Restored church building has a growing congregation – of bees

ZGF builds interesting hives on the roof of a fascinating building.




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5 winter glamping spots to book for a cozy getaway

From geo-domes in Finland and treehouses in France to safari tents in the Washington woods, these glamorous camping spots promise some wintry wonderland adventure.




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How to ride your e-bike all winter

It's a little bit different from how you ride your bike, but not much.




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Designer DIY Idea: Swinging Bed Made With a Recycled Trampoline

A lovely lounger made from reused trampoline parts.




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Why would people hang their babies out the windows in cages?

They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too.




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Another way to hide the bed: Winch it up to the ceiling

It's an interesting alternative to a Murphy bed, and gets it out of the way fast.




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Good news! Wind power and this vulnerable bird species get along fine

Scientists find that wind power farms don't harm this at-risk species, a bit of surprise because other studies have shown that oil and gas development does affect prairie chickens.




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Offshore wind turbine concept includes a loft apartment at the top

These architects propose building a living space into the nacelle of giant offshore wind turbines. What could go wrong?




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Dutch wind turbine crowdfunded in just 13 hours

Crowdfunding the latest gizmo is one way to be an early adopter, but all you get out of it is a gadget. Crowdfunding a renewable energy project, on the other hand, could deliver clean energy to your home.




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Dragonfly wind turbine aims to blend in, produce power in low wind conditions

While large wind turbines remain the dominant force in wind power, wider adoption may lie with small-scale turbines fit for urban and low wind conditions.




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Sensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near

One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only when planes are approaching.




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Record-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground.




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Forget Flappy Bird, here's a flappy wind turbine!

Inspired by bird wings, this unique wind generator is claimed to efficiently harvest energy, even from low wind conditions.




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This tiny portable wind turbine fits in your bag and charges your gadgets

Who says you can't take it with you? This micro wind turbine folds into a foot-long cylinder for a portable solution to charging gadgets with clean renewable energy.