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Infographic: Why green is the most cost-effective way to live

How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you.




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7 striking examples of deforestation from NASA

Deforestation’s impact on climate change has piqued NASA’s interest in documenting its progress across the globe. Here are seven examples of deforestation f



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Infamous nuclear disaster site transforms into unlikely refuge for animals

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.




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George Clooney's Tesla Roadster left him stranded

Actor tells Esquire magazine that his early-model 2008 Tesla Roadster was not the most dependable vehicle.




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Lemurs and langurs get high-tech taste of the wild before being released back into it

HD TVs serve as a sort of visual bridge between a British reserve and the tropical rain forest.



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​7 reasons you should always wash your face before bed

Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it.



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Chef A's cooking up apricot chicken

Chicken in a creamy apricot and ginger sauce makes a satisfying, quick, weeknight meal.




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Clear skin diet: Foods that bring acne relief

If you're trying to clear up your complexion, there are studies that link certain foods and nutrients to improvements in your skin.



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7 health benefits of pumpkin seeds

From boosting immunity to helping your mood, pumpkin seeds offer many potential perks.




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Cinnamon's health benefits go way beyond a bowl of oatmeal

New research suggests that a gram of cinnamon a day can help reduce blood sugar and may boost metabolism.




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Angelina Jolie used yoga to soar in 'Maleficent'

And (surprise!) it's not an exercise the actress enjoys.



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Yoga effective against arthritis pain, study shows

Yoga made a difference in physical health, flexibility and even pain levels.



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Why your sunscreen is bad for coral reefs

But protecting your skin and the reefs is possible.



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Stressed dogs prefer reggae and soft rock

Scottish study finds that music helps dogs in kennels relax, especially if it's reggae and soft rock.




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Watch 28 trombones gracefully cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

You haven't heard 'Bohemian Rhapsody' until you've heard it performed by beautiful trombones.



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Charlie Sheen's 'Torpedo of Truth' to benefit Red Cross

Actor says $1 from every ticket sold will go towards relief efforts in devastated Japan.



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U.S. nuclear chief wants faster reforms

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.




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A brief history of tiny and elusive Pluto

With Pluto's unveiling on the horizon, here's a quick look at past and present efforts to study the elusive world.




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New Horizons gets eyeful of Pluto's icy mountains

A new photo from New Horizons shows Pluto's towering ice mountains cast and frozen nitrogen glaciers.




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Czechmate: Tiny prefab retreat allows for glorious, grid-free independence

From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence'



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Big business for Miami-based purveyor of prefab micro-homes

The Miami Herald profiles Cabin Fever, a Little Haiti-based prefab firm specializing in versatile and affordable micro-dwellings that have a growing fanbase acr



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Southern California's first Blu Home prefab unfolded in Joshua Tree

With Sonoma County in the bag, affordable prefab builder Blu Homes unveils its first project in Southern California: a remote, low-impact desert retreat owned b



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Blu Homes beefs up iconic green prefab with Sidebreeze

From prefab powerhouse Blu Homes comes the company's eighth and largest design: A spacious, two-story take on Michelle Kaufmann's pioneering prefab, the Breezeh



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Slaying the dinosaur: Low-cost, high-performance prefabs from Unity Homes

Aiming to help eradicate the 'performance dinosaur' otherwise known as the standard American home, Bensonwood launches an affordable green prefab offshoot dubbe



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Chinese prefab skyscraper builder sets sights higher ... much, much higher

As construction begins on a 32-story prefab tower here in the U.S., Broad Sustainable Building Corp. is preparing for a similar project in China that will resul



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When Pharrell met Zaha: Duo to collaborate on prefab housing?

Architect Zaha Hadid is "touring around" a prefab concept with musician/design dabbler extraordinaire Pharrell Williams.



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For the first time, iconic green prefab 'breezes' onto the Eastern Seaboard

Blu Homes celebrates the East Coast debut of the iconic Breezehouse with an open house weekend in New York's Hudson Valley region.



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Traditional Canadian guest bunkhouse goes prefab with Bunkie Co.

Two Ontario firms team up to create a charming sleeping cottage concept that's more akin to a giant piece of furniture than an actual small-scale structure.



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Room and billboard: Prefab dwelling attached to massive blank canvas

Perched above Mexico City's trendiest shopping district, the Billboard House is obscured by a mural created by the dwelling's artist-in-residence.



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Storm-ready prefab buildings set to debut at NYC beaches

Garrison Architects creates a series of green modular structures to grace NYC's Sandy-ravaged beaches by Memorial Day.



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Fluoride, prefab and Sudden Valley's finest [Weekend link clump]

This weekend: Model homes have a moment (thanks, Netflix!) and Portland maintains its status as the nation's largest fluoride-free city.




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P.A.T.H.: Philippe Starck's pretty, prohibitively priced prefab project

Philippe Starck unveils a line of energy-efficient prefab homes with European wood builder Riko.



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Stack 'em up: A prefab apartment tower rises in Manhattan

Check out this video of NYC's first prefab residential building coming to life over a 4-week span in Manhattan's Inwood section.



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ÁPH80: A prefab cabin from Spain that's clean, calming and compact

Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic).



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Airbnb invades L.A. with celebrity-curated prefab pop-up listings

Airbnb celebrates its presence in L.A. with a city-wide 'hospitality experience' revolving around prefab studios with celebrity-designed interiors.




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Affordable net-zero prefabs erected in South L.A. in only three days

Design studio Minarc partners with Habitat for Humanity to (very quickly) bring affordable, net-zero energy prefab homes to low-income areas of South L.A.



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Blu Homes unveils infill-ready green prefab

Blu Homes tackles the suburbs with Balance Metro, a new take on a 3-bedroom design that's geared for infill lots.



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With latest design, Blu Homes does modern green prefab Wright

Blue Homes' view-ready Balance prefab finds a most appropriate home on the ancestral stomping grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin.



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'Prefabulous World': New book highlights cream of the crop in prefab homes

The gorgeously illustrated "Prefabulous World" highlights some of the most cutting-edge, eco-friendly modular homes in the world.



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Rare Frank Lloyd Wright-designed prefab for sale in Hudson Valley

In the bucolic exburbs of New York City, a mass-produced home designed by the legendary architect hits the market.



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This low-cost Vietnamese abode is a half-prefab, half-DIY affair

From Vo Tong Nghia Architects comes a finish-it-yourself dwelling that can be delivered throughout the Mekong Delta via long-tail boat.



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Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots

In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers.



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Dutch prefabs pretty-up vacants lots while providing housing for priced-out Gen Y'ers

Sleek, slender and topped with solar panels, Heijmans ONE is a rental unit that addresses the dearth of affordable housing options for young professionals.



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Danish garbage can manufacturer designs sleek prefab nature retreat

Vipp, the venerable purveyor of high-end trash bins, gets into the prefab vacation home business.



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Prefab beach bungalows were once a hot seller at Macy's

Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s.



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Creative recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers

Pinterest is a great resource for recipee, and there’s an abundance of ideas to use up Thanksgiving leftovers on the addictive site.




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4 recipes to turn leftover stuffing into breakfast

There is stuffing remaining from Christmas dinners sitting in refrigerators right now. Use it up in these breakfast recipes.




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10 recipes for leftover Thanksgiving turkey

These creative recipes will help you make something out of your leftover turkey besides soup or sandwiches.




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NASA's new mission will spot killer asteroids before they sneak up on us

The space agency's $650 million Neo Surveillance Mission is designed to spot killer asteroids.




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Greenhouse effect is observed and getting worse

The climate-changing greenhouse effect exists and has been directly measured in the United States, a new study reports.



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