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London assembly tells mayor: Divest £4.8B pension fund from fossil fuels

The motion is non-binding, but that doesn't mean it doesn't matter.




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What's happening to all the "recycled" waste now that it's not shipped to China?

It's déjà vu all over again as the industry pushes "chemical recycling".




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Event: Recycled Swimwear Designer Aaron Chang Opens Green Art Gallery

Image via: Aaron Chang Gallery Aaron Chang, popular recycled fashion swimwear designer and professional photographer, not to mention surfing legend, is opening a green art gallery in San Diego, February 28, 2009. Each of the pieces are printed with




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The Independent Looks at The Green Movement at Fifty

The UK newspaper dates the movement back to the publishing of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring; I contribute with a guest post on architecture and design




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Oil industry is spending billions on increasing plastics production

Think we are cutting back? They are just getting started, and we are going to be buried in the stuff.




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$80 billion has been spent on self-driving cars with nothing to show for it.

We are wasting too much time, energy and money on autonomous vehicles. We know what to do and it's not AVs.




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Katerra opens the world's biggest factory making Cross-Laminated Timber

At Woodrise 2019, Katerra CEO Michael Marks wows the wood world.




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What Causes "Zombie Infrastructure"? Depends Who You Ask

Republican Candidate in Michigan blames too much federal regulation. Others might suggest too little.




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Zero Waste grocery store opens in Montréal

Finally, a true Zero Waste store has arrived in Canada! Méga Vrac features more than 700 products, making it a perfect place for waste-averse shoppers to stock their pantries.




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Montreal supermarket opens huge organic rooftop garden

Talk about slashing food miles; 'fresh from the roof' is as local as it gets.




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Kickstart Film 'Open Sesame-The Story of Seeds' and Save Heirlooms

The Open Sesame documentary examines the importance of open source seeds.




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Clever technical breakthrough could make LEDs as inexpensive as incandescents

It was only a few years ago that I was testing LED bulbs that cost $100 each...




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What happens when plant-based 'meat' is cheaper than the real thing?

Pioneers are already making inroads into the market. But once economies of scale kick in...




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Pittsburgh's mayor wants to 'Copenhagenize' his city, and he might succeed! (video)

One more US city fully commits to transforming itself into a better place to live for all.




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Phnom Penh Restaurant Salvation for Street Kids

You can't help but notice the street kids in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Some of them, darting through the heavy traffic of tuk-tuks and motos on their hunt for crisp dollar bills, are so young they have yet to learn to talk. Other than scooping them off




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Eye-opening docu-series puts fashion-loving teens to work in sweatshop (Video)

Fast fashion hurts real people, as this online series challenges three unsuspecting youngsters to go meet and work with the people who make their clothes.




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We've already spent nature's budget for the year, 6 days earlier than last year

Today is Earth Overshoot Day, but it's not exactly something we should be celebrating. It's actually a wakeup call for humanity.




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What happens when insect fat replaces butter in Belgian waffles?

A taste-test between the two kinds of fat had a surprising outcome.




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Penguin-protecting sheepdog stars in movie 'Oddball and the Penguins'

The real life romance sparked while making a merry romp of this endangered species protection success story could be the sequel!




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Freedom UV Water Purifier from SteriPen is Lightweight, Rechargeable and Simple to Use

Making sure the water you're about to drink is free from pathogens is a snap with this portable UV Purifier.




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Illinois Spending $2M to Ship Asian Carp Back to China

If you can't beat 'em, ship 'em. The state of Illinois is spending $2 million to ship invasive Asian carp back to China, where they're considered a delicacy. In Illinois, and the Great Lakes region, they're




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Antarctic peninsula melting at fastest rate in 1,000 years

By analyzing a 364-meter ice core, researchers have been able to go back in time and track the freezing and melting cycles of Antarctica's peninsula.




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Satellite-connected Raspberry Pi cameras allows for real-time monitoring of Antarctic penguins

Scientists will be able to easier monitor the population of penguins, thanks to a high-tech solar-powered remote camera setup.




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Oh no! What's ailing the Emperor penguin?

Climate change is affecting sea ice, which will have a direct impact on survival for many colonies of Emperors.




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Climate change could reduce Adélie penguin populations

Even a species that has benefited from temperature increases in the past may be hurt by excessive warming.




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The winner of the 2016 Penguin Election is…

... the Emperor Penguin! It vows to call for marine reserves in Antarctica to protect its imperilled species.




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March of the Penguins takes over cities worldwide

A posse of paper penguins has spread to major international cities in the past week, as part of a new Greenpeace campaign to protect Antarctica.




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Inquisitive Emperor penguins star in delightful selfie (video)

Australian Antarctic Division captures a vision of curious penguins ready for their close-up.




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Extraordinary lives of emperor penguins revealed in new book

Award-winning photographer Sue Flood braved the extremes to bring us this marvelous new book, Emperor: The Perfect Penguin.




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Scientists find secret 'supercolony' of 1.5 million penguins

The 9-mile long archipelago has more Adélie penguins than the entire rest of the Antarctic peninsula combined.




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In praise of penguins: We've got babies!

What better way to celebrate National Penguin Awareness Day than by caving to the cute factor with videos of bitty penguins?




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Study shows that people who walk and bike to main streets spend 40 percent more than people who drive

Doing street improvements for pedestrians and cyclists increases sales by 30 percent. So why aren't cities doing it?




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All I want is an open-concept kitchen

It would make my life as a parent so much easier.




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Closed or open kitchen? Charlotte Perriand's design is the best of both worlds

Lessons from the kitchens at Le Corbusier's Unité d’Habitation in Marseille.




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Building an up-cycled, open source cargo bike for a city of hills

The Bristol Cargo Bike project is creating a "light weight mega geared micro logistics vehicle of choice for a city of hills."




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Open concept modern tiny home has plenty of personality

This loft-less tiny home makes quite a statement, both inside and out.




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Turkmenistan Starts Building New Desert Sea: Glorious Deed or Disaster Waiting to Happen?

The Aral Sea, Central Asia's most (in)famous body of water, has become a global symbol of environmental mismanagement. But at least one government in the region doesn't seem to have




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Hanging Mini-Greenhouse Also Doubles As Pendant Lamp

Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet.




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Open Source Permaculture On Its Way to the Internet

Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.'




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The Ocean Conservancy’s annual photo contest is now open

Calling all ocean lovers and shutterbugs, the 11th edition of this fabulous photo contest is accepting submissions.




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IKEA to launch hackable, open-platform sofa that transforms with your needs

This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more.




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'Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way' (book review)

Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own.




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Why argan oil is so expensive

It's an incredibly hard process.




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What happens when you flush a goldfish down the toilet?

Let this 14-inch goldfish caught in the Niagara River be your answer.




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Time spent in nature is linked to 'green' behaviors

A study has found that the more exposure a person has to the natural world, the more inclined they are to make eco-friendly choices.




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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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My heart! Valentine's Day spending has gone bonkers

Those struck by Cupid's arrow are expected to spend $27.4 billion this year, up 32 percent from last year’s record $20.7 billion.




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Protesters in Portland block Shell’s ship by suspending themselves from a bridge

Activists risk arrest in an effort to prevent slow oil drilling exploration in the Arctic.




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NASA launching a new ice monitoring tool that can identify changes the width of a pencil

The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale.




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36 eye-opening facts about water

In which we gush about all things H2O in celebration of World Water Day.