Hemp, which is considered to be a wonder-crop by many, is now legal in Colorado. Voters not only gave the thumb up to marijuana in November, but also to its THC-light cousin.

Mat McDermott, now writing at Motherboard, has an interview with Vermont Representative Teo Zagar about about the progress that state has made in moving towards commercial hemp production.

This Monopoly alternative is designed to act as a walkthrough of the concepts of a new economically and ecologically viable "Industrial Evolution" based on a renewable bioeconomy.

Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only applies to people?

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.

Home is where and what you make of it -- this Oregon man made his in an old aircraft.

The smart arrangement of spaces and natural daylighting help make this cottage's relatively small footprint feel quite big.

The themes of this stunning little house are copper, lots of natural light, and participation within an intentional tiny co-housing community.

Typically used to spot forest fires, one couple turns a fire lookout station into a simple but beautiful off-grid home.

Why do people do this kind of thing?

This couple have found a balance between financial security and freedom, by renting out their house, living out of their renovated garage, and traveling in their van conversion.

We laughed, we cried, but more important, we picked the recycling-loving winners of Etsy's Handmade Halloween Costume Contest.

Taking responsibility for their own waste, ETSY team members haul biodegradable trash to their local community farm by cargo bike.

Influenced by "Scandinavian mysticism and North American charm," these repurposed thrift store finds not only look stylish and comfortable, they also help divert discarded clothing from our landfills.

SAOLA is a new French brand making slick sneakers from recycled material and algae foam.

This ingenious design uses biodegradable waste products to build the greenest shoe you've ever owned.

Shoppers can now choose to support a broader range of social issues.

This wilderness explorer transformed this van into a mobile, solar-powered home that has all the amenities.

This couple swapped a ladder for a climbing wall up to their loft.

A group called Para Kore has been working since 2009 to spread the message of waste reduction and diversion.

Scientists have been studying the huge submerged landmass for decades and are now pushing for its recognition as a continent.

Wool is an ideal material for footwear, with its odor-reducing and moisture-wicking properties, so why hasn't it caught on?

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

Here's an interesting idea: a tiny house on wheels that can be separated from its wheels.

In New Zealand, surfboard maker Paul Barron has developed a new wild and wooly composite.

SAMARA's cruelty-free apple leather is created from the waste of the juicing industry.

But not all locals are happy, saying the mayor is treating the city like a theme park.

With Starbucks poised to open its first store on Italian soil this fall, there is concern about the environmental impact of so much coffee-related trash.

Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy.

These designer shoes embody traditional craftsmanship and a Slow Fashion aesthetic.

Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities.

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

A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information.

From recycled yarns to fair-trade sewing to reclaimed fabrics, these swimsuits will make you feel good, both inside and out.

Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla

These are tiny homes with an activist bent, taking a stand against the incursion of a pipeline that could contaminate indigenous lands.

Eco Touch is providing an old product to a new market. While waterless car washing products have been available for over a decade, demand for them in America has been slight. While similar products have taken off in areas with strict water regulations

New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a

Design like you give a damn with the second edition of Monadnock Paper Mills' how-to guide for creating more-sustainable print materials. A Field Guide: Eco-Friendly, Efficient and Effective Print, accompanied by luscious illustrations by the

Tourists and residents in New England used to receive a spectacular display of color on the second October of every year. However, in recent years, the show has been a bit duller and a bit later than usual. The culprit? What else - area temperatures

DeSmogBlog has conferred a controversial award on US Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama: It's called the "2007 SmogMaker Award for blowing smoke on global warming." Joe Romm's reaction in Climate Progress is here: "DeSmogBlog owes Obama

Lloyd has called for sustainable and sound infrastructure. One way to start creating sustainable and sound infrastrucutre might be to show the actual costs of building a bad infrastructure. A new 'green roads program' at the University of New Hampshire

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How would you like to carve a Jack-o-lantern from one of these three record-breaking pumpkins from this weekend?

The Crisis of Civilization explores our modern cultural crises by sampling archive film footage from PSAs. Now the makers are asking budding film makers to have a go themselves.

The Transition Movement - a community-centered response to peak oil and climate change - has been described as "the biggest urban brainwave of the century." Join us to chat with its founder.

New research rewrites our understanding of why no new coal deposits develop -- but offers hope for post-coal energy solutions.

Growing bike sales, a boom in sharing, and an interest in growing your own food are ust some of the signs that we could be moving beyond our current energy paradigm. Add your own to the list.

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