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Not Enlightened by CFLs in Cathedrals (Photos)

On a recent trip to the south of Spain, I visited the beautiful Cathedral of Seville, amongst the largest of all medieval and Gothic cathedrals, in terms of both area and volume. According to Wikipedia, the interior is the




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Applications Open: Unreasonable Institute Looking For World-Saving Entrepreneurs

I wrote last year about the Boulder-based Unreasonable Institute's search for people who have great ideas, who think big, who want to change the world, and who seem like they can. Last year's fellowship was a great




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Is digital fabrication and 3D printing sustainable?

Kris De Decker questions some of our most cherished assumptions.




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Educating youth is key to creating the next generation of environmentalists

The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure.




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Artist's intricate newspaper papercuts carve out a deeper story

These delicate works of art are made out of current and vintage newspaper broadsheets, and prompt us to look beyond the daily news cycle.




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Breathing polluted air is like losing a year's education

A new study found pollution is dangerous for the brain ... especially if you're male.




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Just what we needed dept: Biomega launches world’s first dedicated Bicycle Tie and Bow Tie

It is reflective and glows in the dark, perfect for "enhanced safety in traffic" -- and the dance floor.




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Zebra-Scented Collars On Cattle Prevent Sleeping Sickness - Impacts On Land Use Are Good & Bad

Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have developed a zebra-smelling cattle collar which will be tested on Masai herds subject to the biting tsetse fly,




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"Cows Do Not Belong in Fields" - UK Mega-Dairy Renews Application

When I reported on a planned 8,100 cow super-dairy in the UK, I noted that many dairy farmers were concerned that these industrial-scale operations would expose the public to the fact that even most smaller




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Up to 100,000 cattle dead in South Dakota blizzard

A rare, early October blizzard has devastated the South Dakota rancher community, after as many as 100,000 head of cattle may have died following the October 3rd storm.




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Sustainable cattle in Kenya pay off

Livestock to Markets seeks to provide a sustainable solution to overgrazing in the Northern Rangelands of Kenya, creating local community capacity for rangelands conservation..




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8 facts about bobcats, the most common wildcat in North America

Here's what to know about Lynx rufus, the solitary wildcat that roams North America.




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Green at WIRED NextFest: High-Volume, Small-Footprint, Low-Cost Water Purification

XEROX/PARC Spiral Water Filtration Technology A typical water-treatment plant is very big and very expensive. XEROX's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) has come up with a new technology that could make the whole process cheaper and simpler, potentially




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Solar Still Makes Water Purification Easy, Works Like an Upside-Down Coffee Maker

This simple, innovative solar still purifies water without electricity or filters.




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Wealthy philanthropists wage war. On cats.

With a $1 million donation, Andrew and Jane Cliffordhope will double the size of the world's largest cat-free sanctuary.




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Insects could be gone in a century; catastrophic collapse to ensue

Is this really how it ends?




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Citizen M hotel is a demonstration of the promise of prefabrication

It's an industrial design approach, a product that is refined almost to perfection.




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Japanese aluminum company fabricated data about strength, durability

Another reason that we have to use less of the stuff.




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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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Computer program perfectly replicates your handwriting

Now you can handwrite letters on your computer.




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Photo: Caterpillars, a love story

Our photo of the day comes from the romantic rain forest of Ecuador.




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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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What does Rainforest Alliance certification mean for palm oil?

We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable.




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Second best job ever taking applications now

And what happened to the guy who won the six figure salary to serve as caretaker of a barrier reef island anyhow?




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Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<




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Video: A mama dog nurses a cat

Yeah, we didn't believe it at first either. Apparently unlikely animal friendships go really far.




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Where do house cats go all day? GPS maps reveal their secret lives

Where does Fluffy go when you aren't looking, and just what does Snowball get up to when she leaves the yard? A new study looks at how housecats move around.




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Photo of the Day: Wild bobcat sits in a meadow

Bobcats are amazing wild cats, and excellent hunters. Able to live even in suburban ecosystems, they play an important role in controling the population of rabbits, hares and other rodents.




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Cats with contraband become international prison trend

Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items.




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London's first cat cafe opens tomorrow

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love.




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KitTea could be the first cat cafe in the U.S.

Courtney Hatt and David Braginsky are working to crowd-fund a cafe and cat rescue in San Francisco.




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Save your designer sofa from the cat with the Krabhuis, the designers's cardboard box

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.




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Rare African golden cat kittens photographed for the first time

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.




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How to make your cat happy

Famed for their dogged indifference, cats just want to be understood and not terrified by your seemingly innocent human behavior. These tips can help ensure a happier, and thus healthier, kitty.




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12 clever new uses for cats and dogs

Pets, they’re not just for cuddling anymore!




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These common sounds often cause seizures in cats

If your cat passes out from the sound of crinkling tin foil, she’s not alone.




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How did cats get to Australia?

A new study aims to settle the debate about how and when this invasive species was introduced to the island country.




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Man & his rescue cat travel 31,000 miles in their camper van (Video)

Wanting to make a massive life change, this man makes his exit from the corporate world -- with his feline friend and a self-renovated van.




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333 square foot apartment for 2 humans, 51 cats

FANAF separates cats from people in tiny Shanghai apartment.




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Cats can perch and play in this cat-sized glass and wood structure

This apartment has its own striking, modern-styled cat house within a house.




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Japanese furniture makers pivot to cats

Because why shouldn't cats get a beautiful sofa of their own?




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21 natural home remedies for cats and dogs

From knocking out fleas and ticks to fighting the havoc of hairballs, these simple, all-natural remedies are both planet and pet approved.




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Homemade cat food can be dangerous for your pet

A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients.




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Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.




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Modular prefab Drop Box is a portable habitat for natural locations

Intended for short-term stays in nature, these prefab units can be transported and 'dropped into' almost any location.




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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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Digitally fabricated & handwoven chair revives old weaving techniques

Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition.




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Flat pack Bait Hive attracts bee swarms inside for safer & easier relocation (Video)

This simple, foldable bee box attracts roaming bee swarms with a pheromone lure, and helps beekeepers safely relocate bees.




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Staycations Are Slipping; Will Bike-cations Be the Next Trend?

Whether the Great Recession is over or permanent, Americans seem to want more from a vacation than staying home. Biking is a beautiful way to vacation.




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Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 1: Even all-inclusive resorts are hopping on the 'green' bandwagon

But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too.