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This algae-powered exterior cladding turns polluted air into fresh oxygen

This modular curtain could help existing buildings photosynthesize oxygen and get rid of pollution in cities.




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British architects declare climate and biodiversity emergency

Architects all over the world should be doing this too.




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Multigenerational 453 sq. ft. apartment is home to couple, mother & two pets

A couple, their parrot, plus one mother-in-law and her cat have their own private and communal spaces in this renovated apartment in Hong Kong.




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General Motors and Cruise introduce the Origin Toaster-Car

It will be electric, autonomous and shared. Where have we heard that before?




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Don’t Judge Argentina’s Care for Sustainable Living by its Inappropriate Air Conditioning Ads

Two misfortunate advertising campaigns from Argentina use polar bears and tackiness to promote air conditioning.




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Monsanto's agrochemicals are poisoning Argentines, but Monsanto blames victims for misusing products

Michael Warren and Natacha Pisarenko from The Associated Press have a blockbuster piece of reporting on the dozens of ways Monsanto's chemical fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning the people of Argentina.




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Oh no! Argentina's Magellanic penguin chicks are being killed by global warming

Small changes in weather can have big consequences for many animals, including the beautiful Magellanic penguin found at the tip of South-America.




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Photo: Argentina’s lake district

The “Los Lagos Region” is home to many breathtaking vistas.




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Argentina has signed up to become the world's dumping ground

A new decree has opened the door to global waste exports – and rampant pollution.




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New colony of penguins discovered on a remote island in Argentina

Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th with the fabulous discovery of 'Near Threatened' Magellanic penguins.




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Does hydrogen have a role to play in a clean-energy future?

New technology might actually pull hydrogen out of the Alberta tar sands and leave the carbon behind.




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Alabama Becomes First State To Officially Adopt Anti-Agenda 21 Legislation

Environmentalists and Urban Planners on the run as smart growth and sustainability become illegal in the State.




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Your genes don't lie: you can't buy true happiness

The happiness you feel in a shopping spree may feel as good as the happiness from helping someone, but gene expression reveals a dangerous difference: could shopping cause disease?




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Governor General's Medals for Architecture in Canada unveiled

It's the country's biggest architectural award and quite a few are TreeHugger friendly




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Natural gas (and the hydrogen economy) is a bridge to nowhere

Everybody is hopping on the hydrogen train, but it's being driven by natural gas.




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Soccket Soccer Ball Generates Power from Play

Just 30 minutes of play time can power a lamp for three hours.




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Urinal generates power from pee in England

The toilets could be used to power lighting in refugee camps.




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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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Glow-in-the-dark, nature-inspired murals tell of secret legends

These photo-luminescent artworks hide fascinating stories about the places and cities they are located in.




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6 companies that are showing generosity on Black Friday

If you must shop, do it from a company that's spreading the wealth.




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Build an emergency kit in your cupboard and closet

You probably already have most of the stuff you need.




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Ontario Power Generation commits to 100% electric vehicle fleet

All 400 vehicles will be emission-free by 2030.




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Artist hides giants in the wilds of Copenhagen, luring seekers into nature

Part treasure hunt, part real-life Pokémon Go, the hidden giants (which are made entirely of scrap wood) can be found by treasure map or riddle poems.




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Slime mold proves that intelligence isn't that difficult

The world's weirdest living thing should encourage us to rethink what we think about intelligence.




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All over the world, engineers declare climate and biodiversity emergency

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.




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Hungary Declares State of Emergency As Toxic Industrial Sludge Covers Villages (Photos)

Four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing in Hungary as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in three counties. A




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Ingenious micro-apartment renovation includes a 'disappearing kitchen' (Video)

Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne.




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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: How forests bring us together

The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9.




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Sri Lankan farmers have an ingenious way to deter wild elephants

It involves planting another surprising crop.




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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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Startup is using heat generated from Bitcoin mining to grow food and fish

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.




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Is hydrogen back in the energy picture? Or is it all just shilling for oil companies?

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.




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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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A Landmark Ruling Against Agrochemicals in Argentina Receives Mixed Reactions

In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time.




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Counter Intelligence: What's the right choice for a kitchen counter?

It's one of the few areas where people buying a home have a lot of choices. Here's a Pecha Kucha look at how to make the right one.




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Another look at indoor air quality and "the indoor generation"

Skylight manufacturer Velux says we need more light and fresh air.




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A hydrogen economy could be built around airships

It could move goods, transport hydrogen, reduce CO2 and water the lawn all at once.




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Do personal consumption habits really matter in the climate emergency?

In a word, yes. We don't have to buy what they're selling.




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The Kissing Bridge in Copenhagen stops being the Missing Bridge, finally opens

It's been a long time coming. Was it worth the wait?




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Scientists decode bed bug genome as pesticide resistance results in a resurgence

Secrets of bed bug success can be read in their genes -- can the knowledge help you fight bed bug infestations?




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Silent rooftop wind turbines could generate half of a household's energy needs

The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments.




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Beautiful wind turbine trees generate clean energy in urban environments

The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse.




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Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator now available in U.S. for early adopters

The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.




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This startup's wind generator flaps its wings like a hummingbird

Even in the wild world of offbeat wind energy machines, Tyer Wind's design stands out.




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Giant wind turbine sets record for wind energy generated in 24 hours

The world's most powerful wind turbine to date backs up its massive size with serious power output.




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Empowering the next generation of green leaders

Investing in youth is an investment in a sustainable future




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State of the Union: “No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change”

President Obama’s State of the Union speech takes aim at climate change deniers.




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These biodegradable bio-photovoltaics use moss to generate electricity (Video)

Using digital fabrication, moss and clay, this designer's "moss voltaics" would use these hardy plants to transform sunlight into electricity.




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FireBee Power Tower turns any heat source into an electricity generator

This 5W thermoelectric generator converts heat from a chimney or camp stove into electricity for charging USB devices.