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Anyone thirsty for some "Fukushima Water"?

The new energy drink that is taking Japan by storm!




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Pipeline that spilled 105,000 gallons of oil in California was only one in county without 'auto shut-off'

Why make exceptions like this?




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One hundred years after the Halifax explosion, what have we learned?

One hundred years later, we are still playing chicken with peoples' lives.




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These adorable comics are perfect for anyone trying to reduce waste

They show that the struggle is real, and you're not alone.




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Make your tombstone an ancient tree in one of these memorial forests

Mixing conservation with death care, a new start-up offers permanently protected memorial trees that solve a slew of problems.




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The TH Interview: Gidon Bromberg, Friends of the Earth - Middle East (Part One)

Bromberg, then a young lawyer working for an environmental NGO in Tel Aviv, was frustrated that environmental issues were not




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Dean Kamen on Clean Energy, Clean Water, and Commuting in the Mega City (Part One)

Dean Kamen is the kind of inventor we don't imagine exists anymore—a fervent polymath like Thomas Edison. Best known as the creator of the Segway, Kamen is also responsible for major breakthroughs in clean energy, water purification, prosthetics,




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Natural air conditioner cools with the power of terracotta and evaporation

Using an age-old method to cool the air, this terracotta "cold pot" could be an energy-efficient and low-maintenance alternative to conventional air conditioners.




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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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Xylophone of the Forest, Stunning Ad for Docomo's Wooden Cellphone

This is probably one of the most beautiful and awesome ads I have ever come across, thanks to Frame and Form. Watch the Xylophone of the Forest, and before you shrug it off because trees might have been killed for the making of this clip, hear me




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01M OneMoment. A New Biodegradable Shoe Concept

A biodegradable show for (almost) all occasions. A cradle to cradle design inspired by ancient Amazon inhabitants. Lightweight, compact and multi-use- it's up to you what you do with it as long as you make sure you compost it at the end of its life.




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Doctors are prescribing houseplants for anxiety, depression, and loneliness

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.




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The RadRover Step-Thru could be the perfect e-bike that anyone can ride anywhere

Roll over everything and get on and off easily on this powerful fatbike.




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Superbook turns your Android smart phone into a complete laptop

It may well be all most people need as a computer, and it may well be what we have been waiting for.




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What's that flower? Your smartphone will soon know the answer

It's impossible for a human to know all of the hundreds of thousands of species of flowers on our planet, so Microsoft has developed flower learning software.




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Growing virtual plants could teach farmers how to best grow real ones

Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success.




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Have you gone screen-free yet? Get 7 Tips for Screen-Free Week

Screen-Free Week lasts until May 6, so it’s not too late to unplug and play. Born out of a concern that digital entertainment dominates the lives of too many kids, SFW is a call to spend less time online.




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5 things everyone can do to protect the planet's soil

Here's why soil is one of our most valuable natural resources and what you can do to support it.




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Latest drone view of Apple HQ shows a building as shiny as a new iPhone

Things are moving quickly; Apple employees might get updated offices before Mac users get updated computers.




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What you should know about the cobalt in your smartphone

Cobalt is used to build lithium-ion batteries found in mobile technology. Much of it comes from Congo, where men, women, and children endure dangerous and unhealthy conditions to satisfy our hunger for new devices. It's time we paid attention.




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Latest drone videos of Apple parking garage shows landscaping being installed

Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too.




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Smartphones have made parenting harder than ever

Giving a kid a phone "feels a little like trying to teach your kid how to use cocaine, but in a balanced way."




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This could be the last drone video flyover of Apple Park

Videographer Duncan Sinfield says "it's only a matter of time until the campus becomes shut-off to drones completely."




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Resist disastrous planned obsolescence by making old iPhones sexy again

Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste.




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The Indonesian fires in pictures

Here's a glimpse of what life is like during Southeast Asia's worst fires in more than a decade.




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301 sq. ft. micro-apartment renovation 'condenses the world in one room'

Two 'active' walls enable this small living space to become flexible and adaptable throughout the day.




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Looking for a spot to park your tiny house? Here's where to find one

Interested in living in a tiny house, but not sure where to park it? Here are some places to start with.




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UK offshore wind capacity grows 80% in one year

The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come.




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Charge your phone with a bike between flights at Amsterdam airport

Whether for exercise, electricity, or simply out of curiousity, the bicycle powered charging stations in Amsterdam airport appear popular




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Couple builds tiny house on wheels for $30K to free up money and time for travel

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.




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Wal-Mart To Help 20 State Capitals Save Money And Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Wal-Mart has agreed to help US taxpayers take climate action. Over the next two years, they are sending energy audit teams to 20 State Capitol complexes to help save taxpayers money and help the environment...while the Federal Government equivocates




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No Money Down Solar Lease Program Announced in Connecticut

Kitting out your home with a solar power system just got a bit easier in the state of Connecticut. Under the Connecticut Solar Lease Program, qualifying low and moderate-income homeowners—those people whose household incomes is




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Is anyone doing enough about indoor air pollution?

We spend 90 percent of our time indoors. We should worry more about what we are breathing there.




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Indonesia's food supply is being contaminated by imported plastics

An eye-opening report reveals how low-grade plastics are burned as fuel, poisoning the surrounding soil and air.




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Multifunctional baby carrier is also cradle & rocker rolled in one

This versatile accessory keeps your infant close to your body, or it can become a cradle or rocker to be placed on a flat surface.




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How to Save Money By Sharing Your Car With Neighbors

Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.




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Sharing Saves You Money. But Who Cares?

With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.




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The Moneyless Manifesto Just Launched (Yes, It Is Free)

Mark Boyle has literally lived without money, so he had more room than most to critique our economy. Now he's formulated a manifesto.




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Ruby Cup: "Buy one, give one" menstrual cup on a social mission to help African schoolgirls (Video)

Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.




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Teledisko: Defunct payphone booths repurposed as mini-discos

You thought disco was dead? Not with these old payphone booths, now transformed into ultra-exclusive, tiny dance clubs, complete with the disco ball.




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The smartphone that just got smarter – by testing water and treating food

A 24-year-old food scientist at the University of Copenhagen has developed a prototype that could potentially save millions of lives.




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Neat Wood Mat Folds Into A Stool, Disappears In The Floor When Done

Another product from Colombian studio DosUno Design (whose Rubix transformer furniture set we reviewed yesterday), Deckstool is a simple wood mat that folds into a stool. Apart from being perfect for small spaces,




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The remarkable history and healing power of honey

How did honey go from being the world's most important food to an undervalued afterthought?




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BuzzBox sensor system listens to honey bees & alerts beekeeper of colony issues

Beekeepers will soon be able to track the health of their colonies right from their smartphone.




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How mushrooms might save the honey bee

In the fight against one of the honey bee’s nemesis, the varroa mite, scientists have found an ally in a widely-distributed mushroom.




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Urban beekeeper using bee sounds and honey to make experimental music (Video)

Did you know honey has its own sound? Using honey and other tools, this bee enthusiast wants to raise awareness about bee colony collapse disorder through music.




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Quebec announces restrictions on honeybee-harming pesticides

While not banning the killer pesticides altogether, the new measure will at least hopefully help the beleaguered pollinators.




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How honeybees make the internet work

In defense of biomimicry and of scientific research with no foreseeable applications




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This back-to-nature hobby has everyone buzzing

Once a niche profession or eccentric hobby, beekeeping is trending amongst DIYers and trendy urbanites.




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Honeybees make a cute 'whoop' when they're surprised

Listen to the Betty Boops of the insect world as they "boop oop a doop" in the hive.