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Johnson & Johnson's half-hearted switch from plastic to paper cotton buds isn't good enough

It's only happening in half the world. The rest of us can keep using plastic sticks. (Don't they know about ocean currents?)




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Major shoe company says it won't buy Brazilian leather

Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm."




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Bill Joy on three inventions that may change the world

The tech pioneer turned investor talks meat, batteries, and cement.




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Clothing firms Joe Fresh and Primark to compensate victims of Bangladesh building collapse

Good for the Westons, owners of both, for doing the right thing by admitting their use of the factory and their willingness to help out.




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Join the Christmas Climate Strike

"Give the future, not presents."




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Crowdfunding campaign raises $3m to save gorgeous fjord from logging

"It's just an amazing, amazing thing that people have done."




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'Turtle Journey' film reveals the crisis in our oceans

It's time for swift and immediate action to protect marine life from further devastation.




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Childcare center bans glitter. Parents and fish rejoice.

Whether for parental sanity or oceanic health, this is a powerful step toward a much better world.




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Zem Joaquin, Founder of Ecofabulous.com (Podcast)

Even if the label of "maven" is painfully over-applied, there are people who still deserve it. Zem Joaquin, the stylish polymath behind Ecofabulous.com, is one of those few. Zem has been on the editorial side of mags like House and Garden, Domino, and




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Alcoa, Major World Polluter, Brings Sustainable Transport to Bauxite Mine & Feeds Energy into Grid

It may sound like an oxymoron, bringing sustainable practices to mining operations, but unless we all stop consuming resources immediately, mining is also not going anywhere. So this is good news: since 2007, Alcoa's Jamalco




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Photo: Carijoa coral is a vision of snowflakes

Our photo of the day delivers a bit of winter reverie from the waters of Australia.




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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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Major German utility rethinks business model, bets on renewables

The future will look nothing like the past when it comes to energy. Chances are, our utilities will look pretty different too.




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School Joins Frontlines of Energy Efficiency with Absorption Chiller

It's not every day the more industrial inner workings of a school district are featured on the front page of TreeHugger, but if you’re looking for a school that’s on the cutting edge of energy conservation and making smart use of taxpayer dollars look




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East Coast Cap-and-Trade Program Created Jobs, Saved Energy For Connecticut

One to keep in you pocket whenever you're faced with someone trying to tell you than putting a price on carbon and promoting energy efficiency will hurt more than they help: Huffington Post reports on the benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas




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DNA Trail Maps Cougar's Dead-End Journey Across South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin & Connecticut

DNA testing of cougar crap left along a 1,055-mile trail has established that a young male Puma walked all the way from South Dakota to New England in search of a mate. The poor cat's




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Air pollution linked to bipolar disorder and major depression

A new study suggests a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in rates of neuropsychiatric disorders.




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Job-creating bags will reuse lifejackets & boats of refugee crisis (Video)

Mountains of discarded materials sourced from refugees' boats and lifejackets will be transformed into bags -- by asylum seekers themselves, for a decent wage.




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Ducks enjoy a stunning sunset in Wisconsin (photo)

Madison is a city of lakes.




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Greta Thunberg rejects major climate award

The teenage climate activist said the planet "doesn't need any more awards."




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Chiquita Bananas Joins Other Major Brands, Pledges to Avoid Oil from Tar Sands

Chiquita Bananas becomes the latest major brand to avoid tar sands fuel. But will it really help?




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Exploring and Enjoying the East's Last Great Forests

Hiking through the Adirondacks, and why we should protect it.




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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.




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Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 2: Healing plants, underwater sinkholes, and a carbon offset forest

As part of an ongoing series about the Maya Ka'an community-based tourism initiative, this was my first official day in the Mayan region, and it was certainly full of adventure.




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Yucatan Travel Journal, Day 3: The Cave of the Hanging Snakes

Snakes, spiders, and bats in a tight space may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but Kantemó, Mexico, is actually an incredible place to visit.




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Steven M. Johnson's Hiding Capsule would have been perfect for a LifeEdited

This might be the perfect bed for a New York apartment.




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Environmentalists rejoice as Agenda 21 is implemented across North America!

A green, sustainable future awaits us all as the United Nations proposal for sustainable development becomes the law of the land.




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How to keep a travel journal

It's a wonderful way to process and preserve the experience of foreign travel.




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Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.




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Summer Biking Joy and Four Ways to Find It

Yes, it's nice to ride unencumbered, wind in your hair, etc. It's also great to bring it all with you - from your honeybees to your honeybunch.




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President Obama to make major climate change address

The White House released a preview video announcing President Obama will make a major national address on climate change, Tuesday, June 25.




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Can We All Join Grandmother Heidemarie Schwermer in Living Without Money?

In a documentary by Line Halvorsen, Schwermer invites everyone to join her cash-free lifestyle. What would happen if we all did that?




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Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.




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Study shows that electric hand dryers do a great job of concentrating bacteria and spraying it all over your hands

But paper towels are four times as bad for the environment. What's a treehugger to do?




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You don't have to be stoic to enjoy the Maxwell Stoic e-bike

Troy Rank's new e-bike was worth the wait.




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Study finds that drivers would rather use a transporter, but people who walk or bike enjoy the ride

For people who walk or bike, getting there is half the fun.




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The Parking Assistant from Bosch does a much better job than Woody Allen

And Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will love the Traffic Jam Assistant that will let you drive and read at the same time.





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Kerry Washington Joins The Allstate Foundation to Spotlight Finances As A "Weapon of Choice" Used by Domestic Violence Abusers - Kerry Washington PSA

Kerry Washington PSA




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JOHN SCULLEY LAUNCHES NEW BOOK AND MULTIMEDIA BUSINESS LEARNING SERIES TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS BUILD TRANSFORMATIVE BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESSES - John Sculley introduces his new multimedia business[...]

John Sculley introduces his new multimedia business learning series “How to Build a Successful Business”




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What happens when planning and preparation pay off at a time when you need it the most? - John Peden - #NMClientStory

John Peden - #NMClientStory




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Nexity conjoncture logement - 9m 2014: Un marché fragile soutenu par les ventes en bloc - NEXITY CONJONCTURE LOGEMENT - DATA MARCHE ET CHIFFRES NEXITY

NEXITY CONJONCTURE LOGEMENT - DATA MARCHE ET CHIFFRES NEXITY






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Nominate your Community NOW for a Chance to Win a $25,000 Grant - Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant

Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant





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Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle Joins Easter Seals Dixon Center to Reinforce Value of Employing Veterans - What to Wear

Rob Riggle Stars alongside Brice Williams in the newest Easter Seals Dixon Center PSA, directed by Jim Fabio with support from Judd Apatow




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Hate your job? Pack it up, pack it in - it's time to head out West - Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs

Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs.




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Cérémonie de remise du Prix Happy City : AG2R LA MONDIALE, Nexity, Sodexo et SUEZ environnement récompensent les meilleures initiatives en faveur du bien-être citoyen - Interview Jean Jouzel, Président du jury

Interview Jean Jouzel, Président du jury