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'Nostalgia is dumb': Cree launches LED-promoting TV spots

Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick.




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2D-Light: Mega-thin LED promises low-cost, energy-savings

In manufacturing, 'flat' has long been synonymous with 'low-cost' but can this also be applied to consumer LED bulbs? The 2D-Light gives it a go.




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Buy an LED bulb at IKEA, help improve lighting at refugee camps

Now through the end of March, the sale of LED bulbs at IKEA will help to make refugee camps safer and more secure and for the families living in them.




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The problem with vanity sizing

The variability in clothing sizes is frustrating, wasteful and erodes consumer confidence.



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Walking Shelter: A tennis shoe-tent combo for impromptu siestas

Lady Gaga meets L.L. Bean with a 'mobile habitat' concept from Aussie firm Sibling that integrates a one-person tent into the back of a pair of sneakers.



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Clothing Arts entrepreneur creates pickpocket-proof pants

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.



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Where were your running shoes made? (Hint: It's probably not in the US)

There's only one major sneaker retailer who still makes their shoes in America.



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John Rooks: Marketing should do more than just promote

Meet John Rook, the green marketing maverick searching for authenticity in the world of sustainable business.



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Christian Wisecarver: Organic rap producer

Meet the guy who turned Stonyfield CEO Gary Hirshberg into a rap star.



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Chris Tackett: Green blogger, social media pro

Environmental blogger and media maven Chris Tackett talks about how he got his job, the future of the green media landscape, and the joys of composting.




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A not-so-nutty professor brings science to the masses on YouTube

Martyn Poliakoff, a professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, may first appear like a mad scientist in his popular series of YouTube videos in whi



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Stunning photo project explores our complex relationship with the night sky

Time-lapse artists and filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović traveled North America and photographed the impact of light pollution in ‘SKYGLOW.’



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5 creative projects for your old iPhone

Recycling or donating your old iPhone is sensible. But these projects are much more fun.



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Where's that kitchen of the future we were promised?

In your phone. Or down the street at the supermarket.



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Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems)

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.



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Move over Blackberry, the Defense Department approves iPhones

Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change.




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How an iPad changed a mom's life — and made her famous in the process

Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond.



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What is 'USDA process verified'?

A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it.




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Telecommuters aren't isolated and unproductive

Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo




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9 professions that should be extinct but aren't

9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards



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Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.




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Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program

Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school.




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SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.




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Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Project to launch in 2016

The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean.



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Program harnesses the magic of music to teach kids about living green

Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme.




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10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place

Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world.




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Barbara Boxer: On the precipice of compromise

A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same.




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New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.




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Observations from the Natural Products Expo East

How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think.




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One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products

Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.




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Blue Apron ships healthy ingredients to your home and you do the rest

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.




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Green product certification: 21 symbols you should recognize

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.



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Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.




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6 unexpected products made from hemp

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.



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Website only stocks products that last a lifetime

Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem.




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7 products that promise to last a lifetime

Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources.




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'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed

Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.'




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Why the 'dairy cliff' probably isn't a crisis

Despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff.




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Salmon farmers have an unsavory lice problem

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.




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Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.



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How biophilia can improve your life

Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests.



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Soon-to-be abandoned mine shafts could provide geothermal energy

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.




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Ohio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 years — and it probably isn't alone

The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.




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Earth Day's framing problem

By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor



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How Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter and Izabella Miko protect the planet

We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans.



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DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut

Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis.




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Steven Chu brings low profile to Cancun

Sometimes the secret to getting a deal done is not worrying who gets the credit.




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Judge restores federal protections for Yellowstone grizzly bears

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.




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The problem with fake service dogs

More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals.




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Shocking NASA study proves global warming spike in 2010

Massive glacier break-off in Greenland demonstrates the frightening future painted by new NASA study on global temperature rise.



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