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Lake Erie's new Bill of Rights has angered Ohio farmers

But others consider it a good opportunity to reevaluate agricultural practices.




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How ants are so much better at traffic than we are

Despite their endless commuting, ants don't have traffic jams, regardless of the width of their path.




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People who drive are killing more people who walk and bike than they have in 30 years

Meanwhile, cars and trucks keep getting bigger and higher. It's time to do something.




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No wonder so many people are still trying to kill the electric car

So much of the economy changes if cars last five times as long and hardly need service.




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Why shouldn't an electric car look like a toaster?

Canoo redesigns the electric car from the ground up. It redesigns the ownership model too.




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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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New York's Governor Cuomo considers helmet mandates for car drivers

He wants data? We've got data. And if it saves just one life.....




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New Finnish study confirms that BMW and Audi owners drive like idiots

Not only that, they are "argumentative, stubborn, disagreeable and unempathetic." And all men.




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Seoul's daytime discos for seniors are better than medicine

Break out the gold lamé, Grandma, and trip the light fantastic!




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Train Accident in Buenos Aires Leaves 51 Dead and 703 Injured, Sheds Light on State of Public Transport

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier




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The Story of a Train Crash in Buenos Aires and What it Has to Do with Climate Action

An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters.




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Minimalistic Collapsable, Hanging Bookshelf Made with Recovered 35 mm Film

Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.




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Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment

In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.




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Irregular Neon Fence Lights Up Parking Lot in Buenos Aires, Changes Fencing Perception

Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool?




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Yes, that's Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio on the subway

It remains to be seen how green (or not) new Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio will be, but this photo of him riding the subway in Buenos Aires, Argentina, certainly makes a good ad for public transportation.




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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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Buenos Aires is doing a fantastic job of transforming itself into a more livable city!

Showing other cities around the world how it's done.




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Dinosaur 7x bigger than T-Rex discovered

Paleontologists in Argentina have uncovered a supermassive dinosaur




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Duetta: Shared two-person bike weighs and costs less than a tandem (Video)

Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off.




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Buenos Aires to close 140-year-old zoo, move 2,500 animals to nature reserves

'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor.




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Grand theater in Buenos Aires is converted into bookstore

You don't get an experience like this online.




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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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Did climate change cause the Alberta flooding?

Nobody can say for certain. But that doesn't mean that the Conservative politicians have to deny it.




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A closer look at Telus Sky: Can an all-glass tower really be considered green?

The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter.




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An unstoppable oil leak is flowing in Alberta

For at least six weeks, thousands of barrels of tar sands oil have been bubbling up into the forest in Cold Lake, Alberta and neither the oil company or government scientists know how to stop the flow.




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Tar Sands Spill in Alberta: "This Is Not Natural -- It's Got Nothing to Do With Nature"

Government officials have no idea how to clean up these spills from a process that oil companies claim is more "environmentally friendly."




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TransCanada to pipe tar sands crude to Eastern Canada. What does this mean for Keystone XL?

TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada.




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How to dress for bicycling in Canada: In body armour

In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them.




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In "Canada's Texas": after 44 years, Alberta's Conservative government falls, "Socialist" NDP wins majority

This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates.




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Finland's famous baby boxes are coming to Alberta

The province hopes to reinforce child and family wellbeing by providing basic supplies up front, as well as long term mentoring.




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Canada's New Democratic Party may take a LEAP into a green future

It's controversial and probably cost the party leader his job, but there is much to like in it.




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Calgarians protest planting trees, saying they will be cover for crime

"'If you give people more places to hide, more naughty things will be done"




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A guide to hot springs in the Canadian Rockies

You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit!




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Controversial Energy East oil pipeline cancelled

It's that seventies show all over again as a Trudeau gets blamed but it's not his fault; it's simple economics.




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Permit-free Mono mini-prefab can be set up for $22K

Built as a high-end addition for an extra office or guest room, this prefabricated structure can be erected within six to eight weeks.




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Canada's national parks are overflowing with visitors

Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas.




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Not-So-Lonely Wanderer is a charming 202 sq. ft. tiny house (Video)

Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality.




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Soon they will be shipping oil from the Alberta oil sands in little plastic tubs

Canadian National Railways figures out a crazy new way to mix oil and plastic – to what end?




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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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Is Canada's Justin Trudeau a climate hypocrite?

Or is it all a big political show?




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3 Must-Have Green Handbags for Fall 2010 (Photos)

The easiest way to mix up an outfit is with accessories. Fortunately, Daily Candy recently highlighted 8 green fashion handbags for spring 2010. From vintage handbags with a hand-painted twist to multifunctional back-packs with




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GM Cotton Fails - Insect Pests Thriving on Indian Plants When They Should Be Dead

An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance.




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How to Find the Best Local, Handmade Gifts

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of




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Emma Watson Plays it Again with Alberta Ferretti's Organic Line

She gets around, little Miss Hermione Granger from Harry Potter. First she was the face of super trendy and super expensive Burberry. Then she launched her own line for People Tree.




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FYE Shoes - Fashionable, Affordable, Green & Responsible Footwear from France

Shoe lovers have more and more choice when it comes to buying eco-friendly shoes: Simple Shoes, Worn Again or TOMS are just a few of my favourites and I just found a new brand from France. FYE (for your earth) is a relatively young company that started




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Eastern European Prison Inmates Produce and Design an Eco-Conscious Fashion Line

Heavy Eco sells bags, t-shirts and accessories, all made with recycled or organic materials and designed and produced by inmates in Estonian prisons.




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How FibrEthik Promotes Fair Trade and Organic Practices in the Cotton Industry

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.




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"Save Fish, Eat Chips" and More Quirky Christmas Gift Ideas from DesignMarketo (Photos)

Great gift ideas from DesignMarketo, a platform diffusing up-and-coming designers’ small and limited productions. Our favourite: "Save Fish, Eat Chips" t-shirts!




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Ask the Experts: Why Don't We Hear About Organic Cotton Like We Used To?

A few years ago organic cotton and other eco-friendly textiles were getting all the headlines, but not so much now. Why is that? Scott Mackinlay Hahn answers.