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Top 10 electric car "states" are...

If you love electric cars and you love rankings, this article is for you! The top 10 electric car states have been unveiled, and there are some surprises on the list.




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Finally! Tiny home subdivisions and developments are becoming a reality.

Another good reason to move to Colorado.




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Composting toilets are coming home

It's about time that we stopped wasting drinking water to flush away our waste; Allison Bailes did it and isn't complaining.




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Urine-separating toilets are not quite as wonderful as we keep saying they are

Was it design, or was it our resistance to change? What made the NoMix a NoGo?




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Composting toilets are replacing the plastic portapotties

The big Glastonbury music festival is getting new composting loos




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Are public toilets a right in public spaces? (Survey)

If you gotta go, you should have a clean private environmentally friendly place to go.




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Episode 2: Don't malign the millenials; The kids are alright.

Once again, one has to parse the data to get the real story.




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Do fossil fuel industries understand how unpopular they are?

As alternatives to Big Oil and Big Coal emerge, it would be a mistake for executives to rely on loyalty or love from the public.




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Canada declares climate emergency, then approves pipeline expansion

Trudeau doesn't seem to understand what 'climate emergency' means.




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Biodegradable disposable plates are made from food waste

Here's a new take on disposable tableware: these are made from discarded food.




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Corc Yoga mats are green and gorgeous, made from trees

Crafted from sustainably harvested cork in Portugal, these stunning mats will take your yoga practice to new eco-friendly heights.




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Cyclists are the new enemy of right wing politics

The War on Cars pitch wins conservative votes across North America.




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Bike lane conspiracists are not crazy. They are devious.

For all the kooky and outlandish conspiracies, there is a serious battle going on about how we define our future. Demonizing the cyclist is a part of that war.




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The green split between the city and the suburbs is real, as new study shows we are increasingly polarized.

A new study from Pew Research is totally depressing, showing how left and right are moving further apart.




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Why plastic bag bans are like brown M&Ms

Adam Sternbergh finds that bag bans are a symbol of something much bigger.




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Dudes in pickup trucks are deliberately blocking Tesla superchargers

And yelling profanities in the process.




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These postage stamps are considered too dangerous for children's eyes

The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns.




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Now this is how to market the ultimate shared semi-autonomous vehicle

It already exists, is on the roads, and has its own flashy commerical




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Banning cigarette ads worked; should we ban car ads?

WARNING: Driving cars kills. Should companies be able to market them as speedy, sexy objects of desire?




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Behold the bare-handed bee whisperer who is saving the honeybees

Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive.




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Idaho stops are now legal in Oregon too

Maybe other jurisdictions will learn from this.




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Bjarke Ingels Group and Toyota are building a wild, woven and wooden city of the future

It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar.




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Your office is where you are: an update

The coronavirus may change the way we think about the office for a very long time.




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Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding

It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism.




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These tasty backpacker meals are zero-waste

Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags.




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Shovels, Hammers and Other Hardware Transformed into Posh Furniture by Leo Capote

This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light.




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Curro Claret Gets Former Homeless People to Design New Camper Shop From Recycled Materials (Photos)

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.




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Upcycled stools by designer Curro Claret and Arrels Fundació for yök Casa + Cultura

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret




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Upcycled kitchens made from local materials are made to last.

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.




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Modern 700 sq. ft. loft apartment designed for two couples to share (Video)

Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.




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People are realizing how badly they need nature

Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere.




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Are we on the verge of camping's golden age?

It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.




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Are you throwing out the best part of your citrus fruits?

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.




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Tiny home packs a lot in 280 square feet

But where do you put it?




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How to care for a living Christmas tree

Instead of buying a cut tree that gets used once, choosing a potted or burlap-bagged living Christmas tree can yield years of enjoyment.




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Brand new shoes are washing up on beaches around the Atlantic

Scientists and concerned beachcombers are looking for answers.




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Plastic-stemmed cotton buds are now illegal in Scotland

It's one less form of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines.




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New study confirms that gas stoves are bad for your health

Just using them for an hour pushes pollution above legal limits.




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Yet another study concludes that gas stoves are really bad for kids' health

Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up.




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"Intertwined homes" are efficient, healthy, prefab and all-electric

Toronto project pushes every TreeHugger button




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Are gas furnaces and boilers the new diesel cars?

The age of diesel and petrol cars is ending. It’s time to do the same for fossil fuel heating.




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Coastal flooding could cost $1 trillion by 2050, as Task Force warns to prepare for future storms

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.




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President Obama establishes a climate change preparedness and resilience task force

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.




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Solar panels are back on the White House roof, 28 years later (it's about time!)

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.




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Fist bumps reduce bacteria transmitted by 90% compared to shaking hands.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.




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These puffers are filled with wildflowers, rather than plastic or down

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.




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These sleek vegan sneakers are 100% waterproof

And the way they're made is less wasteful than conventional shoe production.




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New prAna sweaters are made from recycled wool

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.




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ÉTICA jeans are super stylish and sustainable

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.




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H&M takes top spot in latest Fashion Transparency Index

The index, published by Fashion Revolution, assesses how brands disclose information about business practices, not their ethics or sustainability.