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8 natural remedies to get rid of household insects

From ants and pantry moths to black flies and fruit flies, these non-toxic DIY solutions are safer and more eco-friendly than traditional pesticides.




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Epicures gathered in France for Bug & Wine pairing

For the first time ever, insects took the place of cheese at an upscale gastronomical event.




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Bed bugs: Better, stronger, faster!

Research reveals that bed bugs develop resistance to widely used chemical treatments, potentially paving the way for super bed bugs.




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5 ways to defeat fatigue

Fatigue can happen to anyone, and is not necessarily an inevitable part of getting older.




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5 benefits of a night shower (including improved sleep)

Trade the morning shower for one before bed for better sleep and more.




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Social media use linked to depression in teens, study finds

But video games are surprisingly OK, making teens feel happier.




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Notes from a digital detox

Or, what happens when you go without Facebook and Instagram for an entire month.




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No, we don't want an app for that

One smartphone user makes a case for using old-fashioned items like alarm clocks and newspapers.




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On Canada's Birthday, a call for a Union of Climate Action

Those crazy radicals at 475 demand High Performance Building across the Dominion.




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Advice on feeding an athletic child

Whole foods should always be top priority.




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This year's Super Bowl won a fight against food waste

Thirty thousand pounds of leftover food were redistributed to hungry Floridians in the days following the game.




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Study finds that e-bike riders get as much exercise as riders of regular bikes

E-bikers use their bikes more, go longer distances, and often substitute it for driving or transit.




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Shipping container skyscrapers proposed for Mumbai

They are always fun to look at but do they make sense?




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Photographer documents India's forgotten yet still remarkable water stepwells

These impressive feats of architecture and engineering are one of India's traditional methods of water conservation. Now threatened by disuse and a growing water crisis, one photojournalist is documenting them before they are forgotten.




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5 new species from the Eastern Himalayas

As with many biodiversity hotspots, new discoveries are being made all the time.




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Couple creates wildlife sanctuary in India by letting barren farmland return to nature

The husband and wife have spent 25 years buying up wasteland farmers no longer wanted; now elephants, tigers and leopards roam free there.




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This scientist wants to create 'artificial glaciers' to combat melting Himalayan ice (Video)

These vertical towers, made of artificially diverted glacial meltwater, are a brilliant idea and possible solution to alleviate water shortages brought on by the fast-melting Himalayan glaciers.




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"Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen" is a serious Indian cookbook for vegans

Vegans will love this cookbook that has grown out of a popular Indian food blog. Now it's possible to enjoy classics like tofu-paneer in spinach and chicken-free balti.




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Simple solar-powered water purification system turns sewage water into clean drinking water in India

The system will also help reduce the spread of disease in rural villages.




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Stair of the week is really a big sculpture

But what will the handrail police say?




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Tigers, leopards and wild dogs found living in surprising harmony in Indian reserves

A new study finds 3 carnivores that usually avoid each other at all costs have found smart ways to peacefully co-exist. #goals




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The couple who coaxed 300 acres of barren farmland back into lush forest

After 25 years of buying land in India that farmers no longer wanted, the husband and wife now play host to elephants, monkeys and more; see a new video about their work here.




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A new generation of Indian farmers rejects industrial food production

Supported by the Amrita Bhoomi Agroecology Centre, young farmers are experimenting with natural farming methods, while saving money and lives in the process.




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You could be fined for possession of single-use plastic in India

The state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai, collected nearly $6,000 in fines this past Sunday from businesses that haven't gotten rid of banned plastics yet.




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Indian students mail 20,000 empty food wrappers to manufacturers

A dramatic act of protest reminds companies to take responsibility for the wasteful packaging they produce.




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Plant-derived food additive touted as replacement for overuse of antibiotics

Is this carrot-based animal feed additive something worth crowing about?




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Horrific abuse of chickens revealed at Eggland's Best farm

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.




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Why I remain skeptical about McDonald's food changes

Everyone is jumping up and down for joy at the fact that McDonald's is now serving antibiotic-free chicken. Please, let's not ignore everything else that's so wrong with the company.




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How Internet-driven activism has improved animal welfare

Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go?




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What kind of milk can I drink without feeling guilty?

Welcome to my personal dairy dilemma and the weird, convoluted thoughts that keep me up at night.




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Nutrition and animal welfare were winners on Election Day

Several monumental measures were passed in last week's U.S. election.




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This Newfoundlander wants kale, not cod

Jackson McLean is the face of a new vegan food movement on this remote Canadian island that's long been defined by fishing.




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Organic food won't reduce your carbon footprint, study says

It's a disappointing conclusion, but surely there are other reasons why Earth-friendly food production is a good idea.




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White Castle becomes first fast food chain to serve plant-based Impossible Burger

The so-called "bleeding" veggie burger is bleedin' everywhere these days.




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Antibiotics in meat could be making us fat

If these drugs have a fattening effect on livestock animals, it's logical that they would do the same for humans.




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Pizza Hut promises antibiotic-free wings and side orders by 2022

The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further.




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Are farmers and environmentalists teaming up?

Scientists found a way to get more crops per acre and save the planet at the same time.




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Deadly ground beef recall comes with 'High' health risk warning

Cargill Meat is recalling 132,600 pounds of beef products nationwide that may be contaminated with E. coli.




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Female pigs in U.S. are dying in record numbers

The premature deaths are linked to excessive breeding.




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How do 7 million pounds of beef get contaminated?

Another massive recall raises questions about food safety standards -- and how animals are raised.




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The peaceful farm I stayed on in northern Illinois

I picked a lot of squash.




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Farm Burger introduces invasive species sandwich

Few things make as much sense as eating a harmful species, while sparing the threatened ones.




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Cheap food harms public health and the environment, UK report says

Report also provides a blueprint for how to overhaul the food system to improve wellbeing all around.




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Robin Day, Master of British Furniture Design, Dies

Yesterday TreeHugger asked whether the Monobloc was the most famous plastic chair in the world. Now, sadly, the death has been announced of the creator of another very famous plastic chair.




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Dirty Rags; from old uniforms to funky object (Photos)

What can you do with 1.285 bright green used uniforms? This was the brief the design students at Elisava school in Barcelona received by Urbaser, a local waste collection and urban




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Transformer Furniture: A Bookshelf Hides Table and Chairs

From Japanese designer Sakura Adachi comes this marvel of space-saving design: "Trick," the bookshelf that hides a table and two chairs. Featured by Italian manufacturer Campeggi at the 2010 Salone del Mobile in Milan, this is a great




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London Pop-up Shop Showcases Best of British Design

Our friends over at the design blog Dezeen have launched a pop-up shop in the smartest part of town. Calling it Temporium, because it is only up for 10 days, it features the best of new British design.




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An Adjustable Book Shelf Lets You Put Your Own Spin On Your Living Room

From South Korean design studio DesignJoo comes the Giro One, the piece that lets you put your own spin on your shelves, lighting, and side tables. The concept is simple: shelves can be added and their height adjusted by spinning them




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10 Transformer Tables For a Tiny Urban Space: Help Pick The Best

TreeHugger founder Graham Hill is trying to radically reduce his footprint and live happily with less space, less stuff and less waste -- on less money -- but with more design. He calls it LifeEdited. To find each ideal piece of furniture for his small Ne




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A Line of Furniture You Build & Rebuild, However You Like

I move around a lot - between being home, at school, and now living abroad, I've lived in seven different apartments or rooms in the last five years. And I don't see myself settling down any time soon. That's why I'm