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How much plastic do you consume every day?

There's microplastic all around us, and we're consuming it at astounding rates, according to several studies.




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EPA Chief Lisa Jackson hits The Daily Show

When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson appeared on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart couldn’t resist asking.




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Head of EPA talks climate change on 'The Daily Show'

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.



  • Climate & Weather

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How clean is the air near your school?

Environmental Protection Agency releases air toxicity results from 65 schools in 22 states.




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Future360: Xtreme Power

Video: Future360 travels to Austin, TX, to unearth a radical new energy storage technology. Xtreme Power's patented power cell promises to be a game changer in




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The symbolic power of bladeless wind turbines

Critics of renewable energy are obsessed with the costs and practicalities of cleantech right this instant. Visitors to Silicon Valley in the 1970s didn't see t




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Sean Tufts: Ex-NFL linebacker now tackling wind energy projects

Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he



  • Arts & Culture

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How air conditioning can heat buildings

A new system created by a French energy firm heats about 6 million square feet of office space, creating no emissions in the process.




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How affordable is alternative energy?

Alternative energy sources that are cost-competitive with fossil fuels may be closer to fruition than previously thought. Recent studies from global leaders in




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AT&T adding 9.6MW of fuel cell power

The telecommunications company will be Bloom Energy's largest non-utility customer.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How to go solar the right way

If you're thinking about replacing utilities with solar panels, you'll need to research and take some considerations into account first.




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How does an atom smasher work?

Particle accelerators do more than collide subatomic particles and atoms together — they provide clues about the universe.



  • Research & Innovations

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In post-Fukushima Japan, homeowners gung-ho over green energy [Video]

Japanese homeowners are investing in solar panels in an act that the WSJ describes as a 'post-tsunami revolt against conventional electric utilities.'




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A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.




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SolarCity launches MySolar loan program for lease-shy homeowners

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.




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Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.



  • Research & Innovations

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Super-efficient solar power system sets record

A new world record is making the future of solar energy look pretty bright.




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Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen'

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.



  • Climate & Weather

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How you can visit the Shire ... in Guatemala

The Hobbitenango is a sustainable restaurant and hotel that gives back to the village.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Here's how all the Pixar movies are connected

Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films.



  • Arts & Culture

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Famed Azure Window arch in Malta is no more

Featured in several Hollywood productions, the arch and its support pillars collapsed after heavy coastal storms.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs'

"Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes': Follow the journey

Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska.




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What you need to know about measles

Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power?

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.




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How wind turbines kill birds

Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year.




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The best place for solar power is ... New Jersey?

New study says it's not about the best light, but where solar and wind can do the most good.




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These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing

This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy.




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How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.




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How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire

Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country.




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How snow can help build better wind turbines

The way snow dances around wind turbines is shedding light on the mysteries of how air turbulence behaves.




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Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland

With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom.




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IKEA blows into Texas, snatches up second U.S. wind farm

What better place for the Swedish furniture emporium to acquire its biggest global clean energy investment than the Lone Star State?




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Eiffel Tower outfitted with twin wind turbines

The turbines will help to keep the lights on and the cash registers ringing on the Paris landmark's newly revamped first floor.




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By 2018, Dutch rail will be fully powered by wind

In a nation where transportation claims 20 percent of CO2 emissions, train travel will soon be a zero-emission affair.




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'Windlicht' is an otherworldly LED laser show held on a Dutch wind farm

A Pink Floyd soundtrack is not included with Studio Roosegaarde's newest environmental-themed light installation.




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Portugal shows off in March, flirting with 100% renewable energy goal

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.




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Cruelty to animals is now a federal crime

The PACT Act makes animal cruelty a federal felony, threatening violators with fines and prison time.




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How to make the most of small living spaces

Here's how to make a small space look and feel bigger without adding an inch.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to clean a bathroom without going crazy

You might be surprised at the one thing that can make the task much more bearable.




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How to clean a carpet naturally

Skip the harsh chemicals and try these nontoxic ways to clean your carpets.




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How to clean windows naturally

The key to sparkling, streak-free window panes isn't chemicals, clean windows naturally with these tips.




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How to remove grass stains naturally

Outdoor summer fun (or work) can lead to the most frustratingly stubborn clothing stains.




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How to change your life by decluttering

A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.




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How often should you wash your towels?

Probably more often than you think — which is way too often, in this writer's opinion.




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How to get pet hair under control

Keep the pets but ditch the mess with this handy guide.




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How to clean your carpet from 8 common spills

From sticky to stainy, here's what you need to clean festive messes.




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How to get rid of drain flies naturally

Drain flies, also known as sink moths or sewer flies, can be a huge nuisance. Here's how to get rid of drain flies naturally and without chemicals.




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How to fold everything

Don't let those infuriating fitted sheets and cumbersome sleeping bags get to you! Here's how to fold them and more!




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How to make stovetop grates shine like new

We test out an easy method of removing burnt-on gunk from stovetop grates using ammonia.