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Yes, we're in an abusive relationship with Facebook — but we'll never leave

We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now.




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It's time again to Stamp Out Hunger

When you leave your food donation by your mailbox on May 12, make sure to keep a record of it.




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'Infinitely' recyclable polymer could be the future of plastics

Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled.



  • Research & Innovations

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The solution to plastic pollution isn't beach clean-ups, it's companies taking responsibility

Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables?




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He may not have conquered the Pacific, but he sure did get our attention

Endurance athlete Ben Lecomte attempted to swim across the Pacific Ocean to bring attention to the state of our oceans.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Republicans duke it out with Lisa Jackson and the EPA

The GOP is treating the EPA chief like a human punching bag — but she can strike back.




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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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Super-futuristic Hong Kong skyscraper is topped with rice paddy

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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New documentary busts myths about anxiety

"It's 'Just' Anxiety," a film by Susan Polis Schutz, shows how the mental health issue manifests itself in various people and how they treated it successfully.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This canoe documentary is almost too beautiful to watch

Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.



  • 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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8 surprising facts about pigs

Pigs are smart, emotional animals that have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. In the Year of the Pig, here are some surprising pig facts.




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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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Renewables outpacing natural gas, IEA says

Renewable energy will surpass natural gas as the planet's No. 2 electricity source by 2016, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.




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All about windmills: 17 breezy landscape photos

From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate.




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When business unplugs from the grid, can utilities survive?

From Ikea to Walmart, corporations are increasingly interested in generating their own power. Where does that leave utilities?




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Method to open greenhouse-topped production plant on Chicago's South Side

The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production.



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Why everyone is talking about energy storage

Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer.




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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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11 world-class windmills outside the Netherlands

These noteworthy wind-driven mills and windmill groupings offer a historical glimpse back to when life relied on the strength of wind.




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'Major Mom' wages war on clutter

Utilizing her 18 years of military experience, U.S. Air Force veteran Angela Cody-Rouget started a professional service to help people become organized.




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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 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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It's National Clean Out Your Fridge Day

Most national food days seem arbitrary, but this one makes sense. You're going to need a clean fridge to prepare for all those Thanksgiving leftovers.




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Here's an incredibly easy way to say goodbye to clutter forever

If you are aiming for more minimalist surroundings but find it hard to part with things, this trick could work for you.




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The One-Minute Rule could change your life

Handling small tasks immediately can boost well-being and reduce stress.




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Reddit's Fridge Detective is inspiration for Clean Out Your Fridge Day

The Reddit guessing game Fridge Detective peeks inside people's refrigerators for clues, and it may remind you of the mess in your own.




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Why you should be more worried about pollination than a bee sting

Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What a grocery store without bees looks like

In an effort to promote awareness about declining bee populations, a market removes all the food that relies on bees from its produce department.




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Obama launches plan to save the bees and butterflies

The president steps up efforts to protect the pollinators — and their $24 billion contribution to the U.S. economy.




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7 mysterious diseases wiping out wildlife

These epidemics have hit full force, with scientists scrambling to unravel the causes and, more importantly, the solutions.




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Lawn care giant announces plan to phase out bee-harming pesticides

Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Mark Ruffalo speaks out against fracking

Mark Ruffalo, actor and environmental activist whose family lives in an area of upstate New York directly where "fracking" is a common practice, explains the da



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Redford: Utah approves unneeded coal mine near Bryce Canyon

Robert Redford shares why he has joined the fight against the coal mine.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hints of colonial pollution hidden in Andean ice cap

Traces of air pollution from 16th-century Spanish silver mines were discovered deep inside an ice cap in the Peruvian Andes



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The world is running out of sand

Sand is becoming a rare commodity. That's because it's the most commonly extracted resource worldwide; more than oil, more than gold. 



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Designing a passive house for Seattle that's 'resourceful, replicable and beautiful'

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Would you put a data center in your home for heat?

The cloud wastes an awful lot of energy as heat. One company is putting it to good use.




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Why demand response will shape the future of energy

Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it.




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Designing for a sustainable future in the world's most remote village

An international design competition hopes to bring energy-efficient housing and more to Tristan da Cunha.



  • Arts & Culture

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Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building

We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Hyperventilation about kitchen ventilation

Kitchen exhaust turns out to be a very complicated issue where there is no real consensus.



  • Remodeling & Design

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​15 things you should never put down the drain

From coffee grounds to flushable wipes, avoid these no-nos when rinsing and flushing.




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Super-absorbent Sponge Park to soak up pollutants along Brooklyn canal

In a place where the streets flood with sewage after it rains, salvation may come in the form of a park.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why activists have dyed rivers bright green throughout France

The color looks radioactive, but activists promise it is nontoxic and harmless to marine life.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Animated short captures the spirit of ocean pollution with ironically catchy soundtrack

"Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution.



  • Wilderness & Resources