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Clever concave roof design harvests rainwater in hot climates

This bowl-like, double-roof design helps to collect rainwater before it evaporates, and also provides more shade for buildings in arid regions.




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There are toxic 'little monsters' lurking in your children's new clothes

Join the DETOX campaign to pressure the fashion industry to stop exposing our kids to hazardous chemicals and contaminating waterways.




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World's biggest tuna company promises to clean up its act

It's good news... but we shouldn't be eating tuna at all.




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Eco-conscious clothing maker opens brick-and-mortar shop in San Francisco

San Francisco readers can now find local and green clothes at Amour Vert’s new shop in Hayes Valley.




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Turkish Photographers Capture Climate Change

Traveling exhibit in Turkey prompts audiences to put on their 'climate glasses' and see how floods, fires, and drought in the country are all connected.




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Climate Change Crisis Loses Some Urgency in Touring Museum Exhibit

The touring museum show 'Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future,' which wraps up its Istanbul run this weekend, is professionally put-together and well-intentioned, but flawed.




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Artist Decapitates Recycled Stuffed Toys to Make Stunning, Psychedelic Rugs

Don't let artist Agustina Woodgate -- who says stuffing is "like looking into the soul" -- near your favourite stuffed teddy bear.




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Insect Sushi and Copper Recycling Machines at the Royal College of Art Graduate Show

The Royal College of Art graduate students show their (environmental) stuff at the year-end show.




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Maldives' Ousted Climate-Activist President to be Tried on Sunday

Mohamed Nasheed says his conviction is a foregone conclusion.




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Tribal Activist's Clean-Energy Quest

A mother's fight to protect her children and her tribe




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Children win right to sue US government on actions causing climate change (Video)

A landmark constitutional climate change lawsuit, filed by a group of kids against the US government, gets the go-ahead.




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Photo: The knowing gaze of a clearwing moth

Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.




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Here's how 'night owls' can reset their sleep clocks

Over 3 weeks, researchers trained night owls to reset their sleep patterns; the results are pretty remarkable.




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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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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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Modern house in Mumbai is collaged with recycled doors & windows

This contemporary urban home mixes reclaimed materials from local demolition sites with a modern design.




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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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China and India years early on climate goals, meanwhile...

The unexpectedly fast progress of other countries may even "cancel out" American rollbacks.




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Mumbai is home to the world's largest beach cleanup

For the past 119 Sundays, volunteers have toiled in the sludge to remove 12,000 tonnes of plastic from Versova Beach -- and they're still going strong.




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Recycle a Christmas Tree; Make a Stool

The big day is over and it's time to think about getting rid of the tree. If you've got a sturdy one and want a piece of furniture, here's an idea.




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Lovely Zig Zag Shaped Magazine Holder Doubles As Shelve And Clothes Hanger

Also spotted at the recent edition of the Feria Puro Diseno, Buenos Aires biggest design show, this simple yet interesting wooden home accessory goes in line with some of our favorite concepts: multi-purpose objects and small




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Pendant Lamp That Lights, Grows & Cleans The Air: Babylone By Greenworks

Perfect idea for spaces with poor air quality: a multi-functional hanging lamp that grows air-purifying plants.




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Clever 450 Sq. Feet Transformer Apartment Accomodates Father and Three Children in Brazil

Designer Paulo Alves took down all walls and created multi-function furniture for his small place.




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22-Year-Old Frank Zappa Teaches How to Play the Bicycle (Video)

Sure, a bicycle can replace your car -- but as Frank Zappa demonstrates, it could replace your drum-set, too.




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How GM earns $1 billion recycling

Forbes reports on how General Motors is recycling or reusing "90 percent of its manufacturing waste."




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All-in-one classy shoes come with different swappable heels (Video)

These transforming shoes can go from flat to a stylish stiletto within seconds.




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Sierra Club and Aspiration launch new platform for sustainable investing

Putting your money to work for sustainability is probably one of the most important things you can do. It just got easier.




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These basic black leggings are made from recycled water bottles

Your favorite clothing item just got even better. These new leggings from Girlfriend Collective tick all the boxes when it comes to eco-friendly and ethical production.




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Facebook Unveils Massive 'Green' Datacenter Near Arctic Circle

Cooling servers requires a lot of energy, so why not locate them somewhere that is always cold?




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Facebook now lets you donate to charities with just a couple clicks

Non-profit organizations can now use the site to run fundraising campaigns and the simplicity could make a big impact.




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Best in Show: The Nexus eWater recycler saves water and energy

Waste water and waste heat recovery together at last, perhaps the most interesting new thing at Greenbuild.




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Is LEED tough enough to stop climate change? Is it even the right question?

What do we really want from a building certification system?




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Christians Aren't Behind America's Climate Problem, But They May Be the Solution

Religious communities may be wide open to fighting climate change, new evidence reveals.




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Interfaith Preach In On Climate Change Will Pressure Obama To Act

Religious communities across the country will gather to reflect on the moral implications of climate change and our imperative to act. One man, in particular, should pay heed.




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Pope Benedict quits; Was advocate of a cleaner, greener lifestyle

When Copenhagen failed in 2010, he denounced the failure.




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Church of England to fight "great demon" climate change, mulls divestment from fossil fuels

Inspired by massive flooding in the UK, the Church of England is renewing its commitment to fighting climate change. And that's sending a signal to the markets.




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Could climate change be any worse? Yes. BEARS!

Just when you think climate change couldn't get any worse... BEARS!




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Recycling is hard. That's why we have to eliminate single use packaging and not get distracted.

StackitNOW is a great idea but also demonstrates how intractable the problem is.




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I almost missed America Recycles Day!

My favorite day of the year is a shadow of its former self.




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What's happening to all the "recycled" waste now that it's not shipped to China?

It's déjà vu all over again as the industry pushes "chemical recycling".




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Sakura is a luxurious modern tiny house for cold climates (Video)

Built on a gooseneck trailer, this big tiny home features a lot of clever small-space design ideas.




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Cold-climate tiny house built for mother and daughter (Video)

This micro-home is a customized, winter-proofed dwelling for two.




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Resurf: First Group to Recycle Surfboards and Wetsuits

So you hit a gnarly wave and end up on shore with your board in two pieces. Bummer dude. But your green side can't bear to just trash that board that's gotten you through some pretty wild rides. You could repair it yourself,




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Event: Recycled Swimwear Designer Aaron Chang Opens Green Art Gallery

Image via: Aaron Chang Gallery Aaron Chang, popular recycled fashion swimwear designer and professional photographer, not to mention surfing legend, is opening a green art gallery in San Diego, February 28, 2009. Each of the pieces are printed with




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Stingaree Nightclub Brings the Green to Partygoers

Image via: Flickr Stingaree Nightclub in San Diego is hosting weekly events titled "The Green Side of Sting" each friday in March. Each week a new, local, green group will host a green event at the club, bringing green fashion, sustainable energy and




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2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show, April 3-5

If You're in San Diego this Weekend... You love bikes? You really love bikes and you're near San Diego? Well then, you've got to check out the 2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show! It takes place this weekend on April 3rd, 4th and 5th. Of course, best not




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EcoZoic: Cycling Clothing Made From Bamboo Charcoal

Images via: Zoic.com San Diego based cycling clothing company Zoic just released their spring line, which now includes EcoZoic - an organic and bamboo charcoal blend of clothing that is both functional as well as eco-friendly. But while Zoic wants to




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Pacific Plastic Gyre Cleanup Results Almost In

Image via: Project Kasei on Flickr Project Kaisei, the mission to research and figure out just what the heck we're going to do about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, made it to the Gyre just a few days ago. Their results: yep, there's a lot of plastic




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UC San Diego and CleanTECH to Create Smart Grid for Region

In partnership with CleanTECH San Diego, the University of California, San Diego plans to develop and construct a smart grid system for the San Diego region. In total, over 25 local national and global organizations will




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Pediatricians warn that climate change is harming children's health

A new study shows that children bear 88 percent of the burden of diseases linked to climate change.