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Life Cycle Analysis doesn't budge outcome of the great dishwasher debate

Even if you take the energy and water it takes to build a dishwasher into account, it still beats washing by hand.




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Drought brings the Horn of Africa to the edge

Four severe droughts in 20 years have left many residents of the Horn of Africa on the edge of survival.



  • Climate & Weather

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6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how




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MNN Nest pledge: 'I will read three environmentally themed books this year'

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.




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MNN Nest pledge: 'I will support my town's local and green businesses this year'

You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.




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Faith-based groups can now pledge to be EPA Food Stewards

The Environmental Protection Agency spent MLK Day spreading the gospel of food waste reduction to faith-based groups.




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Take the 10-mile pledge

A fairly painless way to start making a difference is to write down how you can save 10 miles of driving each week and then do it.



  • Climate & Weather

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What would I say? New Facebook app takes the drudgery out of posting status updates

Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you?




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18 eye-popping pedestrian bridges

From Vietnam to London to rural Boone County, Iowa, these fancy footbridges are a feast for the eyes.




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LEED-aiming residence hall bans dorm room staple: The mini-fridge

To save energy, a newly opened LEED residence hall at Bridgewater State University outlaws the dorm room staple known as the mini-fridge.




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Cut the budget, save the environment

The Green Scissors 2010 report shines the spotlight on government spending that is both wasteful and harmful to the environment.




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Cost2drive widget tracks the real cost of driving

Type in your destination, and Cost2drive figures out your gas costs and CO2 emissions.




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The Dodge Dart Registry: It's not just for weddings anymore

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Republicans take aim at wild lands in budget deal

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment.




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Poverty and Climate Change converge at MDG week in New York

Climate change now emerging a core issue in the fight to end poverty.



  • Research & Innovations

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WorldShares pledge: 'I will reduce my business-related carbon footprint by telecommuting'

Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you



  • Research & Innovations

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MNN Nest Pledge: 'Once a week, I will walk one place instead of driving'

For your health and the environment's, take at least one weekly stroll.




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From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave

Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear.




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Price of budget-friendly LEDs to drop further with Energy Star certification

Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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New Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated by smart LED systems

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'



  • Research & Innovations

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iPad Mini tops list of most breakable gadgets

In addition to its ease of breaking, the iPad Mini is also the most difficult gadget to repair according to a new study.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Don't go green gadget, don't go

Not all so-called green home gadgets are as green as you think. What to do? Play a game of Inspector Green Gadget.




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Scouting 2.0: The evolution of merit badges

Hoping to stay relevant to today's kids, scouting puts an emphasis on new kinds of skills.




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Our toxic relationship with our gadgets [Infographic]

The more we hooked we get on gadgets, the more often obsolete technology ends up in landfills.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Judge restores federal protections for Yellowstone grizzly bears

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.




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22 things you didn't know about hedgehogs

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.




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The double-edged sword of cheap gas

Cheap gas may bolster spending, but it also drivers consumers to buy less fuel-efficient vehicles.




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'Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge'

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.



  • Arts & Culture

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Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Life on the edge

A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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DOE: Fridges must have smaller carbon footprints

Although refrigerators continue to grow in size and become more tricked out, new standards will also require them to be drastically more energy efficient.




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Obama budget and the environment

President Obama's proposed budget may be a longshot in Congress, but it still offers a preview of what he hopes to accomplish if re-elected this fall.




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Norway pledges to stop fur farming practice

Norway says it will end all fox and mink farms by 2025, and it's the first Nordic country to take the step,




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Walk between the Smokies on North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.




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IKEA's climate pledge is bigger than Sweden's

The Swedish furniture giant is spending staggering amounts on renewables and climate adaptation, putting entire countries to shame.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Bridgestone is growing tires in the desert

The world's natural rubber comes from Southeast Asia, but the company is using an unassuming Texas bush to make its rubber all-American.




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GE Ecomagination CEO Series: Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies

This month's video features Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies, a leading solar technology company that has created the next generation of solar power har



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Which budget-friendly 4K drone is right for you?

We took two aerial drones out for test flights and walked away more impressed than ever.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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5 tips for sticking to your daily travel budget

With a little planning, you can stretch how much you have to spend each day when you're traveling.




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The animal-saving research behind that viral coyote and badger video

Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element.




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Take a trip across Q'eswachaka, the last handwoven Inca rope bridge

​Stretching over the Apurimac River, this suspension bridge is made of grass and rebuilt every year using traditional Inca techniques.




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Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.




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If boomers aren't budging, where will millennials live?

We have a serious housing crisis, and it is just going to get worse.




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Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget

The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze.




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Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget

These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances.




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Kingsbridge and Fresh-owner Vantage aims for £500m premium

Exclusive: CEO Jacquie Boast has restructured the business with Fresh CEO Mike Wall exiting and 75 staff leaving the business as she seeks to position Vantage for growth.




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Sector escapes IPT rise in ‘coronavirus’ Budget

The decision to keep the unpopular tax at 12% has been welcomed by the insurance market as Chancellor introduces other measures to help Covid-19 hit businesses.




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FCA survey reveals gaps in consumer insurance knowledge and take-up

Regulator publishes findings of its largest research pool with UK consumers.




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Home insurance nudges down in first quarter 2018

Average premium for a buildings policy same as beginning of 2011.




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Bayles pledges no impact on brokers amid Aviva personal lines changes

Aviva's chief distribution officer promises the provider will not exit any business lines as it cuts the number of personal lines products down to 40 from 400.




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A City of 650 Bridges, Sauerkraut and 7 Christmas Markets

Plan your next holiday tour to the fascinating place Berlin. In winter 7 Christmas Markets are out in full force.