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Infographic reveals how tuna industry is tainted by abuse

Tuna producers are notorious for unethical labor and unsustainable fishing. It's time to learn more and take action.




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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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Aquaculture Industry Looks to Sustainable Feeds

Experts agree that as wild fish stocks decline and the world's population grows we will increasingly rely on aquaculture to feed the hungry planet. But many conservationists are concerned about the




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Oil industry is spending billions on increasing plastics production

Think we are cutting back? They are just getting started, and we are going to be buried in the stuff.




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Bike industry bigwig says bikes will need to communicate with self-driving cars

They want to build beacons into bikes. Will implants in pedestrians be next?




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Katerra is "productizing" the housing industry

We have seen many ups and downs in the prefab world, but they may be getting it right this time.




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Divestment is now considered a 'material risk' by fossil fuel industries

And we thought it was all about symbolism...




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Embodied Carbon called "The Blindspot of the Buildings Industry"

But some people are beginning to take the issue seriously. Anthony Pak writes a good article about it for Canadian Architect.




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Bet you didn't know about this fashion industry dirty secret

It's time to talk about ... wait for it ... the problem with hangers.




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How dogs could save the avocado industry

Dogs have been trained to sniff out a devastating avocado tree disease before it becomes fatal – and they are really, really good at it.




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Climate change protestors ask fashion industry to "stop business as usual"

London Fashion Week was disrupted by protesters who want the industry to declare a climate emergency.




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BPA is FDA's Latest Gift to Food Industry

Without a hint of irony, FDA maintains several web pages with helpful information for parents and others wishing to avoid BPA, such as: “What You Can Do to Minimize Your Infant’s Exposure to BPA.”




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UK to build world’s first ‘zero carbon hub’ for heavy industry

By 2030, Britain hopes to demonstrate that even cement, steel and glass industries can operate at net zero emissions.




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What's needed to clean up the fashion industry?

A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines steps to a circular fashion economy.




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How to upcycle pallets into "rustic-industrial" stuff for your home

Remember pallets? Remember infographics? We have both in one post!




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Are plant-based meats ethical if they're funded by industrial livestock producers?

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.




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Emma Thompson calls for a ban on oil drilling and industrial fishing in the Arctic

Actors Emma Thompson and Michelle Thrush are traveling with their daughters to the North Pole, as part of an Greenpeace campaign to create an international sanctuary in the Arctic.




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America's carpet industry needs cleaning up

A report from GAIA reveals how old carpets go straight to landfill or get burned because many manufacturers haven't developed closed-loop production.




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Oil industry magazine puts Tesla on cover, "beginning of the end for oil?"

Is the oil industry starting to be worried about electric vehicles?




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How FibrEthik Promotes Fair Trade and Organic Practices in the Cotton Industry

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.




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Industries And Power Plants Downstream From Atlanta Also Need Water: Not Just For Endangered Species After All

When Governor Sonny Perdue of the US State of Georgia filed a legal complaint and then formally asked for the support of the Bush Administration to force the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop releasing water from Atlanta's Lake Lanier, perhaps he did




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Ready Mix concrete industry attacks wood construction, says we should "Build with Strength"

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) sends out a press release touting their recent political victory in Washington State, and their new promotional campaign, “Build with Strength.” Hilarity ensues.




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Cement industry gets onboard with Paris Climate Accord

A key industry association is working to keep warming to "well below" two degrees.




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Heavy industry and heavy-duty transport could reach zero emissions by mid-century

Ambitious progress is possible, even in society's hardest to abate sectors.




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Industry recycling coalitions: when they do work, and when they don’t

Industry coalitions working with municipal recycling can work, but only in two circumstances




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Car industry splits over California emissions rules. What side is your car maker on?

I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue.




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EU chemical industry REACHes the finish line

It's over. As of midnight on May 31st 2018, data on the hazards and risks of every chemical sold in Europe is available to ensure safety




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Industrial Animal Factories in Shocking Photos (Slideshow)

Once you've seen what goes on inside a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) it's tough to accept the trade-off of horrific animal suffering in order to have cheap food.




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Female dairy farmers bring hope to a shrinking industry

A mini video series just released by the National Young Farmers Coalition illustrates the challenges and joys of starting one's own dairy farm.




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Katie Alcott of Frank Water on Being an Insider Rebel Within The Bottled Water Industry (Interview)

Here's a frequent question asked by people wanting to create positive sustainable changes in the world: Is it more effective to work as a change agent from inside the current system or is it better to




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This supportive housing project in Los Angeles could be the future of the construction industry

You have heard of "fast fashion." Get ready for fast architecture in container-sized modules.




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Hungary Declares State of Emergency As Toxic Industrial Sludge Covers Villages (Photos)

Four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing in Hungary as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in three counties. A




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These dogs may save the citrus industry from a devastating pandemic

Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy




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'RiverBlue' documentary wants to save our rivers from the denim industry

If you care about water quality and ethical textile production, then this is a project worth supporting. Watch the trailer and be inspired to help.




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Unexpected Green, Repurposed Industrial and More from Buenos Aires' Top Interior Design Show

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.




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How many showers would you skip to help the beef industry?

Would you go stinky for steak? By skipping 26 showers for every 4 oz hamburger you eat, you can offset the water used to produce it.




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New York City’s biggest industrial wind turbine is up and running

A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City.




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Do fossil fuel industries understand how unpopular they are?

As alternatives to Big Oil and Big Coal emerge, it would be a mistake for executives to rely on loyalty or love from the public.




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The tourism industry needs carbon footprint labels

Because not all vacations are created equal.




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The Week in Pictures: Parisian Industrial Island to Become Green Cultural Hub, Elf-Powered Christmas Tree, and More

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.




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Comedian Hasan Minhaj tackles the fast fashion industry on Netflix

His analysis is both informative and humorous – a perfect way to spur people to action.




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Has the wellness industry overtaken fashion?

Both offer a 'dream version' of yourself, but one is far trendier than the other.




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Cross-country ski industry wants to eliminate toxic wax

The same chemicals that help skiers to glide cause harm to human health and the natural environment.




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Brexit shakes up global chemical industry

An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.




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European industry maps chemicals added to plastics

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans




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Chocolate industry is making real effort to clean up its act

Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land.




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Child labor is still a huge problem in cocoa industry

After decades of promising reforms, chocolate companies have failed to deliver.




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Florida's citrus industry is fighting for its life

Bacteria are ravaging citrus groves that prevents fruit from ripening.




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International Automakers Now Account for 45% of U.S. Auto Production and 59% of U.S. Vehicle Sales - Redefining the American Auto Industry

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.