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Crisis? What crisis? More coal being burned and more CO2 being released

We are going backward, not forward.




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The secret language of crickets (video)

What's in a cricket's song? And how do they do it?




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Illinois passes first microbead ban in the world

Finally one state is putting a stop to the "exfoliocean." Hopefully others will follow its lead, forcing companies to adopt eco-friendly alternatives.




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Children file complaint of rights violation over climate crisis

Delivered to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the group of 16 alleges that climate crisis inaction constitutes a violation of child rights.




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Yeti robot scans polar ice to warn researchers of dangerous crevasses

The autonomous robot allows scientists to more safely study polar enviroments and also collects valuable information on ice conditions for climate research.




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Key glacier in Antarctica is cracking from the inside out

New discovery points to troubling signs for the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the collapse of which would prove catastrophic.




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Snap, crackle, pop: Melting glaciers sound like Rice Krispies

Along with her large-scale drawings, artist Zaria Forman has recorded the eerie song of a warming planet.




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Scientists find secret 'supercolony' of 1.5 million penguins

The 9-mile long archipelago has more Adélie penguins than the entire rest of the Antarctic peninsula combined.




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Opus Mind crafts minimalist bags entirely from recycled leather

These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style.




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8 homemade salt and sugar body scrubs

Turn your bathroom into a spa with an exfoliating DIY body scrub. Here are 8 homemade scrubs made with ingredients already in your kitchen.




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Make your own coconut rose sugar scrub

Or, how to get glowing skin with just a few simple ingredients.




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How to fix scratched sunglasses

Yes, it's actually possible!




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How plastics add to the climate crisis

They are basically solid fossil fuels, putting out as much as 6 kg of CO2 for every kg of plastic.




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Residents of Mallorca want cruise ships to go away

The 'mega cruises' are harming the environment, the island's aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life.




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Greta Thunberg will cross the Atlantic by sailboat

It solves the young activist's dilemma of wanting to attend two U.N. climate change summits without relying on fossil fuels.




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4 billion bits of microplastics in the waters of Tampa Bay

And researchers estimate there's another 3 trillion pieces in surface sediments.




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Honolulu cracks down on single-use plastics

Hawaii's most populated island is implementing tough new rules for packaging.




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Ramblers Way Creates Sustainable Luxury Casual Wear for Fall 2011

Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits




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Climate change is a bigger threat than coronavirus, says UN Secretary General

Don't let a passing crisis, serious though it is, distract you from the real fight.




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Hope rises for critically endangered monkey thanks to conservation efforts

The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey may survive because of work by communities, NGOs and the Myanmar and Chinese governments.




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Experimental office space uses biophilic design to create a 'living lab'

Humanity's innate love for nature is integrated into this design for a biologically attuned and meditative workspace in London.




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Ice cream trucks to be banned in central London

Concerns over air pollution have led city officials to crack down on these controversial vehicles.




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Happy 50th birthday to the home microwave

The first affordable microwave changed the way we cooked- for a while, anyway




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Australian study finds gas stoves increase rate of childhood asthma

Perhaps having kids cooking with gas is not such a good idea after all.




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Fighting Slime Crimes in Florida

Florida's waterways are rapidly become gross slimy things.




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Mom Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Crossing Street After Kid Killed By Hit-and-Run

I have been trying to write something punchier than David Goldberg at Transportation for America did but I cannot, this event is "so utterly outrageous, so emblematic of the failure of our current transportation




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Sidewalks are critical infrastructure and should be a civic responsibility

It is appalling that in much of America, they are considered a frill.




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Australia's Invading Camels Soon to Be Croc Food

Locals in one region of the Australian Outback have been terrorized of late by a roaming band of feral camels. Drought conditions and a recent heat wave are being blamed for driving some 6,000 camels into residential areas near




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Another problem with fracking: Increased sexually transmitted infections?

If a massive water footprint, air pollution, contaminated drinking water, earthquakes, and general environmental degradation weren't bad enough...r




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11-foot-tall bird discovered in Crimea

Discovered in a cave, the surprising find reveals a fast and giant bird that weighed almost as much as a polar bear.




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Artists create a tiny house in a loft

They also build a "tree house" for themselves. It's almost an indoor community.




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Lovewild Designs crafts beautiful confetti and stationery that blooms

A sustainably-minded designer makes cards and paper coins that you can plant.




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Striking natural furniture weaves geometry with traditional craft techniques

Featuring eye-catching geometries, local and non-toxic materials, these unique furniture pieces meld a medley of traditional weaving and woodworking techniques.




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Brooklyn's new community micro-grid will allow for peer-to-peer renewable energy sharing

Solar panels, distributed energy, resilient microgrids, and blockchain. Oh my!




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Does the Environment Win When Economic Crisis Sends Immigrants Home?

Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as




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Another Problem with Carbon Credits: They Get Stolen

At least $40 million worth of carbon credits have been stolen in recent weeks from various registries across Europe, in what some are calling a growing black market for carbon credits.The Wall Street Journal explains that there are




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Blushing pink 635 sq. ft. micro-home cleverly uses ramps, not stairs

Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together.




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Handcrafted 'holistic' bike uses 40 layers of wood (Video)

Sporting an attractive unibody frame, this meticulously handcrafted wooden bicycle is made to be strong yet flexible.




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Craft and Science are Combined in One New Exhibition

The Power of Making is the new craft show at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It's a mix of craft and science: a coming-together of the disciplines.




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This Micro-Algae Lamp Absorbs 150-200 Times More CO2 than a Tree! (Video)

French scientist has invented a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 from the air--1 ton per year! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape.




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The incredible reason whales could be worth $2 million each

Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing.




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Advice for when your kid asks about the climate crisis

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.




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Even in a crisis, children's screen time needs to be controlled

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.




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The CrossOver can transform any workspace into a standing desk

This beautiful product, made in the U.S. from sustainable and recycled materials, is my smartest office purchase to date.




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Ergonomically crafted & minimalist Metis desk is full of hidden storage

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.




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Product Service Systems are back with Fernish subscription furniture

This might be a model for how to live lightly in a circular economy.




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New York Will Attempt 'Apple-Crunching Record' to Celebrate Food Day

Lots of great Food Day events across the country, but New York's will be particularly tasty and loud.




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Skyscraper is a giant vending machine for 3D printed homes

Archigram’s Plug-in City meets 3D Printing




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The judges get it right with the 2019 Evolo Skyscraper Competition

Lots of great ideas for green building in this year's crop.




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Libeskind "crystal" at Toronto's ROM gets a little more welcoming

"The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his client to plant vines."