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Clean Ride Mapper helps cyclists avoid polluted air, find quietest route to destination

It's up to you to decide if you want to take the shortest route, the cleanest one, or the quietest one.




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Converted minimalist work cabin comes with secret telescoping ladder

All work and no play? Here's a work space with some playful humor built in.




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Montreal considering separate traffic laws for cyclists

The age of vehicular cycling is coming to an end; cyclists want equity, not equality




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Good Food Awards Announce Year Two Finalists

While you may not have heard of the Good Food Awards, there is a good chance you've enjoyed food from some of their winners. The not-for-profit organization celebrates not only the kind of food we should be eating but the kind we want to eat.




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Food revolution reading list from Michael Pollan and Ruth Reichl

Recommended reading from two of America's biggest food writers.




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We Are Like "Watermelons: Green On The Outside And Red Or Socialist On The Inside."

Name calling is so much fun. Maryland State Senator Richard Colburn, R-Cambridge, thought he was having some at our expense when he characterized




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Save a Cyclist...Stop Distracted Driving

I can't stop thinking about Natasha Pettigrew. She was 30 years old, a Green Party candidate for Senator in Maryland, and killed this month in the early morning hours by being struck from behind by a woman in an SUV. The driver did not stop, dragged




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14 more species moved to the “critically endangered” list

The update to the "Red List" illustrates the worldwide crises facing many species around the globe in the face of habitat loss and degradation.




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Is anyone actually listening to Trump about climate change?

Seriously ...




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There aren't any climate deniers anymore. At this point, they are all climate arsonists and nihilists.

Everybody knows that change is happening, but thanks to the fossil fuel economy, we are all having such a good time.




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10 Historical Figures You Had No Idea Were Environmentalists

From Genghis Khan's reforestation to King Edward I's 14th century ban of coal mining, these famous people were dedicated to TreeHugger ethics --- even if they didn't know it.




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Listen to the beautifully eerie singing of an Antarctic ice shelf

Wind on the snow dunes of the Ross Ice Shelf causes a near-constant hum that is as beautiful as it is haunting.




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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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Can you guess how many animals are on the US Endangered Species List?

Most people think there are around 100 – most people are way off.




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Finally, a minimalist fire extinguisher for your minimalist kitchen

Every kitchen should have one of these, and now it can fit right in.




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Two dead because trucks don't have side guards and cyclists apparently can't stay upright

In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.




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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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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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The Tiny Home Bed is a minimalist, decluttering space-saver

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.




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Is That Juicy Peach Poisonous? EWG Dishes Out Their Updated Dirty Dozen List

The Dirty Dozen is back. No, we're not talking about the movie—it's the recently released, fifth edition of The Environmental Working Group's (EWG) list of the 12 conventionally grown fruits and veggies with the




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How to write a better grocery list

It's your guide to conquering the grocery store as efficiently as possible.




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Illegal Amazon Gold: Fight to Protect the Amazon Unites Celebrity Artists, War Journalists, and You

"How are we going to protect it if we don't understand what's at stake?"




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Nature Anatomy is a charming guide for the urban naturalist

A pull between city life and the slower pace of nature inspired author and illustrator Julia Rothmans to create “Nature Anatomy.”




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'The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life' by Joshua Becker (book review)

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.




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Minimalistic Collapsable, Hanging Bookshelf Made with Recovered 35 mm Film

Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.




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In "Canada's Texas": after 44 years, Alberta's Conservative government falls, "Socialist" NDP wins majority

This is a truly seismic change, and may mean some big changes in the oil sands and pipeline debates.




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Wood & Technology Become the Axalko, a Unique Bicycle for Professional Cyclists And Nature Lovers (Video)

An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful!




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Brazil's agriculture minister wants to scrap endangered marine species list

It's having a negative effect on the fishing industry, he claims.




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Environmentalists call for Carbon Capture and Storage – with forests

Greta Thunberg, Margaret Atwood, Michael Mann, Naomi Klein, David Suzuki, Bill McKibben, George Monbiot and more make the case.




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In praise of Brutalist architecture

The ones we have left should be preserved; they don't make them like they used to.




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Zero waste is all the rage, but is it realistic?

Achieving 100% zero waste isn't always feasible, but the path toward zero waste comes with its own rewards.




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Educating youth is key to creating the next generation of environmentalists

The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure.




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12 houseplants for everyone on your gift list

Cat lover? New plant parent? Fortune seeker? Traveler? We've got the perfect plant for all.




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Artist mixes different jigsaw puzzles to create surrealist montages

This artist mixes and matches up jigsaw puzzle pieces from different vintage puzzles to create mind-bending collages.




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Some of the INDEX: Design To Improve Life finalists will look familiar

The big Danish design competition really has similar goals to TreeHugger: to promote good green design that makes the world better




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Pandemic pantry: a list for eating well with humble ingredients

Social distancing and quarantines don't mean you have to live on canned soup alone.




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Creating Equilibrium: What if environmentalists and the tech-crowd actually talked to each other?

An event on Lake Tahoe promises "world class minds, radical innovation and kickass rock 'n roll". And solutions to the biodiversity crisis, too.




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Beautifully minimalist Sowelo tiny home is built using renewable energy

Made in Australia out of a solar-powered workshop, this gorgeous little home incorporates a great layout and clever features.




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Vivid 'maximalist' tiny house suggests that 'more is more'

Full of vibrant colors, patterns and eclectic decor, this tiny house is not as minimalist as its exterior might suggest.




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Boomer couple escapes harsh winters with minimalist van conversion (Video)

This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo.




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Minimalist 335 sq. ft. tiny house is inspired by bike touring lifestyle (Video)

This couple applied precious life lessons -- learned from years of bicycle touring -- into designing their modern tiny house on foundations.




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Are environmentalists too focused on innovation?

New technologies can be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. But they can also be a distraction.




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Bike Schools Turn Kids into Future Urban Cyclists in Brazil

The largest city in America, home to the worst traffic jam in history and the highest number of helicopters in the world, is trying to start a bike revolution in elementary schools.




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Sit on this sustainable minimalist cork wallet

Keep your cards, your cash, and your iPhone safe with these durable, water resistant accessories made from a renewable and sustainable material.




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Minimalist cork and brass wallet makes a stylish statement with renewable materials

If you'd like to get the junk out of your back pocket or purse, consider downsizing into a wallet such as this one, which holds just the essentials.




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Wear a Panda on your wrist with this sleek minimalist bamboo and cork watch

These beautiful and affordable handcrafted timepieces, made from natural and renewable materials, could also serve as a catalyst for conversations about sustainable goods.




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BuzzBox sensor system listens to honey bees & alerts beekeeper of colony issues

Beekeepers will soon be able to track the health of their colonies right from their smartphone.




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9 Eco Travel Destinations on the Hot List for 2012

From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about.




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Why do cyclists break the law?

A new episode of the War on Cars looks at an issue dear to my heart.




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With Lolistraw, you can have your straw and eat it too

But even more exciting than its edibility is the Lolistraw's hyper-compostability.