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Modern classic jewelry made with recycled domino & Scrabble pieces

'Slow' games make a comeback, as stylish jewelry with a twist.




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Ethical shoe company TOMS moves beyond the buy one/give one model

Shoppers can now choose to support a broader range of social issues.




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Small & modern 430 sq. ft. starter home is built with Passive House principles in mind (Video)

This super-insulated home is built to be earthquake-resistant too.




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Allbirds' woolen running shoe is said to be most comfortable in the world

Wool is an ideal material for footwear, with its odor-reducing and moisture-wicking properties, so why hasn't it caught on?




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Buster tiny house comes with removable trailer base (Video)

Here's an interesting idea: a tiny house on wheels that can be separated from its wheels.




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Miami-Dade might move on Chinese bendy buses

Oh, I am sorry. I meant "trackless trains."




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Florida study finds that drivers flout the law more than cyclists

But cyclists all run stop signs and red lights! Don't they?




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Photo: Pelican flyby demonstrates perfect form

Our photo of the day comes from Florida's John D MacArthur Beach State Park.




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265 sq. ft. Boehm is a loft-free modern tiny house

Plenty of space-saving ideas packed into a compact, comfortable and contemporary package.




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New Movements' sleek sneakers feature old materials

If you're OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company's commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice.




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A new food memoir explores the great cuisines of France, Italy, and China

While traveling, journalist Jan Wong opted for host families, not cooking school, when it came to learning about local food.




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Huge modular 3D printer creates $1,000 tiny house out of mud (Video)

This affordable tiny house was 3D printed using mud, rice husks and straw to create a "zero-kilometre" structure.




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Minimalist Monocabin is a modular 291 sq. ft. prefab

This modern prefab from Italy is conceived with energy efficiency and ease of assembly in mind.




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Apparel brands need to be more transparent about where clothes come from

A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information.




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RubyMoon makes 'gym-to-swim' wear using recycled fabric

After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym?




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4 steps to a more sustainable wardrobe

Just be aware that this transformation won't happen overnight.




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After Keystone XL, what's next for the climate movement?

The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists.




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Mounties call 'anti-petroleum movement' a security threat to Canada

Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.




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New Hampshire Moves Closer to Renewable Energy Standard

Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a




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Contemplations On Obama's DeSmogBlog "Award," Blogging, And Presidential Politics

DeSmogBlog has conferred a controversial award on US Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama: It's called the "2007 SmogMaker Award for blowing smoke on global warming." Joe Romm's reaction in Climate Progress is here: "DeSmogBlog owes Obama




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Winters Were Colder in Your Parents' Day: New England Trees Get 10 Days More Growing Season Than Pre-1970

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Energy News Recap: Hurricanes Versus Wind Farms; Nuclear Power & Childhood Leukemia; More

Beyond the headline, a really great overview of how globalization may well be entirely reshaped by energy constraints, for the betterment of local economies in places where manufacturing has been outsourced for years.




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POSTPONED: Building Resilient Communities: Q&A With Transition Movement Founder Rob Hopkins

The Transition Movement - a community-centered response to peak oil and climate change - has been described as "the biggest urban brainwave of the century." Join us to chat with its founder.




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Panic Buying of Fuel Grips UK Motorists

Panic by UK motorists causes fuel supplies to run dry, all because of a few careless words from the Prime Minister.




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Flecks of "solar glitter" can make almost anything solar powered

The tiny, flexible solar cells can be integrated into objects of any shape or size.




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Tesla tiny house integrates solar with Powerwall, towed by Model X (Video)

Tesla's tiny house integrates solar power and its Powerwall home battery into a seamless system, and can be towed by the Model X.




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Chicago power company aims for 1 million smart thermostats by 2020

Not only will this save home owners money, but it will also allow utilities to manage demand during peak times.




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Qube offers 'world's most affordable' smart LED lightbulb for $19

This WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled smart bulb features plug-and-play functionality, doesn't require a central smart home hub, and is designed to last for "up to 50,000 hours."




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Man builds solar-powered, app-controlled micro-home with "zombie mode" (Video)

It also comes with its own beer dispenser, built-in right in the couch.




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Life with a Sense home energy monitor: More devices, real savings

I knew that real-time data on our energy use would be interesting. But I wasn't sure how much it would actually save us.




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Reconstructed Body Suits, Upcycled Leggings, and More at Hong Kong Fashion Week

The fashion event's EcoChic Design Awards inspire Asia’s emerging fashion talent to create with minimal textile waste.




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Hong Kong Sick and Tired of Smog, Bans Most Polluting Vehicles

Hong Kong has been trying for a long time, through various 'clean air' measures, to deal with smog that is estimated to cause 3,000 premature deaths every single year.




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Tesla rumors: 2 electric cars to be unveiled in March? Electric pickup truck coming in 2018?

It would be a good way to further broaden the appeal of electric vehicles.




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Photo: That's a moray

Our photo of the day comes from Sydney Harbour's Clifton Gardens.




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Harder to Find than a Four-Leaf Clover: 9 of Ireland's Most Threatened Species

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we decided to take a look at creatures just as elusive as that pot of gold. The lush green landscapes of the Emerald Isle look calm and peaceful from far away -- but Ireland's species -- from a gorgeous barn owl to a toad




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Harder to Find than a Four-Leaf Clover: 9 of Ireland's Most Threatened Species (Slideshow)

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we decided to take a look at creatures just as elusive as that pot of gold.




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Movable Green Walls Create a Transformer Garden (Video)

We've heard of transformer apartments, but what about a transformer garden. These movable green walls create flexible outdoor spaces.




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Jobless Man Builds House That's Literally Made of Money

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you a global economic crisis, a gloomy real estate market, and an uncertain currency future, make a house out of shredded-up money.




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Irish Anti-littering PSA Tackles the Problem with Humor (Video)

Anti-littering ad reminds Dublin residents to put trash in its rightful place--or else!




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Stay comfy when camping with the Thermo Tent

Insulation in a tent makes as much sense as it does in a house, if you can get it right.




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Watch 50,000 Honeybees Being Removed from Los Angeles Home (Video)

What happens when you find bees have made your home into their hive? You call Mike 'The Bee Guy' and document it their removal.




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Are the Galapagos Islands Ready for More Tourism?

The Galapagos Islands are like no place on earth. The Galapagos Islands have too many




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The Ballad of Lonesome George, The Galapagos' Most Famous Tortoise

Lonesome George is quite a character. He's a Pinta Island tortoise, and, as Brian noted when he visited a few years ago, he's the last of this breed. Yep, that means when he's gone, that's it -- his species will




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We're Officially Reading More Online News Than Newspapers

Image: allaboutgeorge, Flickr, CC BY The Digital Migration Continues to Change the Face of Consumption A new study from the Ponyter Institute reveals that by the end of 2010, more people were reading their news online than in traditional newspapers. 34%




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Presenting: The New York Times' Best Paragraph of Climate Reportage in Recent Memory

Earlier today, I wrote about a New York Times article that described Chicago's ongoing efforts to prepare for and adapt to a warming climate. I'd like to revisit that article for a second, as it just so




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Breakdown of Solyndra Media Coverage Shows Everyone Ignored More Important Stories

Since its eruption in late August, the Solyndra scandal has been a lightning rod for political and ideological debates over everything from the role of government in business to the debate on global




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How Yoga Can Harmonize the Body & Planet

While the NYT article offers an exaggerated cautionary tale, its alarm-ism can lead many to throw the beautiful practice of yoga asanas (postures) out with the bathwater.




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Passive House movement gets noticed by the New York Times

If you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere.




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Quote of the Day: Timothy Egan on A Mudslide, Foretold

It appears that this act of God had a little help from man, and was an accident waiting to happen.




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Teacher's modern tiny house has hidden storage staircase (Video)

This contemporary tiny house from the Netherlands incorporates lots of great layout and storage ideas.