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Rustic modern tiny house shows another clever way to do the stairs

There's more than one way to go up in a small space, and this is one smart alternative.




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The moon keeps flashing, and nobody knows why

The so-called 'transient lunar phenomena' has been stumping scientists for years – but an explanation may be in the works.




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Could toilet flushes help power our homes?

A new technology developed by Korean researchers could generate electricity from the the motion of water in our toilets as well as rivers and streams, even rain drops.




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Church of England fleshes out plans for fossil fuel divestment

Oil and gas companies have until 2023 to make 'Paris compatible' plans, or face divestment.




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Will cleaner fuel for ships wreck the economy and worsen global warming?

That's what a lot of people are saying as new pollution rules for 2020 get closer.




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The sheer joy (and simplicity) of not buying gas

Drivers of traditional "ICE" cars often underestimate the convenience of going electric.




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Get ready for pushback in the war on plastic

Petrochemicals are becoming increasingly important to the oil industry as cars go electric.




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Just Cashews: They're Nuts to Fight For Justice

We apologize for the bad pun in the title, sometimes it's just hard to resist. Fair trade is a familiar concept to our readers. Aside from writing about well-known fair trade commodities like chocolate and coffee, we've also seen posts on everything




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Fish Farm Taps Biodiesel From Fish Guts

A commercial fish farm in El Borboton, Honduras is using fish guts--heads, skins, and internal organs--to produce biodiesel. Instead of dumping what's left after filleting for commercial sale, Saint Peter's cooks the parts down to produce 300,000




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A sea of plastic trash hovers near Caribbean island

These photos reveal the horror of our disposable, consumerist culture and how it's ruining the most beautiful places on Earth.




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British scientists power cell phones with urine

The researchers have developed a fuel cell that creates electricity from urine and could be used to power our gadgets.




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Make a hand-crank rechargeable flash light

Sure, you can buy one or you could put your DIY skills to the test and make one with materials you have on hand.




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Musical shaker could light the way home for African school kids

Spark is a musical instrument that harvests kinetic energy when it's shaken, storing it in a battery for powering LED lights.




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Make a shake flashlight out of a cardboard tube

This quick project makes a useful emergency flashlight while recycling your leftover cardboard.




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Foot-powered washing machine lets you clean your clothes off grid

The small device is perfect for tiny homes or those wanting a convenient, yet electricity-free option.




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Breathtaking timelapse video shows the beating heart of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (video)

It was shot from "sea to summit" in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth.




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Hawaii molasses spill killing thousands of fish & aquatic life, impact could last years.

On Monday, a molasses pipeline (yes, that's a thing!) leaked 1,400 tons -- 233,000 gallons -- of molasses into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor and it has turned into a killer mess with no quick solution.




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25,000+ fish killed by Hawaii molasses spill

Last week, 233,000 gallons of molasses spilled into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor killing thousands of fish, eels, crabs and other aquatic life. And the damage continues to worsen.




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Old buses turned into mobile shelters for Hawaii's homeless

Decommissioned buses are getting a second useful life as mobile shelters for Honolulu's homeless.




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New Hawaiian coral-reef fish named for President Obama

The new species endemic to the marine protected area expanded by Obama was named in honor of his efforts to protect and preserve the natural environment.




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Twin modern cabins help nurture a close relationship with nature

Simple, no frills cabin living at its best, right by the ocean.




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Hero: Fukushima's ex-chief who spent 6 months at the station after the disaster just died of cancer

Masao Yoshida, one of the Fukushima 50 who stayed behind at the earthquake and tsunami-struck power plant after the other employees evacuated, has just died from esophageal cancer.




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300 tons of radioactive water has leaked from Fukushima

More than two years after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, Japan, the situation is worse than ever.




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100% nuclear free: Japan shuts down its last reactor

On Monday (Sunday locally), Japan switched off the last of its operating nuclear reactors and became 100% nuclear-free.




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Jellyfish swarm clogs nuclear reactor

Tons of jellyfish clog a water intake pipe at the Oskarshamn power plant in Sweden, forcing operators to shut down the reactor.




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Fukushima radiation has fried clean-up robots

It's a job even too tough for robots.




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Camera study confirms wildlife is flourishing at Chernobyl

Earlier research found evidence of a wildlife wonderland at the disaster site, now the first camera study validates an abundance of wolves, boars, foxes and more.




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British Columbia promotes active transportation (e-bikes! scooters! skateboards!), Vision Zero, $850 incentive for e-bikes

There is so much in their new strategy that I can't get it all in the title.




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On MNN: Big beds, Working from home is the worst, the death of the stick shift.

And a really nice solar decathlon winner.




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Why a young biologist refuses to eat fish

From mislabelling to plastic contamination, eating fish isn't as safe or healthy as most diners would like to believe.




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Dolphins pre-plan their grocery shopping

These coolest of sea creatures know what they're doing.




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Finless Foods is bringing lab-grown fish to your dinner plate

This young startup uses cellular agriculture to grow fish out of water -- delicious, nutritious, and cruelty-free.




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Dolphins are breaking into nets to steal fish thanks to overfishing

Why does this not surprise me?




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One-third of fish caught never gets eaten

The latest report on the state of the world's fisheries paints a depressing picture of the seafood industry.




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SeaWorld got caught in a pretty fishy lie

Company higher-ups sold stocks while telling investors that everything was fine.




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Corporate giants join fight to stop "ghost" fishing gear

Nestle and Tesco are the latest members of a worldwide movement against abandoned fishing nets.




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Fish and chip shops in UK are serving endangered shark meat

A new study used DNA testing to reveal shark meat being sold under generic fish names.




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Over 1,000 mutilated dolphins have washed up on French coast

The gruesome deaths raise serious questions about the practices of fishing trawlers.




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'Artifishal' doc film explores the murky world of salmon farms and hatcheries

It takes the controversial stance that more fish doesn't necessarily mean better fish.




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Why we need to stop eating fish

The recent UN biodiversity report states that overfishing is a bigger threat to the world's ocean than plastic or acidification.




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Bianca Jagger, George Monbiot + Vandana Shiva Attend Be The Change

The 2007 Be The Change Conference is fast approaching and has an amazing line up of speakers to inspire you with the theme "The Sky's the Limit". For the fourth year in a row the BTC conference brings together world leaders in sustainability and social




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Monbiot: Environmentalism and Alternative Medicine Shouldn't Mix

Image credit: HowStuffWorks Environmentalism and Alternative Medicine - Oil and Water? George Monbiot is undoubtedly no stranger to controversy - my post about his climate change book, Heat, drew 81 comments, while his well publicized opposition to




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Spanish lawmakers aim for 90% carbon cuts by 2050

By 2030, 70% of the country's electricity could come from renewables.




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Go ahead and AVA Byte of fresh produce from this countertop garden

This soil-free smart garden promises fresh greens and veggies that are grown as local as it gets.




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Automated hydroponic gardens help you grow fresh produce indoor year-round

Grow some of your own greens, veggies, and herbs indoors with one of these automated hydroponic growing systems.




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Don't bother with cruise ships

The 2019 Cruise Ship Report Card reveals what a dirty, harmful industry cruising is.




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Swedish Fair Fashion, Hold the Macaroni

In addition to its social conscience, Sweden is also extremely fashion conscious, and recent media debate plus campaigns by local group Rena Kläder (Clean Clothing) have brought ideas about ethical fashion to the forefront. Right on cue, in Sweden's




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Skinny Swedish Packages A Staple In China

There's always clung to the Tetra Pak a bit of uncertainty regarding its environmental credibility: is it or isn't it green? Tetra Pak recycling rates are lousy, but in at least one life cycle analysis it came out ahead of glass and PET plastic in energy




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Swedish Tourism Cold Comfort For Warming Globe

The Swedish travel industry is woefully under-prepared for a changing climate, says researcher Stephen Gössling. Tourism to and from Sweden contributes 10 percent of the country's total measured CO2 emissions,




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Finnish concept of 'sisu' is all about our magical hidden strength

The cultural construct describes the enigmatic inner power that pushes people to get through hardships.