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EPA proposes new rules to cut methane emissions

The proposed rules are expected to cut U.S. methane emission by 20 to 30 percent.




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EPA proceeding with implementation of safer chemicals act

The bipartisan legislation signed into law by Obama in June 2016 is surviving under the new administration, but it needs your help to thrive




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What you need to know about PFOA and PFOS, the EPA scandal chemicals

The scariest thing about these chemicals is that they are almost certainly in your bloodstream and we don't know how bad that might be.




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Trump administration, EPA say radiation is good for you

Soon American workers can get more health-giving exposure to x-rays and radiation and help the economy boom!




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Micro-apartment has stairs you can sit, store things in & sleep on (Video)

This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything.




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Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt: Who's the More Timely Eco-Hunk? Plus Mickey Rourke Fights Again!

Leonardo DiCaprio lost the Golden Globe, but he's always a winner on the green activist front. The eco-champ has signed on to be the celebrity face of watchmaker TAG Heuer. Replacing fellow eco-hunk Brad Pitt. But, Leo isn't pocketing a cent of his




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Leonardo DiCaprio's Green Oscar, Salma Hayek's Got Milk, and More

My favorite eco-star might of gotten snubbed by Oscar, but Leo's enivormental work gets a green prize. The actor/activist was honored with the International Green Film Award by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the




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Leonardo DiCaprio's Timely Campaign, Paul McCartney's Green Family Affair, and More

Eco-hunk Leonardo DiCaprio is the new face of TAG Heuer Carrera watch. A gig formely held by fellow greenie, Brad Pitt. But, so long Brad and hello Leo! Ecorazzi posted the first shot of his soon to be released ad campaign. The green




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The Year in Celebrities: The Biggest Green Hits and Misses

From sexy Leo's mega donation to tigers to Kevin Costner's surprise knowledge of oil clean-up technology, celebrities were on fire this year. There were a few mistakes, however....such as NBC's "Tonight Show" debacle, which sent a barely used set to landf




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Leo's most important role yet? DiCaprio pledges $7 million to ocean conservation projects

This is DiCaprio going back to his first love, in a way, as before becoming an actor, he thought about becoming a marine biologist.




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US Missing Out On Agricultural Millions Because The DEA Can't Distinguish Hemp From Pot

In case you missed it (and you certainly may have in the midst of other current world affairs) it's Hemp History Week. The second annual one in fact. I imagine most TreeHugger readers don't need much convincing that




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California governor signs bill legalizing hemp farming in the state

After making its way through the Californian legislature with bi-partisan support (!), the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act (aka SB 566) was signed by governor Jerry Brown and became state law.




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Kindhearted cop halts traffic pursuit to escort a family of ducks off the road (Video)

Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only applies to people?




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Cross-Laminated Timber is now made in the USA

Our favorite green building material is now made in Oregon




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In the battle for social domination of the roads, Oregon imposes a bike tax

Because cyclists should pay their fair share, right?




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Teen who started Oregon fire ordered to pay $37 million

The Eagle Creek Fire, which consumed nearly 50,000 acres, was started when the teen threw fireworks into the forested canyon.




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Handmade Online Marketplace Etsy Raises $20 Million Financing

Handmade is becoming big business -- reeeally big. Etsy -- the online marketplace for handmade items -- announced earlier this week that it has raised $20 million in venture capital financing and has now tripled its valuation at $300 million (not




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Remixd: Charming upcycled clothing from thrift store finds

Creating romantic, shabby chic dresses to elegant, layered European-inspired pieces, designer Jacquie Tsang transforms boring thrift store clothing into something unique and stylish.




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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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Ragg & Bone: Fanciful bohemian wear, upcycled with love

Remixed from thrift store finds, these lovely but functional garments pieces are fanciful and feminine.




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Etsy might not change the world, but it's the best we've got for now

The shopping world is rife with corruption and exploitation, and while it would be lovely for companies to mend their evil ways, that's highly unlikely. In the meantime, Etsy provides a decent alternative for conscientious shoppers.




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Adidas sold 1 million pairs of shoes made from ocean plastic last year

Finally, green shoe design is reaching mainstream levels.




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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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DIY Pod-Tainer microhome sports two space-expanding bump-outs (Video)

Compared to conventional shipping container homes, the Pod-Tainer has a relatively spacious interior, thanks to pop-outs on both sides.




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Why one family is choosing full-time 'Bus Life' after earthquake ordeal (Video)

A brush with death helped this family focus on the most important things in life, prompting them to convert a bus into a DIY motorhome.




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'Teeny tiny' houses are becoming a big thing in New Zealand and Australia

This is a trend that should catch on everywhere -- just building what you need.




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Two-bedroom Archer tiny house is made for small families (Video)

Equipped with two bedrooms and a secondary loft, there's plenty of space to grow in this small home.




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Miami-Dade might move on Chinese bendy buses

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




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Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025

But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models.




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Minimalist aVOID tiny house is an ever-transforming living experience (Video)

It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls.




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3D printed house displayed at Milan Design Week

Massimiliano Locatelli is writing a new language of design that reflects the new technology.




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Bubble cars are back with the electric Microlino

The tiny Italian car is now available in Europe.




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Don't eat on the street in Florence or you might get fined €500

A controversial new ordinance tries to deal with another consequence of mass tourism.




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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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Oil pipeline regulation is broken, admits US top oil pipeline regulator

In a shocking exclusive report, Marcus Stern and Sebastian Jones at InsideClimate News write that the top official of the agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines recently admitted that he's essentially powerless as a regulator.




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Warming Temperatures Stunt Autumn Leaf Colors

Tourists and residents in New England used to receive a spectacular display of color on the second October of every year. However, in recent years, the show has been a bit duller and a bit later than usual. The culprit? What else - area temperatures




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Mion's Floodgate Takes Recycling In Its Stride

Two years ago when Mion footwear won an ecodesign award we described them as something "you might expect the Jetsons to wear on the weekends." And we wanted the company to be more overt in their green product design. With their new models they've




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Contest Time! The Crisis of Civilization Remix Challenge

The Crisis of Civilization explores our modern cultural crises by sampling archive film footage from PSAs. Now the makers are asking budding film makers to have a go themselves.




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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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Neither Pessimism Nor Optimism Is Relevant for Greens, But Determination Is

Futurist Guy Dauncey acknowledges that the stakes are high and the challenges are enormous. Yet defeatism is not an option.




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Rap News video presents our energy crises, global warming denial, Elon Musk on Mars, and our #1 energy solution

This rapper nails it, imho.




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Forward Labs solar roof promises higher production, lower cost than Tesla's

The unicorn of cheap clean home energy will most likely be found in an affordable solar roof that doesn't look like a solar roof, and that can pay for itself quickly. This startup may have developed it.




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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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15-year-old invents smart microwave that heats foods to their perfect temperature

The teen has been building the DIY microwave, hoping to solve many cooking problems with one device.




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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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Green Roofs Are Changing Architecture: Kowloon Rail Terminus

Aedas designs a railway station like a hill you can walk on.




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Luminous lunar pavilion blends tradition with digital design (Video)

This stunning temporary pavilion utilizes Hong Kong's time-honored bamboo construction methods in conjunction with cutting-edge computational design.




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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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Small Hong Kong apartment uses low-tech ideas to maximize space

No high-tech bells and whistles here, but tried-and-true strategies are used in this renovation to make a small space feel much bigger.




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Tiny apartment renovated to function as a mini-gallery

This small apartment doubles as a gallery for a collector of ceramic sculptures.