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Price of budget-friendly LEDs to drop further with Energy Star certification

Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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The next bright idea for energy savings

Actor Ian Somerhalder sings the praises of an innovative new light bulb.




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Why the legalization of marijuana may be good for agriculture

Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change.




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Ignorance is bliss: 4 in 10 Americans aware of incandescent phase-out

According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1.




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War on light bulb efficiency rages on with GOP-backed rider

Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards.




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In Paris, 14th-century cathedral gets 21st-century lighting retrofit

France's most visited house of worship, the Notre Dame Cathedral, just seriously slashed its energy bills with the addition of 400 LED lamps.



  • Research & Innovations

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How to find the right LED bulb

LED bulbs have better light quality and last longer than CFL's. Here's how to find the right glow for your space.




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Slimmer, lighter, cheaper, brighter: Meet your new favorite LED bulb

With its latest consumer release, constantly innovating LED heavyweight Cree hits the under-$10 mark.




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Philips' latest bright idea is a no-frills $5 LED bulb

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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New Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated by smart LED systems

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'



  • Research & Innovations

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The Beacon: LED chandelier is a dazzling, data-driven showstopper

Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner.



  • Research & Innovations

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Lamp multi-tasking as a terrarium allows plants to grow in sunlight-starved spaces

No window? No problem.



  • Remodeling & Design

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2,000 NYC pigeons to perform in spellbinding aerial light show

Pigeon-fancying provocateur Duke Riley's 'Fly By Night' is set to dazzle over the East River.




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U.N. wants to help countries banish incandescent bulbs once and for all

Model guidelines from the U.N. for energy-efficient light bulbs aid developing nations in smoothly transitioning from incandescents to LEDs.



  • Research & Innovations

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This otherworldly light show tracks galactic garbage drifting across the night sky

Dutch designer Dan Roosegaarde's Space Waste Lab visualizes 'the smog of our universe.'



  • Arts & Culture

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3-D printing weaves its way into fashion

From jewelry and shoes to full-length gowns, 3-D printing may be the future of fashion.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company

A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born.




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5 ways to wear fall's lace trend (without looking like a bride)

Lace has broken way outside the bridal realm and can now be found on a plethora of accessories.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line

'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories.



  • Arts & Culture

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Emily Deschanel brings vegan fashion to the 2013 Emmy Awards

'Bones' actress walked the red carpet in a custom Houghton one-sleeved gown and custom vegan Aldo pumps.



  • Arts & Culture

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Are there toxic chemicals in the clothes you're wearing right now?

Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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RefrigiWear: Freezerwear for fashionistas

The industry’s leading manufacturer of insulated industrial workwear keeps workers safe and warm, but many of their designs are hitting the streets as well.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Light and airy (sustainable) spring fashion picks

It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hats off to Brittany: Lovely photos of ladies in lace

Embracing their local heritage, young women in Brittany, France are paying homage to the region's legacy of lace.



  • Arts & Culture

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Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones?

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Environmentally-friendly flooring

Flooring is one of the most important elements of any room, so when you're choosing new wood, tile, carpet or other floor covering, consider your options carefu




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Eco-friendly flooring

In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet




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Buying eco-friendly carpet

Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly.




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Is EnergyStar at the risk of becoming EnergyIrrelevant?

On the tail of an audit that questioned the reliability of the EnergyStar label, the <i>Washington Post</i> wonders: Are less-than-efficient appliances still ma




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Meet Crystal, one thrifty mama

Find out how one mom merges eco-consciousness with frugality.




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Jereme Monteau is a modern day eco code warrior

Meet the man behind the popular Web service Transit and Trails, which makes it easy for bus riders to get out for a good hike.




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Bentley Christie is crazy about worms, composting worms that is

Composting worms couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Bentley Christie. Meet this amazing entrepreneur, scientist, and worm wrangler.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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A bunkie of one&#39;s own: Q&amp;A with Sarah Richardson

On 'Sarah's Summer House,' interior designer Sarah Richardson tackles a most formidable challenge: The eco-renovation of her off the grid summer cottage located



  • Remodeling & Design

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Michael d&#39;Estries: The Original Green Blogger

Michael d'Estries has been a green blogger for almost as long as there have been green blogs. Read about what this eco-media virtuoso thinks about the changing



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Christian Wisecarver: Organic rap producer

Meet the guy who turned Stonyfield CEO Gary Hirshberg into a rap star.



  • Arts & Culture

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Don DiCostanzo: Electric bike entrepreneur

Meet Don DiCostanzo, the entrepreneur behind Pedego electric bikes. Find out what he thinks about President Obama, e-bikes in bike lanes, and the way to a green




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A green nutritionist-chocolatier&#39;s health tips

Nichole Dandrea — nutritionist and organic, fair trade chocolatier — explains how you can stay healthy while enjoying decadent truffles every day.




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Chris Briley: Green architect, big thinker

Find out what green architect and Mainer Chris Briley thinks about sustainable design, passive home heating, and the cost difference between conventional and gr



  • Research & Innovations

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Chris Tackett: Green blogger, social media pro

Environmental blogger and media maven Chris Tackett talks about how he got his job, the future of the green media landscape, and the joys of composting.




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Jonathan Kesselman: Filmmaker, writer, observer of life

Filmmaker and writer Jonathan Kesselman talks about his latest project, what's funny about global warming, and California's growing anti-circumcision movement.



  • Arts & Culture

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In their own words: 16 questions for the visionaries

What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A not-so-nutty professor brings science to the masses on YouTube

Martyn Poliakoff, a professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, may first appear like a mad scientist in his popular series of YouTube videos in whi



  • Arts & Culture

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Danielle Brigida is leading the NWF into the world of social media

Danielle Brigida is one of the most respected people in the world of nonprofit social media. Read more about this 1-woman army who convinced the National Wildli



  • Wilderness & Resources

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TEDxDirigo interviews: John Rooks of The SOAP Group

John Rooks spoke at TEDxDirigo about the need for businesses to be authentically green. Read more about his ideas and why he loves the state of Maine.



  • Arts & Culture

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Meet Tom Angell, drug policy reform activist and founder of Marijuana Majority

Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority.




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New York buildings to go dark during bird migration season

Deadlier than Glenn Close with a kitchen knife, light's 'fatal attraction' kills millions of birds each year.




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What if the stars were as bright as the Los Angeles skyline?

Living in a city certainly has its charms, but light pollution definitely isn't one of them!



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mesmerizing time-lapse captures star trails over desert landmarks

Take a stunning journey through the night skies over Monument Valley, Trona Pinnacles and Red Rock Canyon.




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How light pollution is tricking the trees

Bright skies at night make some trees bud early for spring.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mesmerizing time-lapse captures rare cloud phenomenon in Grand Canyon

In 'Kaibab Elegy,' filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović show us a full cloud inversion at Grand Canyon National Park.



  • Climate & Weather