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GoSun: It's the hot new device in solar cookers

GoSun Stove offers a new approach to solar-powered cooking with a heated tube used to prepare food.




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From fork to furnace: New York City to heat homes with table scraps

NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant.




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Turkish eco-city wants to heat homes with pistachio shells

From one of the world's top pistachio-producing regions, comes a not-too-entirely nutty idea: Burning waste shells to heat buildings.




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A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.




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Super-futuristic Hong Kong skyscraper is topped with rice paddy

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen'

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.



  • Climate & Weather

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George Lucas' groundbreaking art museum exits Chicago

After two years of fighting for permission to build along the city's waterfront, Lucas says he's pivoting back to California.



  • Arts & Culture

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Leo DiCaprio's new film 'Before the Flood' is a sweeping look at climate change

You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online.



  • Climate & Weather

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Astronomers may have just discovered Luke Skywalker's home world

Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away.




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The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.




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'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.



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Why you should watch 'Okja'

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.



  • Arts & Culture

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6 of your childhood movies your kids will love

Some films from way back when may not be as OK as you remember. Here are a few that are just good, clean fun.




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Is 'Black Panther' boosting black cat adoptions?

Anecdotal social media posts suggest that the Marvel blockbuster 'Black Panther' is spurring folks to adopt black cats.




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What you need to know about measles

Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Should we drink coffee? The pros and cons

There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis.




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Why red meat raises your cancer risk

The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body.



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6 environmental perks of the fiscal cliff deal

On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment.




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Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.




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An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air

Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office."




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How wind turbines kill birds

Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year.




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5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.




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How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.




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A new generation of wind turbines takes to the sea

Offshore wind has great potential, but the marine environment presents challenges. A new kind of turbine aims to overcome those obstacles.




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Riding for renewables: Why I'm pedaling 120 miles on an electric bike to deliver a petition to Maine's governor

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.




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A blimp with a mission: Helium-filled wind turbine to take float in Alaska [Video]

Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth.




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IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy

IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores.




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IKEA blows into Texas, snatches up second U.S. wind farm

What better place for the Swedish furniture emporium to acquire its biggest global clean energy investment than the Lone Star State?




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Why everyone is talking about energy storage

Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer.




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How to make the most of small living spaces

Here's how to make a small space look and feel bigger without adding an inch.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Spring cleaning: 5 ways to get your kids to help

Spring cleaning can be fun for the whole family with these fun tips for getting kids involved.




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10 habits you should pick up from your grandmother

Looking to simplify your life, save some money, boost your health and help the planet? Then these grandma-tested customs are for you.




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12 creative uses for chalkboard paint

From gift boxes to fun furniture, there are all sorts of inventive ways you can use handy chalkboard paint.




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6 ways to properly care for woodwork

Cabinets and trim crafted out of natural wood do require a certain amount of TLC to keep them at their lustrous best.




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6 reasons to make your bed every morning

This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot?




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9 common cleaning mistakes you might be making

From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess.




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​26 brilliant bathroom hacks

From cleaning your tub with fruit to organizing towels, try these quick tricks for the loo.




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How to make stovetop grates shine like new

We test out an easy method of removing burnt-on gunk from stovetop grates using ammonia.




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How to take care of a pillow

From how to wash pillows to when to buy new ones to the benefits of zipped pillow covers, keeping your pillows clean is good for your health.




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How to purge, pack and move like a Zen master

Moving allows the opportunity to purge stuff and declutter spaces. Here are five tips to purge, pack and move while reducing the stress of it all.




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5 laundry mistakes you're probably making

Laundry is an endless chore. With so much hands-on experience, you'd think we know what we're doing, right? Wrong.




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How to dust like you mean it

Don't just move dust around with a feather duster, but actually whisk it away with these 7 tips.




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25 cleaning hacks to make your life easier

These tips will help you save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean.




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Cleaning may be as dangerous as smoking

New study says cleaning products can have the same impact on your health as smoking 20 cigarettes a day.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Your kitchen towel could cause food poisoning

Using a kitchen towel for many uses can spread E. coli and get your family sick.




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Sunlight may help kill dust-based bacteria

Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all.




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Safety standards aren't protecting kids from detergent pods

Despite warnings to keep detergent pods away from children, poison control centers are still besieged with calls.



  • Protection & Safety

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Bees bred to fight back against colony collapse disorder

Researchers make headway in fight against devastating disorder by breeding bees with the ability to seek out and remove varroa mites.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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700,000 backyard bees killed in Detroit

Police are looking for suspects in the apian assault.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening