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American Olympic Hopefuls Go for the Gold and the Green

Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.




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Photos capture beauty of water frozen in time

Photographer Corrie White has a skill for making water pose for the camera in amazing ways.




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10 reasons why thrift stores are awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.




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'Time flies as nature cries' and other lessons from Chainsaw Sculptures

A curious fund raiser unleashes chainsaws in the name of conservation.




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E-commerce platform No Sir promotes women designers, highlights inequality

With the aim of showcasing and selling products designed by women, No Sir also draws attention to gender inequality in the design profession.




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Ephemeral butterfly jewelry brilliantly imitates the real thing

No real butterflies were harmed in the making of these magical pieces that flutter and float with the wind.




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Junk food causes irreversible damage to young men's fertility

New research shows that a Western-style diet can permanently kill off sperm-producing cells by age 18.




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Medical experts want kids to drink less sugar

A new set of guidelines aimed at children 5 and under hopes to curb sugar intake.




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Danger Maps crowd-sources environmental contamination in China

A new website aims to gather data on pollution in China.




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Best of Inhabitat: Interview With Metropol Parasol Architect Juergen Mayer H.

If you've been following the world of architecture, you've probably feasted your eyes on the Metropol Parasol, which has been one of the most popular and talked about structures of 2011. Currently the world's largest wooden structure, the Parasol's




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The Trash Tycoon Facebook Game Launches Today!

Today, September 6th, Trash Tycoon officially launches! It's been a long, hard, fun road getting to this point, and we owe a special thanks to all the beta testers who have been playing and submitting bugs and comments on the forums.




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Welcome to the New TreeHugger!

The new TreeHugger has arrived! Here's how it works.




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TreeHugger and UNEP Announce Third Annual World Environment Day Blogging Competition

TreeHugger and UNEP announce return of World Environment Day Blogging Competition.




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Picturing World Environment Day 2012 with Piictu

Show the world your environment with a new TreeHugger and UNEP partnership with Piictu, a photo sharing social network.




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Meet the Top 10 Finalists in World Environment Day Blogging Contest

The votes are in and these are the top 10 finalists in the 2012 World Environment Day Blogging Contest! Read their posts and vote for the winner!




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Winner Announced in World Environment Day Blogging Contest

Congratulations to Scott Bartlett for winning the UNEP and TreeHugger World Environment Day Blogging Competition!




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Is 2019 the year bidets make a splash in North America?

It's about time; they are better for the environment and for your bottoms.




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Is this tilted toilet really an evil corporate plot to take away your Twitter time?

Or is it actually good for you?




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A year ago, James Hamblin quit showering. What's he doing now?

The Atlantic writer challenged the notion that scented means clean.




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Your future clothes could be made out of methane

This biotech startup uses methane-eating bacteria to create fully biodegradable polymers.




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Men's beards harbor more germs than dog fur

When it comes to potentially infectious microbes, beards beat the dogs.




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Poor toilet hygiene spreads more E.coli than raw meat

In other words, always wash your hands when you're done in the bathroom.




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Much ado about nothing: the GMC Hummer EV

It's still vaporware and we don't know much about it, but that doesn't stop people from talking about it.




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Words matter: When does someone die, and when is someone killed?

It seems that when there is a car involved, it's the former rather than the latter.




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City declares climate emergency, actually means it and does something

Bristol's airport expansion gets cancelled in a shocking act of doing something meaningful to go carbon neutral.




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E-scooters are not a menace; the real threat on the sidewalks is still the car

A new study finds that dockless cars cause more problems than dockless bikes and scooters.




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CES 2012: OLED TVs, Transparent TVs and Home Energy Management from Samsung

Samsung is proud to show off a wide range of new toys at this year's CES, including internet-connected washers and driers, TVs you can see through, and more.




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Bosch e-bike drive is coming to North America

It is a pedal assist mechanism, a different approach than we are used to in North America.




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JUNE smart bracelet measures sun exposure, tells you when you've had enough

it's a "personal sun coach" that tells you when to put on a hat, and more.




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In the smart home is one thing, but what we really need are smart communities and smarter cities

In the internet of things, our water heater will talk to our dishwasher, and they will have something to say.




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Meet Coleen, an e-bike modelled after a classic Jean Prouvé design

C'est magnifique.




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Canadian Picture Frame TV Channel Burns Up Screens

We all miss those vacations where we did nothing but leave the windows open to the beach and gazed longingly into the lapping surf, or slept under the stars while camping and listening to the crickets, or sang Christmas carols in front of a crackling




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10 Grilling Tips For a Delicious, Healthier Summer Barbecue Season

With barbecue season in full swing, the benefits of using your grill are nearly endless: The meals you can make are delicious, healthy, and guaranteed to keep your kitchen cooler than using your oven.But even slow food grill dinners, be they evenings al




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When it comes to cycle accessories, the wurst is yet to come with the Backbrat

German designer creates a convenient and light barbeque for your bike.




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How to make a seriously awesome veggie burger

Who needs meat when you pack this much flavor and texture into a bean or lentil patty?




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Blu® Homes Partners with Real Simple and This Old House to Launch the “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour and Announce the Selection of Blu’s L.A. Breezehouse as the First-Ever “2014 Dream Home, Presented by Real Simple and This Old House” - V

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan





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Former Residents of Huronia, Rideau, and Southwestern Regional Centres Could Receive Compensation from Class Action Settlements - Settlement Overview Video

Settlement Overview Video. If you lived at Huronia, Rideau, or Southwestern Regional Centres, you may be eligible to make a claim.




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International Automakers Now Account for 45% of U.S. Auto Production and 59% of U.S. Vehicle Sales - Redefining the American Auto Industry

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.








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Survey Finds Gap Between Home Protection Concerns And Consumer Actions - Kristin Chenoweth Protect It Or Lose It Video

Kristin Chenoweth teamed up with Allstate to quiz homeowners on the value of the possessions in their home - see what they know, and don't know!






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Ulmart's Hybrid Approach Continues to Disrupt Russian E-commerce: Sales Grow by 30% - Video

Ulmart’s stunning growth continues unabated as sales for the first six months of 2014 were up 31% in a year-on-year comparison. Sequential quarterly growth increased by 47%.




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Blu® Homes Breezehouse: Awarded First-Ever "2014 Dream Home of the Year", by Real Simple and This Old House - Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."

Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."





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Kerry Washington Joins The Allstate Foundation to Spotlight Finances As A "Weapon of Choice" Used by Domestic Violence Abusers - Kerry Washington PSA

Kerry Washington PSA