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Rooftop cooling system reflects sunlight and sends excess heat out into space

The technology uses radiative sky cooling to help cool buildings without electricity.




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New heat pump technology heats and cools houses at lower cost

The dual source heat pump uses either the ground or the air as a heat source.




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10 million dollar insect collection donation demonstrates a legacy of love (video)

Octogenarian couple united by a love of entomology




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New peer-to-peer seed sharing platform aims to facilitate a diverse seed supply

The Center for Food Safety's recently launched network is a bid to preserve global plant biodiversity and work toward food security around the globe.




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Citing Blue Planet II, UK considers tax on single-use plastics

Britain's Conservative government is expected to announce wide-ranging measures to tackle ocean plastic pollution.




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An airport, a ferry company and several restaurant chains are all banning plastic straws

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.




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UK to set goal of restoring soil health by 2030

Incredibly, this appears to be the first time the government has really tried to tackle this crucial issue nationwide.




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Insects could be gone in a century; catastrophic collapse to ensue

Is this really how it ends?




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We are witnessing the collapse of nature

Are we really going to let this happen on our watch?




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Make your garden irresistible to butterflies with these plants and tips

Entice butterflies to stay, eat, mate and lay eggs in your garden with these plants and tips.




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Earthworms lose weight in plastic-filled soil

When the earthworms are in trouble, we all are.




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Citizen M hotel is a demonstration of the promise of prefabrication

It's an industrial design approach, a product that is refined almost to perfection.




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4 reasons why you shouldn't buy prefab tiny houses on Amazon

Caveat emptor.




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Plant Prefab goes tiny with the Sunset BUD LivingHome

They're designed as temporary living for Malibu fire victims, but nice enough that they might never leave.




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JUPE health is an 'immediate response to hospital overcrowding'

These flat-packed rest-and-recovery units could take the load off hospitals in a hurry.




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Film Review: To Buy, To Throw Away, To Buy; the Secret History of Planned Obsolescence

Last month, Catalan TV3 just aired a new documentary called "comprar, llençar, comprar", meaning "to buy, to throw away, to buy" in Catalan, right on time for the christmas shopping and the winter sales which started this week. You can now watch the




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How to choose green furniture

Buying green furniture can be tricky, so we've lined up some tips to help you furnish your house.




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Cradle to Cradle products could be key to a healthy house

C2C products were featured in the Unity Home seen at Greenbuild.




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New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design

It is all about the progression through the spaces.




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How to water houseplants correctly

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need.




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10 most popular houseplants on Instagram

Need some houseplant inspiration? These are the plants getting the most love on Instagram.




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Should you mist your houseplants?

Some houseplants love mist, others not so much. Here's what to know.




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8 of the easiest houseplants to care for

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers.




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6 houseplants to boost well-being

From improving sleep and indoor air quality to reducing anxiety and fatigue ... houseplants are powerful allies.




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Every house needs a chalkboard

It's a powerful organizational tool that pulls a household together.




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8 houseplants to avoid if you have allergies

Learn which indoor plants are capable of causing allergic reactions.




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10 houseplants that aren't your usual houseplants

Think outside of the houseplant box with these unique ways to bring some green indoors.




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This terrarium table lets you fill furniture with houseplants

BloomingTables are a lovely solution for saving space ... and keeping indoor plants away from kids and pets.




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Get houseplants delivered straight from the greenhouse

If you don't have an independent plant shop nearby, Bloomscape is the next best thing.




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Doctors are prescribing houseplants for anxiety, depression, and loneliness

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.




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Why succulents make such good houseplants

Learn about the advantages of indoor succulents, plus everything you need to know about their light and watering needs.




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How to prepare houseplants for fall

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.




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The benefits of grouping houseplants together

Strategically clustering indoor plants in a group is a great idea, here's why and how to do it.




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5 forgiving houseplants that don't ask for much

Perfect for beginners, brown thumbs, or people on the go, these easy indoor plants don't mind low light, low humidity, or irregular watering.




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How to care for houseplants during the winter

Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it.




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The top houseplant trends for 2020

Get ahead of the crowd with these indoor plant predictions from the all-knowing Plant Mom.




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Put a houseplant on your desk to decrease anxiety significantly

A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk.




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10 houseplant decor ideas for big impact

You don't have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants.




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14 houseplants perfect for Valentine's Day

From love potion plants and heart-shaped leaves to love goddess blooms, these plants are like a valentine from Mother Nature.




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How to get your houseplants through the winter

From watering needs to ideal temperatures, here's what to know to help your indoor plants survive the cooler months.




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GreenCookingPots Offer Le Creuset Designer Style Without the Designer Price Tag

Thanks to the folks at Daily Candy for this awesome tip! With the holidays coming up, and that inevitable office party or family gathering, maybe it's time to freshen up your kitchen




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In Defense Of TetraPak

TetraPak, the company that makes aseptic milk carton-like packaging that holds everything from wine to soup to tomato sauce, has been receiving a lot of coverage in the green media lately, both good and bad. This surge in




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Is using recycled aluminum sustainable and green? A new book raises questions

Yes, but we still have a problem, says Carl A. Zimrig in a new book "Aluminum Upcycled: sustainable design in historical perspective." Because we are using too much of the stuff.




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Japanese aluminum company fabricated data about strength, durability

Another reason that we have to use less of the stuff.




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Beer and pop cans are not being recycled because car and airplane makers don't like recycled aluminum

Remember how aluminum cans are "100 percent recyclable into pure aluminum"? They lied.




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Wildlife selfies are a terrible idea

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.




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You can now virtually walk among the elephants of Samburu National Reserve

Google and Save the Elephants teamed up to bring Street View to the Kenyan wildlife reserve to show its residents and spread the need for conservation.




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Microsoft sank a data center in the ocean. On purpose.

The underwater data center is an innovative attempt by the company to create more sustainable, energy efficient data centers.




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Supercomputer models show severe turbulence will increase with climate change

Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps.




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Photo: Young weedy seadragon soars like a superhero

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a weedy seadragon!