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Colorful Lobster Trio a "1 in 900 Quintillion" Sight

Images courtesy of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk That's '9' followed by 20 zeroes The probability of a lobster being born with a blue shell is about 1 in a million. For a calico or pumpkin-orange colored lobster, the odds are in the excess of 1 in 30




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Connecticut Fears Monsanto - Bill to Label GM Ingredients Dead Due to Lawsuit Worries

"The labeling provision was eliminated from the bill due to fears that it opened the state up to a lawsuit. The attorneys for the leadership & Governor's office felt the Constitutional rights of Monsanto gave them the power to successfully sue the state."




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Mysterious anteater birth is ripe for an anteater-themed soap opera

Armani has some explaining to do. But she is, of course, an anteater, and they're notoriously tight-lipped.




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How hard is it to walk in American suburbs? Worse than I imagined

On the Mouzon scale of 1 to 10 for walkability, this intersection gets -10.




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Siege of smog grips Los Angeles

With 58 straight days (and counting) of unhealthy air, officials are urging some to stay inside.




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Folding electric scooter doubles as handy cart for cargo

This electrically powered prototype will be great for getting you to the market, and carting stuff back home.




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Gyrecraft: creating luxurious objects from plastic ocean trash (Video)

Plastic pollution in our oceans is a big deal. These designers went out and collected some to create this surprising collection of items that look quite luxurious.




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Beautifully patterned ceramics are 3D printed with sound vibrations (video)

Using a customized printer, these designers combined new technology with low sounds to create this modern collection of ceramics.




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Multifunctional baby carrier is also cradle & rocker rolled in one

This versatile accessory keeps your infant close to your body, or it can become a cradle or rocker to be placed on a flat surface.




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Job-creating bags will reuse lifejackets & boats of refugee crisis (Video)

Mountains of discarded materials sourced from refugees' boats and lifejackets will be transformed into bags -- by asylum seekers themselves, for a decent wage.




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10 ethically made, eco-friendly backpacks

These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more.




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Buy the original IKEA tote for $1 or get a knockoff for $2,145

Luxury fashion designer Balenciaga has released a Italian leather version of IKEA's iconic utilitarian shopping bag, leading one to assume the world has lost its mind.




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This low-tech terrarium purifies water like a mini-Amazon rainforest (Video)

Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants.




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The beautiful Awake Watch is an impressively eco-friendly timepiece

Built to last using sustainably sourced materials, Awake offers luxury-brand quality at a reasonable price point.




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Photo of the Day: Grizzly bear poses for the cameras

A coastal grizzly bear pauses in its fishing efforts to pose for a group of photographers watching nearby.




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Photo of the Day: Autumn color is right around the corner

Have the leaves started to change yet where you are? Autumn is just around the corner, and the annual burst of color is about to begin!




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'Book' Christmas tree is easy, eco-friendly, and free

If you are tired ot dragging home a live tree and having it shed its pine needles through your home as it dies, look no further. All this tree takes is your love, and the books from your bookshelf.




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Earthrise: The photo that launched a movement. (Reprise)

45 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.




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How cars have squeezed pedestrians off the streets and made it almost impossible to walk

A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.




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Dinosaur Comics on the most dangerous game: Driving

Ryan North points out that unlike most games, this one is lethal




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Photos: Women running the farm during WWII

War wasn't just a man's game, and it wasn't just about weapons. Soldiers gotta eat.




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This tip could make memorizing way easier

It's my favorite new memory trick.




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Earthrise: The photo that launched a movement.

50 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.




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How Collaborative Consumption Could Help Shrink Government

Could sharing more be central to achieving the Right's biggest dream?




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How the Law Stops Us Sharing, And What We Can Do To Change It

The sharing economy is getting more and more attention, but laws drawn up for traditional business don't always adapt well to informal sharing or collaborative consumption.




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How to Save Money By Sharing Your Car With Neighbors

Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.




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Sharing Saves You Money. But Who Cares?

With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.




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Mobile Game Encourages Real-World Sharing

The sharing economy is built on reputation. So is online social gaming. Now the two are coming together.




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Surprise! Zipcar Users Feel Less Ownership of the Cars They Use

A new study suggests Zipcar users are less inclined to look after vehicles, and don't trust their fellow users. What does that mean for collaborative consumption?




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5 Ways to Share Your Garden on Global Sharing Day

Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community.




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This Black Friday, Patagonia exchanges new clothing for old and invests in the sharing economy

Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday.




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Could smart locks empower informal cargo bike (or ELF) sharing?

At first this smart lock seemed like gimmicky over-engineering. Then I got thinking about the possibilities.




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A tale of two families sharing a house

Have you ever wondered what 'community living' really looks like, and why people do it?




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Lost Property clothing library is a brilliant solution to wasteful fashion

A collective wardrobe spares resources, reduces clutter, and provides a steady stream of fabulous outfits. It's win-win all around.




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Mario Cucinella designs a giant 3D printed wasp's nest of a house

This is probably the most interesting 3D printed house concept we have seen yet.




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5 myths about jaywalking pedestrians who cause congestion by walking distracted

Studies prove these myths aren't true but nobody is listening.




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Happy International Day of Danger and Death for Pedestrians

That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year.




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What's the true carbon footprint of flying?

We usually just talk about the plane, but it is a lot bigger than that.




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Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20

CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.




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New York City schools will excuse students to participate in climate strikes

The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20.




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Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate Strike

All 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day.




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7 things you can do if you can't do a Climate Strike

Some people have to work, but they can still show solidarity.




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BRB, we're climate striking

We are out supporting the kids today; back to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow.




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Greta Thunberg delivers searing speech to world leaders (video)

The 16-year-old climate activist holds nothing back when addressing the UN Climate Action Summit – this speech shows why she is having such an impact.




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‘Climate strike’ named Word of the Year

Collins dictionary lexicographers observed a 100-fold increase in its usage in 2019.




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How populism makes dealing with the climate crisis really hard

Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens.




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Greta Thunberg's climate strikes are moving online, due to coronavirus

It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places.




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How Car Sharing is Taking Over Berlin

Robert Llewellyn explores Berlin's high tech systems for car sharing in an urban environment. He thinks he may have seen the future of mobility.




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Farewell TreeHugger Readers: Mairi Beautyman Shares Her Greatest Hits

From adorable baby sea turtles to lamps made of cow dung and 600-mile bike trips, it's been a wild ride.




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Art prints illustrate Europe's great cities

Russian artist, Xenia Bystrova has created a charming series of posters of some of Europe's great cities.