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"Vertical Farming" from Option-G (TreeHugger Art)

Click here to see the full-size images in the slideshow This is the latest piece in the TreeHugger/Option-G print series; check out the full picture below and the full collection at Option-G where they're available for




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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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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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YES! Magazine 2nd Annual Celebration of People Power

YES! Magazine’s 2nd Annual Celebration of People Power with Alice Walker, Frances Moore Lappé, and Makana.




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The humble toilet is bringing health and hope to Haiti

A group called SOIL installs waterless toilets in hard-to-reach, impoverished communities and then transforms the waste into compost, improving food security.




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It's International Bath Day, when we ask why bathtubs are so bad

They have not changed much since Archimedes' time.




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New study concludes that jet air dryers should not be used in hospitals

They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors.




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Should your toilet be on the floor or in the wall?

There are very good reasons for using in-wall units, especially in smaller spaces.




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UK study says public washrooms are "as essential as streetlights"

Public washrooms really are just as important as public roads because, in both cases, people gotta go.




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Universal design works for everyone, everywhere

Everything we design should be simple to understand and use for people of all ages and abilities. It's not hard.




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Urine for a surprise with the new Save! Toilet: it looks normal

Coming to a bathroom near you.




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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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How much toilet paper do you REALLY need? Try this calculator

Here's a handy calculator to figure it out, so that you don't have to fill the entire pickup truck with it.




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What does a gender-neutral city look like?

Throughout history, urban planning has been designed for and by able-bodied men. What does that mean for everyone else?




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New E. coli strain resistant to all known antibiotics

The bacteria are winning.




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How disgust could lead to a cleaner, healthier world

Disgust is a powerful human emotion that could be utilized to promote better hygiene and nutrition, but unfortunately humans are too disgusted to take it seriously.




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Should we just stop shaking hands already?

Maybe we need an executive order banning handshakes as barbaric.




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Unusual life-forms found in giant crystals have survived for as long as 50,000 years

The dormant microbes found in Mexican caves are unlike any known genus scientists have seen so far, say NASA researchers.




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Scientists call for stricter limits on antimicrobial chemicals in household products

Triclosan may have been banned in soap, but antimicrobials are still allowed in more than 2,000 other products, which is a big problem.




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Cyborg bacteria turn carbon dioxide into chemicals and fuels with zero waste

Forget about Tony Stark or the Bionic Man, the real cyborg action starts with microscopic swamp creatures




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Study shows that electric hand dryers do a great job of concentrating bacteria and spraying it all over your hands

But paper towels are four times as bad for the environment. What's a treehugger to do?




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Ellumi blue light special LEDs kill bacteria in kitchen and bathroom

But is it too much of a good thing?




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Scientists just discovered organisms that have been alive for thousands of years

This organism has been alive for thousands of years




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Fly better electrically in the Airlander 10

This could be the future of slow travel.




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Study finds that owning a car is bad for your health

We all knew that, but this study is randomized.




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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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Stockholm Declaration calls for Vision Zero, lower speed limits; USA says drop dead

Over 80 countries have signed up to make our roads safer. Only one dissented.




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Court rules Heathrow expansion illegal, says climate crisis should have been considered

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.




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Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities increased 53 percent in ten years

The GHSA blames the switch to light trucks, bad road design, distraction and even climate change.




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Study finds that drivers would rather use a transporter, but people who walk or bike enjoy the ride

For people who walk or bike, getting there is half the fun.




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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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Air quality hasn't been this good in decades. How can we keep it this way?

More people die from COVID-19 when they live with polluted air. Can we learn from this crisis and clean it up?




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Why Toronto won't make room for people who walk or bike: Induced demand

Some cities are making space for pedestrians. Others, not so much.




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Final Thoughts on The Future of Green Gadgets at CES 2012

Before this year's consumer electronics show, we talked about our hopes and frustrations about the industry and event. Here, we sum up what we saw.




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CES 2013: New CubeX 3D Printer Spits Out Objects the Size of Basketballs

The new machine from 3D Systems has a larger printing platform, and a whole lot of new bells and whistles for 3D printing enthusiasts.




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CES 2013: Powerful Solar Generator Launched by Goal Zero

The Yeti 150 is the latest from Goal Zero, and offers a powerful solution for emergency and off-grid charging.




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The Parking Assistant from Bosch does a much better job than Woody Allen

And Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will love the Traffic Jam Assistant that will let you drive and read at the same time.




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The hottest thing at CES is the FLIR thermal imaging iPhone case

Everyone in the green home improvement biz needs one of these, and they can make great cat videos on the side.




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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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Alienware introduces the forever laptop

It's a crazy expensive, overpowered gaming machine, but it turns laptop design on its head.




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Boxsal, a Pretty Fun Picnic in a Cardboard Box (Photos)

Summer is the prefect time for picnics, pretty much anywhere! On roof tops, in Central Park, at the beach, open air cinemas or the zoo, a good picnic is special. But how often do you make the effort and unleash your creativity to put together a




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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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This FirePit enables "smokeless" wood campfires & charcoal grilling

BioLite refers to its latest product as a "major tune-up" for outdoor fires, boasting that it burns more efficiently and puts out less smoke, while still offering a great view of the fire.




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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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In Honor of Its One-Year Anniversary, Barclaycard Arrival Improves Travel Rewards and Benefits Program and Introduces Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® - Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV

Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV