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Your next home might be built by robots, and you will never know

They are already doing this in Sweden.




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This year's Ice Hotel is artier than ever

36 artists from 17 different countries have created 15 totally unique art suites out of ice




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Electronic toys impede language development in children

Often marketed as educational, electronic toys have the opposite effect, resulting in parents and children speaking less to each other.




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Swedish study finds that living in a house with vinyl floors increases levels of phthalates in pregnant women

We previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Now we know they are linked to flooring.




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Toyota’s Fuel Cell Vehicle revealed (sort of...) at the Detroit Auto Show

Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Toyota revealed the FCV concept car for the fuel cell vehicle they will be making available next year. I had a chance to see the concept this week at the Detroit Auto Show.




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Goodbye to German Minister who said "no" to meat at official events

As Barbara Hendricks leaves the Environment Ministry, we look at the success of meatless meetings in a country with a strong meat culture




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Ever heard of the powerful Balloon Council?

For almost 30 years the Council has been fighting against regulation that would limit balloons for environmental reasons.




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Toyota's Thermo-Tect Lime Green paint saves energy and lives. Why isn't every car this color?

It's ugly, but it sure can keep that car from cooking, and it is going to be seen from a long distance.




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First-Ever Recycled Vinyl Wallcovering

Wallpaper for commercial applications must be a hardy, sturdy product to withstand daily wear and tear. But vinyl is a TreeHugger no-way…unless it is recycled. LSI Wallcovering is making wallcovering waves with the market's first ever recycled vinyl




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Carry your house on your back with Steven M. Johnson's Parka Place

In which Steven shows once again how far ahead of the pack he was.




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A picture is worth: Steven M. Johnson's GYM

I thought the ELF was a great new idea; turns out our hero was there first.




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Steven Johnson's transformer chair turns into a rowing machine

I could use this right now.




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Steven M. Johnson's adresses the problems of the tiny house/ shedworking movement

In one cartoon he solves a long list of issues that have kept it from going mainstream.




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Steven M. Johnson's idea for solar heating makes a lot of sense.

It's reminiscent of some other crackpot ideas from the seventies.




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Never leave the office when you have Steven M. Johnson's Office Sleeper

Work/life balance is over-rated anyway.




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Steven M. Johnson imagined the shower of the future 25 years ago

Once again our favorite visionary was ahead of his time.




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Steven M. Johnson solves the Amazon office bathroom problem

And the Seattle housing shortage problem at the same time.




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Steven M. Johnson designs transformer furniture for the home/office

We have been showing these for years, but the artist/inventor beats us to the punch again




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Steven M. Johnson's take on the wearable sleeping bag

Of course he has been there, done that.




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City of Fresno legalizes tiny homes, and Steven M. Johnson is on it

Our favorite cartoonist solves a major problem with tiny houses.




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Steven M. Johnson on Turn Signal Clothing

The inventor and humorist also was prescient about buses.




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Documentary reveals Vo Trong Nghia, Vietnam's visionary bamboo architect (Video)

He is one of Asia's emerging architects, famous for building stunning, affordable and durable buildings out of bamboo.




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New US solar workforce development program will help facilitate the training of more skilled workers

The Solar Training Network will work to build a diverse, qualified solar workforce to meet the needs of the solar revolution.




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Me to We Tees Promote International Development

There are lots of eco-tees out there today, we'll admit it. The tees designed by Me to We clothing have improved on the design of most eco-tees in that they fit better because they are cut longer and larger than your standard




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Clever! Geothermal Power Plants Could be a Massive Source of Lithium for Batteries

Demand for lithium is growing very rapidly thanks to portable electronics and electric vehicles. What if we could get a lot of lithium cheaply, without building new mines?




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First ever 'magma-enhanced' geothermal system created in Iceland, breaks record for geothermal heat

Geothermal energy constantly gets overshadowed by other sources of clean energy, like wind and solar, because it's still more expensive. But with every passing year, it gets closer to its time in the spotlight.




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Whatever happened to: coffee pods?

These pods of evil have taken over North America, bringing tons of waste with them.




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Coffee leaf tea is the hottest new beverage

Not only is coffee leaf tea delicious and nutritious, but it also offers a more stable source of income for coffee growers in Latin America.




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Multi-level lakeside cabin recomposes relationship to nature

This quiet retreat has an interesting interior of overlapping layers that welcomes the outdoors in.




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House of Furniture has a place for everything

No Japanese minimalism here.




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Tea Fertilized with Panda Poop Will Cost $36,000 Per Pound and (Maybe) Prevent Cancer

A new tea set to become the world's most expensive is being fertilized with panda feces, and is touted as having cancer-preventing properties.




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Grain Sacks Never Looked So Good

Old canvas bags have never looked so good. These antique Hungarian grain sacks date from 1910-1930. They are handwoven with flax linen, which is known for its durability and strength, and is said to be two to three times stronger than cotton. The




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EPA catches Dow in weed-killer lie, asks court to reverse approval

The agro giant made contradictory claims to the government about the herbicide Enlist Duo, the EPA isn’t happy.




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President introduces new climate actions to reverse last president's actions (yawn)

Many of Obama's rules never came into force, and many of Trump's will never make much difference.




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You can prevent forest fires with the Birdhouse Alarm

It has a solar powered smoke alarm, GPS and is standing on guard, ready to phone it in.




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Guastavian vaults are still being built, and are as thin and elegant as ever

They are so thin that it's hard to believe that they stand up.




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Live Earth: "Largest Global Entertainment Event in History"

A few days ago we asked you, readers, what you thought of Live Earth. All in all there seemed to have been some great response to the 7/7/07 concert and today a press release was issued with some impressive numbers: - More Than 8 Million Viewers




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7 Gorgeous Eco Celebrities We Can't Believe are Single

They're hot, they're celebrities, and they believe in saving the Earth. But what's better is that they all have one thing in common (besides the environment) -- they're single! We've listed some of our favorite eco-hotties below




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How to make apples last (almost) forever

No more excuses for soft, moldy apples in your fruit bowl!




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NYC Event: Local Fashion at Spring Handmade Calvacade

Local designers from The NewNew, a group of independent handmade Etsy artists, designers, and crafters in the New York area, have come together for this years spring Handmade Calvacade. The shopping event will feature fine,




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These are the coolest sustainable shoes we've ever seen

SAOLA is a new French brand making slick sneakers from recycled material and algae foam.




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This activewear never has to be thrown away

Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again.




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Minimalist aVOID tiny house is an ever-transforming living experience (Video)

It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls.




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Will Alberta's tar sands create a Canadian "cancer alley"? Study finds high levels of carcinogens in air.

A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air.




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Green Co-Housing Community Development In Nubanusit

New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a




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One Graphic Even a Republican SuperPAC Ad Will Have a Hard Time Spinning

Value of Fossil Fuel Exports By Fuel, 1949-2010




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Whatever happened to "Peak Car"?

It seems to be following the same path as Peak Oil, and happy days are here again.




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Hong Kong scientist develops tool to measure kids' connectedness to nature

It reveals what we already know but needs repeating – that more time in nature equals greater happiness in kids.




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Seven new architects' works on show and touch at London's Royal Academy

Seven architects have created massive and impressive new structures inside a building from the 1700's.




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Even mail without an address gets delivered in Ireland

In which snail mail provides a lesson in the loveliness of slow living.