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Starbucks announces yet another sustainability initiative

They do this every few years. Will this one be any more successful?




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Don't toss apple cores and banana peels on the ground

You may have learned that natural foods decompose in nature; Glacier National Park reminds us why it's a bad idea.




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A guide to sustainable packaging labels

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.




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Why such hype over Pizza Hut's new round compostable box?

Until it can be composted in my own backyard, I'm not getting excited.




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Why does Obama love natural gas? It's complicated.

Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships.




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Vice President Biden opposes Keystone XL. What can this tell us about Obama's plans?

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."




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Vice President Biden talks climate to Rolling Stone

Douglas Brinkley at Rolling Stone sat down for an hour with Vice President Joe Biden and the topic of climate change made up considerable bulk of the interview. It's worth a read




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President Obama to make major climate change address

The White House released a preview video announcing President Obama will make a major national address on climate change, Tuesday, June 25.




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What will Obama propose in climate speech?

On Tuesday, President Obama will give a major speech on climate change. He is expected to make major policy announcements, including the regulation of existing power plants. Here are some reactions from around the web.




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President Obama proposes new climate change plan. (VIDEO)

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.




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Four key moments of Obama's climate change speech

What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering.




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President Obama's Climate Change Plan (Infographic)

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal




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President Obama talks climate plan in weekly address

In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama spoke about his new climate change plan.




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Making a Republican case for climate action

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.




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Young Republican voters won't support climate denial, poll finds

A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.




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Good news! Wind and solar power double under Obama

During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.




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Coastal flooding could cost $1 trillion by 2050, as Task Force warns to prepare for future storms

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.




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The billionaire fighting to stop Keystone XL

In the current issue of the The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza tells the story of how Tom Steyer, "a fifty-six-year-old billionaire" has thrown his clout and money behind the effort to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.




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Was southern leg of Keystone XL built illegally?

Steve Horn reports that in addition to expediting the southern leg, Executive Order 13604 also led to the expediting of 48 other oil pipeline projects.




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With the government shutdown, is it time for Obama to reject Keystone XL?

The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza spoke with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about the Keystone XL pipeline and how because of the government shutdown, now is a good time to take action on climate change.




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Bill McKibben on the failure of Obama's energy policy

Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy




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President Obama establishes a climate change preparedness and resilience task force

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.




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Solar panels are back on the White House roof, 28 years later (it's about time!)

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.




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Fist bumps reduce bacteria transmitted by 90% compared to shaking hands.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.




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Obama to veto Keystone XL pipeline, but is the battle over?

There are a number of reasons the fight for Keystone XL is likely to drag on.




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Obama’s trip to Alaska brings out mixed responses about his climate legacy

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.




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White House releases strategy for deep decarbonization by 2050

Download it while you can.




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Obama Presidential Center faces legal challenge from park preservationists

The TreeHugger view is that hey, we like trees, and parks are precious, especially when they are designed by the likes of Frederick Law Olmsted.




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No more real fur for Queen Elizabeth

All new clothing items from now on will be made with fake fur.




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Salomon unveils running shoes that get turned into ski boots

The Concept Shoe is a high-performance running shoe that gets fully recycled into alpine ski boot shells.




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Gap's new Upcycled Puffer contains 40 discarded plastic bottles

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.




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Wardrobe is NYC's latest clothing rental service

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.




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Thousand Fell sneakers can be disassembled at end of life

The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.




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Reebok reveals world's first plant-based performance running shoe

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.




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KEEN has launched its 'most durable, consciously-constructed' boot yet

The leather boots come in several styles for both men and women.




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Zara's 'sustainable' hoodie is anything but

Swiss investigators followed the money through a sweatshirt's supply chain.




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Why you should be cautious about online shopping

Most returned items get thrown away or incinerated, not resold.




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From frivolous to finely-tuned: How my clothes habit has evolved

I am pickier, stingier... and much happier.




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With BootRescue, your footwear will last longer & look better

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.




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4 steps to a more sustainable jeans habit

It's time to start thinking about substance over style.




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This new children's jacket is fully recyclable

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.




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ÉTICA jeans are super stylish and sustainable

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.




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"Comfy Chic" checklist can elevate your mood and wardrobe during isolation

Better yet, Citizenne Style's tips don't require you to make any new online purchases.




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Pop-up playground for adults built in Montreal square

Shipping containers are the base for an instant "lush urban oasis."




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Why are house prices rising faster in car-dependent suburbs?

Analysts say people are chasing affordability.




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Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism shows how cities can adapt and change to accommodate everyone

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.




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The future of transportation is the bus, the bike and the elevator

Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how "a better world is possible."




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Boosting Buffalo as a climate change haven

The hot real estate plays of the next decade will be in the rust belt along the Great Lakes.




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New award for landscape architecture honors Cornelia Oberlander

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.




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If cities are going to curb their carbon emissions, they have to consider consumption

It's not just about how we build and how we get around; it's also what we eat and wear and buy.