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Canada's New Democratic Party may take a LEAP into a green future

It's controversial and probably cost the party leader his job, but there is much to like in it.




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Gratitude exercises don't help with depression or anxiety

Telling people to be grateful for what they have doesn't help alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to new research.




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Why closing nuclear plants in Germany is a "War on Rationality"

War correspondent Gwynne Dyer says they should worry more about carbon and climate change.




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Southern US Apple Growers Lose 2010 Crop Due to High Temperatures

I'm not saying you can directly attribute this one to climate change, but coming on the heals of NOAA saying the past April was the warmest on record, it's likely at least a sign of things to come: The Alabama Cooperative




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100-1000 And Restore Coastal Alabama Partnership's Inaugural Massive Oyster Reef Restoration

Last weekend, January 22nd - 23rd , over 500 volunteers from Alabama and across the country came together in Mobile Bay to lay the beginnings of oyster reefs. The volunteers strapped on boots




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2017 Architizer Awards are "a stunning celebration of innovative architecture"

They deserve an award for putting on such a terrific award program.




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Brazil strives to reduce sky-high C-section rate

A new government initiative called "Childbirth is Normal!" addresses the epidemic of caesarean births plaguing the country.




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20 foods you can make from scratch to avoid plastic

When you stop buying prepackaged foods, you have to start cooking them yourself. It's not that hard once you get into the swing of it.




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Yes, Earth Day is still happening – here's how to celebrate at home

While in the midst of a global pandemic, we can't forget the ongoing climate crisis. Here's how you can participate in Earth Day 2020.




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It's time to consider carbon rationing, and all that that entails

With a carbon credit card, it doesn't have to be hard.




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Cepezed's new offices are a demonstration of circular design

Design for deconstruction out of low-carbon materials is the way of the future.




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Celebrate Waffle day,with another look at yummy waffle slabs

They save concrete and look great after all these years.




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Soccket Soccer Ball Generates Power from Play

Just 30 minutes of play time can power a lamp for three hours.




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Urinal generates power from pee in England

The toilets could be used to power lighting in refugee camps.




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Should oral rehydration solution be next to the Band-Aids on your medicine shelf?

Trust the rock stars, or your doctor.




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Educating youth is key to creating the next generation of environmentalists

The discussion of implementing proactive environmental consciousness starts with our youth, who have the most influence on the trajectory of our eco-infrastructure.




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Canada celebrates 10 years making garbage great with TerraCycle

In Canada, we’ve collected over 150 million units of waste and engaged two million people to recycle.




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Changing the narrative of “disposable” plastics

We need to see plastic for what it is: nearly-indestructible, highly polluted and far from disposable.




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10 strategies for smart gift-giving this year

No more shopping blindly. It's time to question your whole approach to holiday gifts.




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More corporate giants pledge 100% renewables

Sony, McKinsey & Company, Royal Bank of Scotland and WeWork are all committing to going all-out for clean energy.




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Ontario Power Generation commits to 100% electric vehicle fleet

All 400 vehicles will be emission-free by 2030.




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Desperate Hunt for a Runaway Cow Resorts to an Animal Psychic and a €10,000 Reward

In late May, a cow named Yvonne decided not to be eaten, and broke through an electric fence to escape from the farm in Bavaria where she was being fattened for slaughter. Since then, she has been on the




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8 strategies for fighting food waste at home

If you want to cut down on food going in the trash, you'll have to rethink your approach to shopping, cooking, and eating.




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New Desalination Technology Achieves 99% Water Recovery Rate at Bottling Plant

A new water treatment system could save billions of gallons of water each year by recovering almost all of the waste water at bottling plants and water treatment facilities.




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Google's Super-Efficient Belgium Data Center Operates at 95 Degrees F

Google's St. Ghislain, Belgium data center is its most efficient thanks in part to letting the server areas run at temperatures up to 95 degrees.




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Natural air conditioner cools with the power of terracotta and evaporation

Using an age-old method to cool the air, this terracotta "cold pot" could be an energy-efficient and low-maintenance alternative to conventional air conditioners.




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Nest thermostat now helps users avoid peak electricity rates

The smart thermostat will help people save even more money and help utilities curb peak demand loads.




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18 great uses for the glorious box grater

From making homemade pasta and bread crumbs to cauliflower rice and so much more, the humble box grater is a genius, multi-talented workhorse.




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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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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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Turn plastic waste into spooky Halloween decorations

You'll be surprised at the decorative potential contained within the recycling bin.




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Zero Energy Christmas Decoration Lights Up Under Existing Streetlamps

How about using the light from already existing street lamps to spark off the festive season? Here are some off-the-grid parasite lamps so to speak, that look good by day!




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Thankful! Five ways the National Wild Turkey Federation is preserving tradition

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage.




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Parisian micro-apartment incorporates space-dividing 'library wall'

This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things.




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Massive horn sculptures would generate sound and energy from wind

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.




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Megabattery demonstrated successfully

Here's a bright idea for alternative energy -- a megabattery to smooth the peaks and troughs for a reliable power grid




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Startup is using heat generated from Bitcoin mining to grow food and fish

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.




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Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy

The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months.




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New roof coating keeps roofs cooler than outside temperature

A novel technology surpasses white roofs with its cooling powers.




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Collaborative Tiny House Project is creating a tiny house building program for schools

This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."




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Celebrate the trees with the Leaf Stack Challenge

Explore the unique beauty of Autumn trees by crafting a creation from their gifts.




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Angels, Reindeers, Pigs and Christmas Trees; sustainable wood decoration by Lovi

more images below Matteria, good design+smart materials online store, suggest a spicy Christmas this year, without forgetting the environment. Apart from the gorgeous cork advent candle holder, the cosy Finnish red felt slippers, and giftbags to spoil




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UConn Tests Demonstrate Great Potential of Hemp Biodiesel

Some regular TreeHugger readers (and commenters, you know who you are...) are no doubt exclaiming that they being saying the same thing for years, that hemp makes great biofuel--if only the Feds would get out of the way. Well, researchers




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Another look at indoor air quality and "the indoor generation"

Skylight manufacturer Velux says we need more light and fresh air.




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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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How Collaborative Consumption Could Help Shrink Government

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




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Is Collaborative Consumption a Movement or a Business Model?

The sharing economy is built more on convenience and the desire to save money than a mission to save the world. But does that matter?




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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.




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Obama Administration Just As Bad On Environment As Bush, Says New Report

"Tucked in a corner of the Old Executive Office Building, an obscure group of some three dozen economists exerts extraordinary power over federal rules intended to protect public health, worker and consumer safety, and the environment."




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Globalized Beef, Palm Oil & Timber Corporations Now Main Cause of Tropical Deforestation

Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from