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What can climate talks in Doha accomplish?

Attempts to address global warming and its potentially devastating consequences, resume today as delegates gather in Doha, Qatar.



  • Climate & Weather

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Swedish family moves into new home, begins strict carbon diet

An experiment in low-impact living called One Tonne Life finds a Swedish family moving into a 'climate-smart' home to drastically reduce their carbon footprints




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WorldShares pledge: 'I will reduce my business-related carbon footprint by telecommuting'

Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you



  • Research & Innovations

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U.S. CO2 emissions to stay below 2005 levels as coal use shrinks

Energy-related CO2 emissions will be 7 percent lower than their 2005 level of nearly 6 billion metric tons in 2020, according to new government data.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Corporate carbon disclosure can boost share prices

A new study shows that share prices increase slightly after a carbon disclosure is made.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON'

Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry.




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Whirlpool introduces the smart washer and dryer

These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart.




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'Party Rock Anthem' Halloween house shut down by HOA

Kevin Judd enjoys programming elaborate holiday light shows at his Riverside, Calif. home. But after a video of last Halloween's 'Party Rock Anthem' display wen




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Shhh... Is the best way to fight climate change to stop talking about it?

A new study says the best messages (for some people) are energy efficiency and saving money.




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NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand

Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Shining a light on energy-efficient light bulbs [Infographic]

The phasing out of incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient bulbs needn't be a confusing.




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More illumination on why you should ditch those old bulbs [Infographic]

Seventy percent of sockets contain inefficient light bulbs. Here's how to switch them out with energy-saving models while minding your lumens and your watts.




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The Beacon: LED chandelier is a dazzling, data-driven showstopper

Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner.



  • Research & Innovations

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2,000 NYC pigeons to perform in spellbinding aerial light show

Pigeon-fancying provocateur Duke Riley's 'Fly By Night' is set to dazzle over the East River.




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U.N. wants to help countries banish incandescent bulbs once and for all

Model guidelines from the U.N. for energy-efficient light bulbs aid developing nations in smoothly transitioning from incandescents to LEDs.



  • Research & Innovations

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This otherworldly light show tracks galactic garbage drifting across the night sky

Dutch designer Dan Roosegaarde's Space Waste Lab visualizes 'the smog of our universe.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Eco fashion for men? Yes!

Three Leaves (finally) brings men's eco fashion to online shoppers.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The Hunt helps online shoppers with difficult-to-find items

If you've ever had trouble finding something online, a new website is here to help.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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3-D printing weaves its way into fashion

From jewelry and shoes to full-length gowns, 3-D printing may be the future of fashion.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Walking Shelter: A tennis shoe-tent combo for impromptu siestas

Lady Gaga meets L.L. Bean with a 'mobile habitat' concept from Aussie firm Sibling that integrates a one-person tent into the back of a pair of sneakers.



  • Arts & Culture

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The best of New York Fashion Week—so far

From natural beauty to parties, openings and shows, the start of fashion week brings plenty of green goodness!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Emily Deschanel brings vegan fashion to the 2013 Emmy Awards

'Bones' actress walked the red carpet in a custom Houghton one-sleeved gown and custom vegan Aldo pumps.



  • Arts & Culture

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Show your love with Made With Love bracelets

The stylish recycled rubber bracelets provide fair wages to the women who craft them, and sales of the bracelets support children in Africa.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why a shoelace Kickstarter is going viral

The shoelace Bluelace Project reached its $25,000 Kickstarter goal in a mere 10 hours.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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RefrigiWear: Freezerwear for fashionistas

The industry’s leading manufacturer of insulated industrial workwear keeps workers safe and warm, but many of their designs are hitting the streets as well.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Fashion Revolution Day is coming to shake up the industry

April 24th is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse; Fashion Revolution Day wants to change how our clothes are made.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative

Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins.




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Incensed Utah mom buys all 'indecent' T-shirts in mall

Upset about the racy tees, Judy Cox put some citizen-enacted censorship into place.




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Where were your running shoes made? (Hint: It's probably not in the US)

There's only one major sneaker retailer who still makes their shoes in America.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Light and airy (sustainable) spring fashion picks

It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Shorts, for men and women, are making a comeback

Shorts are now more versatile and acceptable than ever.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why we should treat our clothes like flowers

Paul Dillinger at Levi Strauss wants you to rethink the way you take care of your clothes — and he’s got a really good point.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Stay warm and keep it hyperlocal-ish with this homegrown hoodie

The North Face releases a limited edition hooded sweatshirt (mostly) designed and manufactured within the Bay Area.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Thai teen transforms junk into diva-worthy fashion

This Instagram sensation knows how to rock palm fronds and coat hangers!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Mushroom dress can be composted when it falls out of fashion

Make a statement by wearing this sleek dress made from mushroom mycelium.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones?

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Interface expands fishing net recycling scheme on quest toward 'zero'

Modular carpeting behemoth Interface expands a coastal cleanup/recycling initiative that benefits impoverished fishing communities in the Philippines.




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Cash for appliances stimulus

The government’s new cash for appliances rebate program is run state by state. Is your state participating yet?




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Gary Hirshberg, CEO of Stonyfield Farm, adds 'rapper' to his resume

Find out how Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg made a rap video about organic food that inspired a battle rap response from Honest Tea's Seth Goldman.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Lindsay Clarke on how we should be helping the developing world

Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools.




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John Rooks: Marketing should do more than just promote

Meet John Rook, the green marketing maverick searching for authenticity in the world of sustainable business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Josh Dorfman: The anything but Lazy Environmentalist

Though he may have taken on the moniker of The Lazy Environmentalist, it's hard to find a harder working, more prolific green storyteller than Josh Dorfman.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Meet Hank Shaw, a finder of forgotten feasts (Part 1)

The man behind the Hunter Angler Gardener Cook blog wants to pass along his knowledge so others can discover the edible foods all around them.




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The owner of Mary's Gone Crackers shares her story and advice

With her delicious and healthy products in the store, Mary Waldner shares her rise to success, how she eats at home, and advice to us all in how to enjoy a heal



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Joel Makower: Green business maven shares his insights

Makower, one of the most respected voices in green business, talks about greener corporations, what the government could be doing to foster more environmentally



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Satellite dishes dance with the stars in ethereal time-lapse film

In this gorgeous short film, satellite dish arrays from around North America join the sky in a celestial waltz.




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NASA's 'Black Marble' shows Earth's nighttime glow

First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.




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Stunning photo project explores our complex relationship with the night sky

Time-lapse artists and filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović traveled North America and photographed the impact of light pollution in ‘SKYGLOW.’



  • Climate & Weather

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Amazon's controversial Kindle 2 ships this month

There is no doubt, digital books are here to stay. The original Kindle, which started shipping in November 2007, was a wake up call to the publishing world.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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SnapDish app makes your food prettier

The Snapdish app for Apple devices and Kindle has a feature that enhances food photos well.



  • Gadgets & Electronics