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New ad reignites war between clean energy provider and big utilities

Ecotricity's collapsing cooling towers return. This time, they're tapping into popular anger over utility profits.




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How to market an electric car in America: Bash urbanism, walking, and the French.

Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids.




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Detroit Dirt and Ford do brilliant parody of Cadillac's ELR ad

If this is what advertisers do to promote electric and hybrid cars, I may just go buy a TV.




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Billboard ads "replaced" with old master paintings in Paris and Milan

What if advertisements on billboards were replaced with old masters--it almost happened in Paris.




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How to reduce your energy consumption: Buy a glass monster home and fill it with green gizmos

Sometimes it is hard to know what these companies are really telling us.




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CarbonCure concrete blocks store CO2 for a lower carbon footprint

What to do about all that CO2 emitted when you make cement? Inject it back into the stuff and turn it back into limestone.




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Off-grid cooler brings cold Coke to Colombians. Maybe.

It's a mix of evaporative cooling and phase change that takes the temperature down 30 degrees celsius. But does it really work?




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Man to live on melting iceberg for one year to urge climate change action (Video)

To highlight the accelerating disappearance of Arctic sea ice, this man plans to survive alone on a melting iceberg for up to one year.




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City of Toronto pulls great anti-littering campaign

But really, they should have seen this coming.




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Give charities free ad space on your smartphone's lock screen with Screen Donor

This app gives free ad space to deserving charities and NGOs on one of our tech-centric culture's most common screens - our smartphone lock screens.




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Who's really in charge at the supermarket?

Shoppers like to think they're in control of their own food decisions, but there's actually a complex web of manipulations between supermarkets and food processors going on behind the scenes.




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Here's the real problem with the red Starbucks cups: They're garbage

Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion.




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How commercials get us to buy stuff we don't need

I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. But why do we do it?




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Clever campaign encourages texting and driving

But when you think about it, it is a bit disingenuous to put this message on a digital billboard.




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Edible six pack ring for beers is made out of brewing byproducts (Video)

A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley.




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Now this is how to market the ultimate shared semi-autonomous vehicle

It already exists, is on the roads, and has its own flashy commerical




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Banning cigarette ads worked; should we ban car ads?

WARNING: Driving cars kills. Should companies be able to market them as speedy, sexy objects of desire?




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This Earth Hour, let's start turning out the useless and excessive lights

Celebrate Earth Hour Saturday night at 8:30 and start a movement to end this visual assault.




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New Zealand climate change campaign calls for less

Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff.




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No country is doing enough to protect children's health and wellbeing

A damning report says children face two main threats globally, and most nations are failing to address these.




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My wellness app is a bright green city

This year, we should resolve to walk more. It will keep you healthier and happier.




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Hyundai introduces flying Ubers, rolling toaster-cars

I can't wait for this exciting new world of urban mobility.




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Bjarke Ingels Group and Toyota are building a wild, woven and wooden city of the future

It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar.




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NHTSA keeps blaming victims instead of regulating SUVs and pickups

Activists everywhere were outraged by their latest public service message.




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Why we need fewer, smaller, lighter, slower cars: particulate pollution from brake wear is giving us "London Throat"

Got a froggy "city throat"? It might be from metal particles emitted from braking cars and trucks.




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The bike revolution needs safe and secure parking, like Oonee

As scooters and e-bikes proliferate, we need a place to put them.




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Your office is where you are: an update

The coronavirus may change the way we think about the office for a very long time.




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Architecture after the coronavirus

What happens when nobody wants to get on an elevator?




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National Transportation Safety Board recommends mandatory helmet laws for cyclists

Why stop there? Helmets for everybody!




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The Velocker helps you embrace "life by e-bike"

These lockable aluminum panniers might be the answer to my prayers.




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Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest

An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed.




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Is shaming people for flying effective?

Greta Thunberg's sailboat journey has triggered a heated debate over how to encourage people to take climate action.




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Could you travel without a smartphone?

A new study asked 24 travellers to take this challenge and report back on their experiences.




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How 'positive redirection' is shaping tourism

Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems.




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Justin Trudeau promises camping trips to Canadian families

If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.




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3 online booking sites for people who want to camp

Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible.




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How do we tackle airline food waste?

'Fly less' is the obvious answer, but there are some effective interim solutions, too.




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Phoenx introduces luggage made from recycled materials

Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.




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Costa Rica wants to stop animal selfies

The social media-driven practice is harmful both to wild animals and selfie-takers themselves.




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A SpaceX launch puts out as much CO2 as flying 341 people across the Atlantic

Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about?




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Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding

It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism.




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How to shop ethically for souvenirs

By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully.




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Notes from Sri Lanka: A lesson in coconuts

It's the ultimate zero-waste crop, useful from root to shoot.




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You can expect more tourist taxes this year

And that's not a bad thing.




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What I packed for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka

Everything fit into my carry-on backpack, and I still ended up with extras.




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The tourism industry needs carbon footprint labels

Because not all vacations are created equal.




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These tasty backpacker meals are zero-waste

Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags.




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Photography bans could be a deterrent for overtourism

It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site.




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Visit grocery stores when you travel

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks.




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10 reasons why you should use public transport

Public transportation, while maybe not as enjoyable as commuting in your own personal vehicle, does ease congestion, reduce emissions. Need more convincing? Here's more info about public transportation.