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Environmental Media Awards: Ed Begley and his wife Rachelle

Video: Catch up with the Begleys at The Environmental Media Awards.



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Energy-savings potential of LED lighting [Infographic]

In commemoration of National Energy Action Month, our friends at Cree share an infographic highlighting the energy-saving prowess of LED lighting.




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With Philips latest LED release, color and convenience comes at a cost

Philips, a company known for its L Prize-winning, checking account-busting incandescent replacements, enters the web-enabled LED market with a spendy, smart and




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LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs

Sorry to see 100-watt bulbs disappear from stores because they were energy hogs? LED bulbs will roughly match the 100-watters for size and brightness, but their




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First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market

Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S




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From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave

Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear.




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Philips Hue LED bulbs susceptible to hackers, malicious hijinks

Using a malware script, a security expert finds that wirelessly controlled — and supposedly totally safe — Philips Hue LED bulbs can be maliciously hacked.




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2D-Light: Mega-thin LED promises low-cost, energy-savings

In manufacturing, 'flat' has long been synonymous with 'low-cost' but can this also be applied to consumer LED bulbs? The 2D-Light gives it a go.




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As incandescent bulbs make final exit, Philips unveils eye-catching LED

Get the skinny on SlimStyle, Philips' latest LED bulb release that boasts a svelte profile and a price tag that's anticipated to be highly competitive.




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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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New Philips LED bulb offers transparency, throwback appeal

Breaking up (with incandescents) can be hard to do. To help ease the pain, Philips unveils an LED that "lets people hold onto the light they love ..."



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Feeling blue? This sunset-mimicking LED bulb alleviates sleep-related health woes

In addition to minimizing melatonin-suppressing blue light, the Drift bulb has another health-benefitting trick up its sleeve ...



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This illuminated outlet cover frees up precious plug-in space

The outlet-hogging reign of night lights may soon be over thanks to the ingenious SnapRays Guidelight from Snap Power.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Alba: World's first responsive LED bulb learns while illuminating

Meet a brainy LED bulb equipped with embedded sensors that will help you sleep better (and save a bundle of cash).



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Philips Hue Go LED lamp offers untethered light

Described as a 'portable center piece,' Philips newest smart LED is a super-versatile mood-setter.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Philips' latest bright idea is a no-frills $5 LED bulb

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.



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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.'



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Your clothes' biggest eco impact isn't what you think

Turns out that how—and how often—you wash your clothes makes a huge difference.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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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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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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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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Clothing Arts entrepreneur creates pickpocket-proof pants

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line

'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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5 chic cycling outfits

These outfits combine style and practicality, proving that you don't need to wear spandex cycling clothing to pedal to work.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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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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Warby Parker and Architecture for Humanity partner for new eyeglasses collection

They're stylish, they're strong, and they support design-based recovery in disaster-stricken areas. What more could you ask for in a pair of specs?




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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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Why go barefoot when you could do this?

Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Leon Godwin: Long-distance hiker, musician, photographer, compost-addicted gardener

Godwin feels just as comfortable rock climbing a couple hundred feet off the deck as he does in a video editing suite. Meet this digital-friendly adventurer and



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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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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Introducing Leslie Grant, mother hen of Chickin Feed

A mom, inspired by her own little 'chickins,' has hatched a fun, colorful line of nutrition learning tools that can inspire other families to build healthy habi




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Chris Briley: Green architect, big thinker

Find out what green architect and Mainer Chris Briley thinks about sustainable design, passive home heating, and the cost difference between conventional and gr



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Catching up with the editor of Green Talk

Blogger and editor Anna Hackman chats with MNN about green buildings, green business and bar mitzvahs.




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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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Chinese city plans to launch an 'artificial moon' to replace streetlights

Chengdu's wild plan involves a reflective satellite or "moon" that would beam down a "dusk-like glow" within city limits.




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Light pollution threatens migrating birds, especially if they tweet while flying

Birds that produce 'flight calls' during night migration may be more vulnerable to light pollution, a new study finds.




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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.



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Twitter-sourced 'Quakebook' hits Amazon.com

The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan