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A Tree Grows in Philly

Philadelphia is about to get a whole lot greener thanks to a major tree planting effort. Mayor Michael Nutter has set a goal of planting 300,000 trees in the city by 2015, according
Toyota Prius Named Top Green Car

It's been a rough year for Toyota, which has been plagued by recalls, but the Japanese car maker's top selling Prius is still scoring points for the embattled company. Kelley Blue
Protect Endangered Species: Wear a Condom

Story by Katie Levitt, originally published April 2010 on Tonic.com. Since February, 350,000 free endangered species condoms have been distributed nationwide. The bulk of those were passed out at Earth Day events on Thursday. The condom campaign is the
Ninja Slug Discovered in Borneo

Good news for conservationists as over 120 new species have been discovered in a protected part of Borneo, including the longest stick insect in the world, a lungless frog and a slug
3D Concrete Printer Could Build Benches on Earth, Bases on Moon

While home computer users commonly bemoan the high prices that replacement printer ink cartridges can often fetch, at least we know where to go to
Plant it Forward: Bringing Fruit Trees to London

The London Orchard Project's pick-your-own ethic is tackling climate change and food security in the city. Thanks to The
Trunks for Trunks: Buy Underwear and Plant Trees

Story by Katie Leavitt, originally published April 2010 on Tonic.com PACT is offering to plant 20 trees per purchase of each pair of organic cotton underwear in their Green Belt Movement collection. In the spirit of Earth Week, from April 16 to April
Help Support Children's Eco-Projects for Earth Day

Guest post by Darragh Worland, originally published on Tonic.com. Earth Day is coming up next week and so you might be wondering how you can participate (preferably without having to leave the comfort of your own home, right?) Here's one option that
The (Haitian) Rum Must Go On!

Haiti's best-known export, the century-and-a-half-old rum company Rhum Barbancourt, is back in business after grinding to a halt following the devastating earthquake that hit the island
How a Whiff of Wasabi Can Save Lives

With its pungent aroma and fiery flavor, wasabi is most commonly known as a condiment for sushi. But now it has a more important role, as a potential life saver in smoke alarms for the deaf.
Cooking Up a New Way to Be Green

Day in, day out, we use the stove - and of course, our cookware -- to heat our meals and cook our snacks. But a revolutionary company called Ecolution has put green where we are not used to
Innovative New Robot Smiles When You Smile

There is, in all likelihood, a firm limit of two reactions that one can possibly have to a robotics development coming out of Japan's Osaka University. You're certain to find it either to be
Top Stories from Tonic: Green Power in Africa, Hydroponic Farming in Anguilla, Environmental Justice Competition, and More!

Just in time for South Africa to host the World Cup, a group of Harvard students have created a way to provide energy from a soccer ball. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sOccket. The Caribbean nation of Anguilla may be lush with tropical forests
Top Stories from Tonic: Inside 'We Are the World', Getting Deep at Sundance, The Future of Travel, Football's New Green Stadium, and More!

Josh Groban gave us an inside look at how the incredible remake of the song "We Are the World" went down in Los Angeles. "The vast number of artists and the breadth of genres represented there was unbelievable." KC Baker has the full story on how the
Top Stories from Tonic: Volunteers Still Needed in Haiti, Top Sustainable CEOs, Lewis Black Rants for Charity, and More!

More than two weeks have passed since the devastating earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, and millions of Americans have opened their wallets, their hearts, even their homes to help. But now, as the long, difficult struggle to rebuild a nation continues,
Top Stories from Tonic: Helping Haiti, Survivor Zohn Goes Home, Facebook Status Colors Revealed, Goldman Bonuses, and More!

The earthquake that rocked Haiti this week may have devastated much of the country, but it's also quickly bringing out the best in many people who want to help. Celebrities and charities are stepping up to
Top Stories from Tonic: Survivor Zohn, Sea Lion Search, Summit on the Summit and More!

What happens when Jessica Beil, Santigold, Emile Hirsch and Lupe Fiasco decide to take a hike? They take it al the way to the top. Mark Dagastino has the full story on the stars' Kilimanjaro climb,
Top Stories from Tonic: Global Soap, Good Riddance Day, Zhu Zhu Game and More!

Can you think of any better way to recycle hotel soaps than sending them over to refugee camps that could really use them? Neither could we. "Helping Ugandans Find Refuge in Global Soap."