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Thoreau's Legacy, Water Consciousness and Juicy Eco-Jewelry

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 11.14.08
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The Union of Concerned Scientists and Penguin Classics encourage writers and photographers to contribute to their new online book, Thoreau's Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming. Hurry, the deadline is tomorrow--November 15!

AlterNet, the news and advocacy website, publishes the book, Water Consciousness: How We All Have To Change To Protect Our Most Critical Resource.

A jewelry designer transforms trashed soda and juice containers into earrings.

For Thanksgiving, EcoWorldy reports on eco-issues "related to bringing food from the farm to your dinner plate."

A study finds that Southern California's air pollution kills more than motor vehicle fatalities do.

Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?

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A Home Energy Use Tracker, The Prius' Solar Makeover and Brazil's Carbon Market

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 11.10.08
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An interactive website allows users to track home energy use in real time.

Toyota considers sprucing up the Prius with rooftop solar panels.

Can the carbon market help save Amazonia?

Greenbang rounds up their list of top ten weird green technologies.

Australia rates their most fuel efficient cars.

Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?

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All Things Obama

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 11. 5.08
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Eat. Drink. Better. serves up Election Victory Pancakes.

EcoSalon reviews the new Democratic government's green plans.

The Naked Hippie sells organic Obama tees.

Sustainablog wonders what the new President's first sustainable act should be.

Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?

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Hybrid Boats, New York City's Big Green News and SmartBiking

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 11. 3.08
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The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show showcases the DSe Hybrid 12m from Island Pilot--a boat powered using a combination of diesel, solar and electric power.

The Statue of Liberty lights up NYC the eco-way by tapping into wind energy.

...On a sadder NYC note, a federal judge puts a halt to the city's fuel-efficient hybrid taxis.

Copenhagen draws plans to experiment with MIT's SmartBiking project starting in November 2009.

The 2008 Geneva International Motor Show unveils the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid car.

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Healthy Halloween Tips, Starbucks' Fill of Fair Trade and Eco-Savvy Holidays

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 10.31.08
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Too much of a good thing (like fair trade, organic and homemade Halloween treats) can still be a bad thing. See how to prevent your kids--and yourself--from OD'ing on sugar this Halloween.

Starbuck's announces it will double its purchases of fair trade coffee to 40 million pounds in 2009--making the company the largest purchaser of Fair Trade Certified™ coffee in the world.

Just in time for the holidays, Eco-Libris reviews the book, Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations & Traditions for the Whole Family.

Sustainablog shares a paper-free book alternative.

The Cornucopia Institute's Organic Dairy Products Scorecard ranks organic milk producers. What's the grade of your favorite brand?

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Solar Space Satellites, Ebay's Elephant Ivory Ban and FedEx's Eco-Endeavors

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 10.22.08
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Are solar satellites the answer to our energy crisis?

Ebay bans the sale of elephant ivory.

FedEx announces their largest international solar energy facility.

Summer Rayne Oakes partners up with Payless Shoes to get them on board with green.

Doctors continue to disagree over the correct Vitamin D intake for children.

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The American Diet, Sexy, Reused Skateboards and Buyer Beware

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 10.20.08
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GreenHomeHuddler charts the average American diet and shares some green foodie tips.

Skateboards transform into sleek and sexy watches, chairs, shoes and more.

EcoSalon takes a stab at the USDA for halting the Agriculture Chemical Usage Program.

What's the buzz behind "peak coffee?" Find out!

Simon and Schuster launch their new line of eco-friendly children's books, Little Green Books.

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Beautiful Bottle Caps, The Humble Rutabaga and The Real Financial Crisis

by Team Treehugger, Worldwide on 10.15.08
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:: Artist Rick Ladd embraces the bottle cap in his furniture designs.

:: Eat. Drink. Better. rounds-up recipes using fall's "most overlooked and under appreciated vegetable."

:: TriplePundit calculates that the cost of deforestation is much greater than that of the financial crisis.

:: Will 'black silicon' be able to revolutionize solar energy generation?

:: Get with Green compiles a list of twenty things homeowners should know before installing bamboo flooring.

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