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Why Environmental "Hypocrisy" Is Irrelevant and Inevitable
Accusations of hypocrisy against environmentalists because they too use fossil fuels are a dangerous and counterproductive distraction.
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America's first hemp crop in 60 years was planted this week in Colorado
Hemp, the THC-free cousin of cannabis, has recently been made legal in Colorado, but the feds still don't approve.
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Palletso: Recycled rustic pallet furniture charms and opens your beer
These recycled pallet pieces from a Los Angeles-based company are simple yet fun.
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Honda extracts rare earth metals from used hybrid batteries, turns them into new batteries
Despite their name, rare earth metals aren't actually that rare, but they are important for a variety of green technologies.
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Student designed Solar Garage produces energy, grows food too
This smart redesign of the common garage uses solar power to optimize the charging of electric vehicles and the germination of food crops.
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Nanoscale artificial leaf can extract hydrogen from water with just sunlight
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has shown what they call the "first fully integrated nanosystem for artificial photosynthesis".
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Out of 11,944 peer-reviewed climate papers, 97.2% agree on man-made global warming
Like in Groundhog Day, we have to relive the same day over and over again, not to become a better person and get the girl, but to break through the public perception that somehow there's still a scientific debate on global warming.
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Buycott app helps keep your money out of the hands of Monsanto, Koch Bros., and more
This app helps you put your money where your mouth is by only buying products from companies that reflect your principles.
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Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species
It is Endangered Species Day and we are acknowledging it by bringing attention to these feline species that are on the verge of disappearing.
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Creamy potato, leek and roasted poblano pepper soup [Vegan]
A different spin on the classic favorite potato leek soup, this version has a bit extra flavor, in the form of roasted poblano.
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The green 3D printing materials we’ve been waiting for
Although the technology has quickly become quite sophisticated, the materials used in 3D printers have been slow to catch up... Until now.
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Happy Eightieth Birthday, Tennessee Valley Authority
It may be old, dirty and coal powered now, but it was once a vision of a brighter future, was a giant stimulus project and helped win WWII.
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Want healthier tomatoes? Grow ‘em with LEDs
Recent research shows that growing tomatoes indoors with LEDs produces more nutrient-rich fruit than when growing with fluorescent lights.
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Dogs are going extinct: 8 most endangered canid species
It is Endangered Species Day and we are acknowledging it by bringing attention to these canid species that are on the brink of disappearing.
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London's top gardens pictured in one charming book
If you are visiting London this summer, or just like garden porn, this is the book for you.
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Kindhearted cop halts traffic pursuit to escort a family of ducks off the road (Video)
Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only applies to people?
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May 17 is Bike to Work Day! No excuses this year!
If you already commute to work on your bike, that's great, just keep doing what you do. But if you don't, it's a great time to give it a try and see why so many swear by it.
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Comedy video spoofs Facebook's Keystone XL support
With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for supporting Keystone XL pipeline, a comedy duo mocks Facebook "Mess" Everything Up Department.
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