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Comedy video spoofs Facebook's Keystone XL support

May 16, 10:06 AM by Chris Tackett in Corporate Responsibility

With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for supporting Keystone XL pipeline, a comedy duo mocks Facebook "Mess" Everything Up Department.
Fewer trees mean less rain, decreased hydropower

May 16, 9:20 AM by Chris Tackett in Natural Sciences

A new study published by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences serves as a great example of the interconnectedness of nature and how human activity can disrupt life-sustaining systems.
Lobster Boat Successfully Blockades 40,000 Ton Coal Shipment

May 16, 8:43 AM by Sami Grover in Corporate Responsibility

Yesterday, two activists moored their tiny lobster boat infront of a giant coal tanker, successfully halting the delivery of 40,000 tons of central Appalachian coal.
15 Easy recipes for eating local and vegetarian in May

May 16, 8:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Easy Vegetarian Recipes

These recipes are simple and delicious -- and they'll help you feel proud about your food's small carbon footprint.
No-petroleum sunglasses crafted from castor bean oil

May 16, 5:59 AM by A.K. Streeter in Sustainable Product Design

Plastic is all around us. Zeale of Boulder, Colorado has found a way to made high-grade optical lenses out of plant-based materials. They are made from castor oil, that old bane of childhood.
International Coastal Cleanup removed 10 million pounds of trash from the world's beaches

May 15, 10:32 PM by Stephen Messenger in Ocean Conservation

Last September, more than 550,000 volunteers in 97 countries gathered on beaches and along waterways around the globe with one goal in mind -- to clean things up.
LEED Bashing: Plastic People trying to slip "Trojan Horse" amendments to gut LEED certification

May 15, 3:34 PM by Lloyd Alter in Environmental Policy

Big Chem never misses a chance to try and keep plastics in green building.
North Carolina tries to ban Tesla from selling its electric cars directly

May 15, 3:07 PM by Michael Graham Richard in Cars

North Carolina's legislators have proposed a bill that would make it illegal for automakers to sell their cars directly in the state. Of course the bill is supported by the Automobile Dealers Association, and aimed directly at Tesla Motors.
Meet America's first climate refugees

May 15, 1:56 PM by Chris Tackett in Climate Change

The people of Newtok, Alaska are living a slow-motion disaster that will end, very possibly within the next five years, with the entire village being washed away.
Should cyclists be able to do the "Idaho Stop"?

May 15, 1:04 PM by Lloyd Alter in Bikes

Should different rules apply to different modes of transport? "We have laws for dog licensing. Should parakeets have to wear a little collar with a tiny tag?"
Monitor your world from your smartphone with these tiny wireless sensors

May 15, 12:33 PM by Derek Markham in Gadgets

Keep an eye on temperature, humidity, light levels, and more in your garden or home with these rugged little wireless sensors.
Should we geoengineer the climate? We already are.

May 15, 12:14 PM by Chris Tackett in Climate Change

Geoengineering can be more than doing stuff to the environment. We could try leaving it alone.
The Grow Home is back with these flatpack houses for Dutch first-time homebuyers

May 15, 9:54 AM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

It's an old idea that keeps coming back, and just gets better with time: A house that adapts as your family changes
London is building a power plant that burns waste fat from sewers

May 15, 9:25 AM by Megan Treacy in Clean Technology

The discarded fat that can clog the sewer system will now be used as a renewable energy source.
Sauteed asparagus and leeks with orange zest and toasted pine nuts [Vegan]

May 15, 9:00 AM by Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch in Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Simple ingredients, easy and fast preparation, and an incredible flavor. There's everything to love about this delicious recipe.
Make a wine bottle planter for a modern twist on a hanging herb garden

May 15, 8:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Sustainable Product Design

The project can be completed in half a day, for about $30. And you'll have a creative hanging garden for indoor or outdoor plants.
Researcher decodes prairie dog language, discovers they've been talking about us (Video)

May 14, 9:15 PM by Stephen Messenger in Natural Sciences

The results show that praire dogs aren't only extremely effective communicators, they also pay close attention to detail.
Epic debate: Amory Lovins vs. Charles C. Mann on the future of oil

May 14, 4:15 PM by Michael Graham Richard in Energy Policy

Over the past few weeks, The Atlantic has been host to a public debate between Charles C. Mann and Amory B. Lovins about the future of oil and renewable energy and whether we'll see a decline in petroleum use any time soon.