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Fashion Made Fair Sample Sale in London

by Leonora Oppenheim, London, UK on 05.13.08
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This weekend in London the East End is going to be bustling with greenies looking for a bargain. The Fashion Made Fair Sample Sale returns, bigger and better than ever, to the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane. For those fashionistas who would like to invest in some eco-threads, but are too often put off by the price tags, this is an event not to be missed. Many of TreeHugger's favourite ethical labels will be there, including People Tree, Terra Plana, Howies, Katharine Hamnett, Ciel, Green Knickers and many more! Happily for friends and family who don't want to amplify their wardrobes there are plenty of other activities to keep them busy, with talks from some of the labels and screenings of the documentary Black Gold. For the more indulgent there will be reiki and massage on offer as well as an organic bar and cafe. Fun for everyone! Click over the fold to find out where and when...

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Conversations on the Greening of Architecture and Design at LEFT/BRAIN/RIGHT

by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 05. 8.08
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Material Connexion is "the world's leading knowledge base for information about new and innovative materials." We are looking forward to attending Left/Brain/Right, , where Andrew Dent, VP of Materials and Library Research, will "discuss the sustainable materials and technologies that are transforming design today and the future opportunities that will redefine our built environment."

Li Edelkoort, founder and President of Trend Union, will "discuss the new bridges between Lifestyles and Architecture in the context of Green: the window into our souls that is altering our society, our landscapes, our aspirations, our surroundings, our surfaces and our notion of home and design."

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SOS 4.8: a New Green Music & Art Festival in Spain

by Petz Scholtus, Barcelona on 05. 8.08
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After numerous music bands, such as Radiohead, took on the fight against climate change and decided to go green(er), more and more festival organisers are also keen on the idea to contribute towards sustainability with their events. A great example is the SOS 4.8 festival held in Murcia, Spain, last weekend for the first time. None other than the Chemical Brothers, Rufus Wainwright, Jeff Mills, James, Digitalism and Fangoria (!) performed at the 24-hour event.

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Sting, Feist, Billy Joel, James Taylor to Perform for the Rainforest -- Get Your Tickets!

by George Spyros, New York City, USA on 05. 7.08
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Empire State Building to glow green on May 8th in honor of Rainforest Foundation Fund Carnegie Hall Benefit and Rainforest Awareness Month 2008!

It's Rainforest Awareness Month and Jessica is kickin' it telling you about her trip to the Brazilian Amazon and interviewing John Nevado, President of Nevado Roses Ecuador just in time for Mother's Day (*wink* pamper mom and mama earth with our gift guide).

The star-studded Rainforest Foundation Fund Benefit Concert & Gala is tomorrow night and if you weren't fortunate enough to bid your way into winning exclusive access to the event, there is still time to purchase Gala and concert tickets. Billy Joel, James Taylor, Sting, Brian Wilson, Chris Botti, Feist, celebrated French operatic tenor Roberto Alagna, cellist Natalie Clein plus special musical family members including Alexa Ray Joel, CoCo Sumner, Ben Taylor, Sally Taylor, along with many more special guests will perform one night only on behalf of the Rainforest Foundation Fund.

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Coolest Animal Attack Viral Vids for Mother's Day

by Christine Lepisto, Berlin on 05. 5.08
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Mothers Day is next Sunday (hint, hint). To get you in the mood, TreeHugger gives you our top picks for viral videos of Moms in the wild. This is nature at its most raw, most violent, most competitive. Inspirational. Awesome. Watch it with your mother, you will need a hug when it is over.

The Battle at Kruger, above, rates first place. If evolution is about the survival of the fittest, what does "The Battle at Kruger" say to us? The pride of lions beats out the giant crocodile, but in the end the baby buffalo wins, thanks to cooperation. Just think what we could accomplish if we humans could pull together against the threats to our survival. Certainly not by coincidence, Caught on Safari: The Battle at Kruger, will premiere on the National Geographic Channel on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008, at 9pm EST.

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Photo Exhibit Shows Impact of Climate Change in Peruvian Lives

by Paula Alvarado, Buenos Aires on 05. 5.08
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From May 1 to 31, the city of Lima is hosting the photo exhibit Climate changes, so does my life, which shows the impact climate change is starting to have in different Peruvian communities.

The images were taken by photographer Thomas Mueller, who travelled through 13 regions in the Peruvian coast, mountains and forest, speaking with countrymen, fishermen, artisans and community leaders in 29 cities. Every picture is accompanied by a testimony, in which the person says what's changing in their everyday life thanks to the shift in seasons, water availability, and alike.

"This journey has allowed me to observe that climate change is a reality in Peru. However, it's important that we learn how natives are learning and starting to adapt their lives to the effects of this phenomenon," said Mueller, according to a press release.

See some of the pics and testimonies after the jump.

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Tommy Lee and Ludacris Take The Stage at Green Apple Fest

by Summer Rayne Oakes on 05. 1.08
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“Sorry Tommy,” I said with a smile. “I like to go deep.”

Earth Day celebration in San Francisco is probably the perfect place to give Tommy Lee and Ludacris the Green 101. The artists, (both who are participants in Planet Green’s Battleground Earth), paid a visit to the Bay Area during the Green Apple Festival. They may have well been on another planet though, because you know how freaky cool San Francisco can get around Earth Day *wink, wink*.




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Andrea Zittel Show in Switzerland

by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 05. 1.08
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Warning: The video has incredibly annoying popup ads that you have to shoo away throughout.

We love Andrea Zittel and have even called her our role model. We wrote earlier: "she lived six months in one dress; designs remarkable furniture; has created a series of intricate folding living units that challenge every notion about multifunctional furniture; has created living pods and stations on her property that blow away most of our beloved modernist prefabs." Her work from over 16 years is on display at Schaulager in Basel, Switzerland; the video provides good coverage of the contents and her press conference. ::Vernissage via ::Dezain

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