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wind energy in scottland

Scotland produced enough wind energy for double its homes in last 6 months

In the first half of 2019, Scottish wind generated enough electricity to power the equivalent of 4.47 million homes, almost double the number of homes there.

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer in Renewable Energy July 15, 2019

Mayor of London kills the Tulip

Green Architecture

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 16, 2019

The quest to make jeans more sustainable

Sustainable Fashion

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko July 16, 2019

Photo: Young Eastern bluebird takes a dip

Reader's Photos

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 16, 2019

How to grow and harvest 'cut and come again' lettuce, for perpetual salad greens

Derek Markham

By Derek Markham July 15, 2019

Avoid these 6 foods linked to cancer

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 15, 2019

Get ready for the 1.5 degree lifestyle

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 15, 2019

Is vegan design the Next Big Trend?

Interior Design

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 15, 2019

Smart phones have replaced entire rooms worth of stuff

Sustainable Product Design

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 15, 2019

Photo: Sea otter revels in the kelp

Reader's Photos

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 15, 2019

Tern's new folding bike folds up 30 percent smaller than other folders with 20 inch wheels

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 12, 2019

Looking at trees can reduce problematic cravings

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 12, 2019

6 simple steps for mindful eating

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 12, 2019

Minimalism isn't all or nothing

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko July 12, 2019

New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design

Green Architecture

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 12, 2019

Canada's NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 12, 2019

Kids ask McDonalds to ditch plastic Happy Meal toys

Corporate Responsibility

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko July 12, 2019

Photo: Gray hairstreak is a well-appointed butterfly

Reader's Photos

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 12, 2019

8 of the easiest houseplants to care for

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 11, 2019

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Get ready for the 1.5 degree lifestyle

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wind energy in scottland

Scotland produced enough wind energy for double its homes in last 6 months

Cut and come again lettuce for baby greens

How to grow and harvest 'cut and come again' lettuce, for perpetual salad greens

Smart phones have replaced entire rooms worth of stuff

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