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Volkswagen designs "micromobiles" for life after traffic collapse

From scooters to cargo bikes, a bunch of alternatives to driving that car.

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By Lloyd Alter in Alternative July 19, 2019

When it comes to cycling, Delft wasn't always Delft.

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By Lloyd Alter July 19, 2019

US meat eaters need to cut back on beef by nearly half

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 19, 2019

Social media use linked to depression in teens, study finds

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By Katherine Martinko July 19, 2019

Menstrual cups should be used more widely, study concludes

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By Katherine Martinko July 19, 2019

Photo: Pika takes the prize for top cutie-pie

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By Melissa Breyer July 19, 2019

This is the world's most relaxing song

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By Melissa Breyer July 18, 2019

In praise of dumb cars

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By Lloyd Alter July 18, 2019

A home is not a house, and a Polydrop is not a typical teardrop

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By Lloyd Alter July 18, 2019

The great sunscreen fallacy: Lack of sun exposure might be killing us

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By Katherine Martinko July 18, 2019

If governments are going to subsidize electric vehicles, why not e-bikes?

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By Lloyd Alter July 18, 2019

8 health benefits of iced tea

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 18, 2019

Cheap food harms public health and the environment, UK report says

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By Katherine Martinko July 18, 2019

Canada's Conservative leader blasts food guide for 'bias' against dairy

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko July 18, 2019

Photo: Golden lady has something to say

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By Melissa Breyer July 18, 2019

7 easy ways to make home-cooked food healthier

Melissa Breyer

By Melissa Breyer July 17, 2019

More praise for dumb cities

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 17, 2019

The robots are coming for your bike lanes

Lloyd Alter

By Lloyd Alter July 17, 2019

UK supermarket trials package-free groceries

Corporate Responsibility

Katherine Martinko

By Katherine Martinko July 17, 2019

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