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18

May

10 first steps to lighter living
Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these simple ideas.

10 first steps to lighter living

Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these simple ideas.

11

May

Google Timelapse reveals an altered Earth
The search giant has teamed up with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to create a stunning time-lapse look at humanity’s effect on Earth over 28 years.

Google Timelapse reveals an altered Earth

The search giant has teamed up with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to create a stunning time-lapse look at humanity’s effect on Earth over 28 years.

10

May

Solar design never looked so cool: 7 modern projects

07

May

Sustainable Brands 2013: From Revolution to Renaissance
What started as small ideas are now changing industry in big ways. More than 2,000 thought leaders will gather in San Diego from June 3-6 to discuss the state of business sustainability.

Sustainable Brands 2013: From Revolution to Renaissance

What started as small ideas are now changing industry in big ways. More than 2,000 thought leaders will gather in San Diego from June 3-6 to discuss the state of business sustainability.

26

Apr

The best trees for urban (and suburban) yards
The world needs more trees. Here are recommended varieties for planting.

The best trees for urban (and suburban) yards

The world needs more trees. Here are recommended varieties for planting.

23

Apr

EKG for the planet: New ecology network to monitor Earth’s health
The system will be fully operational by 2017 and is expected to continue its research for 30 years.

EKG for the planet: New ecology network to monitor Earth’s health

The system will be fully operational by 2017 and is expected to continue its research for 30 years.

21

Apr

If Hoyoung Lee’s concept printer becomes reality, you’ll never throw away another pencil stub or buy another ink cartridge. The pencil printer separates the wood from pencils and uses the lead to print documents. There’s even a built-in eraser component that allows you to remove text from a page and reuse the paper, so you’ll be saving money and trees.

See more of bizarre green inventions.

If Hoyoung Lee’s concept printer becomes reality, you’ll never throw away another pencil stub or buy another ink cartridge. The pencil printer separates the wood from pencils and uses the lead to print documents. There’s even a built-in eraser component that allows you to remove text from a page and reuse the paper, so you’ll be saving money and trees.

See more of bizarre green inventions.

10

Apr

Impact of Keystone XL pipeline examined in new e-book
Washington Post energy correspondent Steven Mufson traveled the 1,700-mile path of the controversial tar sands pipeline.

Impact of Keystone XL pipeline examined in new e-book

Washington Post energy correspondent Steven Mufson traveled the 1,700-mile path of the controversial tar sands pipeline.

09

Apr

Feral pigs going hog-wild in U.S.
Feral pigs were introduced to North America in the 1500s by Spanish explorers and were used for hunting but have become ecological threats.

Feral pigs going hog-wild in U.S.

Feral pigs were introduced to North America in the 1500s by Spanish explorers and were used for hunting but have become ecological threats.

02

Apr

How leopards and humans peacefully coexist in India
Scientists have discovered that a group of both leopards and humans are able to live alongside each other peacefully in an area of western India

How leopards and humans peacefully coexist in India

Scientists have discovered that a group of both leopards and humans are able to live alongside each other peacefully in an area of western India