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Breeze Please: A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM

Wind power may be the cleanest, cheapest option in all 50 states in 35 years, especially with inventions such as new bladeless turbines that are 40 percent more efficient.

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Fossil Free: China Tests Hydrogen-Powered Mass Transit

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM

Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams.

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Happy Eco-Birthday!: Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM

The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.

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Greening America's Games: Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM ● By Avery Mack

From LED lights to low-flow toilets to compostable drink cups, American stadiums are dramatically reducing their environmental impact.

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Green Arts: Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

Jul 31, 2015 08:19AM ● By Avery Mack

With a little research, we can make beautiful art and crafts using non-toxic supplies from planet-friendly sources.

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Trendy Transit: More Americans Hop on Buses and Trains

Jul 31, 2015 08:18AM

As trains and buses grow more popular, cities are expanding their fleets and adding more routes.

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Solar Timeshare: Buying Kilowatts from Each Other

Jul 31, 2015 08:18AM

A Boston startup allows “sun partners” without solar units to buy units of energy from “sun hosts” with rooftop panels.

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Food Gleaning: Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

Jul 10, 2015 11:53AM ● By Avery Mack

By picking what’s left behind in the fields, nonprofit groups are providing fresh, healthy food to millions nationwide.

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Soil Savers: The Need to Protect Precious Native Topsoils

Jun 30, 2015 08:14AM

Our food supply depends on the quality of our topsoil, and with strategies as simple as a rain garden and paving stones, we can start to protect it right at home.

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Bee Aware: Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides

Jun 30, 2015 08:14AM

Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will phase out sales of neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading factor in the disastrous global bee decline.

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The Teeny-Tiny Vacation Option: Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

Jun 01, 2015 03:43PM ● By Avery Mack

Ever longed to try out downsizing? Teeny-tiny rentals a tenth the size of an average home are springing up at vacation sites ranging from national forests to urban centers.

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