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No-fear Halloween candy
Choose cleaner, greener Halloween treats to give away this year. >>Available online
Bloom Energy prepares its mysterious device
Is a fuel cell with the potential to eliminate the need for new American power plants on the horizon? >>Speculation
The pros and cons of 'free' electric cars
A California company is talking about marketing electric cars like cell phones -- give away the hardware, charge for the service. >>Pros and cons
Are aerosol cans a-okay?
Spray cans no longer contain CFCs, but does that mean they're a-okay for the environment? >> Expert answer
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AFP - Palm oil companies are clearing massive swathes of untouched forest in Indonesia's remote easternmost Papua region, environmental group Greenpeace said Friday.
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It's getting spooky out there...
By Jenn Savedge , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
There's plenty of time to pull together an awesome, inexpensive Halloween costume that treads lightly on the environment. Read full post »
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The future of waste
By Maria Stamas for amorylovins
Recycling, once a novelty, now is commonplace. Is "zero waste" on the same path? Here's an inside look at one company that's already there. Read full post »
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Dating ideas
By Huddler's Green Home for huddlergreenhome
Looking for something more environmentally friendly than your typical dinner-and-a-movie date? Here are several green ideas. Read full post »
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Transmitting data through LED light bulbs
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Because LEDs can cycle on and off millions of times per second, they can in effect become wireless routers ... eliminating the need for one more appliance. Read full post »
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Cycling smart in the colder months
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
Bundle up -- and don't cheap out on the rain gear -- are on this list of cold-weather-commute tips. Read full post »
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180 MPG hybrid scooter available now for $3k
By Hank Green for ecogeek
An unknown startup in California unveils the ultimate in efficient transportation: a 180 MPG hybrid scooter. What's the catch? Read full post »
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Bloom Energy prepares its mysterious device
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Is an ultra-efficient fuel cell with the potential to eliminate the need for new American power plants on the horizon? Read full post »
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Eight lost years: An interactive timeline
By Sheryl Canter for climate411
An interactive timeline gives an at-a-glance overview of scientific reports, environmental impacts, and lost opportunities. Read full post »
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