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Clothing

Goat Organic Apparel supports human rights and sustainability

Traditional apparel production often comes at a cost to the environment, as well as risk to the people making the products. Goat Organic Apparel has set out to change that with clothing that makes a bold statement in favor of human rights and ethical manufacturing. Goat Organic Apparel has a...
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Corporate Responsibility

Research finds people want Apple and Samsung to go green

Smartphones have become an essential part of most people’s daily functions. Such a massive industry has the potential to have an extensive environmental impact, from production, to the waste cycle. Smartphone manufacturers are showing signs of accountability through efforts to incorporate recycled materials...
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Fossil Fuels

Huntington Beach oil spill destroys wildlife habitat

A wildlife habitat has been destroyed after 127,000 gallons of oil spilled along the Huntington Beach coast in Orange County, California. Officials are working round the clock to clean up the shores. The leak started on Saturday, about 5 miles off the coast, and continued for several hours. Currently, divers are...
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Schools

Top 20 greenest schools in America 2021

Sierra Club is America’s largest grassroots environmental organization with a membership around 3.5 million. It’s mission is to encourage people to enjoy the many benefits of the outdoors, while lobbying for wildlife protection, clean energy, health and safety and environmental preservation. Spotlighting...
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Pollution

Largest nature reserve in Jordan threatened by copper mining

Dana Biosphere Reserve is the largest and most ecologically diverse protected region in Jordan. The reserve extends over 300 square kilometers and includes a mix of natural features that give it its natural beauty. The shallow valleys, mountain ridges, plains, indigenous trees and wildlife diversity make the biosphere...
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Electronics

Clean solar light right in your pocket

Namene Solar are the makers behind Occa, a portable solar light and headlamp, striving to put a clean source of light in everyone's hands. That's why when you buy one of these lamps, the company will donate one of them to families who live off the grid and have to rely on kerosene lamps. This is a much cleaner,...
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Climate Change

Climate protests are coming to the White House, and you can join

The Build Back Fossil Free coalition will descend on Washington D.C. in protests this October. Planned for Oct. 11-15, the protests aim to push the Biden administration to take action against the climate crisis. Among the demands on the table is for President Biden to declare a climate emergency and end fossil...

The Build Back Fossil Free coalition will descend on Washington D.C. in protests this October. Planned for Oct. 11-15, the protests aim to push...
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Fossil Fuels

Conservationists continue fighting despite Line 3's completion

On Thursday last week, Enbridge, the Canadian oil company in charge of the Line 3 project, announced that work on the pipeline was complete. The pipeline is expected to start ferrying oil across Minnesota this Monday. The $3 billion project was given to Enbridge. The new line replaces an old, corroding...

On Thursday last week, Enbridge, the Canadian oil company in charge of the Line 3 project, announced that work on the pipeline was complete....
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Animals

Save bats from becoming extinct

Thanks to the horror movies, books and rabid headlines, bats are not only a victim of natural dangers, but also of human misunderstanding and fear. The truth is, bats are amazing for the environment. There are around 1,400 species of bats. They are located in nearly every corner of the planet, with the exception...

Thanks to the horror movies, books and rabid headlines, bats are not only a victim of natural dangers, but also of human misunderstanding and...
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Architecture

Los Angeles apparel headquarters has an eco-conscious design

The apparel industry has long been in the spotlight for its negative impacts to the environment. In addition to the toxic chemicals, water consumption and synthetic materials that go into fashion pieces, the footprint of the retail apparel stores and offices are also in the crosshairs. So when lifestyle brand...

The apparel industry has long been in the spotlight for its negative impacts to the environment. In addition to the toxic chemicals, water consumption...
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Homes

Permeability and lightness combine in this biophilic design

Nestled within a close-knit community in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is an impressive three-bedroom residential establishment hinged on the concepts of permeability, lightness and sustainability. The one-of-a-kind architectural testbed offers 3,300 square feet of living area based around common areas analogous to...

Nestled within a close-knit community in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is an impressive three-bedroom residential establishment hinged on the concepts...
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Food

Cooking inspiration from vegan recipes all over the world

Nearly every healthy diet on the planet points towards a heavy emphasis on plant-based whole foods. Whether that means adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, making one meatless meal each week, or taking away all animal products in favor of vegan eating, every step is a step towards a healthier body and planet.  If...

Nearly every healthy diet on the planet points towards a heavy emphasis on plant-based whole foods. Whether that means adopting a vegetarian...