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This kinetic installation uses sound to visualize the world’s CO2 emissions

The CarbonScape installation by Chinese artist Chris Cheung (aka h0nh1m), mimics the sounds of jet engines, ship...

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Scientists reveal the carbon footprint of your sandwich

Researchers at the University of Manchester have the distinguished honor of conducting the first-ever study on...

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Renovated forever home strives to minimize its carbon footprint

Sustainable architecture doesn’t have to come at the cost of beauty. Take, for example, this lovely refurbished...

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IKEA plans to cut food waste in half by 2020 — here’s how

You now have one more reason to love IKEA. By 2020, the Swedish company plans to cut food waste by 50% at its stores...

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Earth’s natural resources for 2017 are already in ‘overdraft’

Yesterday was Earth Overshoot Day - but unlike Earth Day, this is no occasion to celebrate. As of August 2, 2017,...

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Lush gardens hang from dramatic student housing proposed for Birmingham

An oasis-like residence has been envisioned for Birmingham’s growing, multicultural student population. Tapped...

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Zero-carbon home generates income by making more energy than it needs

The home of the future could slash your utility bills and generate enough money to help pay the mortgage. UK firm...

The most environmentally-friendly choice you can make could be to not have kids

We are all about finding new and effective ways to lessen your impact on the planet, but a new movement suggests...

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Beautiful timber office sequesters carbon in Austria

Located in Mödling, Austria, 52 Cubic Wood is mostly clad in vertical strips of timber carefully crafted and joined...

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Pittsburgh’s net-zero Frick Environmental Center is designed to meet the world’s toughest green standards

Created as a joint venture between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, the FEC is a welcome...

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Why sending an email can increase your carbon footprint

Your carbon footprint is greater than just the fossil fuels burned in traveling and construction—it encompasses...

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6 easy tips to green your 4th of July!

Although the 4th of July is a wonderful time to celebrate our freedom with friends and family, with all the cups,...

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Largest net-zero plus commercial retrofit in the US opens in Los Angeles

According to reports, commercial buildings in Los Angeles are expected to produce an increasing amount of carbon...

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Urban Produce vertical farm grows 16 acres of food in just 1/8 acre of space

Food deserts, lack of arable land, and the frozen months of winter are all obstacles we face in our mission to...

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INHABITAT GIVEAWAY: Win a SAGE home automation and security system worth $1,200

Home automation programs are becoming more prevalent in U.S. homes than ever before, and one of the most promising...

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Sydney Opera House made a video to teach kids about reducing their carbon footprint

Sydney Opera House made a video in collaboration with performers 'Dirt Girl' and 'Costa' explaining the carbon...

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How to determine if energy efficiency upgrades are right for your home (and budget)

The upfront cost of making energy efficient upgrades may deter some homeowners interested in home performance improvements....

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Cutting-edge MIT research converts carbon emissions into usable liquid fuel

What if our carbon emissions could actually minimize our carbon footprint? Chemical engineers from MIT have made...

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100 million roses grown for Valentine’s Day produce 9,000 metric tons of CO2

Roses may be red, but they're definitely not green according to research from Scientific American. As millions...

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Construction completed on the world’s second tallest building

The Shanghai tower broke ground back in 2008, as the third tower in the trio of skyscrapers located in Shanghai's...

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5 Ways to Avoid Burning Dinosaurs This Summer

  It's been a long winter, people, but Jack Frost went packing to the North Pole and the summer sun...

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Governor Cuomo announces ambitious shared solar program for all NY residents

Last Week, Governor Cuomo’s 2015 Opportunity Agenda outlined an ambitious new program for New York that would...

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Incredible news: Tropical forests are absorbing CO2

According to a new NASA study, tropical forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought, in...

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New report shows that Scotland could be fossil fuel-free by 2030

A new WWF-backed study by consultancy giant DNV-GL shows that Scotland can go 100% fossil fuel-free by the year...

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Atkins’ H2 low carbon building is an “ecological sandwich” in China

The newly opened TEDA H2 Building in China is the world-first low-carbon building that has been accredited with...

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Adaptable House Accommodates Major Life Changes to Dramatically Reduce its Carbon Footprint

Created as part of the MiniCO2 Houses development project, the design for the Adaptable House is based on the belief...

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India to Install 2,200 Solar-Powered Cell Phone Towers

India currently has one of the largest populations of cell phone users in the world - the nation is expected to...

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6 Simple Lifestyle Changes that Save Both Energy and Money

Even though a lot of people may disagree, choices that can help save the environment often save you money as...

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What’s the Carbon Footprint of Your Favorite Food or Activity?

Did you know that the carbon footprint of a diamond necklace is the same as that of drinking 1,333 pints of beer?...

Take Action Against Global Warming

Why You Should Personally Give a Damn About Climate Change

A world devastated by climate change is like a night where The Day After Tomorrow, Planet of the Apes, and A Clockwork...

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