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Patagonia donates its $10 million in tax cuts to save the planet

Last year, President Trump said that his tax bill would be an incredible Christmas gift for millions of hard-working...

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Patagonia strikes back at Trump over public lands policies

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia is calling out President Trump and his administration as liars regarding the...

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Chile creates five new national parks from 10 million acres of land in historic act

In a landmark act of conservation, Chile has created five new national parks out of over 10 million acres of land...

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Patagonia is suing the Trump Administration over Bears Ears: “The President Stole Your Land”

Patagonia won't let President Donald Trump shrink Bears Ears and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments...

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Patagonia launches campaign to protect Utah’s Bear Ears National Monument

The battle for Bears Ears National Monument is far from over. Weeks after Patagonia spurned the Outdoor Retailer...

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Patagonia boycotts huge Outdoor Retailer show to protest Utah Republicans

Sustainable outdoor gear company Patagonia is putting their popularity, and revenue, towards defending conservation...

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If you eat seafood, you’re probably eating fleece microfibers

If you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors (or simply like to feel warm and cozy throughout the day), you’re...

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Scientists discover 52-million-year-old tomatillo fossil

While not quite as charismatic as those of dinosaurs, vegetable fossils can provide game-changing insight into...

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Patagonia is donating all $10 million of its Black Friday profits

Black Friday is a consumeristic nightmare - but there are some companies using the day for good. Last week Patagonia...

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Danny Hess and the search for a sustainable surfboard

Image © Danny Hess His boards are often described by the surfers who ride them as “magical.” His website...

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Patagonia says synthetic fibers (including their own) are polluting the oceans

Patagonia's synthetic fleeces (along with fleeces from other manufacturers) are clogging up the oceans, poisoning...

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Patagonia asks people to learn to live with less

According to Jill Dumain, Patagonia's director of environmental strategy, people need to learn to live with less....

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337 whales beached in largest stranding event ever – and no one knows why

In the largest stranding event ever recorded, 337 whales were beached on a remote fjord in southern Chile’s Patagonia....

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Patagonia offers free repairs on nationwide “Worn Wear” mobile tour

Patagonia, makers of outdoor and technical clothing with an eco-friendly heart, is making it easier than ever for...

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Chile Cancels Giant HidroAysén Hydroelectric Project, Saves Pristine Patagonia

The Chilean government yesterday rejected the controversial HidroAysén hydroelectric power project, citing unresolved...

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13 Things We Learned from Some of the World’s Smartest People at Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013

For those who think that environmentalism is just for hippies, actor Harrison Ford and Peter Seligman, Chairman...

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Rugged Prefab Patagonia Lodge Adapts to Rough Climate Conditions in Chile

The Robinson Crusoe Deep Patagonia Lodge is located in the Aysén Region of Southern Chile at the end of the Austral...

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Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center Renovation in Portland Combines Green Design with Historic Preservation

The 70,000-square-foot former warehouse was renovated to include retail, office and an event space.  At a cost...

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Greenpeace-Sponsored Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Outerwear by Many Popular Brands

A study commissioned by Greenpeace Germany and conducted by two independent laboratories has found that many of...

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Estudio BaBO’s Earthquake-safe CFL Row Houses in Argentina Were Constructed Norwegian-style

It is not immediately evident, but the CFL houses are three in one. Painting them black helped to give them the...

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Reforest Patagonia Announces Plans to Plant One Million Trees in Chile

An ambitious citizen campaign called Reforest Patagonia is hoping to plant one million trees in Chilean Patagonia...

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10 Eco-Friendly and Vegan Flip-Flops for Summer!

Flip-flops are a summer staple that many of us will be spending the next three months in. But instead of purchasing...

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ReFleece Launches Kindle and iPad Cases Made from Recycled Patagonia Fleece

Started by former IDEO design engineer Sam Palmer, ReFleece is a small design company creating products from a...

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Buenos Aires’ Bioparque Temaikén Boasts the Largest Aviary in South America

Temaikén's Aviary is the biggest in South America and holds around 2,500 birds that live inside and outside the...

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7 Sustainable (And Mostly Vegan!) Winter Boots to Conquer Snow, Slush

If frozen feet don't exactly sound like your idea of a stylish time, why not invest in a pair of sustainably made...

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SIGG’s US Bottle Distributor Files For Bankruptcy

We're happy to see that many eco-conscious Americans have gotten used to toting around their own water containers...

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Glaciarium: New Iceberg-Shaped Glacier Museum Opens in Patagonia

The new glacier museum is located about 5 km from El Calafate and surrounded by the 4,500 sq kilometers Glaciers...

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Remota Hotel Blends into the Landscape Like a Superhero’s Hideout

Inspired by the sheep farm buildings of Patagonia, the Remota looks like a long, thin strip of land from a distance....

14 Eco-Friendly Bikinis, Swimsuits, and Board Shorts for Summer Fun

If you've already hit the beach this summer, you may have fallen victim to a little something called 'swimsuit...

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14 Eco-Friendly Bikinis, Swimsuits and Board Shorts for a Sizzlin’ Summer

Summer is here, and you know what that means! Time to bare that bikini-bod! Or not! Whether you want to flaunt...

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