Can Peru stop ‘ethical chocola...

Apr 18, 2015 by

Can Peru stop ‘ethical chocolate’ from destroying the Amazon?

[Translate] Amazon rainforest Andes to the Amazon NGOs allege illegal deforestation of primary rainforest to plant cacao and oil palm...

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Thirty years on, scientist who...

Apr 18, 2015 by

Thirty years on, scientist who discovered ozone layer hole warns: ‘it will still take years to heal’

[Translate] Ozone layer The Observer The lessons of a landmark moment in climate research have not been learned Two images that...

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California drought water-use r...

Apr 18, 2015 by

California drought water-use rules could force 36% reduction on Beverly Hills

[Translate] The Guardian California Officials introduce proposals for different cities and counties, backed up with heavy potential...

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angular blooming house offers ...

Apr 18, 2015 by

[Translate]   IROJE KHM’s angular blooming house offers secluded outdoor living image © sergio pirrone all images courtesy of IROJE...

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This gorgeous video will remin...

Apr 18, 2015 by

[Translate] By Suzanne Jacobs GRIST Disasters (natural or human-caused) are like TV shows. As soon as get into one, your friend tells...

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The ExxonMobil Explosion That ...

Apr 18, 2015 by

The ExxonMobil Explosion That Nobody Is Talking About

[Translate] The aftermath of an explosion at the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance, California. NBC News/Screenshot by Sacha Feinman...

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The Big Answer to Wrangling Oi...

Apr 17, 2015 by

The Big Answer to Wrangling Oil Spills Could Be in This Tiny Mesh

[Translate] TAKE PART DAILY Inspired by a lotus leaf, researchers have come up with a potentially powerful solution to saving ocean...

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How we beat the anti-vaxxers: ...

Apr 17, 2015 by

How we beat the anti-vaxxers: The obvious solution all sides could agree on

[Translate] The one proven policy to convince science-denying parents that protecting kids is in everyone’s best interest...

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Designing Urban Landscapes: A ...

Apr 17, 2015 by

Designing Urban Landscapes: A Matter of Good Storytelling and Editing

[Translate] METOPOLIS MAGAZINE Grace Lo A rendering of a reimagined Soho Square. The design draws inspiration from its surroundings...

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Design Needs to Rid Itself of ...

Apr 17, 2015 by

[Translate] METROPOLIS magazine Samuel Medina Here, we republish a text by the designer Hella Jongerius and theorist...

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The Growing Outdoor Recreation...

Apr 17, 2015 by

The Growing Outdoor Recreation Economy

[Translate] THE DIRT by Jared Green At the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., U.S. Interior department Secretary Sally...

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LIVING IN A SHOEBOX

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LIVING IN A SHOEBOX

[Translate] David Friedlander  LIFE EDITED Architecture Awesome French Micro Apartment is Awesome Continuing on yesterday’s theme of...

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Paul Krugman Dismantles Crazy ...

Apr 17, 2015 by

Paul Krugman Dismantles Crazy Conservative Economics

[Translate] Economy What will it take for right-wing ideologues to abandon the austerity myth? By Janet Allon / AlterNet Photo...

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Food in Uncertain Times: How t...

Apr 17, 2015 by

Food in Uncertain Times: How to Grow and Store the 5 Crops You Need to Survive

[Translate] The key is learning interdependence, not independence. By Makenna Goodman / Chelsea Green Publishing   VIA ALTERNET In an...

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How Starbucks Can Help Prevent...

Apr 17, 2015 by

How Starbucks Can Help Prevent Thousands of Deaths and Millions of Sick People

[Translate] Environment The cost per cup of coffee amounts to pennie By Reynard Loki / AlterNet April 17, 2015 Photo Credit: USDA...

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How the Federal Reserve Is Des...

Apr 17, 2015 by

How the Federal Reserve Is Destroying Your Economic Future

[Translate] Economy New research shows exactly how Fed policies exacerbate inequality. By Lynn Stuart Parramore / AlterNet Photo...

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Noam Chomsky: We’re facing a n...

Apr 17, 2015 by

Noam Chomsky: We’re facing a new Cold War

[Translate] The linguist and philosopher on the warped coverage of Putin’s Russia and the ways we whitewash our war crimes Noam...

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World Bank Breaks Its Own Rule...

Apr 16, 2015 by

[Translate] TRUTHDIG Global development Review of World Bank documents reveals electricity, water and transport projects contravened...

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Vomit ships dock in San Diego:...

Apr 16, 2015 by

[Translate] Over 200 people fell ill on two separate cruises this week Lindsay Abrams SALON. COM   Vomit ships dock in San...

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FDA: Kind bars aren’t actually...

Apr 16, 2015 by

FDA: Kind bars aren’t actually “healthy”

[Translate] The agency sent the snack bar company a warning label asking it to remove misleading claims from its labels Lindsay...

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Vogue Magazine Features Story ...

Apr 16, 2015 by

Vogue Magazine Features Story of Couple Giving Up Their Stuff

[Translate] David Friedlander   LIFE EDITED Behavior Okay, so it turned out our story about Paris Hilton adopting a minimalist...

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Grab your hats, East Coast — t...

Apr 16, 2015 by

Grab your hats, East Coast — the worms are back

[Translate] Chris Hsia By Katie Herzog   GRIST Ahhh, spring! The sky is clear, the sun is out, and after many months of long...

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Here’s why GOP lawsuits probab...

Apr 16, 2015 by

Here’s why GOP lawsuits probably won’t undermine Obama’s climate plan

[Translate] Talk News Radio Service By Tim McDonnell  GRIST This story is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration....

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How can we stop farmer suicide...

Apr 16, 2015 by

How can we stop farmer suicides?

[Translate] Grist / Grant Wood By Madeleine Thomas  GRIST Trigger warning: This piece discusses suicide, depression, and suicide’s...

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Congress Has Made Undermining ...

Apr 16, 2015 by

Congress Has Made Undermining Energy And Environmental Laws The Focus Of Its First 100 Days

[Translate] by Katie Valentine   THINK PROGRESS CREDIT: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File In its first 100 days, the 114th...

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Vatican Announces Major Summit...

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[Translate] by Jack Jenkins  CLIMATE PROGRESS CREDIT: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino Catholic officials announced on Tuesday plans for...

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Islamic Extremists Have Seized...

Apr 16, 2015 by

Islamic Extremists Have Seized Control Of U.S. Cities, Says NRA Seminar

[Translate] by Kira Lerner  THINK PROGRESS National Rifle Association members hold hands during the opening prayer at the annual...

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American Companies Are Shippin...

Apr 16, 2015 by

American Companies Are Shipping Millions Of Trees To Europe, And It’s A Renewable Energy Nightmare

[Translate] AP/Winfried Rothermel by Ari PhillipsCLIMATE PROGRESS In late March, a loosely affiliated coalition of southerners...

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How Resource Extraction in Lat...

Apr 15, 2015 by

How Resource Extraction in Latin America Poses Serious Environmental, Economic and Health Questions

[Translate] Environment The most challenging question is whether increasing extraction today can lay the foundation for decreasing...

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The Depressing Reason Why Your...

Apr 15, 2015 by

[Translate]   The current model for electronics ownership means technology companies have no incentive to provide better products. By...

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