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If your new year’s resolution had something to do with reducing your ecological footprint, cutting down on energy costs, or just making your…

As we approach World Water Day 2010, it’s important to take a moment to consider just how essential clean drinking water is. More than a…

Green roofs and living green walls were once practically unheard of, but today they’re enjoying a huge popularity resurgence. Why cover your…

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The biggest period of overindulgence of the entire year is nearly behind us now. With only the New Year celebrations to go, many of us find that…

At one time, all farmers knew the easiest way to test and correct the pH of their farm’s soil: they tasted it. While it’s something of a…

Christmas is upon us once again, and that means lots of food, a few presents, and, usually, a few soul-warming drinks. Whether you’re planning…

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Solar and wind energy seem to get most of the attention from alternative-energy supporters, but there are plenty of other alternative fuel…

Green design is on the lips and fingertips of designers all across America, Europe and other parts of the world. But one place where it hasn’t…

The animal world is inextricably linked to the human world. Often, we get answers to our tough questions from observing or studying animals. And…

Vertical farming is a big deal, and as urban centers become more and more populous there’s a good chance we’ll finally start seeing some of…

City parking lots can be eyesores, and a lot of people look at them as wasted urban space. But what if they did more than just provide a place…