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It's a roux story
How to turn your turkey carcass into a spectacular gumbo 0
Posted 12 hours, 2 minutes ago by April McGregerFoodie sites are now brimming with recipes for the Thanksgiving feast. As usual, April McGreger's thinking ahead. She delivers the goods on what to do with the turkey leftovers. Goodbye, mundane sandwiches; hello, delicious gumbo. Read More
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Calling All Wildcats
This Friday, don’t just Buy Nothing—use nothing! 1
Posted 17 hours, 54 minutes ago by Umbra FiskThe organizers of Buy Nothing Day, an annual attempt to counter the rampant consumerism of Black Friday, are notching things up this year, calling for a 24-hour "wildcat strike" against consumption. Find out how to join in. Read More
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Forget Polar Bears and PPM
Top 25 reasons to give a damn about climate change 26
Posted 4 days, 8 hours agoSo you're not moved by melting glaciers? Here are a few other reasons to pay attention to climate change, from supermodels to super-hungry rats. Read More
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Of price and men
Making buildings more efficient: looking beyond price 2
Posted 1 day, 1 hour ago by David Roberts
The market for building efficiency is snarled with market and behavioral failures that prevent price signals from getting translated into action. Instead of merely raising prices further, policymakers ought to look into ways to correct some of those failures. Read More
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Feast Your Eyes
Ask Umbra on trash, toxics, and tots 4
Posted 1 day, 1 hour ago by Umbra Fisk
Is composting bad for landfills? Are eco-products sprayed with chemicals? And could melamine cabinets make a safe changing table? Umbra advises. Read More
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Toxic suds want to watch you shower 0
Posted 3 days, 15 hours ago by Ashley BraunThe self-proclaimed “people against dirty” at Method want you to know what’s in your cleaners. Here’s their risqué video. Read More
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They Nailed It
Slideshow: Reinventing the JP Green House 0
Posted 3 days, 20 hours ago by Andrée Zaleska, Ken Ward
Ken Ward and Andrée Zaleska are turning an old Boston store into a new model of eco-living -- here's a glimpse at the work underway. Read More
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Sustainababy
Growing up green: How to shop for a green baby 4
Posted 1 week ago by Anna Fahey
Introducing a baby into the family means introducing a whole slew of stuff into our lives -- much of it bulky, expensive, and plastic. Read More
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Sustainababy
Growing up green: Breathing for two 1
Posted 1 week ago by Anna Fahey
Anna Fahey explores what energy and climate policy has to do with her baby's IQ. Read More
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Tress for Success
Ask Umbra on shower caps, computers, and junk mail 19
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago by Umbra Fisk
Does anyone make a non-vinyl shower cap? Is it better to turn computers off at night or leave them running? And how, how can you get rid of all that junk mail? Umbra advises. Read More
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Ask Umbra's feeling tipsy
You never get a second chance to make No Impact—oh wait, yes you do 2
Posted 1 week, 3 days ago by Umbra Fisk
It's No Impact Week! Again! Find out how to reduce your consumption in just seven days -- and see why Umbra is suddenly craving lollipops. Read More
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Placemakers
A surprising sneak peek at the clothesline revolution 32
Posted 1 week, 4 days ago by Katharine Wroth
Alexander Lee travels the country evangelizing the merits of clotheslines through his organization, Project Laundry List. He says the humble laundry tool can have a real impact on climate and energy -- he'd even like to see one at the White House. So why are so many people vehemently opposed? Read More
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It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Maria Bamford 1
Posted 1 week, 4 days agoComedian Maria Bamford on vegetarianism, climate action, and more Read More
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Slow food, fast trains
Random Monday thoughts inspired by a throwaway line from Mark Bittman 5
Posted 2 weeks ago by Tom PhilpottPerhaps feeling punchy because it's Monday, Tom Philpott jots down some random thoughts after reading an interview with home-cooking authority Mark Bittman. Read More
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Kids Learn the Darnedest Things
Ask Umbra on climate-skeptic teachers, low-flow toilets, and more 32
Posted 2 weeks, 1 day ago by Umbra Fisk
Umbra addresses crap of the educational and evacuational varieties, as well as helping a reader with New Year's resolutions and revealing another resource for greening your life. Read More
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Climate Citizen: Majora Carter 0
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Climate Citizen: Michael Pollan on agriculture and health care 3
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Climate Citizen: Mary Stuart Masterson 2
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Tweet for the bees 4
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Cash for Clunkers brought us ... more clunkers! 29
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Seventh Generation launches anti-toxics campaign with wee gimmick 7
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It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Featuring Aziz Ansari 0
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Simple people 6
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Gucci Group commits to saving Indonesia’s rainforests 1
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Contest: Come up with a title for Joseph Romm’s book 0
Posted 3 weeks ago by Joseph Romm
It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Maria Bamford 
Climate Citizen: Majora Carter