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We have moved further and further from the balance in life. The misunderstanding has led to the fashionable and glamourous: Consumer Society.... http://www.theworldcounts.com/…/resources_extracted_from_ea…

Depletion of Earth’s natural resources is an increasing problem. As you read this we are draining the Earth for fish & seafood, metal, wood, minerals, energy and so on. The amount of resources extracted from Earth is increasing daily...
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Sponsored by Hyatt // What if we could turn trash into energy? One LA-based green tech company is making that dream a reality. READ MORE: http://mashable.com...
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These plates made out of leaves could replace disposable plastic plates.

Take care of yourself. And our Planet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozBE-ZPw18c

La courte vidéo que vous allez voir (3:55) montre une île qui se trouve en plein océan Pacifique, à 2000 kms de toutes côtes. Sur cette île, personne n'habit...
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Read interesting facts about where used plastic bottles end up. See how YOUR choice matters: http://www.nytimes.com/…/2016/sc…/bottled-water-or-tap.html…

What’s your daily plastic habit doing to the planet? Take this quiz and find out.
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Did you know that being grateful can lead to better health and a longer life. At least you will get a better one

http://drcolbert.com/being-grateful-can-lead-to-better-hea…/

Thanksgiving is a delightful time of the year, and everyone has the opportunity in life to be more grateful.
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Can a building be good for the environment?

Yes, it can!

Take a look at these 10 buildings that are #eco-friendly

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But the story doesn't end here. Buildings have enormous potential for improving our environment. They can generate power, recycle waste water, purify the air and remove smug particles, and so much more.

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Many of today’s greenest buildings are also some of the most beautifully designed.
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What is #biodiversity? and why is it so important?

This page gives a pretty good overview of biodiversity and its importance for a healthy planet. If you have a couple of spare minutes, check it out. You might get surprised.

Biodiversity is important, more than just the 'I want my children to enjoy it' reason. For example, the richness of diversity allows medicines and foods to be naturally available. The natural disaster...
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There are troubling trends everywhere. Here is one about the water crisis.

The world risks an "insurmountable" water crisis by 2040 without an immediate and significant overhaul of energy consumption and demand, a research team reported on Wednesday."There will be no water…
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More bikes than cars.

That's the reality in Copenhagen, Denmark where bikes for the first time outnumber cars. With nearly 70% growth in bicycle traffic over the past 20 years Copenhagen is thereby joining Amsterdam in "capitals with more bikes than cars".

Denmark’s capital has reached a milestone in its journey to become a cycling city – there are now more bikes than cars on the streets. Can other cities follow?
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Do you know about the Plastic Change Expedition? http://plasticchange.org/about-plastic-chan…/vision-mission/

Doubling in 10 years Plastic pollution is threatening the marine ecosystem worldwide. Over the next 10 years, the amount of marine plastic waste will double and if we do not act, in 2050 the oceans will contain more plastic waste than fish by weight. Plastic Change is committed to reversing that tre...
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Well there. The numbers are in and it appears that CO2 emissions from fossil fuel burning and cement production did not increase in 2015!

Check out the good news!

Global Carbon Project (GCP)
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Want to watch a movie about the environment and our planet? Look no further than this newly launched site!

I Am The Movement
http://www.imtm.co/

On this website, you will be able to find hand picked videos to watch, including documentaries, short films, movies and tv shows related to sustainability. Topics include: the Environment, our Oceans, our Forests, our Climate and more.
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Each year, around 15 million people globally suffer from strokes.

Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S. and diet, smoking, and exercise all contribute to those statistics.

But now a new study names another leading contributor: air pollution.

Environmental and indoor pollution was a cause of about a third of global strokes in 2013.
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Yes! We have all heard about autonomous driving.

But what about autonomous sailing? And even better... solar powered autonomous sailing. This could really clean up shipping

This potential solar first isn't funded or backed by a big company, but is instead an ambitious project built by two friends in their spare time.
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In some 30 years from now our oceans could contain more plastic than fish!!!

By redesigning materials and developing new technologies, research shows that it is possible to eradicate plastic waste.

Yes, you read that correctly.
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