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Native Intelligence: Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

Mar 29, 2019 11:53AM ● By Avery Mack

Native plants need less water, fewer chemicals and live longer than exotics and cultivars, supporting birds, bees, butterflies, wildlife and a healthy ecosystem.

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Saving a Drop to Drink: Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis

Mar 04, 2019 02:42PM ● By Jim Motavalli

Fresh water supplies are dwindling globally, including in the U.S., yet we can do things on a personal level to help hold onto this finite resource.

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Eco Fill-up: Liquid Fuel Stores Solar Energy

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

Swedish scientists are developing a liquid molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen that when exposed to sunlight, converts into a new isomer that theoretically can be released later to heat a household.

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Techno Timber: Artificial Wood Resists Fire and Water

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

A new, lightweight synthetic wood made of polymer resin and chitosan, a sugar polymer derived from the shells of shrimp and crabs, can withstand fire and water damage.

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Spring Decluttering: Many Benefits of Reorganizing

Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM

Getting rid of the old can by done step by step, opening up space not only in our closets but in our psyches.

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Panel to Discuss State of Solar in Massachusetts

Feb 01, 2019 03:37PM

The fourth annual Massachusetts State of Solar will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., February 7.

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Changing Landscapes: Climate Change Documentary Seeks Consensus

Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM

National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pit...

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Tips for a Tree-Free Home: Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use

Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM

By switching to electronic bills, substituting cloth for paper napkins, and supporting tree-planting non-profits, we can help preserve the planet’s forests.

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Investing for Good: How to Align Money With Values

Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM ● By April Thompson

Socially responsible investing, which accounts for a whopping quarter of U.S. funds under professional management, now offers options to suit every cause and income level.

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Cork Rocks: The Self-Regenerating Building Material

Dec 27, 2018 02:45PM

Cork, which regenerates its bark after harvesting, is an eco-friendly fire retardant and acoustic insulator that also controls odor and humidity.

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