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Genetically (Com)Modified Animals
I’m a vegetarian, but I’m no PETA member. I respect everyone’s right to eat meat, but I do hope that p…
15 Inspiring Glimpses into the Future of Green Housing
What does a 21st century home look like? We recently gave a rundown of some of the features we can expect in the next wa…
Ethanol Fires: Clean & Green or Fuel on the Flames?
Sometimes, eco-friendliness is all about scale. A hot 2008 trend in modernistic decor is the ethanol fireplace. Most mod…
21 Ways to Build a 21st-Century House
70 years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright gave the world a glimpse of what a house living in harmony with nature should look like…
Stars: Teaching Us about Living (and Lying)
On a clear night in August last year, my housemates found me flat on my back in the garden. I was quite happy, I told th…
Go Paperless While Carrying Up to 200 of Your Favorite Reads
You’re on vacation or commuting to work, and realize that your book simply stinks. Instead of harping in hindsight…
Shoes That Never Get Wet – So What's the Catch?
Footwear waterproofing technology has just taken a giant step forward – but we’re wary of the implications. …