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When I learned that water isn't supposed to have a taste
Turning on your faucet shouldn't be a high-risk venture. Cities and towns shouldn't have to worry that the water lost in leaky pipes will mean ongoing shortages or usage restrictions. But these concerns are already cropping up in communities throughout the country -- and they will only become more common as decades of neglect to our water infrastructure begin to catch up with us.
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Green-minded dinner theater's 'Sauced' buzzworthy, but not intoxicating
Innovative dinner theater Cafe Nordo's most recent production delves into the deliciously dark world of drinking. But will it be a smashed hit?
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New Portland grocery store has more parking for bikes than cars
A grocery store in Portland, Ore., is opening a new store that features more bike spots than parking spaces.
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Nick Bilton reports from the future: Don’t be afraid, Earthlings
Robots are never going to take over our lives, says the author of a new book on technology. Good luck getting a movie deal out of that.
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Two-thirds of Americans think aerosol spray causes climate change
A lot of people also seem to think that rockets punching holes in the ozone increases global warming. No kidding.
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Italy fells hardwoods to cock block its sex trade
Where does Italy get off trying to denude 69 -- yes, 69 -- acres of forest just because prostitution has been rising up between its trees? Inquiring environmental groups want to know.
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A green guide to getting along for parents and the childfree
In the interests of fostering camaraderie between green-minded parents and childfree people, here are some cross-cultural communication tips.
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Can your toilet flush 20 golf balls? [VIDEO]
Will it blend? If you can blend golf balls (or an iPad), then the next logical question is, of course, will they flush? Take a look at this ridiculous promotional video for a water-saving toilet.
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Phone book litter banned in Seattle, nation's first opt-out city
Phone book litter has been banned in Seattle. That means no more bulky yellow books in plastic bags on doorsteps, unless residents opt in.
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My Intentional Life: Sharing is Daring
In this My Intentional Life, the gang meets to discuss whether splitting their Community Supported Agriculture share is threatening to split them up.
