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Growth won’t make us happy — or more inclined to save the planet
A society with high income inequality is more likely to suffer all manner of social ills, from teenage pregnancy to negative environmental behavior.
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New Mexico bus opera to give moving performances
The Crosstown #5 bus opera set to debut in Santa Fe will almost certainly be a ride you won't want to miss. Just sit back and let the music move you.
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Urban revitalization via art contest in Grand Rapids, Mich.
My interest in the ArtPrize contest underway in Grand Rapids, Mich., stems from this line from Gene Duvernoy: "Cities are what's going to get us out of this mess ... and what makes cities livable is art."
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How one Swedish city gets people to trade silly car trips for bikes [VIDEO]
A clever public health campaign in Malmö, Sweden, is getting people onto bikes by making them feel silly for driving short distances when they could bike instead.
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Here's a switch: Gulf residents want feds involved in restoring their coastline
Remember all the ranting about the federal government's ineptitude with the BP oil spill? Now three out of four Gulf residents want the feds to be involved in restoring their wetlands and beaches. Go figure.
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New Yorkers get free public transit to Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' [VIDEO]
Don't go crazy trying to figure out the most environmentally friendly way to get from New York City to Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Washington, D.C. The founder of Huffington Post has got you covered. See the whole thing go down on Tuesday's episode of The Daily Show.
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A love song for Lisa Jackson, EPA chief
It's not every day that the top administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a love song written for her. Give her serenade a listen.
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This is why we're fat — by the numbers
Nibbling on the data nuggets found in this "Food Consumption in America" infographic delivers a real jaw-dropper, showing the literal weight of an average American's food choices in a typical year. See how Americans weigh in!
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Ask Umbra on donating, buying, and swapping secondhand clothes
Not all secondhand situations are equal. Ask Umbra answers the call to dress conscientiously. Read this and dress for sustainable success!
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Soap operas spread word on reproductive health and population [VIDEO]
This Brazilian show spread progressive messages about contraception and health to a mass audience, thanks to efforts by the Population Media Center.
