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Global Cotton Consumption Down in 2010/11
07/11/2011

World cotton consumption is estimated at 114 million bales in 2010/11, 3 percent lower than in 2009/10, despite firm global economic…

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Will solar cooking heat up Asia’s green energy sector?
07/11/2011

UNEP report contributor says unconventional renewable energy applications could drive low carbon investment in developing countries By Will Nichols The rapid…

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How to cut energy bills at a time of rising prices – the case for enterprise energy management
07/11/2011

Free BusinessGreen webinar in association with Hara and AEA With the UK’s energy companies on the verge of raising bills for…

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Watch 11,000 Paper Lanterns Float Into the Night Sky
07/11/2011

Revelers celebrating last week’s summer solstice in Poznan, Poland created a beautiful sight with the release of more than 11,000 paper…

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The Rachael Ray Garbage Bowl, and Other Ridiculous Kitchen Products
07/11/2011

by Vanessa Barrington in Food ColumnDo we really need all this stuff? I think there should be a special place in…

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Fashion. Love, Africa: Fair-Trade Totes Woven From Recycled Plastic Bags
07/11/2011

by Nicole Abene After witnessing firsthand the dismal conditions of the Giota Garbage Slum in Nakuru, Kenya, designer Ryan Clements decided…

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On the Trail of Africa’s Rhino Poachers
07/11/2011

Written by Michele Collet The animal’s eyes are glazed over in death; blood pools in its mouth and nose; all fire…

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A Tale of Two New Cities for Cairo and Istanbul
07/11/2011

by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey Design & Architecture Dense urban development in Cairo (left) and Istanbul (right). Photos: reibai / Creative…

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Puma Trades Plastic Bags for “Clever Little Shopper” Made of Cornstarch
07/08/2011

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 06/22/11 Puma is phasing out its plastic bags in favor of a new carrier that’s completely biodegradable….

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Across Europe, Irking Drivers is Urban Policy
07/08/2011

Christoph Bangert for The New York Times Pedestrians and trams are given priority treatment in Zurich. Tram operators can turn traffic…

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