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May 03 2012

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Watch A Stunning Video Of Humanity’s Effect On Earth

Watch A Stunning Video Of Humanity’s Effect On Earth

This tour of our glowing transportation and communication networks shows the majesty--and horror--of how mankind has altered the planet.

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Sustainable Innovation Stems From Individuals, Not A Group

Sustainable Innovation Stems From Individuals, Not A Group

Written by: Sarah Krasley

Brainstorming with colleagues is great, but sometimes the best way to think of a world-changing idea is to disappear into your own thoughts.

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Do Mobile Farms Guzzle More Gas Than They’re Worth?

Do Mobile Farms Guzzle More Gas Than They’re Worth?

There’s a new trend of promoting local agriculture by growing vegetables in the back of a truck and driving it around. But--like everything--moving all that pro-local-food dirt comes at an environmental cost.

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Finding Diseases Faster, With A Brand-New Kind Of Blood Test

Finding Diseases Faster, With A Brand-New Kind Of Blood Test

A new startup aims to completely change how medical conditions are diagnosed by using a new technology that identifies disease in blood and saliva sooner than any before.

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Powering The Future

Electric Clams Pave The Way For Turning The Human Body Into A Power Plant

Electric Clams Pave The Way For Turning The Human Body Into A Power Plant

Scientists have found a way to turn clams into batteries, powered by the food they eat. You may be next.

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Credibles: An Investment System That Yields Food, Not Money

Credibles: An Investment System That Yields Food, Not Money

Call it Kickstarter for local food, but the money you put in doesn’t get you a free T-shirt, it gets you more local food. Think of it as an edible credit.

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Unreasonables, Episode 10: Does Making Money Mean The End Of Doing Good?

Unreasonables, Episode 10: Does Making Money Mean The End Of Doing Good?

As one social entrepreneur looks to scale her company so she can have the most impact, she must decide whether being a nonprofit will help or hinder her efforts.

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