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Stunning Prefab Northcote Home Combines Minimalist and Passive Design in Australia


The three bedroom modular residence was carefully arranged on the site to avoid excess solar gain in summer while making the most of winter daylight. Extensive floor to ceiling glazing on the lower level ensures natural light penetrates all downstairs social
    


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Nearly 50 Percent of All US Meat is Contaminated with Superbugs


Photo via Shutterstock A new study by the Environmental Working Group has found that close to 50 percent of supermarket meat products in the US are tainted with so-called superbugs—strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These bacteria are not only
    


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Heavy Rainfall in Chicago Causes Sewage to Spew into Lake Michigan


Heavy rain overwhelmed Chicago's aged infrastructure yesterday, causing sewage to back up into homes and burst through manhole covers in the middle of the street. The videos make for pretty horrifying viewing, but equally horrifying is how the pressure on
    


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Take a Virtual Tour Through the 2013 HGTV Smart Home + See How You Can Win It!


While the Smart Home is aiming for LEED Gold certification, it is arguably not what one might typically expect from a green home, (and HGTV makes this distinction—see more info on this here). The 2,400 square-foot, 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bathroom property
    


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What are the Worst Examples of Earth Day Greenwashing You’ve Ever Seen?


Earth Day is just a few weeks away - and our inboxes are already filled to the brim with marketing gimmicks and greenwashed products. In a sad turn of affairs, the environmental message behind Earth Day has been drowned out by marketing bravado and buried
    


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