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Can Trolls Be Green? The Role of Debate in the Green Movement, Pt. II

Image credit: EraPhernalia Vintage , used under Creative Commons license. From discussing the role of debate in the green movement , to advocating that environmentalism must remain tolerant of differing viewpoints if it is to succeed , I like to think that I am a supporter of rigorous, even heated, discussion as a vital means to finding answers to… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Xmas Stress? Get A Christmas Tree Delivered By Bike

Photo A. Streeter. Real Christmas trees – the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate . That’s because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree cutting and trimming entails. I love the idea, but I’ve fought the Christmas tree for years, first trying to abolish the tradition altogether after learning the CO2 and chemical burdens of grwoing trees … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Is Birth Control the Cheapest Answer to Climate Change?

Image credit: Sabianmaggy , used under Creative Commons license. From overpopulation as the elephant in the room , to the idea that less sex and more TV might be the answer to India’s growing birth rate , overpopulation isn’t exactly a taboo subject here on TreeHugger—but it doesn’t get anywhere near the attention of, say,

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Vandals Kill ‘Holy’ Tree Supposedly Grown from Joseph of Arimathea’s Staff

Image credit: Jez Cope , used under Creative Commons license. From illegal tree killings to boost real estate values , to Berkeley tree protesters’ controversial actions , chopping down even one tree can stir up a lot of anger. But when that tree is also a religious icon that is said to have grown from a staff bel… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Are Zero Carbon Homes Coming to Britain or Are They Not?

Image credit: SandTDesigns , used under Creative Commons license. Since way back in 2006 there has been much hype about Britain’s commitment that all new homes would be zero carbon by 2016 . But there has been confusion too. Last week I posted on George Monbiot’s assertion that the Government had backtracked on its zero carbon pledge , and was somehow arguing t… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Lord Monckton Crashes Climate Business Lunch

Image credit: Matthew McDermott , used under Creative Commons license. (This photo was taken in Copenhagen, not Cancún.) From a point-by-point debunking of his slideshows , to the House of Lords telling him to stop using their emblem , Lord Monckton is one of the m… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Colony Collapse Disorder and the Epic Fight to Save the Bees

Image credit: Ryan Wick , used under Creative Commons license. Ever since TreeHugger first started reporting on the mysterious honeybee deaths afflicting beekeepers worldwide , there have been countless suggestions of possible causes, and cures, for this worrisome phenomenon. Of all the environmental issues out there, the plight of the honeybees has attracted public attention like no other —in fact,

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What Should You Do If You See a Bike Thief?

Image credit: hellobo , used under Creative Commons license. We’ve seen before how few people will confront a bike thief , and we’ve also heard the advice of a former bike thief on how to keep your ride safe . (Let’s not forget Hal, the dreadlocked mechanic, and his grading of New Yorkers bike locking abilities either.) Now James Walsh over at The Guardian’… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Weekday Vegetarian: A Butternut Squash Galette for Thanksgiving

Photo: Kelly Rossiter A lot of good cooks find making pastry a daunting proposition, but this galette is very forgiving. The rustic appearance is part of the charm of a galette so you don’t have to worry about how the pastry looks. This delicious savoury pie was a perfect addition to the big Thanksgiving meal …. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Visions Statements Are Not Enough. Backcasting a Pathway to Sustainability.

Image credit: WTL Photos , used under Creative Commons license. I’ve never liked vision statements. All too often they smack of wishful thinking and fantasy. Yet the environmental movement is rife with them. As I have argued many times before, the green movement needs a concrete plan , and that plan needs to embrace strategic thinking … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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