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Traditional cooking fire in Myanmar. Photo: B. Manser for Mercy Corps.

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Clean cookstoves in Mozambique lure big investors

This article was republished by The Christian Science Monitor .

The "Conservation Note" should protect large parcels of land from commercialization <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkercleaveland/1190467586/">Flickr, Adam Walker Cleaveland</a>

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Buy this forest! The Nature Conservancy puts idle capital to work for the planet

With its new "Conservation Note" initiative, the Nature Conservancy is giving back to those who give—with a guaranteed return on investment.

With the population of the world's urban areas exploding, creative city planning and design is more important and vibrant than ever. Photo: <a href="http://www.designother90.org/cities/solutions/10x10-sandbag-house">Design with the other 90%</a>

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How to find the world's best urban designs: An interview with Cynthia Smith

"Design With the Other 90%: CITIES," an exhibit of innovative designs and technologies from the world's fast-growing urban areas, debuts on the West Coast at Mercy Corps'

Clogged drain or fabric store, which do you see? Photo:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gtzecosan/3486251054/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Sustainable Sanitation (Flickr)</a>

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Trash-to-purses project pays Filipinos to fend off floods

One man’s trash is another’s flood prevention. An entrepreneur and environmentalist fights flooding in the Philippines by transforming trash into fashion.

Since 1990, two billion people have gained access to safe drinking water. Photo: <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldbank/2944066693/in/photostream/">Curt Carnemark / World Bank</a>

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Cheers to Clean Drinking Water

Drink up, everyone, there’s great news in the wonderful world of water.

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Five things to know about the 7 billionth human

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China/EU Alliance 'Could Be Key to Low-carbon Energy'

A recent report indicates that China and the EU can and should meet future energy demands in a sustainable and cooperative fashion.

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When Business Turns Green

By incorporating sustainable practices, UPS helps the environment while saving money.

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Europe Must Admit Africa to the Carbon Trading Club

The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules in order to give Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot, a climate change scientist.

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Humanitarian Cost of Climate Change Understated

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent as badly needed emergency funding is stretched thin.

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Climate Change Resources

As we become increasingly aware of our potential to harm the environment, learn more about how you can make a positive change.

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Al Gore and UN Climate Body

The 2007 prize was awarded for extraordinary efforts to build awareness about man-made climate change and measures needed to counteract it.

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China's Eco-Entrepreneurs

China makes progress towards promoting innovative and sustainable environmental solutions.

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The Greening of New York

Plans are underway to create an environmentally sustainable New York City.

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Offsets, the Indulgences of Today?

Carbon offsets seem like an ideal solution to balancing carbon footprints; however, they may not be as wonderful as they sound.

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