Costa Rican Sanctuary Cares for Cutest Baby Sloths (Video)

The Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica is a rescue facility and advocate organization for the country’s two sloth species.

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Drying Clothes Indoors: What’s the Greenest Method?

Image credit: Munts Family I once very publicly confessed my laziness in putting up a clothes line , and the battles over clothes lines and property values are well publicized by now. But whether you are an avid outdoor drier, or you wouldn’t be seen dead hanging your undies up in public, all too often the issue of clothes drying is presented as either the line, or the dryer.

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How can I build a baby playpen reusing or recycling stuff?

Early 2009 was apparently a boring time around here: every couple we know – bar one other couple & us – had a baby last autumn/winter. (The other couple are expecting their first in just over a month; we got a dog & chickens instead.) All the babies are starting to crawl/walk with support now so need penning in lest they get *everywhere*.

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Twins! Triplets! Baby Animal Photos With Double (Triple) the Cuteness (Slideshow)

Photo via Catster When you’re trying to repopulate a species, every birth counts — and the births of twins or triplets calls for double (or triple) the celebration. From extremely rare multiples, like those born to elephants or kangaroos, which often have just one baby, to the more common pairs of offspring born to small cats and cheetahs, we’ve tracked down the dynamic duos that are giving their species’ new hope.

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Twins! Triplets! Baby Animal Photos With Double (Triple) the Cuteness (Slideshow)

Photo via Catster When you’re trying to repopulate a species, every birth counts — and the births of twins or triplets calls for double (or triple) the celebration. From extremely rare multiples, like those born to elephants or kangaroos, which often have just one baby, to the more common pairs of offspring born to small cats and cheetahs, we’ve tracked down the dynamic duos that are giving their species’ new hope.

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7 Luxury Ways to Travel That are Also Easy on the Earth

Image: massaud Everyone needs to take time off to relax.

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The Green Baby Checklist: What New Parents Need (Slideshow)

Photo via Lifefactory Whether you’re a brand new parent or an old pro, you still want to make the best choices for your little ones–and that means choosing eco-friendly baby gear that will keep them healthy, comfortable, and safe (while giving the Earth a break, too). From sustainably-sourced cribs and highchairs they’ll be able to use in college (no kidding) to durable organic bibs and brain-building non-toxic toys, check out our favorite picks for the stylish, chic, and aww-inspiring goods that will have your weehuggers thinking green right from the start.

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Rocket Stoves Aid Relief in Haiti

Image credit: Trees Water People Jeff has already reported how solar panels are supporting relief efforts in Haiti , and April has covered the use of biochar stoves to help Haitians too . (Though some commenters remained unconvinced.) Now another piece of appropriate technology is being deployed in this nation where many people are still struggling to meet their basic needs. And this one is a…

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Intel Making Moves Into Smart Grid Technology

Photo via Karl-Martin Skontorp Intel – alongside practically every other major IT company – is launching in on smart grid projects, starting off with partnering up with other companies to run pilot tests of several different types of home energy management devices in Oregon. Being part of the smart grid is becoming a must-do for technology companies, particularly those with a stake in communications and device management, since we’ll continue to (slowly) see…

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Artist Paints Polluted River Green for World Water Day

Photos: Greenpeace Argentina.

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