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Playing catch up: Adios 2011!

Before popping any corks this weekend, take a few moments to revisit some of the hottest, most commented-on posts from 2011, or, as I liked to call it, ‘The Year of the Light Bulb.’ [...]

Let me entertain you: Post-party cleanup

Now that the high season of holiday house parties is starting to wind down, it’s high time to start thinking about cleanup. Behold, a few eco-friendly cleaning tools to help you with the thankless task. [...]

Oil on Nigerian coast after major Shell spill

Shell maintains that the oil from the Bonga field spill has been ‘largely dispersed’, and any discovered oil is from a third party. [...]

France authorizes hunt to curb Canada goose invasion

Droppings are polluting waters and green spaces and their territorial nature is infringing on the nesting places of indigenous waterfowl. [...]

The most anticipated space missions of 2012

Private spaceflight, Moon probes and solar sail tests are among the expected space expeditions for 2012. [...]

Japan’s tsunami refugees brace for harsh winter

The Japanese government, while supplying housing opportunities for thousands, still can’t account for 20,000 families and how they will stay warm this winter. [...]

Brady and Bundchen’s gargantuan ‘green’ manse nears completion

Construction wraps up on the really, really large Los Angeles home of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel environmentalist Gisele Bundchen. [...]

Energy groups delay decision on giant Russia gas field

The Shtokman field is one of the last unexploited natural gas fields in the world, but poses technological challenges to develop. [...]

Butterball turkey facility searched for abuse of birds

Along with complying with the investigation, Butterball is conducting its own internal and third-party audits of the North Carolina facility. [...]

The house bunny: Rabbit decor for the new year

Get into the spirit of 2011, the Year of the Rabbit, by outfitting your abode with eco-friendly, bunny-themed items for the home. [...]