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Sustainable Living – Blog, Articles, & Tips

Explore how living lightly on the land connects our communities to the natural world that supports us. Let this page be your guide to the best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.

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Construction of a Wind Turbine Time-Lapse (Video)

Mother Earth News Editors

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How to Count Your Home Solar Savings in 6 Steps

Vikram Aggarwal, Energysage

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Australian Government Says No More Wind Farms

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5 Ways to Save Fuel with Your Heavy Equipment

Unifying Your Green Outdoor Lifestyle with Your Interiors Image

Unifying Your Green Outdoor Lifestyle with Your Interiors

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Solar-Powered LED Emergency Lights Shine On

Tesla’s Power Storage Batteries Are Making Waves Image

Tesla’s Power Storage Batteries Are Making Waves

An Editorial From Mother Earth News

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Browse Your Solar Financing Options in This New Guide

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Everyday Solar Cooking

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Ways Your Home Renovation Could Be Impacting the Environment

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Is Your Water Heater an Energy Hog?

Sommer Poquette

Renewable Energy Is Not Always ‘Green’: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Hydroelectric Reservoirs Image

Renewable Energy Is Not Always ‘Green’: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Hydroelectric Reservoirs

Kale Roberts, Blogging Coordinator

3 Green-Building Materials That Will Change Construction Image

3 Green-Building Materials That Will Change Construction

6 Refreshing Window Treatments for Your Bedroom Image

6 Refreshing Window Treatments for Your Bedroom

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Proud Green Home in Wildwood, Missouri

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How Clutter Can Affect Your Health

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How To Turn a Tablecloth into a Rug

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Why Utility Companies Want You to Pay More for Solar Power

Bryan Phelps, Vivint Solar

3 Biggest Energy & Water Guzzlers in Your Home Image

3 Biggest Energy & Water Guzzlers in Your Home

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13 Household Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

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