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As you know by now, our planet now has a population of 7 billion people. As fellow TreeHugger Brian Merchant put it, "That means 7 billion people who get hungry, need space, and disagree with things that the other 6.999999999 billion people say." And as Brian points out, that means 7 billion people who want electricity, to drive cars, who want clean water, internet access, etc.

Building a low-carbon economy requires bold ideas and long-term thinking on a scale that matters.

Germany's longest motorway is about to get one huge make-over; it will soon become a giant public park.

Cool project for a camping trip, or otherwise.

From the page: "The discovery offers a peek at what the pristine gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, looked like soon after the big bang, before heavier elements formed. This gas eventually would have formed the universe's first stars."

The Victoria's Secret catalogs are known for stirring up many thoughts, but forest preservation usually isn't the first one that comes to mind.

Um, so this is a kind of horrifying wake-up call. A website called Slavery Footprint will run a few questions by you to tell you just how many slaves around the world are at work providing you with the things you wear, the things you eat, even the sporting equipment you play with. Scariest part is just how many there are working for even those of us who try to be conscious consumers.

When I'm looking for an excuse to open up a bottle of wine, this is my go-to recipe. It's quick, simple and very, very yummy. Besides, I need something to pair with my wine, right? Enjoy this appetizer with a Chardonnay or a Champagne