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As one of the world’s strongest natural materials, bamboo has been used to build houses, boats and furniture, not to mention hats, toys, musical instruments and 
When you decide to ride your bicycle instead of driving a car, you do the Earth a big favor. While on the surface it may seem like a chore to ride a bike, it holds many advantages beyond the environmental ones. It’s great exercize, more cost-efficient and more convenient to name just three. But before you embark on your first two-wheeled commute, you may want to keep in mind the following facts for both motivation and safety. 
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt and the dengue fever… What will you bring home from vacation this summer? Now that global warming is increasing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, itching from bites is the least of your worries. While the world was panicking about swine flu, another flu-like disease—dengue fever—swept the globe. 
For some, New York conjures up images of dirty sidewalks, trashed parks over run with rats, and skyscrapers that obliterate sunlight and prevent even a single blade of grass from thriving. But despite its reputation for concrete and grit, New York is one of the world’s leading cities when it comes to urban environmentalism and sustainable design. And certainly it’s one of the best places to live if you want to reduce your carbon footprint. Supporting Sponsors
