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The Week in Pictures: Amazing Compostable Swimwear, Africa’s Epic Drought, and More (Slideshow)
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A high-end compostable swimsuit recently made a huge splash in Miami. We answer your burning question...does it decompose while swimming?
We also have startling photos of the epic, devastating drought underway in Africa, new plant species, a minimalist approach to the desk, a tasty artichoke recipe from the French Alps, and more in our roundup of the best images on TreeHugger this week.
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There are a lot of things about environmental policy from the Bush era that we'd like to see reversed, but one thing he may have done better than Obama is preserve, or at least not destroy, national parks, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (
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Last summer, we introduced the + Pool, a one of a kind idea 
A wacky bike helmet that inflates on impact is just one of the cool concept bike helmets that could change the future of biking.
We also have gorgeous container gardens made from trash, crazy 'while biking' stories, the scary truth about the chemicals in sunscreen, tips on picking the best bike for you, and more in the Week in Pictures -- our roundup of the best images on TreeHugger this week..
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It may not be a real solution to Paris' potholes, but 
The annual tribute to mom is just three days away, and what do you get for the woman who made you, well, you? Our Mother's Day gift guide has the answer.
We also have our third-annual TreeHugger Swimsuit issue, packed full of sexy and sustainable swimwear; a wine rack for a bike; mom's favorite piece of art; 'plastic' made of plants; and more in our roundup of the best photos on TreeHugger this week.
