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Lake Erie winds transform houses into tawny ice palaces

Freezing winds from Lake Erie turned houses into ice after two days of gale-force winds.



  • Climate & Weather

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8 of the hottest wool shoe brands

These stylishly sustainable shoes let you leave a smaller environmental footprint.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Green Packaging: Eliminating 20 Million Pounds of Waste

Green Packaging: Eliminating 20 Million Pounds of Waste




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Leinenkugel’s joins with Friends of the Chicago River to Protect and Preserve Water

Pure, clean water has always been an important part of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company heritage. In 1867, Jacob Leinenkugel and his best friend traveled t




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This savvy toad pretends to be a deadly viper

Researchers have found a toad that perfectly mimics a poisonous snake right down to its hiss.




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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: A user's guide

The 21 islands that make up Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will reveal a whole new side of Wisconsin — just be sure to bring your kayak for the best view.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Channel Islands National Park: A user's guide

A trip to Channel Islands National Park is a trip back in time — Southern California before freeways. The park protects five islands and the surrounding water



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Gulf Islands National Seashore: A user's guide

Gulf Islands National Seashore, the country’s largest national seashore, includes six barrier islands stretched out for 160 miles from Santa Rosa Island, Flor



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Marin Headlands: Open spaces, wildlife and a fascinating history

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Palo Alto Baylands: Magnificent marshes will take your breath away

The Palo Alto Baylands Preserve is a special place in the San Francisco Bay area of California.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Badlands National Park: A user's guide

This South Dakota park delivers a dose of rugged beauty, from the namesake rocks to a classic prairie teeming with wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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6 questions to ask yourself daily for a healthier quarantine mindset

Ask these 6 daily quarantine questions to make sure you're doing OK and taking care of yourself.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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​'The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends'

Jim Motavalli shares an excerpt from his just-released book, ​"The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends"



  • Arts & Culture

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That moment when an angry shelter dog breaks down — and demands to be loved

Elaine Seamans didn't give up on the dog named Negra — even after he snapped at her.




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A cow's incredible bid for freedom ends in tragedy

For a time, this cow was the sole inhabitant of her own private island in Poland. She swam there to avoid slaughter.




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Tiny dragonfly species crushes long-distance migration record by riding high-altitude winds

Genetic tests are showing that individuals from Texas might breed with individuals from Japan or South America.




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Bizarre dinosaur tracks make it look like these behemoths did handstands

Researchers think they may have clues after looking at 60 impressions of sauropod tracks.




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Thousands of feral horses to be removed from national park after Australian wildfires

Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive.




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What is the 'windshield phenomenon'?

Popularized in 2017, the windshield phenomenon is used to describe the lack of insects on a windshield after a drive, a sign of a dwindling bug population.




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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia..




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Garter snakes form surprisingly strong, human-like friendships

New research finds eastern garter snakes prefer to spend their time with their friends, just like humans do.




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No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity

New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.




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You're busy. Here's how to (really) make time for friendships

It might take a little more effort than when you were younger, but it's worth it to keep your friends close.




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Most plastics in our recycling bins aren't getting recycled, new report finds

Just because you put plastic items in the recycling bin, doesn't mean they get recycled.




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Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.




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Earth is having a bad acid trip, study finds

Humanity's use of coal, metals and other natural resources is reportedly making the planet more acidic.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Do diamonds really come from coal?

Nope, Superman can't crush a piece of coal into a diamond. And neither can ordinary humans. We bust the common myth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Rice paddies: Glassy landscapes with a complex history

Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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19 of the strangest basalt column landscapes on Earth

Our planet has quite a knack for creating surreal natural landscapes. Case in point: Basalt rock columns.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Uncovering the mysterious origins of the mima mounds

Composed of loose sediment and averaging about 6 feet in height, the puzzling natural mounds are a surreal sight.




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Celebrity pets: Furry friends of the rich and famous

Even celebrities need a non-human best friend. Here are a few glimpses of pets with their famous humans.




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Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.




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'Soup for Syria' raises funds for food relief

'Soup for Syria' by Barbara Abdeni Massaad compiles international recipes to raise funds for food relief for Syrian refugees.




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Floating dairy farm debuts in the Netherlands

The Port of Rotterdam is home to the first urban agriculture operation that yields fresh milk, yogurt and cheese.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How you can use Australian landscaping ideas to create a drought-tolerant garden

Lush, but low-water gardens are a growing popular necessity around the world, and the Australians have a lot to teach the rest of the world.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage

The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector.




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Sam White's Freedom expands into home with insurtech deal

Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week.




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Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands

A public transportation strike in the Netherlands leads thousands of commuters to ride their bicycles instead.




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Clean Water Act changes put wetlands in the crosshairs

The Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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9 stunning photos capture beautiful landscapes around the globe

International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest highlights winning images of everything from ice to forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining

The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New Zealand calls for thousands of new 'green' jobs in bold comeback plan

New Zealand's Green Party unveils a billion-dollar plan for an environmentally friendly economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Noise pollution is a major threat to many different kinds of animals, study finds

Species from all over the animal kingdom face serious danger from noise pollution, researchers warn.




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Why Australia's surge of highly venomous spiders isn't as bad as it sounds

And why a zoo is asking the public to help capture them.




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Photographer beckons you to explore White Sands National Park

An award-winning photographer casts his lens on one of the most surreal natural landscapes in North America that just recently became a national park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Can you peel a head of garlic in 10 seconds?

Two viral videos demonstrate how to peel an entire head of garlic into cloves faster than you ever thought was possible.




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Chef Jose Andres responds to coronavirus with hope and action

Chef José Andrés provides the most basic human need — food — to those affected by disaster, and now he's responding to the coronavirus.




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LV suspends travel insurance due to Covid-19

Provider says existing customers will not be affected by the move.




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LV offers premium refunds of between £20 - £50 to motor customers

The proportional refunds for customers in distress follows Admiral's flat £25 payment but broker customers are not included in the £30m LV has set aside for rebates.




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AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018

Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.