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Mark Ruffalo urges tar sands action

Actor joins fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, a route connecting the tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to spark a 'renewables revolution'

Japan's plan to wean off nuclear power could help lead a global push toward cleaner, more efficient civilization, says U.S. energy guru Amory Lovins.




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Dutch supermarket debuts world's first plastic-free aisle

Organic supermarket chain EkoPlaza teams with an anti-plastic waste group to launch a supermarket aisle liberated from plastic packaging.




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Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests

Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope.




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North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses.

Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow has invented a nest box that can be added to utility right-of-way markers across the U.S. and Canada.



  • Research & Innovations

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Planet Pundit: The dark side of electronic efficiency

Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Meet the bears at Katmai National Park

Brown bears visit Brooks River every summer to enjoy some delicious salmon, and humans can come along for the ride via webcams.




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Supermarket's rejected 'Rang-tan' holiday ad becomes viral sensation

The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions.




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Say hello to the first female chief ranger in this national park's 85-year history

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market

Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA.




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Memorial service to be held for slain Oregon bees in Target parking lot

A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store.




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Pesticides contaminating frogs in California's national parks

The chemicals, which come from valley farms as well as illegal marijuana gardens, are a contributing factor towards sharp declines in frog populations.




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French parks and public gardens bid adieu to pesticides

France bans the use of pesticides in public parks and the sale of chemical pest-control solutions to amateur gardeners.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Monday medley: The stock market

Facebook RSUs, billionaires' favorite stocks, the weak earnings predictions and more.




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Berry decadent dark chocolate

Divine Chocolate's fair trade 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries combines rich chocolate decadence with tart fruity flavors.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Americans push back on proposed fee increases at national parks

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Free admission to national parks this Saturday

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A greenhouse at the supermarket? Now that's fresh

BrightFarms cuts out the middle man and grows local produce at the store.




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Tumbleweed blitz sparks panic, raises ire in California town

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.



  • Climate & Weather

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What makes a great 'Shark Week' series?

Shark expert Jeff Kurr talks with MNN about Discovery's 'Shark Week' and his new documentary for this year's celebration.



  • Arts & Culture

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Would you watch a talk show about sharks?

Discovery hopes so as it debuts 'Shark After Dark.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Green Festival brings eco-marketplace to L.A.

Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy.



  • Arts & Culture

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A day off from the Rolling Stones tour at the World Parks Congress

Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better.




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Mark Zuckerberg and other tech billionaires create $3 million mathematics prize

Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony.



  • Research & Innovations

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Mark Zuckerberg tops list of most generous Americans with nearly $1 billion gift

With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013.




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Mark Zuckerberg antagonizes neighbors with nonstop home renovation

If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Mark Zuckerberg resolves to go big on books in 2015

The Facebook founder has vowed to read a book every other week in 2015.



  • Arts & Culture

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Power of Purpose: How Companies Can Spark Real Social Change

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.




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Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to identify a tree by its bark

In addition to studying leaves and flowers to recognize trees, you can also look at tree bark characteristics.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Ozark chestnut, thought to be long gone, is making a comeback

The Ozark chinquapin tree was believed to have been wiped out by blight, but it has slowly resurfaced.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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More money is being spent on America's urban parks (but there's still room for improvement)

Despite an uptick in public spending, 30% of city residents live more than a 10-minute walk from the nearest park, according to the 2018 City Park Facts report.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New York City is getting a new state park — and it's the biggest yet

How do you squeeze a fancy new 407-acre state park into Brooklyn? Look no further than two former landfills on Jamaica Bay.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tulsa kicks off 2019 with a world-class new park

Spread across nearly 70 action-packed acres, Tulsa's newest public green space champions sustainability, accessibility and inclusion.



  • Arts & Culture

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Paris loosens pooch prohibitions at city parks

Even in Paris, a city with a lot of love for its dogs, public green space has traditionally been off-limits.



  • Arts & Culture

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Eco-friendly initiatives at Yellowstone National Park

The first national park in the world has a comprehensive recycling program, LEED certified buildings and more.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Languishing landmark YMCA reborn as green housing in South L.A.

Paul Williams' landmark 28th Street YMCA in South L.A. emerges from a LEED Gold restoration project, historically significant identity still intact.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Underwater drone spies 'incredible' shark nursery off the coast of Ireland

A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.




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Earth Hour 2012: The dark night rises

Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend.




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Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos]

Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour.




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You should get paid to park your car at the airport

FlightCar leverages all those idle vehicles in the long-term lots, and it's a lifeline for frequent flyers.




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James Dyson wants to clean up on the electric vehicle market

The British vacuum cleaner kingpin will invest nearly $3B in developing an electric vehicle by 2020.




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Inside it-architect Bjarke Ingels' BIG deal museum exhibition

Bjarke attack! The Danish maverick is the subject of a climate-themed retrospective at the National Building Museum.



  • Arts & Culture

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Treehouse retreat with skate park appeals to nature lovers, 13-year-old boys

Beautiful and daring, Cinder Cone will resonate with those who have graduated from Thrasher to Dwell.



  • Remodeling & Design

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New panda park in China will be much bigger than Yellowstone

New massive panda park in China will connect bear populations and should help with finding mates.




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Holiday hostess gift idea: Divine Dark Chocolate Thins

Real peppermint oil or ginger oil make Divine’s Fair Trade dinner thins a welcome addition to dessert and coffee.




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Salted Dried Cranberry-Hazelnut Chocolate Bark

This small-batch recipe is a treat for a small gathering or a holiday gift the kids can make.




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Climate talks spark frustration

Even as warnings of the potentially catastrophic effects of global warming mounted, negotiators at global climate talks in Qatar made only modest steps toward h




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First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market

Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S




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Warby Parker and Architecture for Humanity partner for new eyeglasses collection

They're stylish, they're strong, and they support design-based recovery in disaster-stricken areas. What more could you ask for in a pair of specs?