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Ancient Antarctic iceberg flotilla caused huge sea-level rise

Antarctica's melting glaciers launched so many icebergs into the ocean 14,600 years ago that sea level rose 6.5 feet in just 100 years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How do you calm a crying newborn?

My newborn child won’t stop crying My sister-in-law says he could have colic. I don’t even know what that means but it sounds serious. Got any natural remed



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Does your organic baby formula contain arsenic?

A newly published study finds that there may be dangerous levels of arsenic in some baby formulas.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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A California homeowner who pays his mortgage by living in the garage [Video]

Explaining this his car 'doesn't need its own little home,' a homeowner converts his garage into a cottage and rents out his main house.



  • Remodeling & Design

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With its formula change, Nutella is not bringing 'more happiness to the world'

Did Nutella, the tasty chocolate hazelnut spread, really need more sugar?




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It's an ocean laboratory in a can

These robotic labs, called ESPs, collect water samples in the open water and can determine if a beach is safe for swimming or water is clean enough to drink



  • Research & Innovations

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The ancient tomb of Santa Claus may be hiding under a Turkish church

Archaeologists conducting digital surveys below the surface of St. Nicholas Church have discovered an untouched temple.



  • Arts & Culture

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Beehive 'resin' could be a cure for hair loss

Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Honda CR-Z hybrid now available

The Honda CR-Z is the newest hybrid to hit the streets of America.




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Motivational speaker likes the Nissan Leaf so much he's now a car salesman

Plug-In America Vice President Paul Scott used to talk about EVs. Now he's going to be selling them on the floor of Santa Monica Nissan.




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'Leaf to Home': A charging system that powers your EV (and then some)

In response to Japan's power crunch resulting from the Fukushima disaster, Nissan unveils a two-way charging system that makes it possible for your home




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NASA climate scientist arrested in Keystone XL pipeline protest

Climate scientist James Hansen was arrested on Feb. 13 outside the White House while protesting the Keystone Pipeline.




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Japanese Farm Food: A cookbook review

This book takes you on a journey to an organic Japanese farm through personal stories and recipes.




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How tea changed the world

From its roots in ancient China, the healthful beverage tea has become one of the world's most popular drinks.




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This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words

Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Is Japan facing a Chernobyl-like crisis?

Robert Alvarez, a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, says the operators of the stricken Japanese nuclear plants are using a “hail Mary” met



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Fukushima chilled U.S. opinions on nuclear power

The nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant after the Japanese tsunami a year ago has made Americans more leery of nuclear power, according to a Yale Uni




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Fukushima radiation detected off California coast

Extremely low levels of radioactive cesium from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown are present in ocean water offshore California.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What the singing mice of Costa Rica can tell us about human conversation

Researchers in Costa Rica are studying the vocalizations of Alston's singing mice to learn more about human speech.




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MNN exclusive: One-on-one with Tesla CEO Elon Musk

The wunderkind behind the battery-powered car revolution chats with MNN about his company's future.




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There's a candy-colored pyramid weighing 600 tons floating in London's Hyde Park

Environmental artist Christo works his inimitable magic with 7,501 oil barrels in a new project at Hyde Park titled ' The London Mastaba.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Why morning yoga beats a cup of coffee

Forgo the cuppa Joe, and start your morning with yoga moves guaranteed to get you awake and ready for the day.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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3 office setups that don't involve a chair

Sitting is bad for your health, so why not swap your desk seat with one of these solutions?




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A child sees through the emperor's new pipeline

David Lillard writes about how his son's questions about the Keystone XL Pipeline led him to learn something new.




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Cassettes are making a comeback!

Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally.



  • Arts & Culture

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How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound

The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium.



  • Arts & Culture

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Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog?

Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs.




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Christmas comes early with this a cappella version of 'Little Drummer Boy'

You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for.



  • Arts & Culture

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Underwater forest is an ancient 'fairy world' found just off the Alabama coast

The 50,000-year-old, perfectly preserved forest is showcased like never before in a newly released documentary.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Divers unearth 7,000-year-old Native American burial site off Florida coast

The archaeological site is located a mere 900 feet off Manasota Key in Florida.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Coca-Cola cans go white for the polar bears

The new white Coca-Cola cans are part of a fundraising campaign to protect the Arctic.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Why would a company with an organic food brand oppose Proposition 37?

If organic foods can’t contain genetically modified ingredients, you’d think organic food companies wouldn’t have a problem with labeling foods that conta




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5 ways to build a campfire

There are several different ways to start a campfire, depending on wind and what resources you have on hand.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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That's a hoot! Here's your chance to win a Comedy Wildlife Photography award

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.




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A chain of floating parks is coming to Copenhagen's revitalized harbor

The Danish capital's urban 'parkipelago' will eventually include a sauna, cafe and mussel farm.



  • Arts & Culture

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The dream of building a coast-to-coast scenic bike trail just got real

Now 50% complete, the Great American Rail-Trail spans an epic 4,000 epic miles.




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When a courtesy note isn't much of a courtesy

Is telling neighbors in an apartment building that they won't sleep because of an all-night party a courtesy or fair warning?




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What is a community fridge? Think Little Free Pantry with electricity

Community fridges are like Little Free Pantries, but with electricity. They are one more solution to hunger and food waste.




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EPA Chief Lisa Jackson hits The Daily Show

When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson appeared on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart couldn’t resist asking.




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Video: Jon Stewart interviews EPA chief

The Daily Show's Jon Stewart interviews Lisa P. Jackson, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency.



  • Climate & Weather

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Germany: A cleantech case study for a post-Fukushima world

In the wake of the worst nuclear disaster in a generation, Germany doubled down on a decade of success, pledging to eliminate nukes by 2022 and switch almost ex




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Michael Bloomberg gifts Sierra Club $30M to fund anti-coal efforts

Billionaire philanthropist says he's 'doubling down' on efforts to reduce carbon emissions and replace half the nation's coal fleet with clean energy by 2017.




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How to clean a carpet naturally

Skip the harsh chemicals and try these nontoxic ways to clean your carpets.




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How do you clean up a contaminated river?

How do you clean up a river? The answer is twofold: treatment and dilution.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Would you put a data center in your home for heat?

The cloud wastes an awful lot of energy as heat. One company is putting it to good use.




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A cat has the surface area of a Ping-Pong table

And that information isn't as useless as it may seem.



  • Research & Innovations

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Jan and Alexandra Cousteau celebrate the family business of conservation

The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Give mom a cheesy Mother's Day

For something a little different this Mother’s Day, why not take your favorite mom on a cheese trail?




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Scenes from the TVA coal disaster

The people of Harriman, Tenn., woke the morning of Dec. 23, 2008, to find their community awash in a billion gallons of toxic coal sludge.




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Battle over TVA coal ash in Alabama

Alabama county’s decision to store coal ash from the Tennessee spill fills coffers, but also spurs worries about consequences.