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Up to 100,000 cattle dead in South Dakota blizzard

A rare, early October blizzard has devastated the South Dakota rancher community, after as many as 100,000 head of cattle may have died following the October 3rd storm.




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Rampant death for hermit crabs who confuse plastic trash for shells

New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris.




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Dean Kamen on Clean Energy, Clean Water, and Commuting in the Mega City (Part One)

Dean Kamen is the kind of inventor we don't imagine exists anymore—a fervent polymath like Thomas Edison. Best known as the creator of the Segway, Kamen is also responsible for major breakthroughs in clean energy, water purification, prosthetics,




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Dean Kamen on Clean Energy, Clean Water, and Commuting in the Mega City (Part Two)

With his planes, helicopters, and other fuel-hungry pets, Dean Kamen admits that he takes a lot out of the world. This just means that, in keeping with his immigrant grandfather's advice, he has to put more back in. In the second part of our




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What's the deal with natural wine?

"Naked wine," "raw wine," "biodynamic wine" have reached a feverish peak among trend-setting oenophiles. But what do all these labels mean, and are they actually better for the environment?




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10 houseplant decor ideas for big impact

You don't have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants.




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Wildlife selfies are a terrible idea

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.




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Three great ideas for the outdoorsy dad

About one in six men in the United States are fathers. That’s more than 70 million dads . It can be tempting to focus their Father’s Day on finding the perfect camping gadget, the best new fishing rod, or the latest hiking gear.




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The New MacBook Air is made from recycled aluminum. Is this a big deal?

Sort of, but there is less to it than meets the eye.




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CustomMade is an electronic matchmaker for customers with an idea and craftspeople with the skills

This is how the internet is supposed to work.




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DNA Trail Maps Cougar's Dead-End Journey Across South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin & Connecticut

DNA testing of cougar crap left along a 1,055-mile trail has established that a young male Puma walked all the way from South Dakota to New England in search of a mate. The poor cat's




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Connecticut Fears Monsanto - Bill to Label GM Ingredients Dead Due to Lawsuit Worries

"The labeling provision was eliminated from the bill due to fears that it opened the state up to a lawsuit. The attorneys for the leadership & Governor's office felt the Constitutional rights of Monsanto gave them the power to successfully sue the state."




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Happy International Day of Danger and Death for Pedestrians

That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year.




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How populism makes dealing with the climate crisis really hard

Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens.




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When Tree-Planting Goes Bad: Twisted, Misplaced Trees of Death in Colombia (Slideshow)

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota.




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When Tree-Planting Goes Bad: Twisted, Misplaced Trees of Death in Colombia

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota. Though general wisdom says trees are good, this city proves that with poor planning, wrong species in the wrong places, and bad




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Why I think buying an e-bike online is a really bad idea

If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing.




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Designer DIY Idea: Swinging Bed Made With a Recycled Trampoline

A lovely lounger made from reused trampoline parts.




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16 simple nursery ideas for a tiny house

Babies are small. They can occupy a small space.




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European Bats Resistant to Deadly Fungus

Since 2006, bat populations in the northeastern United States have been decimated by a mysterious condition known as "white-nose syndrome." Caused by a fungus,




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Deadly White Nose Syndrome Keeps Spreading Among New York's Bat Population

New York's brown bat continues to be hard hit by White Nose Syndrome (WNS). WNS is named for the white fungus that eats bat tissues and wakes the bats prematurely from hibernation. WNS has been




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Scientists Estimate Up to 6.7 Million Bats Dead From Disease

White nose syndrome has decimated bat populations on the East Coast. Now scientists believe the disease, which is spreading, may have been worse than previously imagined.




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Agenda 21 is dead, but its legacy is still killing transit

Not to mention bike lanes, higher density housing, and bird sanctuaries.




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Justin Trudeau promises camping trips to Canadian families

If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.




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The Life, Death, and Rebirth of New York City's High Line, in Photos

Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space.




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A Smart Guide to Utopia: 111 Inspiring Ideas for a Better City (Book Review)

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.




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31 healthy, satisfying snack ideas

In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you.




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First Contact: How will we deal with doors after the coronavirus?

It's a problem when nobody wants to touch anything.




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US agencies introduce "Road to Zero" plan to eliminate traffic deaths

But do they have the courage to do it right?




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How to deal with chapped lips

You shouldn't have to suffer through the winter with dry and cracked lips.




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Smaller gardens at Chelsea Flower Show have big ideas

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to life and gardens at Chelsea.




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Chelsea Flower Show is blossoming with new ideas and new designers

Change is growing this year with more women designers and lots of glorious blue flowers.




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We got lots of great ideas from the space program; insulation isn't one of them

"Radiative barriers" may work well in space, but not so well down here.




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Dear Kate wants you to ditch panty liners for good

This pretty underwear is another reuseable option for waste-free periods.




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Best of Inhabitots: 7 Eco-Friendly Birthday Party Ideas

+ Inhabitots just turned three years old! My how quickly baby blogs... and babies grow up! Celebrating your little one's third birthday? Here are six green gifts your tot will love!




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The deadline is approaching for the UNEP / TreeHugger blogging contest!

Time is running out to enter! Win a trip to Mongolia for World Environment Day by entering our annual contest!




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Stockholm Declaration calls for Vision Zero, lower speed limits; USA says drop dead

Over 80 countries have signed up to make our roads safer. Only one dissented.




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CES 2012: 2nd Solutions Spares Corporate Cell Phones from Certain Death

Salvaging old IT from corporations can mean big business, and a way to keep cell phones out of landfills.




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At CES: The GE Kitchen Hub is the stupidest kitchen idea since, well, ever

It is a lousy exhaust fan. The screen will be covered in schmutz. It is dangerous and possibly illegal.




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Former Residents of Huronia, Rideau, and Southwestern Regional Centres Could Receive Compensation from Class Action Settlements - Settlement Overview Video

Settlement Overview Video. If you lived at Huronia, Rideau, or Southwestern Regional Centres, you may be eligible to make a claim.




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Institutional investors' shifting allocation strategies are driving hedge funds towards new products - EY’s Natalie Deak on how hedge fund managers are pursuing growth

EY’s Natalie Deak on how hedge fund managers are pursuing growth