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Trump resorts to temper tantrums in golf course vs. wind farm fracas

Renowned for his levelheadedness, ability to compromise and ecological concern, Donald Trump vows to halt construction on his golf development unless the Scotti




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Dog stands by injured canine friend in Japan

A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic.




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Standing up for Pluto

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City talks with Rachel Maddow about his new PBS documentary about Pluto and its status as a planet



  • Research & Innovations

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Stack 'em up: A prefab apartment tower rises in Manhattan

Check out this video of NYC's first prefab residential building coming to life over a 4-week span in Manhattan's Inwood section.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Footprints preserve giant sloth's last stand

Preserved human footprints in the White Sands National Monument give us insights into early humans' hunting practices of giant ground sloths.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Graffiti artists upcycle thousands of spray cans into botanical art

CANLOVE, a collective of graffiti artists, is on a mission to collect and upcycle as many spray cans as possible into art.




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Standing room only Senate hearing on MTR

Appalachian residents witness to the atrocities of mountaintop removal as S. 696 hits the Senate.



  • Research & Innovations

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EPA stands up against mountaintop mining

Finally! The EPA declares that 79 mountaintop coal mining permits may violate the Clean Water Act.



  • Research & Innovations

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Weekend reads: 'Michael Pollan' is an odd-shaped mutant

An heirloom tomato has been named after Michael Pollan. The "Michael Pollan" tomato is an oddly shaped green and yellow tomato.




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Hikers film tense standoff with mountain lion

'What are we supposed to do?' one hiker whispered as a puma stared them down in Sequoia National Park.




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Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen'

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.



  • Climate & Weather

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Safety standards aren't protecting kids from detergent pods

Despite warnings to keep detergent pods away from children, poison control centers are still besieged with calls.



  • Protection & Safety

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Understanding honeybee die-offs with DIY smart hives

Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Super-absorbent Sponge Park to soak up pollutants along Brooklyn canal

In a place where the streets flood with sewage after it rains, salvation may come in the form of a park.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Photo: Space Shuttle Enterprise flies over Manhattan

Space Shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a 747 shuttle carrier aircraft, flies over New York City prior to landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Apr




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Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance

The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Green job of the week: EPA administrative assistant

The EPA is searching for a senior (age 55+) to fill an administrative assistant position at the Ann Arbor, Michigan office.




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Green job of the week: Technical writing and design consultant

Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office.




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How to learn to do a handstand

Turn your world upside-down by practicing handstands, a whole-body move.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is squatting the new standing?

Here's why you should squat instead of sitting or standing throughout the day.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Can a building standard help you live a healthier life?

The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Is 'botanical sexism' making allergies worse?

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.




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A timeline of the distant future for life on Earth

If humans are still around millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, asteroids and worse.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win these outstanding eco-books

Become a fan and win these 5 environmentally-themed books.



  • Arts & Culture

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Sprig + Spirit's Chia-politan, a nourishing cocktail

What do you get when you merge superfoods and quality spirits? Cocktails for those who want to integrate mindfulness into all parts of their lives.




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Whale ear wax (you heard that right) carries a lifetime of ocean pollutants

By analyzing ear wax from a deceased blue whale, scientists gained clues to years of chemical exposure.




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Cigarette butts are the most pervasive man-made pollutant

These plastic filters far surpass plastic straws in coastal cleanup tallies and they're toxic on land, too.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Yahoo Livestand to bring the magazine rack to tablet computers

Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed?




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Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers

A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How new electronics can withstand body fluids

Innovative technology enables electronic devices to function in contact with body tissues.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Bluecoat Gin: Organic botanicals make one great gin

Organic botanicals make the difference with Bluecoat Gin. This American Dry Gin, distilled in Philadelphia, is the main ingredient in our food blogger’s Satur




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Ted Turner's Montana Grill is turning heads

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.




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Water-smart approach only heightens the allure of Denver Botanic Gardens

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Americans don't understand their infotainment systems

From frustrating voice recognition to built-in apps, consumers either don't know they're there or can't figure them out. But relief is in sight.




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'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.



  • Research & Innovations

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Isn't it time we updated furnace standards?

Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades.




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Moisture-resistant building products

Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues




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Creating a mold resistant home

By taking steps to make your home mold resistant, you’ll avoid the headaches of remediation and repair, as well as the potential health problems mold can caus




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Man saves swan tangled up with a fishhook

A family spots a swan caught in fishing line — and Uncle Freddy saves the day.




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Second Montana oil spill went unreported for a month

While much smaller than the Yellowstone River oil spill, a newly discovered spill is raising eyebrows because it went unreported for a month.




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EPA proposes stricter soot standards

The agency says its proposed rule could save tens of thousands of lives every year, but critics warn of economic burdens for some U.S. industries.




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FoodTank: Planting the seeds of activism

New think tank aims to be one-stop resource for addressing hunger, obesity, food waste and a broken agricultural system.




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Literacy advocate empowers young storytellers in Afghanistan

Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems.




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Freeze-resistant Asian 'super roach' arrives in New York City

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.




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'Resistant' starches heal the colon, prevent cancer

Resistance is not futile. In fact, it can stave off colon cancer and ease inflammatory bowel disease and other digestion problems.




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The worst everyday air pollutants and what they do to our bodies

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.




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That huge helium deposit under Tanzania is even bigger than we thought

Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Manhattan's newest green space straddles an active train yard

Dubbed 'the smartest park ever built,' the Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards is now open for visitors.



  • Arts & Culture

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How making lower Manhattan larger will protect it from future flooding

Mayor Bill de Blasio's $10B climate resiliency plan would extend the Manhattan shoreline by as much as 500 feet into the East River.



  • Climate & Weather