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5 eco-awesome Earth Day books for kids

Cuddle up with your favorite snuggle bunny and one of these great green reads to celebrate Earth Day with your family.




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How the fear of wolves benefits ecosystems

Scientists discover how entire ecosystems benefit from wolves keeping herbivores on edge.




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Arctic ice melt breaks another record

This summer's unprecedented melt for the icy white cap over Arctic waters appears to have come to a stop on Sunday, Sept. 16, setting a new record low for Arcti



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Global CO2 emissions hit record high in 2018, as Greenland ice melt goes into 'overdrive'

Humanity is not only moving too slowly in curbing CO2 emissions — we're moving the wrong direction.



  • Climate & Weather

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Father's Day gifts: Eco-friendly options

If you don't want to be that son or daughter giving Dad the same old unimaginative (and potentially wasteful) gifts, think green. There are lots of exciting eco



  • Arts & Culture

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BMW i8 Spyder: Up close with an eco-friendly supercar

Eco-friendly cars get a bad reputation as trading fun for efficiency, but BMW is looking to change that with its i8 Spyder concept.




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BRIGHTER LIVING: Secondhand green shopping

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Thriftiness is a green practice.




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Make eco-aerial art in November

Join 350.org and thousands of local activists to create one of 15 gigantic aerial art pieces that'll be visible from space!




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Fantasy island: Lake Superior's eco artist residency

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping



  • Arts & Culture

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Keri Rosebraugh's eco-art tackles themes of destruction, reuse

This talented illustrator used recycled materials to draw attention to what is thrown away.



  • Arts & Culture

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3 beautiful eco art projects made from repurposed wood

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why we should accept our ecological state for what it is, not what we want it to be

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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TED talk: The economic injustice of plastic

Watch Van Jones as he lays out the case against plastic pollution from a social justice perspective.




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4 tips for bringing home a second dog

Want the pitter patter of more paws in your home? Here's how to tell if bringing home a second dog is a good idea and how to do it so everyone gets along.




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The sharing economy is taking on a whole new meaning these days

Companies like Airbnb and Uber are feeling the pandemic pinch, but neighborly sharing is on its way up, and that's a good thing.




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Is obesity a heavy drag on fuel economy?

If your car isn't getting the gas mileage you want or expect, it might be time to put down the carbs and pick up the dumbbells because your body may be the prob




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Ford looking to app developers to help increase drivers' fuel economy

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.




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2 lousy reasons why fuel economy goals might change

Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule.




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Shell's Eco-marathon unveils plans for an 83-mpg car

Colleges and high schools have gathered in Detroit to show off their super-efficient home-built hot rods. Meanwhile, Shell is building its own fuel miser.




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Women care about fuel economy more than men

But a new University of Michigan poll reveals huge gender gaps in car knowledge.




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Fuel economy hasn't improved in 100 years

Study shows fuel efficiency hasn't changed much since 1923, but emissions are way down.




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Student invents ion thruster that breaks NASA's fuel efficiency record

Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.




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Ozone hole nears record-breaking size again

The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is nearing record-breaking size again, scientists say.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How Mars could become a ringed planet

Mars may one day have rings similar to Saturn's famous halo, new research suggests.




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Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)




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Eating alone is becoming more common — and it's a big problem for boomers

As people age, they need good healthy food, but some boomers are taking shortcuts and getting proper nutrition.




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Eco-friendlier wines for Labor Day

CNN recommends several boxed wines for the holiday weekend. Are the boxes the only eco-friendly thing about them?




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Is the 5-second rule a myth?

Warning: You may never look at dropped snacks the same way again.




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NASA video reconstructs the harrowing lunar journey of Apollo 13

Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts.




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A second, smaller moon has been hanging around our planet for years

Astronomers have found a mini-moon called 2020 CD3 in Earth's orbit, but it won't be around for very much longer.




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What happens when 'Young-Old' baby boomers become 'Old-Old'?

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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An ecosystem reborn: Restoring the Petitcodiac River

After a 42-year battle, the Petitcodiac River flows freely again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ecollywood: Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley, Jr.

Video: Ed Begley Jr. and Jeff Goldblum suggest ways to save money & help the planet.




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EcoSense for Living: Tips to go green and save money

Get tips to go green & save money around the house.



  • Research & Innovations

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EcoSense for Living: Create eco-friendly house cleaners

Learn simple ways to make household cleaners that are cheap and safe to use.




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Ecollywood: Arianna Huffington and Nancy O'Dell

Video: Get green tips from Arianna Huffington and Nancy O'Dell.



  • Arts & Culture

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EcoSense for Living: Smarter grocery choices

Learn the keys to making smarter choices at the grocery store.




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EcoSense for Living: Home energy audit

Learn how a home energy audit can save big money in monthly energy bills




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EcoSense for Living: Save money on home energy costs

Clark Howard tells Jennie Garlington about one of his favorite energy-saving devices




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EcoSense for Living: Weather stripping and light bulbs

Clark Howard offers more money saving tips on weather stripping and light bulbs.




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Ecollywood: Look who's talking about MNN

Video: From Jeff Goldblum to Tricia Helfer to Arianna Huffington — see who is talking about the Mother Nature Network.



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Ecollywood: Niecy Nash and Peter Fonda

Video: Niecy Nash and Peter Fonda share what? Their smart eco-tips.



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Ecollywood: Tia Carrere and Wilmer Valderrama

Video: Get eco-tips from Tia and Wilmer. Get eco-tips from Tia Carrere and Wilmer Valderrama. (Video by Gerri Miller)



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Ecollywood: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis

Video: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis offer their eco-tips.



  • Arts & Culture

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Make these Christmas decorations with a little help from science

Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too.




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An eco-friendlier digital TV conversion

Keep your old TV and get an EnergyStar DTA converter if you want to take the environmentally friendly route.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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DOE funding for an eco-friendly accessible car

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $50 million loan to Vehicle Production Group for the creation of an eco-friendly accessible car.




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Behind the wheel at the EcoCAR college engineer competition

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in




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10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become

Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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8 clever ways to decorate with tools

Reusing old household items can give your home a fun, rustic dimension.