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Winning images showcase Earth's beauty from land to sea

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.



  • Arts & Culture

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Whimsical garden art shines in the world's largest flower show

In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues.



  • Arts & Culture

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College students launch campaign encouraging classmates to tinkle in the shower, not the toilet

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...




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England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs

Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight.



  • Arts & Culture

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London to boot cars from its busiest shopping street

The pedestrianization of overcrowded Oxford Street is a long-time dream of many Londoners. Cycling activists, however, feel wedged out of the ambitious plans.




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Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew?

The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious.




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​7 reasons you should always wash your face before bed

Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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You're betting on moisturizer with sunscreen to save your skin. You shouldn't.

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Rap video mocks Whole Foods shoppers

The Prius-driving, organic chicken-buying crowd give us something to snicker about in the Whole Foods Parking Lot.




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Watch: YouTube cooking show that centers on traditional food

Ariyele Ressler features simple, nourishing recipes in her YouTube cooking channel.




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Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them

These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is.




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This weird-looking mushroom should be on your menu

Don't let the "spines" of the hedgehog mushroom deter you from its deliciousness.




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4 free, short, at-home yoga videos to keep up your practice

4 free, short yoga videos. These videos, each less than 20 minutes, will keep you moving and toned, even if you have limited time to practice.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why we should have little altars everywhere

A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Yoga effective against arthritis pain, study shows

Yoga made a difference in physical health, flexibility and even pain levels.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Mindfulness meditation has been shown to rewire your brain and improve your health

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Emails show cozy ties in pipeline review

An environmental group obtains emails that it says show "bias and complicity" in a government review of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.




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Why we shouldn't shrug off the latest pipeline spill(s)

U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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William Kamkwamba on the Daily Show

The Malawian inventor who built a windmill at the age of 14 stopped in last night for a visit with the Daily Show's Jon Stewart.




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Alpha Ventus: Germany cuts the ribbon on offshore wind

12 shiny new off-shore turbines in Germany are a reminder of just how far behind the U.S. lags in race for clean offshore energy.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why you should care about the looming helium shortage

The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Dramatic video shows tsunami survivor's rescue

Video: Images continue to appear showing the scale of the tsunami. ITN's Louisa James describes the rescue of one woman, plucked to safety as the water surged t



  • Climate & Weather

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7 ways the quake in Japan shook the world

OurAmazingPlanet reviews the strangest effects the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami had on our planet.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Largest piece of tsunami debris: Japanese dock washes ashore in Oregon

A nearly 70-foot-long dock floated onto an Oregon beach after being torn loose from a fishing port in Japan after the tsunami.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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On 2-year anniversary, tsunami debris still washing ashore

Two years after a deadly tsunami swept ashore in Japan, killing more than 15,000 people, solemn reminders of the disaster are still washing ashore.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Dwarf planet discovery could help show life's spread through solar system

Scientists are searching for possible sources for life on Earth on the edge of our Solar System.




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New Horizons' photos of Pluto show possible ice cap

A Pluto-bound NASA probe has captured the best-ever images of the dwarf planet.




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Cabin DROP XL is shoo-in for low-impact nature escapes

A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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Should I skip breakfast on Thanksgiving?

On Thanksgiving, people may forgo breakfast or lunch to save room for a feast in the evening.




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Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season

With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills.




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Show that gratitude, no matter the time of year

We practice thankfulness on certain holidays, but why not all the time?




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11 things to do on Black Friday that aren't shopping

Don't want to shop on Black Friday but not sure what else to do? Here are some ideas.




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U.S. senators propose long-shot carbon tax

Top polluters would pay $20 per ton of carbon emissions under the carbon tax plan, with 60 percent of the revenue returned to each U.S. resident.




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What is methane and why should you care?

Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also




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Coal: Jobs should not trump mountains

We need to give coal miners safe, productive, high paying jobs building the green future. Their jobs should not stand in the way of killing coal.




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Environmental shockvertising: Does it work?

Two new video campaigns by Greenpeace are brave and forthright in making their point, but do they go too far?




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Girl returns rock to national park and earns rangers' sweet shout-out

A young parkgoer returned a rock she took from Smoky Mountains National Park along with a drawing and a nice letter.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Fourth-graders' project showers local humane society in kindness

The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation.




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When it comes to bad news, the messenger always gets shot

A new study suggests people who deliver bad news are never seen as innocent.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Head of EPA talks climate change on 'The Daily Show'

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.



  • Climate & Weather

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Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why you should watch 'Okja'

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.



  • Arts & Culture

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Should we drink coffee? The pros and cons

There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis.




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Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power?

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.




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Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.




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'Windlicht' is an otherworldly LED laser show held on a Dutch wind farm

A Pink Floyd soundtrack is not included with Studio Roosegaarde's newest environmental-themed light installation.




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Portugal shows off in March, flirting with 100% renewable energy goal

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.




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10 habits you should pick up from your grandmother

Looking to simplify your life, save some money, boost your health and help the planet? Then these grandma-tested customs are for you.




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How often should you wash your towels?

Probably more often than you think — which is way too often, in this writer's opinion.