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PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork

The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time.




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Al Gore launches 'Reality Drop' to counter climate change denial

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.



  • Arts & Culture

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7 reasons to consider indoor air-quality testing

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.



  • Protection & Safety

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Hardwood flooring that zaps unwanted odors, improves indoor air quality

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.




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15 houseplants for improving indoor air quality

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.




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In Colorado, legalized green leaves some landlords seeing red

The opening of Colorado's pot emporiums has led to a stained relationship between landlords and those looking to puff in the privacy of their apartments.




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The future of marijuana legalization belongs to the capitalists

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Could whale-watching replace whaling in Japan?

A new coalition of Japanese tour operators is trying to seize on the country's waning interest in killing wild cetaceans.




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Can venture capitalists fill the science gap?

With little public funding for science, Silicon Valley investors are coming to the rescue.



  • Research & Innovations

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6 wild animals worth more alive than dead

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.




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​Is nostalgia stealing our kids' future?

We keep voting for people who promise to make things like they were, forgetting that things could be awful.




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Cindy Crawford pulls kids out of Malibu school over toxin concerns

Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk.



  • Arts & Culture

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The amazing, naturalistic art of Leslie Fry

The imagery and placement of Leslie Fry's sculptures aim to increase awareness about the effects of human impact on the natural environment.



  • Arts & Culture

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'The Minimalists' share their journey to a simpler life (Hint: One step at a time)

Ryan Nicodemus discusses how and why he and Joshua Fields Millburn left successful careers, ditched most of their stuff, and set up shop in a Montana cabin.




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10 qualities of great community leaders [Infographic]

It takes more than just dedication and intelligence to be a pillar of the community.




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Australian officials outlaw Katy Perry's seed-embedded 'Prism' packaging

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Death cap mushrooms are spreading across California

These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Australian continent is now completely covered with feral cats

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.




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Tumbleweed blitz sparks panic, raises ire in California town

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.



  • Climate & Weather

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Australia creates world's largest cat-proof fence

The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres.




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9 features on Mars mistaken for signs of alien life

Long a subject of speculation, our neighbor has yet to yield signs of life. But that hasn't kept people from imaging it's there.




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'Malibu Country' Sara Rue greens her baby's nursery

Sara Rue becomes a mom on and off the set of 'Malibu Country'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Former Navy SEAL plays extreme hide-and-seek in new reality competition

New Discovery series 'Lone Target' turns Joel Lambert into human prey.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Millions of environmentalists are registered to vote in the U.S. but don't. What if they did?

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.




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Why Obama is losing environmentalists

The White House is taking a political risk: Spurn environmentalists enough times, and they might return the favor.




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Facebook acquires virtual-reality company Oculus for $2 billion

The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Signs that books are still alive and kicking

A Facebook meme and the resurgence of indie bookstores show that books are still important in our culture.



  • Arts & Culture

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How you use Facebook offers clues to your personality

The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you.




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California city plans to pay needy residents

Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families.




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The real search for alien intelligence has begun

A decade-long search for alien life called the Breakthrough LiBillionaire Yuri Milner pledges to fund a decade-long search for intelligent life.




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How to help people affected by the California wildfires

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.




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California man accepts $78 million award in Roundup lawsuit

Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer.



  • Protection & Safety

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Ancient Irish 'healing soil,' once used by Druids, really works

The medicinal soil called "healing soil" has been found to contain powerful antibiotics that kill superbugs.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Environmentalist COAL-ition attacks Big Coal

Large coalition of environmental groups uses humor to fight misconceptions around 'clean' coal.



  • Research & Innovations

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Green certification increases home values in California

Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties.




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If your apple tastes mealier, you can blame climate change

Japanese scientists have discovered that some apples have changed in flavor and firmness over the past few decades. Science says climate change may be to blame.




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Former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson shares how she became a top environmentalist

From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership.




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Australian hacks a Nissan Leaf — in England

Automaker networks are vulnerable to guys with laptops, and it's not an isolated problem.




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The Tesla Model 3 rolls out in California

The deal with the Tesla Model 3: 215 miles of range, zero to 60 under 6 seconds, $35,000 — but read the fine print.




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British cancer center spotlights the healing power of good design

Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Net-zero home provides California farm laborers with heart and 'sol'

UC Davis students conceive a 'deliberate solution' to substandard farm worker housing.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Manhattan is getting an office tower wrapped in spiraling sky gardens

From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street...



  • Remodeling & Design

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7% of Australia's reptiles face extinction

International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its Red List, and the news isn't good for Australia's reptiles.




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Should rhinos be introduced to Australia?

It's a wild idea fraught with controversy, but Australia has the habitats and the protections in place to harbor these beasts.




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Australia declares 'war on cats'

Australia, on track to eliminate 2 million feral cats by 2020, bans outdoor cats.




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Missouri files suit against California egg law

New requirements for happier hens infringes on the interstate commerce protections of the U.S. Constitution, says Missouri attorney general.




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Media Mayhem: Real reality TV

Get your remotes ready. Some strong programming is coming up in advance of Earth Day.



  • Arts & Culture

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Environmentalists are bringing solutions right to your desktop via Google Earth

Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth.




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Climate change face-off: Schwarzenegger vs. Palin

Sarah Palin trades barbs with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after he criticized her anti-science stance on global warming.




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Lame duck session brings a small victory for environmentalists

For political purposes, a West Virginia senator is giving the EPA a little breathing room -- for now.