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NASA satellites celebrate Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, NASA has released an awe-inspiring video of the best imagery captured by its Earth-observing satellites.



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Advancing our planet: Ford's roadmap for sustainability

They were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility.



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Toyota releases annual sustainability report

Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals.



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7 'purrfect' DIY solutions to hide the litter box

If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas.




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Salvage-happy builder jailed after failing to pay for demolition of own work

A folk hero/renegade builder is sentenced to 539 days in jail after failing to pay for the demolition of hi folk private residence/art installation.



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Litterbugs get profiled

A new art project uses DNA to get an idea of who's tossing butts and other litter.



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10 book towns where literature is alive and well

In the age of Kindles and chain bookstores, some of these towns are vehemently opposed to e-readers and brand-name booksellers.



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Destination of the Week: Little St. Simons Island, Ga.

Check out this low-key spot for a rustic, Deep South experience.




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Croatia: Cosmopolitan vibes meet natural attractions

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.




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Having this mentality about time is probably stressing you out

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.




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How the pineapple became a worldwide symbol of hospitality

Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all.




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Paleolithic campsites depicted in cave etchings

The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain.



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Pope blesses kid-built satellite bound for space

A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch.




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Historic Taco Bell store evades demolition by taking brief road trip

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.



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Weekend reads: A little wine for the weekend

It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine.




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Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.




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Unpaid FDA inspectors tackle high-risk facilities as shutdown continues

The government shutdown has forced the Food and Drug Administration to significantly reduce the number of inspections it's able to do.



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It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate

People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers.




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Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey

‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State.




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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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Chu: Solyndra 'regrettable,' but not political

The U.S. energy secretary spent five hours Thursday rejecting accusations that politics influenced a 2009 loan to the California solar company.




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A little boy spends his birthday savings on victims of Hurricane Dorian

6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees.




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In Seattle, curbside composting takes a turn for the litigious

Hey nosey garbage man, you got a warrant?




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Bacteria that devours plastic discovered near Japanese recycling facility

Japanese scientists have found a special bacteria, Ideonella sakainesis, that likes to eat polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET.




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Are you one of the 'weirdos' who picks up litter?

When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature.




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Four politically incorrect predictions about Hurricane Irene

When crisis hits, the jokesters come out of the woodwork. Here is what to expect.




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Making Organic Foods a Reality For All

We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food.




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Five Ways Walmart is Upping Its Sustainability Game

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.




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Sustainability is an Industrywide Effort

By working together, we can address food production and recycling, as well as other pressing issues in the product supply chain




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With a focus on sustainability and the future, Walmart enhances the way it does business

Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges.




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Walmart: Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting

Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.




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Transforming global health supply chains through data visibility

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.



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Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment

Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment



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Join MillerCoors in a Sustainability Discussion Live on Twitter

MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an




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Why it's OK to disagree about politics

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.




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A Western-style diet could affect the brain in as little as a week

Research suggests a brain on a Western diet can't help itself from wanting more junk food.




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Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one step closer to reality

The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.



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Bakelite 2.0

A recent survey conducted by the European Bioplastics Association found that the bioplastics market is growing by 20 percent a year — and that’s good news o



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Robot fish to swim in schools and test water quality

Researchers are developing robotic fish to swim our waterways and patrol for pollutants.



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Cyborg snails may soon be joining the military

Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military.



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'Mechanical' invisibility cloak inspired by the honeycomb

Researchers have learned how to compensate for imperfections in a honeycomb lattice that could lead to new advances in architecture.



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Big utilities are ready to go small

High-voltage utilities are experimenting with generating energy from renewable feedstocks available locally.




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Lamp powered by a single plant can stay lit for hours

No outlet needed for this lamp — just plug it into the nearest plant.



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BioLite CampStove beautifully burns through biomass

Your next camping trip should include this camp stove, which is capable of efficiently burning biomass materials like pine needles, small twigs and wood chips.




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Visitors flock to see Lithuanian Christmas tree that resembles chess piece

The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe.



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You can change your personality in 10 weeks

Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed.



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Street artists literally paint the town at Upfest

Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival.



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10 restaurants that are literally underground

Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground.




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A cat was put in 'solitary confinement' for freeing his fellow felines

Quilty the rescue cat will not be contained at the shelter.




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The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick

The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals, but not everyone thinks he's changed.