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What color is this cat's coat?

Our feline friends come in many colors and coat patterns, each with a name. How many do you know?




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CloudBlue receives e-Stewards certification

Electronic waste recycling firm CloudBlue is now an e-Stewards Certified facility.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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New Apple MacBook gets EPEAT Gold certification, but critics cry foul

The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included




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Cats, dogs and a bobcat are the latest burn victims saved with fish skin

A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws.




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It's time to start demanding justification for drilling in the Arctic refuge​​

Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Computers trained themselves to recognize cats (and what that tells us about how machines learn)

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.




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Cranky and unmotivated? Watch a cat video

Research says they not only improve your mood, but also your ability to concentrate.




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Why .cat websites probably aren't about cats

.dog domains are reserved for dog lovers and providers of canine products and services, but .cat isn't what you'd expect.




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Why cats rule the Internet

There are just as many dogs on the Web, so why do cats get all the attention?




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Fair Trade Finder app crowd-sources product locations

Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use




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When buying chocolate becomes complicated

Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again.




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DARPA publishes massive online catalog of open source code

The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.




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President's Environmental Youth Awards: Now accepting applications

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.




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GM facility earns Energy Star certification

The General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant receives recognition for energy efficiency measures.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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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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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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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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This New Zealand town wants to ban all cats

Citing a need to protect native species, this New Zealand town is proposing an all-out cat ban.




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Book by farmer and rocker Chuck Leavell advocates smart, green growth

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Climate scientists unveil new communications tool: Hip hop

In a goofy, profane, self-mocking rap video, a handful of young Australian climate scientists preach an inconvenient truth: There are two few scientists at the



  • Climate & Weather

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Diabetes medications may sometimes do more harm than good

New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Diabetes medication may help prevent Alzheimer's

New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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We're all watching more videos online (especially if they involve cats)

Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets.




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How to use your cat photos for good

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.




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Who needs 4 legs to get around? Not Pancake the cat

Pancake was born with a skeletal deformity and has to rely on only her back legs, but it sure hasn't slowed her down.




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Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.




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Could this 100-year-old medication be the cure for autism?

A small clinical trial suggests that suramin can reverse some autism symptoms with one dose, based on the theory of cell danger response.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Universal one-shot flu vaccine could soon eradicate the disease forever

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Natural gas advocate takes gas industry to task

Former Colorado senator criticizes industry's lack of engagement in the climate legislation debate.




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NYC helps put feral cats to work as mousers

New York City's Feral Cat Initiative pairs feral cats that need a range with humans who want a defense against rodents.




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Harvard University receives 50th LEED certification

The Ivy League campus is now home to 50 LEED certified green building projects.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Billions for defense, not a penny for LEED certification

Buried in the 500-plus pages of the defense budget signed by President Obama on Dec. 31 is a curious provision that prohibits the Department of Defense from spe




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What do all the LEED certifications mean?

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to certify buildings as meetin



  • Remodeling & Design

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Green Classroom Professional Certificate now available

The new certificate is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Soldier Field earns LEED Certification

The home of the Chicago Bears is the first LEED-EB certified NFL stadium.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Green building grant program accepting applications

Application deadline for the 2012 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program is Aug. 10, 2012.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Toyota earns 29th LEED certification

Toyota's Kansas City Regional Technical Training Center received LEED Gold certification.




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Eco-friendly cat shelter opens in Chicago

Harmony House for Cats’ new shelter isn’t just doing something good for Chicago’s felines — it’s also doing something good for the planet. The no-kill




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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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Perkins+Will tops 150 LEED certifications

The architectural design firm’s portfolio includes 20 LEED Platinum certified facilities.




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4 ways to be a citizen scientist on vacation

You can make a difference for environmental science while traveling, whether you're going to the beach, visiting a park or sticking to cities.




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Police think outside the (litter) box to help cats

Muncie, Indiana, police department lets residents pay off parking tickets with donations to the local animal shelter.




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3 Solar Decathlon homes designed to withstand the next Katrina

Resilient design is showcased in competing homes hailing from New York, New Jersey and Missouri.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Tubular glass vacation home encases a full-grown tree

Despite inherent flaws, House in the Tree is a fanciful fir-based escape.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Japanese retailer Muji is selling teeny-tiny vacation huts

It's a handsome, pared-down design, but where are the wheels?



  • Remodeling & Design

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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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'I was wrong' says former vegan diet advocate

Climate change journalist George Monbiot says he was wrong when he claimed 'the only ethical response is to stop eating meat.'




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Solar Decathlon: One more shot at National Mall?

A dozen senators are asking the Departments of Interior and Energy to get the event back on the mall.




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How can I take an ecologically sensitive cruise vacation with my family?

A few ocean liners have been working to cut back on their pollution. But you're still free to be a glutton at the buffet.




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'Deadliest Catch' vessel slices carbon footprint

Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution.



  • Arts & Culture