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More worms than diners at one Boise restaurant

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.



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'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.



  • Research & Innovations

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Turf wars: Natural grass is greener than synthetic turf

As clicheé as it sounds, the grass isn't always greener on the other side when you're debating between grass and artificial turf on playing fields.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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6 ways Elon Musk is changing the world

The super-fast "Hyperloop" travel concept is just the latest in a series of big, bold dreams by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.



  • Research & Innovations

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Upcoming IPCC climate change report leaked by skeptics

Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report.



  • Climate & Weather

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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.



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Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change

The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers.




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Third-grader born with no hands wins national handwriting contest again

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.




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People thank close friends and family less than strangers (and that's not a bad thing)

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.



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Girl Scouts file lawsuit against Boy Scouts over name change

The Girl Scouts claim trademark infringement after boy scouts drop the word 'boy.'



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Why dads are happier than moms

New research finds dads are happier than moms, and it might have to do with how much time they spend playing.




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How helpful is hand sanitizer?

Hand sanitizers aren't as effective as soap and water, but sometimes they're a smart choice.



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4 ways climate change can scorch the U.S. economy

A trio of U.S. financial giants have teamed up to spell out why the American economy can't afford runaway climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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Bacon prices are higher than ever but demand hasn’t decreased

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.




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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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You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Climate change hurts economy, EPA chief says

In her first speech as EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy argues 'climate change isn't an environmental issue. It's a fundamental economic challenge.'



  • Climate & Weather

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U.S. methane levels higher than thought

In large part to gas wells and cow farms, the United States is spewing 50 percent more methane than regulators thought.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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 Lily Impeller: Nature-based design inspires game-changing efficiencies

Jay Harman developed technologies from the Lily Impeller that he says may fundamentally change how humans do almost everything.




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Joe Hanson proves it's OK to be smart

See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?)




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6 reasons to be thankful for Einstein

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.



  • Research & Innovations

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Endangered West Coast oysters could thrive due to climate change

West Coast oysters can’t catch a break. A study suggests that while climate change could boost their numbers, it might unleash more invasive "oyster drills."




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Why invasive plants love climate change

As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What Ebola can teach astronauts about safely handling Martian samples on Earth

Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle samples brought back to Earth from Mars.




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Ancient life on Mars would've needed more than just water to survive

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.




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What does methane mean for life on Mars?

NASA's Curiosity rover has made a surprising find that could help scientists get one step closer to figuring out if Mars has ever supported life.




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Hang gliders could drop probes on Mars

An innovative concept for tiny probes attached to gliders could one day allow small robots to explore intricate locales on Mars.




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Katie Leclerc changes her diet, adopts deaf dog

Katie Leclerc's character gets a food truck on 'Switched at Birth.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Emily Deschanel raises a toxin-free, vegetarian baby

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.



  • Arts & Culture

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Ashanti: 'I've always been big on recycling'

Plus: The daughter of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin stars in Hallmark movie.



  • Arts & Culture

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Top dogs on Turkey Day: Don't forget to watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving

We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event.




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Why the definition of sustainability must change

The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently.




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This new soap molecule may change cleaning products forever

University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment.




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What climate change means for New England's maple trees

Trees in Vermont and New Hampshire are becoming stressed and are producing less syrup.



  • Climate & Weather

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Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet)

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.



  • Arts & Culture

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13 stunning images that amplify the impacts of climate change

CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection

A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather.



  • Climate & Weather

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If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter?

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.




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Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.



  • Climate & Weather

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State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change

President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future."




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An Inconvenient Change: Why is it so hard?

It's easy to blame the corporates, the governments, the multi-nationals. But how different is it on the local level, the personal level?




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Climate guru James Hansen to leave NASA

After 46 years at the space agency, one of America's most famous climate scientists will now focus on rallying support for the fight against climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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108 ski areas sign declaration calling for action on climate change

Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy.



  • Climate & Weather

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Obama unveils new U.S. climate change plan

Arguing that 'Americans are already paying the price of inaction,' Obama unveiled an unprecedented national climate strategy in a sweltering speech Tuesday.



  • Climate & Weather

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New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.



  • Climate & Weather

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Ford using Big Data to fight climate change

Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country.




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John Kerry: Climate change is a 'fearsome weapon of mass destruction'

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers.



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Why fixing climate change may turn out to be a bargain

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.



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