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Canada's national parks are overflowing with visitors

Concerned citizens want Parks Canada to consider visitor quotas.




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U.S. national parks waive entry fees to help people get outside

Social distancing doesn't mean you can't go for a solitary hike in the wilderness.




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How to have an awesome international trip with little kids

You may think it sounds like an oxymoron, but travelling to faraway places with little ones in tow can actually be quite fun. Here are some ways to make it a lot easier.




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It's National Waffle Day, and time for our annual look at yummy waffle slabs

It's a celebration of a technology that covers longer spans with less concrete and looks good, too. Here are some I have feasted on.




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It's National Waffle Day, and this year we dine on wooden waffles

Twice a year we look at yummy waffle slabs, a really efficient way to do more with less.




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For National Waffle Day, a look at the inherent structural superiority of waffles

We do a little destructive testing and have a good breakfast.




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Developed-Developing Nation Split on Climate Obligations Needs Reevaluation

We need a new system to determine which nations ought to be forced to cut emissions, not the 20-year old outdated one we've got now.




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Should Billionaires Be Forced to Pay a 1% Tax for International Development?

A new UN report says that a 1% tax levies on the world's 1,225 billionaires would more than make up for the shortfall in development aid from governments.




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How a $3 menstruation toolkit could empower girls in developing nations (Video)

Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly.




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Construction of Machu Picchu's new international airport has begun

While Unesco has asked Peru to limit visitors to the famous site, the government is making it easier for people to access.




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Why 'ecocide' needs to become an international crime

And how one British lawyer is working to make that happen.




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UK Desalination Plans Attacked

The UK government has approved a new scheme for desalination of water from the Thames, for use in London. The £200 million plant will be built in Beckton, east London. It's not a popular plan, though, among environmental campaigners. We've written before




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Border Region Looks to Desalination to Counter a Parched Rio Grande

We´ve noted in the past plans for new desalination plants in Australia and low-grade energy desalination technology from New Mexico.




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Researchers Develop Chlorine-Tolerant Membrane for Easy Desalination

Record droughts, falling water tables and the rapid depletion of aquifers have helped make desalination, a process once considered impractical and too expensive, a viable technology -- at least in some places. As such, there has been a rash of stories --




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DIY Seawater Desalination by Delicious Lady and Grandson (Video)

Directed by David Valero for the Spanish eco-short-films festival La Luciernaga fundida, this video shows how a grandmother and grandson desalinate seawater at home.




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Looking Backward to Move Forward: Solar Stills Could be the Low-Cost Leader in Water Desalination

Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.




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New Low-Cost Desalination System Targets Fracking Wastewater

A new desalination technology company is looking to help clean up and recover some of the trillion gallons of salty wastewater from the oil and gas industry.




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New Desalination Technology Achieves 99% Water Recovery Rate at Bottling Plant

A new water treatment system could save billions of gallons of water each year by recovering almost all of the waste water at bottling plants and water treatment facilities.




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Masdar Developing Desalination Plants Powered by Renewable Sources

The UAE's clean tech giant plans to have a commerical-scale plant by 2020.




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Small-scale solar desalination system aims for affordable water independence

By combining solar PV, solar thermal, and a heat exchanger, Desolenator has developed a low-cost portable water purifier and desalination device powered by renewable energy.




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From wave power to clean water: SAROS is a wave-powered desalination system

This system could produce 3,500 gallons of clean water per day, at half the cost of current desalination methods, using just the motion of the waves to power the Reverse Osmosis process.




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10 million dollar insect collection donation demonstrates a legacy of love (video)

Octogenarian couple united by a love of entomology




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You can now virtually walk among the elephants of Samburu National Reserve

Google and Save the Elephants teamed up to bring Street View to the Kenyan wildlife reserve to show its residents and spread the need for conservation.




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SFI and Habitat for Humanity DC team up to build homes in the nation’s capital

A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause.




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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: How forests bring us together

The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9.




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Forests are easy to love: how to show it for the International Day of Forests

The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future.




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Thankful! Five ways the National Wild Turkey Federation is preserving tradition

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage.




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Fairtrade International takes prize for most effective label

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.




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Cats with contraband become international prison trend

Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items.




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Happy International Day of Danger and Death for Pedestrians

That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year.




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9 Eco Travel Destinations on the Hot List for 2012

From sitting in on scientific research trips to experiencing traditional native cultures, these are the responsibly-run hotels, resorts, and trips everyone's talking about.




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9 heavenly havens to rent for a National Park vacation

From vintage trailers and tepees to mansions in the mountains, AirBnB has partnered with the National Parks Foundation for rentals near the country's natural treasures.




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Sonic's part-mushroom burger now available nationwide

Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too.




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Canada's NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy

Actually, this is something every country needs.




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Urban Green: Architecture for the Future Hits the Road for National Book Tour

Starting in September, I embark on a nationwide book tour for my new book entitled Urban Green: Architecture for the Future. The tour will take me to more than 20 universities and colleges across




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See all the seasons at Rocky Mountain National Park in 4 breathtaking minutes

As part of their More Than Just Parks project, Will and Jim Pattiz spent two years filming in the majestic Colorado mountains.




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4 Ways to Participate in National Pollinator Week

It's National Pollinator Week! Start a garden, encourage pollinators, or join an event in your area.




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National Transportation Safety Board recommends mandatory helmet laws for cyclists

Why stop there? Helmets for everybody!




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Let's take an imaginary trip to these gorgeous glamping destinations

Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise.




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5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World

Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside.




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It's National Bike Month - Three Weird Ways to Celebrate

Yes, it's National Bike Month. What's even better - it's National Bike Year, and Maybe National Bike Decade. Here's Three Ways to Up Your Cycling Enjoyment




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Happy International Chocolate Day!

There are many reasons to celebrate chocolate, not least of all for the surprising health benefits a bar of high-quality dark chocolate brings with it. What are you waiting for?




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Beautiful 'neo-vintage' posters promote U.S. national parks in the style of the 1930s!

National parks never go out of style, just like these retro posters.




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Danger Maps crowd-sources environmental contamination in China

A new website aims to gather data on pollution in China.




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It's International Bath Day, when we ask why bathtubs are so bad

They have not changed much since Archimedes' time.




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International Automakers Now Account for 45% of U.S. Auto Production and 59% of U.S. Vehicle Sales - Redefining the American Auto Industry

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.






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CrissCross Expands Representative Payee Services to Serve as a National Resource for Qualified Beneficiaries - CrissCross Representative Payee Services

CrissCross Representative Payee Services




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November Marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month - Associates at VPI share their stories in honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. [...]

Associates at VPI share their stories in honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Find out how you can help #CurePetCancer, visit www.CurePetCancer.com