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It wouldn't be winter in Finland without a dip in a frozen lake

Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Yes, we're in an abusive relationship with Facebook — but we'll never leave

We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now.




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Diver takes a dip in Bali's sea of plastic

Rich Horner went diving in Manta Point, off the coast of Bali, and found a world of plastics waiting for him.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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6 green energy summer internships

Are you looking for a green energy internship for summer 2013? If so, let me help you with your search.




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9 movies starring solar eclipses

From musicals to thrillers, there's more than a few flicks out there where the solar eclipse has a starring role.



  • Arts & Culture

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How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire

Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country.




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Multipurpose furniture saves precious space

Furnishings that pull double or triple duty really earn their keep.



  • Remodeling & Design

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One hot hive: The Urban Beehive from Philips

For space-strapped, design-conscious urban apiarists, Dutch electronics giant Philips unveils the sleek Urban Beehive as part of its eco-futuristic Microbial Ho



  • Remodeling & Design

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7 mysterious diseases wiping out wildlife

These epidemics have hit full force, with scientists scrambling to unravel the causes and, more importantly, the solutions.




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After mountaintops are stripped bare, only graves remain

Coal helped create communities throughout Boone County, West Virginia, years ago but now mountaintop removal mining may be demolishing more than just mountains



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 summer slow cooker recipes

Sandwich filling, side dish, and main dish recipes for the slow cooker that will keep you and your home cool this summer.




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A dip in the Seine will soon be possible

Using the Seine as a Summer Olympics aquatic venue is the end goal, but the general public will benefit, too.




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Dominican Republic crippled by waves of trash

Over 500 workers have been mobilized to deal with the endless tide of garbage inflicting the beaches of Santo Domingo.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Space Shuttle Endeavour's California trip delayed

Space shuttle Endeavour's trip to California has been delayed by a weather front in its way.




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Space shuttle begins 2-day road trip to California Science Center

Space shuttle Endeavour has hit the road in Los Angeles to start its two-day journey to its new home.




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How 2 private spaceships stack up: Dragon vs. Cygnus

Here's a handy cheat sheet to help you keep the spacecraft straight.




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Beyonce's use of Challenger disaster audio clip upsets astronauts' families

Beyoncé ended the year on a sour note with members of the NASA community.




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How to watch the SpaceX launch of Dragon supply ship to space station today

Weather permitting, the cargo run will lift off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:25 p.m. EDT.




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How will the Great American Eclipse affect the solar industry?

Utilities from California to North Carolina are preparing for a brief but sharp decrease in solar production during the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21.




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Why all stores should offer digital receipts

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.




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The hidden hazards of sunken ships

Shipwrecks are a ticking time bomb of oil waiting for the sea to finish eating through their corroded tanks.




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BP ends Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi

But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.




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Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers

A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Widespread Panic: Watch the video and win New Year's Eve tickets, VIP passes

Take the quiz to win 4 tickets and VIP access to one of the band's end-of-the-year shows in Atlanta.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a fan of MNN on Pinterest and win an iPad and environmental books

Become a Pinterest fan, repin from our back-to-school board and you could win an iPad and green books.



  • Arts & Culture

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What to drink this weekend: Hot Tipsy Cow

What happens when you heat up a Rum Cow? It becomes a soul-warming, winter cocktail.




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A tried-and-true margarita recipe

Break out fresh limes and tequila for National Margarita Day — or any time you want one.




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Sip a tasty rum from a sustainable distillery

Rum Diplomatico has a very rare certification for environmental awareness.




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7 holiday punch recipes

A festive punch lets your guests know you're ready to celebrate.




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Helium shortage ripples around the globe

Those helium-filled balloons you've seen bobbing in the breeze are the least important use of this critical element, especially since we don't have enough.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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iPad verdict: It's green

A host of eco-features -- and the simple fact that the iPad delivers 3 devices in one -- may make it the greenest device of 2010. (Too bad Apple shareholders ar



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Computer chip breakthrough mimics brain synapse

Today HP unveils a breakthough in powerful computer chip technology that can process data, store memory and stack 3-dimensionally.. just like a brain synapse.




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Paws vs. Pads: Pets tackle the iPad

While the verdict may still be out about the iPad in the human world, pets across the country are unanimous in their confusion.




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Call of the wild now delivered to iPhones

Authentic sounds of the wild can now be downloaded for free to your iPhone. Assign your friends their own unique howl, hoot or roar.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Dolphin gets an iPad

Merlin the dolphin is the first animal to get an iPad, and he's using it to teach humans about dolphin communication.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Philips Hue LEDs take smart bulbs to a whole new level

RGB-type LED bulbs like the Philips Hue give you a lot of control and they're a lot of fun, too.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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20 tips for camping in the depths of winter

With the right equipment and preparation, it can be worth the hard work of venturing into the wilderness in winter.




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In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market

Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA.




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Introducing healthy potato chips

The biggest problem with potato chips is the oil they are fried in, but this company uses quality coconut oil!




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Coupon clipping: Natural and organic printable coupons for May 2014

Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier.




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The best sweet potato chips ever?

These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too!




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Chipotle is one haute tamale

Could Chipotle be the world's most environmentally friendly fast-food chain?




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What are some good iPhone apps for a greener life?

What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Chipotle Mexican Grill's pros and cons

Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.




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The only Labor Day recipes you'll need

Please the crowd at the pool, the park or in your backyard with our healthy, farmers market-focused recipes.




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Green States: Pink slips at green groups

Nonprofit groups function a little differently than the rest of the business world. Salaries tend to be a bit lower; passions about the mission of the place you




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Obstinate attitudes prevail in California's most water-guzzling ZIP codes

In exclusive and exceptionally irrigated Rancho Santa Fe, residents now face water rationing.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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World's largest water fight to go on despite crippling drought

Thailand's wet and wild Songkran festival comes during the country's worst drought in decades.



  • Arts & Culture

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Have the Florida Everglades reached the 'tipping point'?

This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ancient European stone inscriptions revealed by low river levels carry grave warnings

'If you see me, weep,' reads one of these so-called 'hunger stones.'



  • Wilderness & Resources