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The Earth's mountains, rocks and water bodies are ancient. Do you know how old they are?

The Earth's mountains, rivers, animals and rocks have been around for millions or billions of years. Do you know which ones have been around the longest?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Vancouver: Torchbearer for green cities

When the Winter Olympics wrap up, Vancouver will be passing more than one torch. The city could light the way for green cities of the future by proving economic



  • Research & Innovations

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Mardi Gras beads are an environmental nightmare — but they don't have to be

Ubiquitous Mardi Gras beads can be made of other things: Biodegradable seed bombs, anyone?




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Cockroaches are built for our garbage

The specialized DNA of cockroaches makes them dumpster divers extraordinaire.



  • Research & Innovations

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These modern housewares are made from trash

A Product Impact Dashboard tells you exactly how much rubbish was used to create Pentatonic's cushions, tables and serving bowls.



  • Remodeling & Design

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There are fewer plastic bags clogging U.K. waters

A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cigarette butts are the most pervasive man-made pollutant

These plastic filters far surpass plastic straws in coastal cleanup tallies and they're toxic on land, too.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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These 10 bird havens are great for bird-watching

Think bird-watching is boring? It's not if you visit these 10 destinations during bird migration season.




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Climategate scientist cleared

Academic Board of Inquiry has cleared the scientist at the center of "Climategate" and his "trick." So will the spin machine finally shut up?



  • Research & Innovations

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Winscape: Virtual reality windows are here

Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Solving the e-waste problem: Trash bans aren't the answer

Incentives for recycling old or unwanted electronics may be the best solution.




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Are smart vents safe?

New smart vents can be open and closed with your phone, but there could be consequences.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Are you energy-savvy about your entertainment devices?

Do energy vampires haunt your living room? Find out if you are electricity-savvy with your entertainment devices.




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People in this Canadian city are seeing lynx everywhere

Experts aren't sure why so many Canadian lynx are turning up in Thunder Bay.




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5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.




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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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Are organic foods really about better nutrition?

A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products.




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Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What are the benefits of vitamin D?

Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food. Researchers are learning more about its vital benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Americans are taking fish antibiotics because they can't afford to see a doctor

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What kind of tired are you?

Knowing the difference and making a simple change might help you stay awake.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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Restaurant gardens are 2010's biggest trend

More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own.




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Compostable tableware for Thanksgiving dinner

7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly.




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On NYC's High Line, the food carts serve sustainable fare

Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets.




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Philadelphia’s Table 31 serves up delicious sustainable fare

Taking a cue from the LEED certified building it’s housed in, Table 31 sources sustainably and creates dishes that contributes to Philadelphia being a dining




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Why more people are eating guinea pigs in the U.S.

Eating guinea pig is now a growing trend in the U.S., and activists say it's better for the environment than beef.




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Are you poisoning your family with fish?

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.




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EPA: The nation's rivers are in sad shape

More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Are Teavana and Celestial Seasonings teas safe to consume?

Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.




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Your guide to green lawn care

Here's how to say goodbye to chemicals and hello to an eco-friendly lawn.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What kind of ants are in my house?

From carpenter ants to crazy ants, we'll help you ID the insects that have invaded your space.




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Are food pesticides harmful to humans?

Pesticides are sprayed on food to kill living organisms, then we sometimes ingest them. How can those pesticides be bad for people?




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Interior Department to allow bee-harming pesticides, GMO crops in some wildlife areas

Rescinding a 2014 ban, the planting of genetically-modified crops and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides are allowed in U.S. national wildlife refuges again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Are you ready for 'I Pee A' brew?

Getting past the ick factor isn't the only obstacle for a beer made from treated wastewater to be sold on the market.




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Illegal marijuana farms are poisoning Pacific fishers

A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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8 lakes and rivers that are drying up

In the face of warming temperatures and the increased demand placed on supply by human needs, some of the world's largest lakes, rivers and seas are dwindling a



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Missourians are making it rain (literally) at 'Cloud House'

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.



  • Arts & Culture

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Are 'sponge cities' the solution to urban flooding?

Right now, we basically build cities in a way that worsens flooding events, but nature has solutions.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Freshwater sources around the world are in unprecedented decline

Our landlocked water is drying up, and the oceans are rising.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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What are thought viruses?

Like the flu, some ideas get a foothold in our heads and then we propagate it. And now with social media, you subject yourself to everyone's thought germs.



  • Arts & Culture

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Doctors and lawyers: Computers are coming for your jobs, too

New books says, 'In the long run, we will neither need nor want professionals to work in the way that they did in the twentieth century and before.'




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Are your passwords truly safe?

If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords.




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Video game 'Easter eggs' are reaching Da Vinci Code-like levels

Solving secret codes hidden within video games could soon spill over into real life mysteries.



  • Arts & Culture

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Are we living in 'The Matrix'? These quantum physicists think they know the answer

Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity.




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When solar panels are a better investment than stocks

With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you'll find in the S&P 500.




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Mountain gorilla numbers are heading in the right direction

Study finds that mountain gorillas numbers are increasing, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.




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4 ways tardigrades are nearly indestructible

The tardigrade, otherwise known as the water bear, is a very small but tough little creature, but new research has revealed their Achilles' heel.




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Why the future of West Virginia's rare flying squirrel looks bright

It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging.