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Sweden runs out of garbage, forced to import from neighbors

Sweden, a recycling-happy land where 810,000 homes are heated by the incineration of waste, is facing a unique dilemma: It needs more fuel.




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Pro baseball player makes these fierce, recycled creatures in his down time

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Blake McFarland says he just wants to make cool things.




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Researchers develop a new way to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.



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Humans built these mystery circles from mammoth bones 20,000 years ago

Ice Age humans likely lived in these strange circles made from mammoth bones.



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Researchers turn to 'sentinel trees' to warn of destructive pests

The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages.



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Hypercolor hair treatment changes with the temperature

Temporary dye from Lauren Bowker of The Unseen works using thermoregulating molecules.



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Researchers identify the secret ingredient that makes royal jelly so effective at healing wounds

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.



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Can circular fashion reduce industry waste?

Under a new initiative from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a group of companies and nonprofits are supporting a new initiative aimed to reduce clothing waste.



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World's loudest bird is louder than a motorcycle

The male white bellbird attracts a mate by singing louder than a jackhammer.




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H5N1 debate: How to balance biosafety with research

While research on the lab-altered H5N1 virus that can be transmitted between mammals in laboratories is put on hold, scientists are debating how to balance bios



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Researchers discover novel way to make one-time flu vaccine

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.



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Controversial bird flu research to resume

Experiments to determine how the H5N1 bird flu virus might gain the ability to spread easily among humans are no longer off limits.



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New rules on mutant bird flu research stir debate

The government released a framework to determine to fund research that could create a version of the bird flu virus that could infect by airborne droplets.



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Why flu shots are up 3 percent from last year

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.



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Why researchers think Wikipedia can track the flu

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season.




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Blizzard traps Antarctic research ship

A big year for Antarctic sea ice is causing headaches for ship captains.



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When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.




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One man's incredible search for the acoustic wonders of the world

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.




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Meet Shigeru Ban, architect for the people

This year's Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, brings sustainable, innovative architecture to disaster zones in the form of resilient paper-based structures.




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How researchers track the 'lost years' of baby sea turtles

Hoping to better protect loggerheads, scientists get creative in finding a way to track the years that baby turtles spend in the ocean.




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From hunters to protectors: The Lion Guardians and a story of changing perceptions

Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives.




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Merchant's Garden: Bringing the farm to the city

Young entrepreneur wants to bring fresh food to inner city residents through aquaponics.




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Shane Burcaw transcends hardship through humor (and he thinks you can do the same)

Wheelchair-bound author Shane Burcaw started writing funny stories about living with a neuromuscular disease and inspired a movement.




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To emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, companies should start reskilling their workforces now

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.



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Is there such a thing as mercury-free fish?

Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. Learn which fish and seafood are the best options for you and your children.




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Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles



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Join MillerCoors in a Sustainability Discussion Live on Twitter

MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an




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In praise of exercising with friends

Most of my life I’ve preferred solo running. But now that I’ve reached a certain age, I’m looking for accountability, community and friendship.



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Could alligator fat become a source for biodiesel?

Lipids derived from gator fat meet nearly all of the official standards for high-quality biodiesel.




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Seals help researchers understand strange holes in Antarctic sea ice

Enormous holes in sea ice called polynyas are explained with help of robot floats, satellites and tech-equipped seals.



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Arctic fox astounds scientists by walking 2,100 miles in 76 days

The young female set a new speed record for her species.




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Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one step closer to reality

The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.



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Lure invented that forces fish to bite

Could this technology be the end of fair sportsmanship in fishing?



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The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.




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Searching for aliens in the town with no WiFi

Green Bank, West Virginia. is literally one of the quietest places in America, the perfect place for scientists to listen for E.T.



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Scientists search for heat-resistent breeds of chickens to withstand climate change. Is that accepting defeat?

Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing.



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'Faceless' fish reeled in by deep sea research vessel

Species is so rare that it hasn't been seen since an account in 1873.




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Sea urchins can see just fine with their feet

Sea urchins have light-sensitive cells on their feet that give them low-resolution vision. But for an animal with no eyes, that ability does the trick.




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8 Super Bowl commercials to keep the game interesting

These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars.



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What's the story with those amazing crop circles?

The truth is that crop circles are more art than alien. Still, it's fun to suspend your disbelief, if just for a second.



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Wolf puppies play fetch, surprising researchers

Wolf puppies pick up on human cues and can catch and return balls.




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Arctic blast shatters records across the country

As much as two-thirds of the U.S could be plunged into record-breaking cold, but autumn isn't done yet.



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See how much Arctic ice has vanished over the last 25 years

NASA's video shows drastic amounts of arctic ice disappearing over the last 25 years.



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The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm

The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.



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MillerCoors Sustainability Report

MillerCoors Sustainability Report




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Tennessee Center for Policy Research has no credibility

The TCPR is a right wing funded smear tank with a fetish for Al Gore that never hesitates to let facts get in the way of a good dig.



  • Climate & Weather

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Convenient truths: Climate, scarcity and abundance

Al Gore, step aside. Saul Griffith has a slideshow that makes 'Inconvenient Truth' look like a warmup.



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Al Gore flies commercial

In an interview with the Daily Beast's Lloyd Grove, Gore unloads on the fear and doubt mongers trying to delay taking action on global warming.



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Update your Kindle by March 22 or lose access to books and more

Kindles from before 2013 need a critical update by March 22 or they will lose Internet connectivity.



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It's Cyber Monday, an archaic name for an irrelevant event

The constantly connected computer in your pocket makes it irrelevant.



  • Gadgets & Electronics