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EcoSense for Living: Weather stripping and light bulbs

Clark Howard offers more money saving tips on weather stripping and light bulbs.




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Styrofoam-eating worms can fight plastic waste

Mealworms are able to safely subsist on a diet of polystyrene, researchers have found.




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Bonnaroo's food recovery program hits all the right notes

Bonnaroo's food waste program gets food to those who need it most and composts the rest.




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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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4 ways to get in trouble through recycling

Dumpster diving may seem like a victimless crime, but it can land you in real trouble.




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Kenya enacts world's toughest plastic bag ban

Manufacturing and distribution of plastic shopping bags come with steep fines and serious jail time in the East African nation.




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People the world over prefer distractions over their own thoughts

A new international study finds most people would rather be entertained by others.



  • Research & Innovations

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Ghostly remains of massive Roman shipwreck found in Mediterranean

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.



  • Research & Innovations

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Melting ice reveals lost Viking highway's secrets

As Norway's Lendbreen ice patch melts, an ancient highway is revealed.



  • Research & Innovations

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If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.




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Blondes might actually be smarter than those with other hair colors

A new study turns the tables on the old "dumb blonde" stereotype.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.




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White raven sightings keep Vancouver Island mystery alive

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.




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Crows are getting high cholesterol because they're eating fast food

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.




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White owls use moonlight to instill terror in their prey

Research suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight.




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Why do birds migrate at night?

When birds migrate at night, there are fewer predators but that doesn't mean it's safe.




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Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.




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Birds and bats have strange gut bacteria, and it might help them fly

BIrds and bats don't seem to rely on their gut bacteria for the same things we do.




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CDC responds to Hugh Jackman's flu shot joke

Actor's comments during the Golden Globes did not sit well with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Rough flu season for chickens

From January 1 to January 14, chicken noodle soup orders increased 35 percent over January 2012.




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Higher humidity lowers flu transmission

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 natural cough remedies

Grandma's natural cough remedies were ahead of the science. Here's how to quell the cough with ingredients you have at home.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 tips to help you make it through flu season

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Rollin' Safari will make you roll with laughter

This clip is part of an ongoing project to answer the question, 'What if animals were round?'




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Should residents of Hurricane Highway islands keep rebuilding?

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc



  • Climate & Weather

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Make It Right makes it halfway

As Make It Right passes the halfway mark with 76 affordable green homes built in New Orleans, the foundation throws a fundraising fête to help ensure that the



  • Remodeling & Design

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Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres 'Make It Right' in New Orleans

Actor and comedian co-host massive fundraiser to benefit the green rebuilding of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward.



  • Arts & Culture

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Nontoxic treated wood used in Make It Right homes starts to rot

The treated lumber found in 30 of the New Orleans homes built by Brad Pitt's green rebuilding nonprofit, Make It Right, is prematurely decaying.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Take a walk through Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail

Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How moonlight affects animals and plants

The light from the moon influences more than you might suspect, including animal behavior and farming.




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Conservation International: Asking Businesses the Right Questions

Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life?




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Environmental Defense Fund: Solving the Toughest Problems

For 25 years, EDF has partnered with leading companies to prove that good environmental strategy is good business strategy.




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When the neighbors are grizzlies, live WildSmart

Program in Alberta helps humans peacefully coexist with often dangerous wildlife.




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Could lights be the future of pesticides?

A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals.




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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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Finding a purpose through unlikely heroes

After her sister’s death, Elizabeth Van Meter saw a haunting photo that changed her life. Now she’s helping others change theirs.




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Transforming global health supply chains through data visibility

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.



  • Public Sector Insights

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Dwight Eisenhower: Lessons from the ‘balancer in chief’

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.




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A mother-daughter conversation about the environment, MNN

Vanessa Vadim and her mother, Jane Fonda, talk about Vanessa's childhood in California and the people and experiences that sparked her passion for the environme




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What's up with high power factor CFLs?

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.




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What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup?

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Plant bulbs at the right time for brilliant blooms in spring

These guidelines will help you determine the best time to plant bulbs, for a colorful burst of blooms in the spring.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.




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Take a visual tour through England's Lake District National Park

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.




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Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it)

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.




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What to see in the night sky in April

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.




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What to see in the night sky in May

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.




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Black holes power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is ours so calm?

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?




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When is store-bought better than homemade?

Making food from scratch is wonderful, but there are some snacks out there that should probably stay store-bought.




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Georgia preschool wins farm stand fight

Leaders listen to rally cry to save kids' veggie stand in Clayton County.