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Beware Kudzilla, the Kickstarter-funded invasive plant beast

The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant.



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Crazy ants use a secret weapon to aid their invasion of the southern U.S.

Invasive "crazy ants" have been displacing fire ants, and a curious defensive strategy may be behind the crazy ants' bold takeover.




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Giant 'coconut rhino beetle' invades Hawaii

The beetle has already wreaked havoc around the Pacific, and recent sightings in Hawaii could spell trouble for its iconic palm trees.



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Quagga mussels invade Utah's Lake Powell reservoir

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.




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Voracious invasive worm could eat all the snails in Europe

No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe.




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Invasive camel crickets widespread in U.S. homes

A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety.




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Killer shrimp could invade the Great Lakes

Killer shrimp, creatures that indiscriminately slay other animals without eating them, may soon join the list of invasive species living in the Great Lakes




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Rescued dogs find new purpose hunting giant invasive snails in the Galapagos

Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands.




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Florida is measuring its invasive python problem by the ton

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.




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How tiny wasps could save the Christmas Island red crab from invasive crazy ants

Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle.




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Why invasive plants love climate change

As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home.



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Giant predatory worms have invaded France

People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999.




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In the Green Room: Ned Sullivan on Scenic Hudson

Learn about Scenic Hudson, a land preservation organization and environmental advocacy group.



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In the Green Room: Ned Sullivan on smart growth

See how smart growth and conservation easements play a role in preserving the land of the Hudson River Valley.



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Suite Valentine: Eco-goodies at awards season gift lounge

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.



  • Arts & Culture

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Green Festival brings eco-marketplace to L.A.

Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy.



  • Arts & Culture

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Move over, MacGyver. The new word on the street is 'frugal innovation'

People have done this forever, but today's technology makes it easier and faster.



  • Research & Innovations

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9 women you've probably never heard of who've made conservation history

They may not be as well known as Rachel Carson or Jane Goodall, but they've contributed in profound ways to the environmental movement.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter?

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c



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Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.




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Diabetes drug may help ovarian cancer patients

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Gene variant raises diabetes risk tenfold

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Facebook loosens privacy settings for teens

Parents and teens should be on the lookout for this new privacy setting that affects 13- to 17-year-olds.



  • Protection & Safety

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Mark Zuckerberg antagonizes neighbors with nonstop home renovation

If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.




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Billionaire behind 'Fortnite' invests millions in N.C. forest conservation

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Miraculous' new cancer vaccine completely wipes out tumors

Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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First-ever insect vaccine could help save bees

Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring.




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There's a possible link between this vaccine and a decline in Type 1 diabetes

The rotavirus vaccine may also have the unexpected advantage of reducing rates of Type 1 diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Universal one-shot flu vaccine could soon eradicate the disease forever

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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TVA finds arsenic in drinking water

Officials are warning people near the Tennessee coal ash spill to stop drinking well water after finding high levels of arsenic.




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Eyewitnesses to coal ash spill distrust TVA

Residents of Harriman, TN share their experiences during and since the billion gallon coal ash spill.




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Updates on the TVA coal ash spill

How big of a problem is the nation's collective coal ash waste? How bad is it in Tennessee? What's going on in D.C.?




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Tennessee Valley Authority police arrest activist

Matt Jones was arrested by TVA police after driving home elderly residents from a community meeting discussing the coal ash spill.




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Ashley Judd chats about mountaintop removal mining

Ashely Judd, newly minted foe of mountaintop removal mining, will be chatting live about the evil practice in about an hour on Daily Kos.




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Checking in on the TVA coal ash spill

Drinking water near last year's billion-gallon coal ash spill in Tennessee is choked with arsenic and lead, and TVA is shipping cleaned-up coal ash to poor comm




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Obama tightens rules for mountaintop removal mining

The EPA announced a plan to tighten up rules governing the environmentally destructive practice of mountaintop removal mining.




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Darryl Hannah arrested protesting mountaintop removal mining

Movie star Darryl Hannah and NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen were arrested along with dozens of others after blocking access to a coal facility.




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Dump Chase to stop mountaintop removal mining

MNN's Karl Burkart closed his Chase Bank account to protest their financial support of mountaintop removal mining. What can you do to help?




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Why was Rome invaded by seagulls?

Seagulls followed the Tiber to Rome decades ago. In recent years, however, they've become more numerous and more aggressive.




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Why Vienna is the world's most livable city

Austria's capital ranks high in everything from walkability to affordability.




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Fish pond evacuated after rogue otter's appetite proves unstoppable

After every attempt to catch an otter fails, officials are forced to move the fish out of a Vancouver pond.




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Harvard University receives 50th LEED certification

The Ivy League campus is now home to 50 LEED certified green building projects.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Green building advancements seen nationwide

A USGBC report highlights green building advancements made in all 50 states.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Green Classroom Professional Certificate now available

The new certificate is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Green certification increases home values in California

Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties.




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Make It Right reveals green housing for Montana's Fort Peck Reservation

As Make It Right inches toward the finish line in New Orleans, the housing nonprofit unveils 5 designs that address overcrowding at Fort Peck Reservation.



  • Remodeling & Design

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4 ways to be a citizen scientist on vacation

You can make a difference for environmental science while traveling, whether you're going to the beach, visiting a park or sticking to cities.




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Invasive plant that can cause blindness pops up in Virginia for first time

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.



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Now it's even easier to offset the CO2 from that private jet

Private brokerage service Ecostreamjet purchases carbon credits to offset emissions generated by each flight.