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Take a listen to a Martian sunrise

Using data from a photo of a Martian sunrise, scientists have created the 'sounds' of that sunrise.




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Greening 'Spartacus: War of the Damned'

Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre).



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Grammys' party lounge gets in the green spirit

Green Grammy goodies, wolf hunt, 'Earth from Space,' 'Reef Wranglers'.



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Anjelica Huston designs eco-pod, hosts farm-to-table dinner party

Actress was also recently named PETA's Person of the Year.



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Leonardo DiCaprio to donate 'Solar Reserve' art installation

Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada.



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Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet)

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.



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Cartoon spoofs Canada's Kyoto pullout

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.



  • Climate & Weather

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Jill Stein: Green Party in the White House?

Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter




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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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Artists unite to record a 'Love Song to the Earth'

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.



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Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss

A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline.



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For some diabetics, weight loss doesn't reduce heart risk

Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems.



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How social media can make you look smart

If Google is making users stupid, then social networks like Facebook may be making people seem smart without actually being so.




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Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.




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Is meeting face-to-face with your Facebook friends really a smart idea?

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?




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The redheads are throwing a massive party

Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the joy of 'ginger pride.'




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Birthday party invite for boy with speech disorder goes viral

Mom posts open invite on Facebook and receives a 'Reddit hug' from the online community.




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How Icehearts is transforming lives of at-risk kids in Finland

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.



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In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part one

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA




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In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part two

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it'




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In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part three

Video: Chuck visits one of the first 24-hour card-swipe biodiesel filling kiosks.




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In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1

Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'.



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Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.




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Even Earth's most amazing creatures do some funny things

Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.




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Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S.

Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.'



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This New Jersey city is turning illegal dumps into public art hotspots

The views along Camden's trash-strewn transportation corridors are getting a $1 million boost from Bloomberg's Public Art Challenge.



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Follow the LEEDer: Home Depot and USGBC partner for product database

In response to the rapidly expanding green home building market, the USGBC teams up with Home Depot to launch a database of LEED-qualifying products ranging fro




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Clif Bar headquarters earns LEED Platinum

The company's Emeryville, California headquarters earns top green building honors.




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Boston's Castle Square Apartments receives royally efficient retrofit

After the nation's largest deep energy retrofit, the Castle Square Apartments in Boston's South End achieves LEED Platinum status.



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Ambient earth noise aids scientists in probing planet's interior

The Earth's globally-perceptible seismic 'hum' is now being used to peer into its depths, shedding new light on the planet's inner layers.



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Mysterious 'earthquake lights' captured over New Zealand

Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.



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A new material that's part plastic and part rock is forming on this Portuguese island

​Nearly 10 percent of rocky surfaces on the island paradise of Madeira are covered in 'plasticrust.'



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United Nations says existing biofuel policies bad for the Earth

New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels.




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Participate in Earth Lunch Hour

On October 6, Panasonic Corporation is hosting a worldwide Earth Lunch Hour event.



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Will Facebook shut down for Earth Hour?

Probably not, but one enthusiast is organizing a petition to make the social networking site consider the idea.



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Miranda Kerr named global Earth Hour ambassador

Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th.



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Miranda Kerr to host yoga class for Earth Hour

Supermodel once again named Global Earth Hour Ambassador in preparation for the lights-out moment on March 31.



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Earth Hour 2012: The dark night rises

Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend.




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Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos]

Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour.




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Spider-Man and Earth Hour team up to turn out the lights

Annual event, which encourages people around the world to power down for one hour, teams up with the cast and crew of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'



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7 family activities for Earth Hour

7 great ways to spend the time and spread the message of Earth Hour with your kids. On Saturday, March 26, 2011, governments, businesses, residential homes, and




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Norfolk Southern partners with GreenTrees LLC

Norfolk Southern is working with GreenTrees LLC on a five-year reforestation project.



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GM announces OnStar, RelayRides partnership

GM owners with an OnStar-equipped vehicle can earn some extra cash by renting out their autos.




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Will the smartphone save public transit?

Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing.




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Gogoro's Smartscooter might scoot into North America sooner

You can now get a charge out of its new go-anywhere GoCharger.




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EV supercar raises heart rates, and questions

Quant's fire-breathing electric supercar performs great — on paper. The futuristic battery tech is cool, but will it work?




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10 smart steps to a net-zero home

To go net-zero it's better to try and reduce demand than to increase supply. Here are some very good places to start.



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Humanitarian architect to reuse Nepal's earthquake rubble

Leave it to Shigeru Ban to breathe ingenious new life into the painfully abundant remains of a major catastrophe.



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Harvard startup offers for-hire tiny houses in the middle of nowhere

Getaway provides a woodsy, off-grid respite from the concrete jungle.



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Make It Right partners with FYI on tiny house in New Orleans

At long last, Brad Pitt's green rebuilding effort thinks smaller (but just as sustainable).



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