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Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems)

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.



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Has technology made basic things demonstrably worse?

From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good.



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Which tablet makes the best gift?

Having a hard time deciding on a tablet to give that special someone? A roundtable of tech experts can help you make an informed decision.



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OpenTable pays $10 million to buy Foodspotting

Open Table pays $10 million to Foodspotting for its library of user-generated restaurant food photos.



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Move over Blackberry, the Defense Department approves iPhones

Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change.




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12 essential mobile apps for your new tablet

From radio stations across the world, books, movies and even games for pets, here are some great apps to get you started.



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iPad Mini tops list of most breakable gadgets

In addition to its ease of breaking, the iPad Mini is also the most difficult gadget to repair according to a new study.



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How do you keep tomato sauce off your tablet?

As we head into the kitchen with tablets and smartphones, we need creative ways to keep them food-free.




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On a sustainable street, there are no jaywalkers

At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in




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Eagle Scout's airport invention will save raptors, and possibly humans too

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.




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Obama courts 7 Republicans to hash out energy bill

Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons.




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Get ready to tumble: An eco-friendly dryer sheet ... minus the sheet

In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated




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Throw blankets: Hiber-Nation '13

A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket made from natural materials




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A portable & green espresso machine and Palmera Naturals sauces

Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back.




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Weaver's Organic Blend makes a really great cup of coffee

This artisan, certified organic, Fair Trade coffee is one of the best our food blogger has had in her home.




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Do compostable bags really work?

Find out how advances in technology have helped improve these bags, which are designed to break down in your compost pile.



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Blue Apron ships healthy ingredients to your home and you do the rest

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.




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This Valentine’s Day think both romantic and sustainable

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.




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Where to find beautiful, functional, affordable fair trade kitchen items

My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond.



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Is your reusable bag making you fat?

New study finds that reusable bag users are more likely to reward themselves with junk food.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why the 'dairy cliff' probably isn't a crisis

Despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff.




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Salmon farmers have an unsavory lice problem

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.




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Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.



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Tracey and Jon Stewart's animal sanctuary gets final blessing

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.




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Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.




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Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines

Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on.




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Bat-killing fungus is vulnerable to UV light

White-nose syndrome is obliterating bats across North America, but a new study suggests the fungus behind the plague has an Achilles' heel.




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These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason

A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans.




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The tropics are losing trees at a troubling rate

Earth lost 39 million acres of tropical tree cover in 2017. That's like losing 40 football fields full of trees every minute for a year.



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Hawaii to become the nation's leader in renewable energy

With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030.




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World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.




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Ted Turner wants a level playing field for renewables

The fossil fuel industry benefits from government money, but not renewables. In a forum with T. Boone Pickens at the National Press Club, media mogel Ted Turner




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New world record for renewable energy

Global investment in clean energy surged 17 percent to a record $257 billion last year, according to two new reports by the U.N. Environment Program.




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3 new toad species found in Nevada — but one may already be in trouble

The newly discovered species have been isolated from other toads for 650,000 years.




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Why do bumblebees have stripes?

Scientists find the gene that gives bumblebees their unique patterns — and the rest of us fair warning.




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Ohio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 years — and it probably isn't alone

The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.




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Composting with a cable news anchor

MSNBC's Contessa Brewer on her little-known off-camera hobby.




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Earth Day's framing problem

By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor



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Toast Earth Day with sustainable California wines

Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.




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Focusing on spending is easy way for Republicans to attack climate deals

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy.




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Meet the bilby! 5 fast facts about this adorable Australian animal

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.




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8 vampire animals that aren't necessarily bloodsuckers

We label a lot of species with the shiver-inducing denizen of the night, even if they don't suck blood.




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The problem with fake service dogs

More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals.




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Melting glaciers responsible for one-third of sea-level rise

The world's glaciers lost 260 gigatons of water each year between 2003 and 2009, making them responsible for almost a third of sea-level rise.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Quelccaya Ice Cap is melting and global warming is to blame

New research proves that the Peruvian glacier is shrinking due to climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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It's that time of year when the Swiss wrap their famed glacier in blankets — and hope

Massive UV-resistant blankets are designed to slow down the melt.



  • Climate & Weather

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What green blogger dads want for Father's Day

Father's Day is coming up, read about what 10 different green blogger dads would like to get for the holiday.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Reimagining our public streets

For most cities, the biggest areas of public space are streets. But are we using them to our full potential?



  • Research & Innovations

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BMW iSeries highlights sustainable design

A video interview with Benoit Jacob, the luxury carmaker's new electric and hybrid vehicle line's designer.




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The Detroit Car Show's fashionable side

The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.



  • Arts & Culture