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Robert Redford praises Obama on Keystone decision

Actor and environmentalist says President stood up to Big Oil by delaying project and calling for more environmental reviews.



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Reactions to the Keystone XL decision

With the 1,700-mile oil pipeline now likely on hold until 2013, here's a roundup of reactions from 10 people closely involved in the debate.




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San Francisco joins Meatless Monday bandwagon

A nonbinding resolution calls for meatless options to be offered.




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Exercising in the heat may not be worth it

Study finds you may be better off moving your workout indoors.



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Why are women so underrepresented in research on exercise?

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.



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How to exercise with kids of any age

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.




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What happens inside your body when you exercise?

New research out of Australia unlocks clues about how your body responds to exercise at the cellular level.



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7 exercises to improve your balance

Balance is tied to both strength and overall physical health, here are some exercises for any fitness level.



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10 ways to get 10 minutes of exercise

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.



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The truth about exercise and weight loss

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.



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6 exercises that can help you lose weight (even if you have 'obesity genes')

These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes.



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4 ways exercise is good for your brain

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.



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Ready to plog? Fitness craze pairs aerobic exercise with litter removal

Sweden is to thank (go figure) for a hot new lifestyle trend known as plogging that encourages participants to beautify cities while burning calories.



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Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.



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Which exercise is best at boosting brain power?

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.



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Exercise after 40 may be the most crucial

Proper exercise may lengthen telomeres, which are linked to longevity.



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Are we living in 'The Matrix'? These quantum physicists think they know the answer

Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity.




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Apple defends decision to leave environmental program

Apple is defending its decision to have its products removed from the EPEAT environmental standards certification program. Speaking to The Loop, Apple spokesper




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In San Francisco, giant inflatable rabbits are assigned 24/7 security detail

Following a 3-week stint, the very big bunnies will hop to other cities.



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#365Grateful Project: An exercise in creative gratitude

This gratitude project is simple, quick, creative and you probably have everything you need to participate in your pocket already.



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'Poop Patrol' to hit the streets of San Francisco

Complaints of sidewalk excrement have become so frequent that the city has established a team dedicated to clearing away number twos.




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Mexico City's garden-lined highway is thriving, but not without criticism

Critics of the Via Verde project in Mexico City argue that making a busy beltway more aesthetically pleasing only encourages motorists to keep driving.




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San Francisco will host Greenbuild 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council's annual conference and expo will be held in San Francisco, California.




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San Francisco's Orchard Hotel has small sustainable touches and impressive sustainable practices

This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives.




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Levi's Stadium, new home of the San Francisco 49ers, scores LEED Gold

This isn't your grandfather's vegetation-topped, solar-powered, vegan pulled pork sandwich-selling football stadium.



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Even at 100, San Francisco City Hall couldn't be greener

The palatial Beaux-Arts beauty completed in 1915 is named the oldest LEED Platinum building.



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San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative

Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins.




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6 ways to sneak exercise into your workday

Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day.




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I left my hybrid taxi in San Francisco

California's City By the Bay has dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions by switching to a mostly hybrid taxi fleet. It's a model for the rest of the country.




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Physicists react to Higgs Boson news

Scientists at the world's largest particle accelerator announced today (Dec. 13) that they'd narrowed down the possibilities for the existence of the elusive Hi



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Why physicists hate calling Higgs boson the 'God particle'

Physicists love the Higgs boson, but they hate the God particle. The elusive Higgs particle, which scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accele



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Narcissists fall out of love with themselves as they get older

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.




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Cheap gas translates into dumb car-buying decisions

Going for the guzzlers when oil prices are cyclical simply isn't smart.




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'Rat Cafe' to open in San Francisco with live rats scurrying around

You've heard of cat cafes, but this might be taking things too far...




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There are 2 keys to successful aging: Exercise and friends

Health and loneliness are intimately connected and you have to work on both.



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Financial decision-maker sentiment: US

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in the US are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Financial decision-maker sentiment: UK

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in the UK are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Financial decision-maker sentiment: China

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in China are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Financial decision-maker sentiment: Italy

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in Italy are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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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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She may sidestep the Einstein references, but this theoretical physicist is one to watch

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.



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Al Gore compares climate deniers to racists

The former V.P. says global warming doubters will one day be seen similarly to racists, and urges people who support emissions cuts to 'win the conversation.'




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How exercise and diet affect coronavirus risk

Just one exercise session increases the antioxidant that could help prevent a deadly side effect of COVID-19.



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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists

Theory explains many of the bizarre observations made in quantum mechanics.



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Physicists may have discovered a fifth force of nature

If the results can be replicated, 'this would be a no-brainer Nobel Prize,' according to one researcher.



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Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time

The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level.



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Why vitaparcours are the perfect pandemic exercise option

The 1970s Swiss fitness creation called vitaparcour is back and more popular than ever.



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Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment

With newly passed legislation, San Francisco is now the largest city in the country to not require a minimum number of parking spaces for new developments.




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How exercise can make you happier

A growing body of research suggests exercise can provide a powerful buffer against anxiety and depression.



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7 Tricks How To Stick To Your Decision To Lose Weight

So, you've decided to lose weight. You're changing your eating habits, you began to exercise... But do you know what the most difficult part is? It's ability to stay on track. Here are few tips that will help you to stay on track.