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Who wants to work at Yosemite next summer?

Yosemite National Park has 300 seasonal positions to fill for summer 2018. Here's how to apply.




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SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.




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Can the Girl Scouts attract the next generation?

The organization has revamped everything from badges to cookie sales to try to be more relevant.




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These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science

From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts.




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EcoGeek's explanation of Cap & Trade

The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.




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Observations from the Natural Products Expo East

How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think.




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How eco-friendly brands get Hollywood exposure

Spied some natural dish soap or gluten-free snacks on your favorite TV show? Green Product Placement gets eco-friendly goods some time in front of the camera.




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Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.




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6 unexpected products made from hemp

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Kevin Costner's oil filtration tech gets BP 'excited'

Company says latest tests prove the machines can make a difference in Gulf cleanup efforts.



  • Arts & Culture

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What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio?

From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing.



  • Arts & Culture

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Tracey and Jon Stewart are expanding their animal rescue farm

Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey.




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The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.




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Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.




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'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!




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Mysterious Texas canines have 'ghost' DNA of red wolves

Genetic relics from a 'ghost population' of red wolves seem to live on in these coyote-like creatures.




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In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019

Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The controversy behind the world's next great telescope

Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii.




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Playing the expectation game at the Cancun summit

Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success.



  • Climate & Weather

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5 things I learned from the Mexican president

On the first day of COP 16, President Calderon made some interesting remarks -- incuding one about your grandmother's refrigerator.



  • Climate & Weather

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How would a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico affect wildlife?

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New book sheds light on mountain caribou's fight against extinction

In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New Mexico bans coyote-killing contests on state land

New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock.




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A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complex

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.




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Big melt expected for Canadian Arctic glaciers

Scientists used computer models to predict how the glaciers would respond to future climate change, and the results were not reassuring.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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NASA's Grover will explore Greenland ice sheet

NASA's newest rover won't be exploring another planet, but will take a look at part of our own.



  • Research & Innovations

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Ocean drilling expedition sets sail to probe glacier changes

Examining layers of offshore sediment can provide insight into the link between glaciers and climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Illinois CSAs creatively expand customer base

Convenient tollway and business drop-off points, plus health insurance stipends, attract a new group of local veggie eaters.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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11 unexpected joys of joining a CSA

CSA membership carries with it some unexpected fringe benefits. Here's what you’ll be able to do!



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Bugs experience chronic pain, too

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.



  • Research & Innovations

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Detroit Auto Show: The excitement's back

The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights.




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Despite the red-meat rhetoric, Texas benefits mightily from clean energy projects

Austin's 'Chevy Volt Village' makes a handy political target, but in fact clean energy — and especially wind power — has been very, very good for Texas' ec




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The next NSX: Honda's top-secret braintrust in Ohio

The high-performance NSX from Acura will be a platform for hybrid technology and lightweighting.




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Tips for extreme pumpkin carving

Mike Wendland shares a website's tips for extreme jack-o-lantern carving.




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5 extraordinary works of CoolClimate art

More than 1,000 visual art submissions are narrowed down to 5 winners in a unique contest to find compelling images that can be persuasive voices for the enviro




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6 examples of pricey, trash-based art

One man's trash is another man's art. Take a look at six artists who have taken discarded items and turned them into upscale, high-dollar artwork.



  • Arts & Culture

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11 beautiful examples of art inspired by science

For centuries, art and science have informed one another, and the result has been some spectacular creativity.



  • Arts & Culture

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Flex fuel vehicles may be on the way out

A new survey shows that fewer Americans are interested in flex fuel vehicles and instead prefer fuel-efficient standard gasoline models.




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Which diet is right for you? 14 plans explained

Weight Watchers? Paleo? Whole30? DASH diet? Every diet offers something different, here's your guide to figuring it all out.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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17 extraordinary bookstores

Boasting breathtaking design and extensive collections, here are some of the most remarkable bookstores from around the globe.




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El Paso, Texas: Destination of the week

El Paso can be defined in many ways. It is a busy border crossing, the smaller of two cities that make up a cross-border metropolis (the Mexican city of Juarez




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Experience the natural, cultural and archetectural beauty of Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia's Caribbean port city, might not enjoy the name recognition of Bogota or even Medellin, but it has many of the features of a bona fide mains




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Attention history buffs and nature lovers: Explore Santa Fe, N.M.

Green-minded travelers will find plenty to love in Santa Fe. It is highly walkable. Local, organic and fresh ingredients are the norm in many of the city's most




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Explore the beauty of Puget Sound

Gorgeous sunsets, abundant wildlife and serenity can be found just a ferry ride away from Seattle.




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Experimental project to clean Pacific Ocean garbage patch

I've been covering the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for the past year or so and just wrote about it here on MNN last week.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Dr Pepper feud brewing in Texas

Dublin Dr Pepper, the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottler, faces a lawsuit from Dr Pepper Snapple Group.




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Insect 'extinction event' will transform nature

More than 40% of the world's insect species are threatened with extinction, and their loss could upend nature as we know it.




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Crude oil prices have dropped, so why is gasoline still so expensive?

If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't.




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Pluto: A beautiful, complex puzzle for scientists

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's staggeringly diverse terrain, and scientists are only now starting to dig into what it could all mean.