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Curbing coal is inevitable (forget the political rhetoric)

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.




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Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.



  • Arts & Culture

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Diabetes drug may help prevent breast cancer

New research finds that a relativity cheap and safe diabetes medication may help prevent breast cancer.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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People who never knew they had diabetes are dying of it

A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'Resistant' starches heal the colon, prevent cancer

Resistance is not futile. In fact, it can stave off colon cancer and ease inflammatory bowel disease and other digestion problems.




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To help prevent diabetes, go for whole fruit not fruit juice

A study shows that consumption of whole fruits helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes while consumption of fruit juice increased the risk.




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Could a parasite cure or prevent autoimmune diseases?

New research supports the hypothesis that parasites could have a role in preventing certain diseases.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Whatever you do, don't skip breakfast

The evidence that suggests that breakfast is a meal not-to-be-skipped is overwhelming.




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Can a Mediterranean diet prevent diabetes?

Following a Mediterranean diet may help prevent diabetes in people who are at risk for heart disease.




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Diabetes medication may help prevent Alzheimer's

New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Anti-aging pill could allow everyone to live over 120 years old

The Fountain of Youth in pill form? 'Miracle' drug that could make us all centenarians is set to begin human trials.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The worst everyday air pollutants and what they do to our bodies

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.




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How Facebook knows when you'll get divorced (even before you do)

Facebook knows who your romantic partner is, even if you keep that information private, and can even predict if the relationship will last.




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Kids in need choose between two gifts and surprise everyone with their answer

Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.




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Rick Steves donates transitional housing complex to YWCA

Mild-mannered European travel guru Rick Steves never fails to surprise.




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An old shelter dog finds just the right person to grow even older with

Despite being dumped at 12 years old, Billy Goat the dog wouldn't end his days at the shelter.




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In the Green Room: Jayni and Chevy Chase

Chuck sits down for an interview with Jayni and Chevy Chase.




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Revolutionary new drug might actually reverse aging

A protein complex has been shown to repair DNA damage caused by radiation or old age.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Frog slime could prevent the next flu pandemic

Never doubt the power of the humble frog. These miracles of nature might just help us sail through flu season.




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That huge helium deposit under Tanzania is even bigger than we thought

Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Aging is mathematically inevitable, say researchers

Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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New X-ray device could cut radiation dosage

Using a single-pixel camera, a patterned light source and some computer processing, researchers have demonstrated a cheap way to do X-rays with "ghost images."



  • Research & Innovations

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5 new life-saving cancer developments

New studies on cancer are paving the way for faster diagnosis, better treatment — and more lives saved.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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8-year-old girl achieves goal of throwing her unique pitch at every MLB stadium

Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and team spirit for days.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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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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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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Even the smallest urban green spaces can have a big impact on mental health

A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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Evergreen homes: Columbia Station

Located a stone's throw from a light rail station and a host of ethnic restaurants and public amenities, Dwell Development's Columbia Station is a green micro-c



  • Remodeling & Design

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Evergreen homes: Alley House 2

When describing March's featured 'Evergreen home,' resisting alliteration is futile: A magnificent, modern modular home in Madison Valley that's currently on th



  • Remodeling & Design

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LEED for Homes Awards recipients revealed ahead of Greenbuild 2012

With the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo about to kick off in San Francisco, the organization announces the recipient



  • Remodeling & Design

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The Wyeth: A LEED luxury development with the right amount of crunch

In a refreshing departure from the norm, the developers of a LEED luxury development in Cambridge focus on amenities and sustainability with equal measure.



  • Remodeling & Design

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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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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.



  • Arts & Culture

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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.



  • Arts & Culture

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Rare 'fluid' sunset reveals unique clouds

Storm-chaser Mike Olbinski recorded this illuminated wave of 'undulatus asperatus' clouds in North Dakota.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Scientists create a new type of plastic that can be recycled forever

New plastic PDK can be broken down at a molecular level and come back just as strong to be reused again and again.



  • Research & Innovations

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Scientists develop a super-strong wood that completely reflects the sun's heat

Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings.



  • Research & Innovations

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This may be why the 'devil worm' can live where no other animal can

Scientists complete the first-ever genome sequence of the deepest-living animal on Earth.




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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.




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Bill Gates discusses polio, climate change and Steve Jobs during Reddit AMA

Polio could be wiped out by 2018, but Gates says it will require investment and hard work.



  • Research & Innovations

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Self-driving cars are everywhere at CES

Automakers like Volvo, VW, BMW, Audi and Mercedes are going full speed ahead, aiming for autonomous cars on the road by 2025.




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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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First drive in the ultra-quiet Kia Soul EV

The Korean electric car is a credible competitor to the Nissan Leaf. It's affordable, too, so let's break the California-only barrier.




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2015 Kia Soul EV is a smooth drive that won't overcharge your electric bill

The introduction of the 2015 Kia Soul EV brings the notion of a practical, affordable all-electric car closer to the driveway.




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San Fran's new EV chargers are solar-powered, and free!

Charge Across Town is cutting carbon emissions with mobile charging. Just respect the two-hour limit.




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Free public charging is the icing on the EV cake

Factoring in no-cost charging, electric vehicles are a no-brainer, and now Volta has a national plan.




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Everyone is going after Tesla now

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk is likely blushing.




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When will EVs get sounds to warn pedestrians? It's coming, but expect delays

And no, we won't be able to use ringtones. (There will likely be standardized noises.)