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Phone recycling: It's easier than ever

Phone recycling has become so easy, convenient and, in some instances, profitable, there’s really no reason not to do it.




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Sunfish plug 'n' play solar for less than $4,000

Cheap solar panels, micro-inverters, and plug-in technology make DIY solar a reality for the first time.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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An ex-prisoner saved a man's life, and the Internet can't stop saying thank you

Aaron Tucker was hoping a job interview would change his life, but he wound up saving a life instead.




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Plastic bags emit methane, too

Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer at the University of Hawai'i discovered that plastic bags are contributing to global warming by giving off methane.



  • Climate & Weather

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Thanks ARRA for 1 million green jobs

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is responsible for creating or saving one million green jobs.




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Why you should be more worried about pollination than a bee sting

Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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'More Than Honey': A film to fuel the fight to save bees

Markus Imhoof's new documentary balances microphotography with compelling storytelling. The film will debut on June 10.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Asteroid mining no crazier than deep-sea drilling

A newly unveiled firm's asteroid-mining plans may be ambitious, but they're not any crazier than some extractive operations already under way here on Earth, com




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Your laundry is more toxic than you think

Conservation photographer Ben Von Wong's striking photo campaign aims to raise awareness of how microfibers from our clothes pollute the world's water.




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Will Tesla solar roofing be cheaper than normal roofing?

It will indeed, claims newly minted PV shingle magnate Elon Musk.




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More than 100 cities get 70% or more of their energy from renewables

More than 100 cities across the globe get 70 percent or more of their energy from renewable sources, according to London-based CDP.




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More than 55 percent of Earth's ocean surface is occupied by industrial fishing vessels

Using satellite data and machine learning, researchers have mapped the movements of over 70,000 industrial fishing vessels.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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One year later: More than 5,000 spills in the Gulf of Mexico

There have been thousands of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico in the year since BP's massive oil spill. We shouldn't be surprised.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 ways walking is better than running

Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why bananas are better than sports drinks

Study finds bananas do more than help you recover after exercise. They also help reduce pain and swelling.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker

Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Flatulent cows cause methane explosion on German farm

Yes, you read that right.




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Air pollution kills more than 3 million a year

Air pollutants are linked with heart disease, lung disease and other serious afflictions that have long-term impacts.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Rush-hour pollution is a bigger problem than we thought

A new study says commuting to work by car may be far more harmful to your health than previously believed.




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Let the Guest-Imator help create the perfect (and less wasteful) Thanksgiving meal

The Guest-Imator is a digital portion calculator that even considers the amount of leftovers you want to have. It works for vegan meals, too.




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Polar bears need more food than we thought

The predators burn energy 1.6 times faster than previously thought, a study finds, helping explain why the loss of sea ice hits them so hard.




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Compostable tableware for Thanksgiving dinner

7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly.




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American love affair with a well-hydrated lawn is stronger than ever

Despite the 'D' word, a new survey finds that Americans are still smitten with lush residential landscapes.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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New Raspberry Pi Zero costs less than a latte

What an extraordinary story, the increase in power and decrease in price of the personal computer.




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When solar panels are a better investment than stocks

With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you'll find in the S&P 500.




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Harry Potter chocolate will be fair trade, thanks to fans

The Harry Potter Alliance worked to ensure all the chocolate sold in the fictional wizard's name would reflect the values he fought for.




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These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever

Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island.




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More worms than diners at one Boise restaurant

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Turf wars: Natural grass is greener than synthetic turf

As clicheé as it sounds, the grass isn't always greener on the other side when you're debating between grass and artificial turf on playing fields.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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People thank close friends and family less than strangers (and that's not a bad thing)

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why dads are happier than moms

New research finds dads are happier than moms, and it might have to do with how much time they spend playing.




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Bacon prices are higher than ever but demand hasn’t decreased

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.




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6 wild animals worth more alive than dead

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.




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You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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U.S. methane levels higher than thought

In large part to gas wells and cow farms, the United States is spewing 50 percent more methane than regulators thought.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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6 reasons to be thankful for Einstein

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.



  • Research & Innovations

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Ancient life on Mars would've needed more than just water to survive

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.




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What does methane mean for life on Mars?

NASA's Curiosity rover has made a surprising find that could help scientists get one step closer to figuring out if Mars has ever supported life.




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Top dogs on Turkey Day: Don't forget to watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving

We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event.




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Diabetes medications may sometimes do more harm than good

New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Facebook knows you better than your friends

New research shows that just clicking the 'like' button reveals more about us than we realize.




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Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.




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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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More than 95% of the world's population is breathing unsafe air

A new report from the Health Effects Institute says are breathing air that's considered unsafe by the World Health Organization.




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Thanks for your brave hurricane reporting — now please go inside

Extreme weather journalists are not the calm we need during a hurricane or storm.



  • Climate & Weather

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Iceberg more than 5 times the size of Manhattan breaks away from Antarctica

Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier.



  • Climate & Weather

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Cellulosic ethanol fuel breakthrough: 85% cleaner and only $2 a gallon

Two companies, both with ties to Denmark, produce low-cost enzymes that can greatly reduce the cost of environmentally friendly biofuels made from agricultural




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The great ethanol debate heads to the courts

One side says the EPA is overstepping its bounds, while some say it didn't go far enough.




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New ethanol blend one step closer to getting in your tank

The EPA has moved one step closer to allowing a higher blend of alternative fuel in your cars, but the usual suspects aren't on board.




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Is the ethanol dream about to end?

In these budget-cutting times, biofuels may be on the chopping block. And with a presidential election looming, politics will play role.