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Make-believe cap-and-trade plan heads to court

Real or not, Farmington, New Mexico wants no part of a system that reduces CO2 emissions.




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What to make of the latest attacks on the EPA

Lots of noise on Capitol Hill means lots of uncertainty for the agency tasked with fighting polluters.




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The Squatty Potty makes me feel skinny

When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products

Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.




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How to make homemade candles

Whip up a thoughtful gift that's simple to create and easy on the environment.




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This designer doesn't make furniture, he grows it

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Monarch butterflies make a pit stop in Colorado

Video shows Monarch Butterflies stopping in Colorado at John Martin Reservoir State Park as they migrate to Mexico.




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As U.N. makes history on Earth Day, Leonardo DiCaprio reminds us not to rest on laurels

More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.



  • Climate & Weather

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DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut

Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis.




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When an iceberg falls in the ocean, does it make a sound?

What does a splintering iceberg sound like underwater? Imagine the cracks and pops of an ice cube melting in a glass of lemonade multiplied on a colossal scale.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What are mirror neurons, and how do they make us more empathetic?

Mirror neurons help us imitate each other's expressions and the feelings that go with them.



  • Research & Innovations

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At the Detroit Auto Show: Oft-overlooked interiors make a colorful comeback

Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior?




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How to make a dandelion sing like an angel

A musician shows us how to make a symphony from a dandelion.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make your own laundry pods

Why buy your laundry pods when it's so easy to make your own version?




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Make eco-aerial art in November

Join 350.org and thousands of local activists to create one of 15 gigantic aerial art pieces that'll be visible from space!




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Ugandan artist makes playground from recycled plastic bottles

Artist and teacher Ruganzu Bruno Tusingwire wins the first 10K prize at TEDxQuatar with his innovative recycling idea that helps kids in need.



  • Arts & Culture

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Sunset in Costa Rica can make for a candy-coated sky

It's amazing what light can do when seen from the right angle. Check out this beautiful sunset sky from the mountains of Costa Rica.



  • Climate & Weather

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15 sly ways supermarkets make you buy more

Every decision in the design of a grocery store is made to make you buy more stuff.




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Can a tick bite make you vegetarian?

A bite from the Lone Star tick could induce a meat allergy in humans.




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Homemade aperitifs to make any meal special

To stimulate the appetite, try a glass of homemade vin de citron or vin d'orange.




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Why reading fiction makes you a better person

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why an all-girl remake of 'Lord of the Flies' make sense

A new, all-girl 'Lord of the Flies' movie is in the works, making this the right time to ditch some of the gendered assumptions we have about kids.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to make a snuffle mat

Let your dog slow down and sniff for food with this easy DIY snuffle mat.




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How to make hand sanitizer

The threat of coronavirus has made hand sanitizer hard to find at stores. Here's how to make homemade hand sanitizer.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Sodastream: Fantastic soda maker, terrible syrups

The Sodastream home soda maker will save you money and help keep plastic bottles out of the waste stream — just stay away from the company's Splenda-infused s




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Buying 'green' won't make you any happier, but buying less will

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.




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How to make fresh sour mix for cocktails

Forget the big plastic jug of cloying pre-made mix. Fresh sour mix is easy to make and it's versatile, too.




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How to make apples last longer

The pros keep apples from spoiling for many months. You can, too.




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Invention could make produce last longer — and really put a dent in food waste

But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months?




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7 nutrient deficiencies that can make you sick

Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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FDA moves to make pet and animal food safer

FDA issues a proposal to improve food safety for animals. Proposed rule would require producers of treats, blamed for pet deaths, to meet new requirements.



  • Protection & Safety

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FDA: Companies that make antibacterial soap must prove that it's safe

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Bill aims to make personal care products safer

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.



  • Protection & Safety

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Campbell's makes good on BPA promise

After years of research, the company is removing BPA linings from cans, just like it announced it would in 2012.




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Scientists want to put seaweed in your burgers to make them more nutritious

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.




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What makes a city a good place to get old?

Here's what they proposed in New Jersey to build better and safer cities for older citizens.




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10 must-make recipes for summer's end

The ingredients for these perfect summer recipes soon will be hard to get. Make them now, or you’ll regret it for the next 10 months.




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How to make a Swedish fire log

Swedish fire torches burn from the inside out, and the fire can last for two to five hours depending on the size and material of the wood.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to make easy coasters with an animal theme

These coasters are a cinch to customize for the animal-lovers in your life.




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Make these Christmas decorations with a little help from science

Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too.




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How to make your own faux cacti

Don't have a green thumb? These painted rocks will solve that problem.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to make a bird feeder with citrus peels

This DIY bird feeder uses hollow citrus rinds to create a colorful cup for birds to feast on seeds.




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How to make crafty garden markers

These crafty garden markers will help you organize your plants and also make it look cute.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make seed bombs

Enhance your neighborhood's flora with a little guerrilla gardening.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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These stunning hanging plants are a snap to make

This offbeat but ancient gardening technique remains a novel way to show off your plants.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make tiny succulent planter magnets

Ditch the plastic letters and kitschy tourist magnets for something more in touch with nature for your fridge.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make a greenhouse out of windows

Matt Pember shares an excerpt from his new book that shows you how to make a miniature greenhouse using old windows.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make clay gift tags with leaf imprints

The tags show that you took the extra time to make your gift special.




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When this smelly corpse flower bloomed, did it make gardening history?

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening