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The Australian continent is now completely covered with feral cats

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.




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Tumbleweed blitz sparks panic, raises ire in California town

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.



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This New Zealand town wants to ban all cats

Citing a need to protect native species, this New Zealand town is proposing an all-out cat ban.




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In the Green Room: Ned Sullivan on smart growth

See how smart growth and conservation easements play a role in preserving the land of the Hudson River Valley.



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Book by farmer and rocker Chuck Leavell advocates smart, green growth

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.



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NASA's Orion spaceship test flight is a step toward Mars

NASA is getting ready to launch a daring test flight of a capsule that could eventually bring humans to deep-space destinations like Mars or an asteroid.




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Crater on Mars was once a lake, Curiosity rover shows

A giant crater on Mars may have been able to support microbial life for millions of years in the ancient past.




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NASA keeps an eye on Mars, looks toward Europa

The White House budget proposal for NASA in 2016 calls for a $500 million boost over the 2015 enacted budget and would keep NASA on its path to Mars.




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Space taxes: How will we tax a Mars colony?

Paying taxes is an inescapable reality — even in space.




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What to know about NASA's Martian 'flying saucer'

NASA aims to launch a flight test Thursday, June 4, of an innovative "flying saucer" that could help humans land on Mars in the future.




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How scientists are unlocking Mars' mysteries

Satellites, landers, rovers ... can a manned trip to the Red Planet be far behind?




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Everything you need to know about ExoMars

The European Space Agency's ExoMars mission is a two-phase operation that will look for methane, ice and landing sites for future rovers.




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NASA is growing Martian gardens to prepare for life on Mars

The space agency is trying to understand what vegetables may thrive on the red planet, and how to help them do so.




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Water ice might exist along Mars' equator, and scientists don't know how it got there

Finding water ice could change everything we thought we knew about the red planet, and make colonization feasible.




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NASA study throws cold water on idea of terraforming Mars

An in-depth study into the resources and tech needed to turn Mars into Earth finds we're not quite there yet.




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Now you can build your own mini Mars rover

NASA's open source plans for a smaller model of the Mars Curiosity rover are meant to inspire next-gen STEM students.




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New 'Do No Harm' TV show keeps it green

Steven Pasquale stars in a dual role on NBC series 'Do No Harm'. Show aims to do less harm to the environment via eco-friendly production practices.



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Conserving is 'Elementary' for CBS show

CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy.



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Oscar gift suites give back, showcase eco-goodies

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.



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Radha Mitchell on solar, saving water and 'Red Widow'

The actress, who follows a mostly vegetarian diet, stars in her first American TV show, 'Red Widow.'



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16 recycling bins on set of ABC's 'Red Widow'

Plus: NBC's 'Parenthood' wins green seal.



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Would you watch a talk show about sharks?

Discovery hopes so as it debuts 'Shark After Dark.'



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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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He lived in a cave for a year, made millions selling fake teeth, and now has a TV special

The backwoods genius of 'Billy Bob's Gags to Riches' lives high off low-brow novelties.



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Super Bowl alternatives include Fish Bowl

TV networks hope animal-centric programming can lure viewers who care more about pets than the big game.




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10 TV shows that have us excited for February

From animals and architecture to treasures and wild weather, these are the shows we’ll be watching this month.



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22 TV shows we can't wait to watch

Programs about space, nature, science, and animals domestic and wild come to TV this month.



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'Going Wild': Couch potato, troubled couple get a wakeup call in new Nat Geo show

Former Hell's Angel Tim Medvetz plays the role of motivational 'bus driver' to a group of unlikely adventurers.



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28 must-see TV shows for April

This month's best programming is peppered with jobs of all shapes and sizes, the ramifications of climate change and plenty of amazing animals.



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How to make your refrigerator more efficient

This one tip can save up to 20 percent of the energy your refrigerator uses.




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French beaches overrun with odd, yellow blobs

The beaches of France have been invaded by yellow, sponge-like balls that may be illegally dumped paraffin.



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How sustainable will the Winter Olympics be?

Olympics officials are trying to make February's Winter Games in Korea one of the most environmentally friendly gatherings ever.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to help your houseplants this winter

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Your daily dose of turmeric, now in a cordial

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."




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What you need to know about palm oil

Palm oil's effect on the environment and the people directly and indirectly involved with its creation is detrimental. Here are some of the issues.




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How to be a good citizen on the hiking trail

When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to celebrate the New Year for Trees

One Israeli winery wants to highlight Tu Bishvat, an environmentally focused holiday, so everyone can celebrate.




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How to be a zero-waste grocery shopper

These tips will help you make a trip to any type of grocery store as zero-waste as possible.




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Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt




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How trapping carbon dioxide underground will reduce emissions

Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country.




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5 things to know about the EPA's new CO2 proposal

The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know.



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What is the U.S. Clean Power Plan?

Here are 5 things to know about the EPA's climate plan.




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4 things to know about the Paris climate deal

The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind.



  • Climate & Weather

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How holiday eating disturbs your 'food clock'

A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues.




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What are net carbs and how to calculate them

Dietitians weigh in on counting net carbs: A useful dieting tool or just another food fad?




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6 foods that lower blood sugar

Did you know that specific foods could help maintain healthy blood sugar levels? Here are 6 of them.




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Youth poetry about food experiences will blow you away

The Big Picture Campaign is empowering youth to change the conversation about Type 2 diabetes with poetry that could help solve our country's food ills.




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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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Would you live in an actual company town?

Would you live in Facebookville? The company's $120 million housing community might just bring the old “company town” concept back into fashion.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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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.