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Missouri files suit against California egg law

New requirements for happier hens infringes on the interstate commerce protections of the U.S. Constitution, says Missouri attorney general.




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Gifts for the cocktail lover

You're sure to find something for the cocktail enthusiast on your gift list this holiday season.




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It's raining plastic in the Rockies

Microplastics were found in 90 percent of rainwater samples taken from Rocky Mountains.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports

Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.



  • Protection & Safety

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Republicans take aim at wild lands in budget deal

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment.




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Media Mayhem: Limbaugh's 'fatwa' against the New York Times' Andrew Revkin

How can you blame the master of talk radio for suggesting that an elitist environmental reporter kill himself?




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Media Mayhem: Dubai's fable in the desert

It's tempting to see a moral tale in the emirate's financial struggles -- but that's a bit too simple.




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Climate deniers raid Greenpeace ships

Global warming science is under attack as never before, and these raiders are in the vanguard.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Polar bear does tai chi for the climate

At the UN climate talks this week in Tianjin, polar bear leads a class in Tai Chi to teach negotiators about what "balance" really means.



  • Research & Innovations

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Train pollution rules remain up in the air

A California agency's attempt to regulate train pollution is ruled out-of-bounds.




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The carbon footprint of your e-mail

MNN's lifestyle blogger calculates out the daily carbon footprint of her email inbox.




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Eco-friendly supply chain

Eco-friendly supply chain. According to a study by management consulting firm Accenture, companies have found that having an eco-friendly supply chain can save



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Style and sustainability at Ford is serious business

Mustang, Escape, Focus now come in more colors, with more renewable parts, than ever before.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Baxter Brewing: The story of how to build and grow a truly sustainable craft brewery

Watch how this small, but fast-growing, Maine brewery is rolling sustainability into their operational DNA.




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Using legos to explain carbon emissions

Need climate change data defined in simpler terms? It doesn't get any easier to understand than this.




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All our gains in energy efficiency have been wiped out by increases in house size

There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem.




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Americans are curbing their love affair with beef

Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions.




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Movie stars on alcohol: Daryl Hannah and Ed Begley, Jr. talk sustainable fuel

Ethanol has big fans in Hollywood. Can you believe the Kill Bill Trans-Am running on biofuel? Plus: We get a video tour of Begley's garage.




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Visualight: A LED for every mood (and email)

Meet Visualight, a WiFi-enabled LED bulb that visualizes data as colored light. In other words, when a recent crush messages you on Facebook, the lights in your




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In Rome, residents rally against LED streetlights

Are harsh white hues ruining Rome's Old World ambiance? The swap of cost-effective LEDs for older, yellow, sodium-vapor streetlights is raising eyebrows.



  • Research & Innovations

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How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company

A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born.




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Durable, sustainable workaday backpacks and bags

Keep it simple with these carryalls with a stylish edge, which will last for years.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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'Hercules' star Kellan Lutz to don sustainable tux for Oscars

Actor will be participating in Suzy Amis Cameron's 'Red Carpet Green Dress' challenge.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Light and airy (sustainable) spring fashion picks

It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Zimmer launches zTailor, the Uber of alterations

With new app, ousted founder of the Men's Wearhouse brings the tailor to your door.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Thai teen transforms junk into diva-worthy fashion

This Instagram sensation knows how to rock palm fronds and coat hangers!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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10 laundry tips that won't stain the environment

Just a few simple changes in your laundry routine can make a big difference, and you already have many of the best natural laundry products in your pantry.




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Q&A with Nick Cope of Green Painting

Meet my friendly neighborhood green painter: Nick Cope of Green Painting, a Red Hook, Brooklyn-based 'eco-responsible' housepainting firm.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Get inspired: Passionate rain forest activist Beth Doane

As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s




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A family affair: Q&A with Eco-Me's Robin Kay Levine

Eco-Me, a California-based brand comprised of a colorful 'family' of all-natural household cleaners, was founded by Robin Kay Levine in response to a real-life




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Mesmerizing time-lapse captures star trails over desert landmarks

Take a stunning journey through the night skies over Monument Valley, Trona Pinnacles and Red Rock Canyon.




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Watch storms and stars sail over the Colorado River

The latest from the SKYGLOW project looks at the sky from the river level of the Grand Canyon.



  • Climate & Weather

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Will Kindle save the rainforest?

Will Kindles save the rainforest? Now that Amazon’s debuted its new $359 Kindle, an e-reader available Feb. 24, e-reader and e-book marketers alike are busy b



  • Arts & Culture

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Bluetooth paper airplane kit is ridiculously awesome

Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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The MilkCrate App: A one-stop shop for sustainable-minded consumers

A new app has launched in the Philadelphia region with guides to sustainable businesses in 20 categories.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How to stop unwanted mail-order catalogs and junk mail with Catalog Choice

The company will do the work for you.




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'Reading Rainbow' on your iPad

'Reading Rainbow' host LeVar Burton demonstrates a new app aimed at getting kids to love reading.




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Practical sustainability takes on greenwashing

John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house.




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CBS slapped with 'greenwashing' complaint

Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations.



  • Arts & Culture

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Got any eco-friendly tips for my 50-mile daily commute?

How can I make my 50-mile daily commute more eco-friendly? Use the cruise control, properly inflate your tires and don't use your air-conditioning.




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California consults with China about high-speed rail

Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects.




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Welcome to the urban (sustainability) century

Half the world now lives in cities, and by midcentury 75 percent of us will be urbanites. To make our cities sustainable, look to the 2012 TED Prize and a fasci



  • Research & Innovations

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What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation?

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'




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On a sustainable street, there are no jaywalkers

At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in




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Why millionaire pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a van

The 21-year-old, who received a $2M signing bonus from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, says he enjoys living the simple life.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why we should bring back vocational training

It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade.



  • Research & Innovations

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These are the kinds of people who fail at work

All the talent in the world can't overcome the inability to connect with co-workers.




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How one woman found her calling in failure

Leticia Gasca failed miserably at her business, but then she realized the amazing power of admitting your failures and a new business venture was born.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave

A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets.




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2 in 3 kids are born in countries where dads don't get paid leave

92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States.



  • Babies & Pregnancy