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Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.




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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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New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.



  • 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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Special teddy bear could help kids cope with diabetes

Children can feed Jerry the Bear, regulate his insulin, prick his fingers and even play games via the large screen on his chest.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Diabetes drug won't help obese kids keep off weight

Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Kids' poor breakfast habits may lead to adult metabolic syndrome, study says

Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults.




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5 reasons to slash added sugar in kids' diets

The American Heart Association wants parents to keep the added sugar in children's diets to less than 25 grams a day. Here's why and how to do it.




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We're all watching more videos online (especially if they involve cats)

Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets.




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Is meeting face-to-face with your Facebook friends really a smart idea?

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?




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Facebook to issue Amber Alerts to help find missing kids

The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help get out the word when kids are in danger.



  • Protection & Safety

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How to protect your family from digital kidnapping

It's rare, but it's real. Here's how to keep it from happening to you.



  • Protection & Safety

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What is Candida auris?

Drug-resistant and sometimes fatal fungus Candida auris has been found in the U.S., and it's hard to detect.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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Cardborigami: Providing shelter, restoring dignity with cardboard

Cardborigami's clever folding shelters offer the displaced a surprisingly sturdy alternative to tents.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to donate after a disaster and avoid scams

You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most.




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What do you get when you mix bearded men with mermaid tails? Your new favorite calendar

Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls?




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Cities open warming centers to protect the homeless from frigid temps

With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures.



  • Climate & Weather

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California city plans to pay needy residents

Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families.




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These 5 groups are still feeding the hungry in the Florida Panhandle

The need for help in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael hasn't gone away and these relief organizations are keeping residents and helpers fed.




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How Icehearts is transforming lives of at-risk kids in Finland

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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After a horrific road accident, this leopard cub is learning to walk again

A leopard cub left paralyzed by a car is pulling off a 'miraculous' recovery, thanks to the efforts of Wildlife SOS in Maharashtra, India.




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In the Green Room: Willie Nelson at Farm Aid

Video: Chuck interviews the legendary Willie Nelson at Farm Aid 2009.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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In the Green Room: Will Dailey on Farm-Aid and his music career

Video: Will Dailey talks about the importance of Farm-Aid, his music career, and how social media is helping him release his new album 'Torrent'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Scientists can see cells moving inside live animals for the first time

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.



  • Research & Innovations

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Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.




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Ancient Irish 'healing soil,' once used by Druids, really works

The medicinal soil called "healing soil" has been found to contain powerful antibiotics that kill superbugs.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Should you avoid acetaminophen?

California considers labeling acetaminophen a carcinogen.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to identify a tree by its bark

In addition to studying leaves and flowers to recognize trees, you can also look at tree bark characteristics.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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18 eye-popping pedestrian bridges

From Vietnam to London to rural Boone County, Iowa, these fancy footbridges are a feast for the eyes.




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Why did so many Detroit residents turn down free trees?

It has to do with civic involvement and not an issue with nature.



  • Arts & Culture

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Green building advancements seen nationwide

A USGBC report highlights green building advancements made in all 50 states.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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LEED-aiming residence hall bans dorm room staple: The mini-fridge

To save energy, a newly opened LEED residence hall at Bridgewater State University outlaws the dorm room staple known as the mini-fridge.




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Ambient earth noise aids scientists in probing planet's interior

The Earth's globally-perceptible seismic 'hum' is now being used to peer into its depths, shedding new light on the planet's inner layers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ancient volcanic landslide triggered 800-foot 'monster' wave

Researchers say the giant tsunami occured in the Cape Verde Islands 73,000 years ago.



  • 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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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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If you're afraid of spiders, this is exactly when you should get out of the house

Researchers have managed to pinpoint the time you're most likely to meet a spider.




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Why NASA is studying an island that didn't exist until 4 years ago

The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Washington Post editorial: End ethanol subsidies

The latest assault on ethanol subsidies comes from one of the nation's leading newspapers.




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Mother Nature's Pop Science Guide to Corn [Infographic]

MNN offers a graphical tribute to a gifted grain — corn — in all its many uses.




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Spider-Man and Earth Hour team up to turn out the lights

Annual event, which encourages people around the world to power down for one hour, teams up with the cast and crew of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'



  • Arts & Culture

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15 moments to inspire you to stay outside after sunset

This Earth Hour, celebrate the beautiful moments in nature that only occur after the sun goes down.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bosses Day 2010: 5 eco-friendly gift ideas

Honor your favorite boss on this holiday, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.




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Cost2drive widget tracks the real cost of driving

Type in your destination, and Cost2drive figures out your gas costs and CO2 emissions.




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How can I save gas while playing taxi driver to my kids?

Morieka Johnson can help you maximize those trips to school, tae kwon do, gymnastics, soccer ...




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Zipcar adds Prius plug-in hybrids

Car sharing service Zipcar will be adding Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids to its fleet.




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Video: Jane Lynch tries carpooling with Matthew Morrison

"Why do you have to sing everything like you just swallowed a pair of jazz hands?!"




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Eating while driving: A bad idea that will make you sick

Driving with a burger in one hand and a cellphone in the other is a sure recipe for highway disaster. And all that old food is hanging out, just waiting to give



  • Protection & Safety

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GM announces OnStar, RelayRides partnership

GM owners with an OnStar-equipped vehicle can earn some extra cash by renting out their autos.