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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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The bright side of 'Flopenhagen'

Both environmentalists and U.N. officials agree ... COP15 was a 'failure.' But the 'Copenhagen Accord,' though flawed could mark the messy beginnings of a post-



  • Research & Innovations

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German reporter to Sen. Inhofe: 'You're ridiculous'

Climate change denier and Republican senator Jim Inhofe was given a cool reception by the foreign press corp when he hit Copenhagen last week.




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Exploding children featured in 10:10 UK video

Furor has erupted over the new 10:10 UK campaign video involving a school teacher who asks her children what they are doing for climate change and then blows up




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Ocean acidification may be fastest in 300 million years

The world's oceans are turning acidic even more rapidly than during a monster emission of planet-warming carbon 56 million years ago.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 ways to reduce your kids' carbon footprint

Help reduce your child's carbon footprint by teaching them eco-friendly habits. Teach your kids to turn off the lights and water when not in use, try to walk mo




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Startling statistic: Wasted food is world's third-biggest carbon dioxide emitter

Wasted food accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than any country except China and the United States, according to a new report.




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How 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' went green behind-the-scenes

Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet.



  • Arts & Culture

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Carbon dioxide could soon be transformed back into liquid fuel

What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel?



  • Research & Innovations

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How much Arctic sea ice did you melt today?

People living in the the U.S. and the E.U. are responsible for the greatest average loss of Arctic sea ice, says Max Planck Institute.



  • Climate & Weather

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'A Vegan Survival Guide for the Holidays'

Ed Begley Jr. joins 'Holidazed' author Jerry James Stone to create a free, digital cookbook that's not just for vegans.




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The next bright idea for energy savings

Actor Ian Somerhalder sings the praises of an innovative new light bulb.




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War on light bulb efficiency rages on with GOP-backed rider

Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards.




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Philips' latest bright idea is a no-frills $5 LED bulb

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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New Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated by smart LED systems

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'



  • Research & Innovations

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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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5 ways to wear fall's lace trend (without looking like a bride)

Lace has broken way outside the bridal realm and can now be found on a plethora of accessories.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Love yourself: A body (image) makeover for women (videos)

Women athletes, working women, and artists are all getting in on the ongoing discussion of women's bodies in the media.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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David and Morgan Surkin are masters of the art of play

David and Morgan Surkin run the PortSports Social Club, a recreational sports and events club that puts as much emphasis on helping nonprofit organizations as i



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Danielle Brigida is leading the NWF into the world of social media

Danielle Brigida is one of the most respected people in the world of nonprofit social media. Read more about this 1-woman army who convinced the National Wildli



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to avoid GMOs when eating out

Author and GMO expert Jeffrey Smith shares his advice on how to make the best food choices when you're not the one doing the cooking.




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Pittsburgh might install LED streetlights city-wide

Study estimates $1 million in annual savings, but light pollution and LED's inability to give off heat are issues.



  • Research & Innovations

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Astronomy village keeps residents in the dark

Sky gazers carve out a spot in rural Georgia where the lights won't bother them.




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Crazy time-lapse video captures 360-degree night sky

Michigan photographer Vincent Brady offers a stirring time-lapse tribute to the unpolluted night sky — all 360 degrees of it.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 spooky Halloween ebooks for kids

Scare up some family reading fun with these Halloween ebooks filled with ghosts, and goblins, and freaky Halloween legends.




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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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Warning: Kids could innocently add $20 to phone bill with the touch of a button

A rampant scam can add $20 more to your phone bill if you hit redial. Make sure your kids know not to call the scammers back.



  • Protection & Safety

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Five apps for grocery savings during the holidays

These apps work in conjunction with store sales and printed coupons to help you make the most out of your holiday grocery budget.




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Let's make a resolution to get rid of these ridiculous, messed-up measurements

Everything from the way we tell time to the way we measure things and plug in our phones is screwed up.



  • Research & Innovations

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iPhony: Inside China's fake Apple store

NBC’s Adrienne Mong ventures inside one of China’s fake Apple stores to look at the bogus products being sold under the guise of the legitimate American tec




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Inside Foxconn: How an iPad is made

Rob Schmitz, Marketplace Shanghai bureau chief, is only the second reporter to gain access to the factory floor at Apple's Chinese manufacturer. See highlights



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Testing Food52's holiday party planning app

When we heard about Food52's Holiday Recipes and Party Planning Guide ($3.99 for iPad and iPhone), we thought this app from New York Times writers Amanda Hesser



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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5 apps that teach kids about money

Teach your kids about saving, spending, budgeting, and investing with one of these 5 fun apps for your iPhone.




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Parents: Are your kids Snapchatting?

A new mobile app that allows users to send disappearing pictures, texts and videos may spell trouble for teens.



  • Protection & Safety

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Are smartphones turning kids into zombies?

The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How to set up Snapkidz, a Snapchat for kids

This worry-free form of the popular multimedia chatting app limits children's activities to drawing and taking photos to store on your device.




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3 best wine apps for choosing holiday wine

These apps will help you find wines that pair with your menu, choose bottles as gifts, and keep track of the bottles you really enjoyed.




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David All and the dark side of social media

Introducing Karl Rove 2.0 and his new post-propaganda 'astroturfing' industry that funnels oil money into fake grassroots organizations. His goal? Stop climate




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10 simple steps (and pedals and rides) cities are taking to move beyond the automobile

In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor




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Top 10 telecommuting pitfalls to avoid

It's important to go into telework knowing what to expect, and that includes these common pitfalls that can derail your success.



  • Research & Innovations

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A taxidermy-themed storage solution that's minus the fur, plus the fixie

Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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Dad cuts commute, joint-custody shuffle with downsized digs [Video]

A California man buys a live/work townhome next to his ex-wife and cuts a hole through the wall to ease his family's carbon-intensive joint custody situation.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight

In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years.




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Should you hide your tattoos when you interview for a job?

Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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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

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Kids get vocal about the interracial family Cheerios commercial

The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled.




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Teen scientists identify phthalate-eating bacteria

In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home.



  • Research & Innovations

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9-year-old makes a stand with 'lemon-aid'

Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet.