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More waste-free gifts for mom

Mother's Day gifts that fill up mom's heart, not her trash can.




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Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker

Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds.



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Green up your office space for more focus, less stress

Bringing nature into the workplace can give you a bit more energy and reduce stress.




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Air pollution kills more than 3 million a year

Air pollutants are linked with heart disease, lung disease and other serious afflictions that have long-term impacts.



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The animals in this video aren't around any more

This video is a good warning of the future of wildlife if populations continue to decline as Living Planet assessment reports.




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This cannabis-infused vodka tastes more like gin (and it won't get you high)

The 2014 farm bill removed some of the barriers to growing hemp. Humboldt Distillery ran with it.




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Creating more 'maple-ier' syrup in Vermont

The Maple Guild produces organic, non-GMO syrup from the largest sugar bush in the world.



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How to get more juice from your limes

This simple lime-cutting hack gives you more juice and has the added benefit of less cleanup when you're done.




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London officials consider more public drinking fountains

Mayor Sadiq Kahn wants Londoners to stay hydrated with public water fountains while generating less plastic waste.




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Birds with friendly neighbors age more slowly

Getting along with neighbors can yield big health benefits for birds, a new study finds. It's probably good for us, too.




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Polar bears need more food than we thought

The predators burn energy 1.6 times faster than previously thought, a study finds, helping explain why the loss of sea ice hits them so hard.




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Motes: Remote sensors that transmit temperature, light intensity and more

If the Motes project is successful, it will make remote sensing as easy as using an iPhone. They are currently raising funds on Indiegogo,



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In the U.K, less mowing means more flowers

New guidelines limiting mowing along roadside strips help create wildlife corridors in the UK.



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Weekend reads: New Jersey diner serves local food, a huge beer festival and more

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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Why more people are eating guinea pigs in the U.S.

Eating guinea pig is now a growing trend in the U.S., and activists say it's better for the environment than beef.




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2014's Dirty Dozen produce list: Apples, peaches, cucumbers and more

Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce assists consumers in reducing the pesticides they consume in their diets.




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Green States: The environmental Mount Rushmore

It's what you've been waiting for. Peter Dykstra lists his picks for America’s nine greatest environmental heroes.



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Chai Tea S'mores

Homemade chai tea graham crackers turn everyone’s favorite campfire dessert into an amazing ending to a dinner party.




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The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion?

H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do?



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Fair Trade chocolate, tea, coffee and more

October is Fair Trade month! I am celebrating with the following products.




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These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever

Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island.




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Atlanta's The Ellis: Sustainable food and more

The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta has a sustainable restaurant, a green certification, and a reasonable price tag.




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Restaurant: Baltimore’s The Black Olive

Good food and wine at a sustainable Fell’s Point restaurant.




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More worms than diners at one Boise restaurant

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.



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Hops: Not just for beer anymore

Pickled hops are showing up in brewery restaurants alongside of the brews.




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Weekend reads: Jamie Oliver supports fast food, chicken-sitters, and more

As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops.




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A lighter, more durable wind turbine blade

The new blade, which was designed by Marcio Loos, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering of Case Western Reserve



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Simple braid is so much more for young girl

A Utah bus driver boosts young girl's spirit with daily hair help. "That's what moms do," says driver Tracy Dean.




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The wealthy gave less, while the poor gave more

Researchers take a closer look at America's charitable giving and find some surprising results.




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6 wild animals worth more alive than dead

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.




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You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.



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How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.




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Ancient life on Mars would've needed more than just water to survive

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.




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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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Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.



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More scientists may be on the ballot in 2018

A political action committee aims to connect the STEM community with the resources to run a successful campaign for political office.




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Diabetes medications may sometimes do more harm than good

New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life.



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Planned C-sections linked to more health risks for babies

Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes.



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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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Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.




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If we want more people in the U.S. to donate organs, we might have to change how we ask

To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation.



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New DNA-like crystals capture carbon 400% more effectively

Breakthrough 'crystal' captures CO2 and could one day turn it into a fuel or turn water into hydrogen.



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More money is being spent on America's urban parks (but there's still room for improvement)

Despite an uptick in public spending, 30% of city residents live more than a 10-minute walk from the nearest park, according to the 2018 City Park Facts report.



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More than 95% of the world's population is breathing unsafe air

A new report from the Health Effects Institute says are breathing air that's considered unsafe by the World Health Organization.




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Iceberg more than 5 times the size of Manhattan breaks away from Antarctica

Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier.



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Happy Europeans buying more bikes than cars

Bicycle sales exceed cars in Europe, and there's compelling evidence that pedaling increases the national happiness quotient.




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Dainty prefab dwelling from Down Under produces more energy than it consumes

With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines."



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This stunning Arctic hotel will produce more energy than it consumes

Donut-shaped and parked at the foot of a glacier, the Snøhetta-designed Svart hotel in Norway is the first of its kind.




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5 more affordable, last minute gifts for foodies

These gifts that food lovers will appreciate can be bought at local stores or ordered online up to the very last minute before Christmas.




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The Dodge Dart Registry: It's not just for weddings anymore

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