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Kevin Costner mired in bison dispute

Actor is taken to court over 17 bronze horse and bison sculptures he commissioned back in the late '90s.



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10 fantastical living garden sculptures

Mosaïcultures Internationales Montréal invited countries all over the world to submit their most awe-inspiring horticultural sculptures.



  • Arts & Culture

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Bittersweet, guitar-shaped forest is visible from space

In memory of his late wife, a farmer has spent 35 years planting and nurturing a guitar-shaped forest in Argentina.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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See animals and the environment through a surrealist's eyes

Artist Amy Guidry uses dreamlike and unusual images to make a statement about the relationship between humans and the world.



  • Arts & Culture

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What is hantavirus?

The deadly disease is transmitted by rodents and doesn't have a cure.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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4 energy-saving portable electric space heaters

Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.




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Every single minute of physical activity helps health, study shows

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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World's oldest 'comic book' boasts an all-woman cast, plenty of good vs. evil

"Psychomachia," a medieval epic poem, may be the first, and certainly most brutal, comic book.



  • Arts & Culture

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Scott Kelly's new memoir takes the romance out of living in space

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.




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Having lots of books as a kid helps later in life

Data from 160,000 adults in 31 countries shows that having access to books at home may help develop stronger literacy, numeracy and technology skills.




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Why you should visit Louisville, Ky.

Farmers markets, a growing bike culture and plenty of parks make this horse-racing town worth a visit.




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Why you should visit Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, the pedestrian-friendly, geothermal-spring-heavy capital of Iceland is ideal for travelers who want to leave a light carbon footprint.




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Stroll down the historical streets of Lisbon without leaving a carbon footprint

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes




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Croatia: Cosmopolitan vibes meet natural attractions

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.




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America's 10 worst man-made environmental disasters

Most disasters lie outside human control, but some of the world’s most devastating events have been caused by humans.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why more dogs and cats are leaving animal shelters alive

Euthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.




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More evidence that fructose works differently in the body than glucose

A new study finds that participants were hungrier after consuming fructose than they were after consuming glucose.




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Why refined carbs may trigger food cravings

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."




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Sustainable food service supplies: An intro

Sustainable food service supplies are creeping up all around us. Next time you order take-out, note the containers storing your food and drinks, the utensils pr



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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San Jose approves tiny house villages for the homeless

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.




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Having this mentality about time is probably stressing you out

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.




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When you give cash to those in need, you're giving the whole community a boost

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.




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At Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen, you can pay it forward or pay with your time

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.




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Is your Netflix habit bad for the environment?

Netflix and other streaming video services have a climate footprint, but it's not as bad as the headlines say.




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GMO apples that don't brown arriving in stores

They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.




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Driving the 2013 Chevrolet Volt

Three days of driving the Volt and less than two gallons of gas used.




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A review of the Mercedes BlueTEC 33-mpg SUV

Mercedes 250GLK BlueTEC review




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Do green cars lead to more driving? Not to worry.

Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel.




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'Tractor beam' levitates objects with sound waves

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.



  • Research & Innovations

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New Horizons snaps breathtaking views of Pluto

Best-Ever Pluto Photos Show Breathtaking Views of Dwarf Planet




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Rare 'flasher' squid caught on video

Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video




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See the epic views of SpaceX's rocket landing

The rocket's return even surprised SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who initially thought the Falcon 9 booster didn't actually stick its landing.




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Magnet treatment device for migraines approved by FDA

The use-at-home device that treats migraines with a pulse of magnetic energy has shown significant promise in clinical trials.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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Is foraging bad for the environment?

Why this foodie trend could be doing more harm than good.




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5 tips for saving money at Starbucks

Starbucks raised its drink prices, but here's how to recoup the loss and maybe save a little extra.




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Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.




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What are virtual restaurants?

The evolution of food delivery services has made virtual or ghost restaurants, which have no dining room, feasible.




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Avignonesi Vino Nobile: A biodynamic 100% Sangiovese wine

From the Montepulciano region of Italy comes a rich, spicy wine from Italy’s largest winery, which is embracing biodynamic practices.




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Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Los Angeles Auto Show preview: Hot hatches, hybrids and electric vehicles

The LA show, opening this week, features some intriguing green concept cars...headed for production. Are you ready for a compact hybrid Lexus, a 170-mpg VW and




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Hydrogen fuel cells may soon replace batteries in Apple devices

The technology would pack a lot of energy into a small space and allow laptops and iPhones to run for weeks without refueling.



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Driving Hyundai's no-compromises fuel-cell car

Hyundai's hydrogen-powered Tucson has 265 miles of range, 3-minute fills, and free fuel if you sign a lease now.




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The mystery of our solar system's 'great divide' may finally be solved

What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer.




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NASA video reconstructs the harrowing lunar journey of Apollo 13

Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts.




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​Forget hearing aids or hearables; Starkey's Livio AI really are 'healthables'

Probably 45 percent of baby boomers could use Starkey's new Livio AIs or Healthables. What's keeping them away?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Organic 'from A to Z' video library

Planet Green's web video series features 26 tasty organic treats... in alphabetical order.




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9 U.S. farmers markets every food lover should visit

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.




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Cool glass houses, melting ice and more in MNN's week in review

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.




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15 farmer tips for your next farmers market visit

The real farmers market insiders share their secrets for making the most of your trip.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening