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Political Habitat: Hanging out the 'Now Hiring' sign

Recession? What recession? Step right up as the coal industry is loading up on lobbyists.




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NYC's 'stairway to nowhere' opens its doors

The 'Vessel' is massive collection of stairs located in New York City's newest development — Hudson Yards.



  • Arts & Culture

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Green Classroom Professional Certificate now available

The new certificate is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How much do you know about science?

A survey of general scientific knowledge found that Americans aren't so science-savvy. How will you do?



  • Research & Innovations

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What you need to know about aerosol sprays

Aerosol air fresheners contribute to, rather than reduce, indoor air quality problems. And they often contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and xylene.




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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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Your tongue is stuck to a pole. Now what?

It's not the smartest thing you've ever done, but here's why this winter mishap happens, and how you can get out of it in one piece.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Animals know when it's their turn to talk (or listen)

Animals use the same wait-your-turn system that most humans do, say scientists who reviewed a series of animal studies.




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Why does snow make the world so quiet?

You're not imagining it when the world falls into a hush during a snowfall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Now it's even easier to offset the CO2 from that private jet

Private brokerage service Ecostreamjet purchases carbon credits to offset emissions generated by each flight.




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Everyone is going after Tesla now

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk is likely blushing.




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Harvard startup offers for-hire tiny houses in the middle of nowhere

Getaway provides a woodsy, off-grid respite from the concrete jungle.



  • Remodeling & Design

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This flood-proof greenhouse has got legs ... and knows how to use them

Hydraulics give a British backyard potting shed a lift when needed.



  • Remodeling & Design

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These shrew-like critters with dangerous sex lives are now officially endangered

Habitat loss and climate change have pushed the antechinus, a marsupial that looks like a small shrew, to the brink. And their sex lives don't help.




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A Brazilian rainforest is now being called an 'extinction vortex'

Brazil's once-expansive Atlantic Forest has now almost completely disappeared.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The super-useful Common Cook’s How-Many Guide to Kitchen Conversion is now a wall cling

You’ll refer to this guide that’s printed on biodegradable fabric with non-toxic ink almost every time you need to convert a recipe.




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19 environmental charities you should know

From animal welfare to marine protection to climate change, these environmental charities are sure to put your money to good use.




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Media Mayhem: My last 'Apocalypse Now' headline

When is rhetoric over-the-top when you're talking about climate change?



  • Climate & Weather

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Media Mayhem: The skeptics 'win' -- for now

The status quo gets what it wants when it sows confusion.



  • Climate & Weather

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Playboy is no longer a nudie mag. (Now you can actually read it!)

For readers, it's great news that Playboy is getting rid of the naked photos.



  • Arts & Culture

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The EPA wants to know: Are you a 'Dim Bulb?'

New campaign hopes to help consumers see the light on energy-saving light bulbs.




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Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes

After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are there toxic chemicals in the clothes you're wearing right now?

Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Energy and sports drinks are rotting your tooth enamel and other news to know

This weekend, before your kids hit the baseball and softball fields, read about how energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, plus take a look at a few




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How much do you know about the Girl Scouts?

Are you qualified to recite the Girl Scout promise? Prove it.




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Arizona's Giffords known as environmental advocate

The U.S. representative fighting for her life after a weekend shooting has been an advocate for many issues, including the environment.




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Inhofe tactician now natural gas man

Tom Hassenboehler is joining the natural gas industry after years of working with the Senate's most vocal climate change denier.




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10 items you didn't know were made in America

In honor of American Made Matters Day, we rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S.




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8 of the best 'Super Bowl 50' commercials you can watch right now

From avocados and Scott Baio to David Bowie's 'Starman,' the big game has it all.



  • Arts & Culture

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Buzz Aldrin's love for oatmeal knows no bounds

Almost 50 years after Aldrin ate oatmeal on Apollo 11, Quaker uses his breakfast of choice in an inspirational ad not aired in the U.S.




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5 celebs you didn't know were amazing cooks

Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list.



  • Arts & Culture

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22 things you may not know about squirrels

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.




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The time is now for Big Geothermal

In North America alone, there is enough energy trapped beneath the Earth's surface to produce 10 times as much electricity as coal currently does.




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We can now speak the universal language of honey bees

Virginia Tech researchers have deciphered and codified the honey bee language with remarkable precision.




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5 things to know and love about dung beetles

We can learn a lot from dung beetles, including how to be better citizens of the planet.




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Kyoto looks to be down, but it's hard to know what's out at COP 16

Japan wants no part of Kyoto but what about the other goals of COP 16?



  • Climate & Weather

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What you need to know about the tides

Sure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Przewalski's horses: 10 things you didn't know about the last 'wild' horses on Earth

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.




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Snow fills Antarctic glacier rift

The prominent rift that opened up last in year in Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier has widened and filled with snow, according to NASA.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Watermelon snow' speeds Arctic melting

Scientists have found that a red-colored algae blooming on glaciers and ice reduces albedo and leads to more warmth on the already-melting ice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Everything you ever wanted to know about green cars: Infographic

With all the terminology about green cars and climate change, it's hard to make sense of it all. This graphic from One Block off the Grid breaks it down, from t




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31-mpg Chevy Malibu or (the pricier) 47-mpg Malibu Hybrid: I know which one I want

The only thing better than a nice, roomy 2016 Chevy Malibu that gets 31 mpg combined is one that adds hybrid efficiency for 47 mpg combined.




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Canned air from your favorite cities now on sale

Miss the smells of home? Artist Kirill Rudenko is canning air from many of the world's major cities and selling it for 10 dollars a pop.



  • Arts & Culture

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Snow art showcases beauty of winter

Wearing snowshoes, artist Simon Beck carved intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 things you didn't know about Nelson Mandela

He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.




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22 things you didn't know about hedgehogs

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.




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Know your leafy greens: 15 favorites to add to your diet

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.




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11 things you didn't know about alpacas

There's more to an alpaca than their quirky good looks. Did you know the fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant? Here are 11 alpaca facts you may not know.




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8 things to know about the winter solstice

From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.



  • Climate & Weather

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10 things you didn't know about koalas

Koalas aren't bears and they rarely drink water.