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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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Speckless spending: 12 springtime tidy-up tools

Sure, you may be able to get by with baking soda and elbow grease. But if you're looking to add to your arsenal of spring cleaning tools, some suggestions ...




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Top 10 'Gilmore Girls' revival binge-watching snacks

Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents.




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10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.




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11 quotes about dogs and the famous people who said them

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.




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11 startling stats about Earth's disappearing wildlife

Our planet has lost 60 percent of its vertebrate animals since 1970, but there still may be time to save the rest.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019

Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Noon Digg: 12/16

Cloud invasion; Dubai: "beach, please"; wind wins over ethanol; Google would drill for geothermal; dolphins swarming



  • Green News Roundup

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The Noon Digg: 12/17

To tree or not to tree?; the world's first live magma observatory, by accident; more on jellyfish swarms; can nuclear power compete?; National Geographic's 2008



  • Green News Roundup

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10 macro photographs highlight intricate beauty of butterfly wings

Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image.




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Ohio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 years — and it probably isn't alone

The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.




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California's monarch butterfly population has declined by 99% since the 1980s

The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing.




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Earth Day deals 2011

Saving a buck while doing your part to save the Earth is a great way to mark Earth Day. Like most holidays, Earth Day presents ample opportunities to score a de



  • Arts & Culture

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10 green ideas for Earth Day

From eco-snacks to community-wide green events, here are 10 great ways to celebrate and protect the planet.




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Earth Day 2011 events

Earth Day events and rallies will be held in several cities around the country. Here’s a quick look at some of the big ones.



  • Arts & Culture

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Weekend Briefing 4/22/2011

Earth Day turned 41 Friday, with organizers hoping to inspire "A Billion Acts of Green," the holiday's theme for 2011. It's a noble goal, but recent events like



  • Green News Roundup

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18 Earth Day facts

These Earth Day facts shed some light on the annual tradition and how it has changed over time.




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Coca-Cola donates 1,000 rain barrels

Old syrup drums are being repurposed as rain barrels.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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12 deals for Earth Day 2012

Retailers can't seem to let a holiday pass without building a sale around it. Fortunately, these companies' Earth Day promotions focus on eco-friendly products.




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#HugATree: 10 animals show humans how it's done

Did you know that 80 percent of the known terrestrial plant and animal species are found in forests?




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Getting down to business at COP16

Leaders of countries and companies will be in Cancun for new climate talks this week. The business world looks poised to be heard and hopes governments will lis



  • Climate & Weather

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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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It takes this dragonfly 3 generations to complete its annual, 1,000-mile migration

Covering thousands of miles on three-inch wings, the common green darner dragonfly completes a multi-generation journey every year.




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13 facts to change the way you see elephants

The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.




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12 surprising facts about Komodo dragons

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.




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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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15 fascinating facts about otters

Things you otter know about these charismatic mammals found around the world.




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Shocking NASA study proves global warming spike in 2010

Massive glacier break-off in Greenland demonstrates the frightening future painted by new NASA study on global temperature rise.



  • Research & Innovations

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It's that time of year when the Swiss wrap their famed glacier in blankets — and hope

Massive UV-resistant blankets are designed to slow down the melt.



  • Climate & Weather

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Global CO2 emissions hit record high in 2018, as Greenland ice melt goes into 'overdrive'

Humanity is not only moving too slowly in curbing CO2 emissions — we're moving the wrong direction.



  • Climate & Weather

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Daily Briefing: Tues. 5/10/2011

River crests in Memphis, fracking linked to water pollution, scientists speak with dolphins, and climate changes causes chaos for penguins.



  • Green News Roundup

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11 unexpected joys of joining a CSA

CSA membership carries with it some unexpected fringe benefits. Here's what you’ll be able to do!



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Top 10 worst Father's Day gifts for the environment

Don't waste money on an old-fashioned tie. And don't waste money on these gifts either.




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The Daddy Dozen: Father's Day Gift Guide 2011

Just say NO ... to neckties this Father's Day. Instead, gift Dad with something that he'll use around the house like a Japanese gardening tool, a mending kit or




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Nature's 10 best animal dads

For Father's Day, we celebrate animals that buck the deadbeat dad idea.




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The Daddy Dozen: Father's Day Gift Guide 2012

On the prowl for a Father's Day gift that's unique, useful and <i>not</i> a necktie? Consider a cigar ashtray made from recycled tequila bottles, a killer pair




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The Daddy Dozen: Father&#39;s Day Gift Guide 2013

On the prowl for the perfect paternal prezzie? Check out these 12 gift picks that pops will surely find useful in the bar, the workshop and at the grill.




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The Daddy Dozen: Father&#39;s Day gift guide 2014

What discerning patriarch wouldn't appreciate a foosball bottle opener, a mason jar cocktail shaker or a dashing hanky to have around the house?




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First drive: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip.




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Popular Mechanics names James Cameron most innovative leader of 2011

The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards.



  • Research & Innovations

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7 electric cars to watch in 2012

2012 may prove to be the year of the electric car. Some of the world’s biggest automakers will be bringing new electric vehicles to market in 2012. They are n




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Driving the 2012 Toyota Prius c

A Toyota Prius designed for the young urban driver will be available in March 2012.




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Mitsubishi i-MIEV is the greenest car of 2012

This year marks the first year that an electric vehicle tops the ACEEE's greenest car list.




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2012 New York Auto Show is under way

The show opens up today for members of the media.




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Toyota&#39;s 2016 Prius puts on a show in Vegas

55 mpg would be great, but an Eco model would be even better.




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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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15 things you can do with a cheese grater

Sure you can grate cheese with a grater, but that knuckle scraper can be a versatile kitchen tool.




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11 surprising artisanal careers that are taking off

Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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11 everyday uses for castile soap

Castile soap can be used to clean a variety of things, including you, your dog and your vegetables.




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Why the Apollo 11 anniversary still matters

50 years after man first walked on the moon, the ripples of that accomplishment continue to inspire innovation.