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Green book roundup: A half-wild planet, sloppy new environmentalism and more

Five rousing books that sound a rallying cry to think about and work toward environmental solutions in fresh, new ways.



  • Arts & Culture

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MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more

While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history.




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BP ends Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi

But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.




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'The Great Invisible' explores the environmental and psychological aftermath of the Gulf oil spill

Margaret Brown shares her insights about the Deepwater Horizon spill with MNN.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Green job of the week: Handbag model

Attention eco-fashionistas in New York City, Canopy Verde is searching for handbag models as part of a grassroots advertising campaign.




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Green job of the week: Technical writing and design consultant

Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office.




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The Farallon Islands have a mouse problem. The solution is raising eyebrows.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.




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Mother's Day gifts: 11 cheap and green ideas

MNN has assembled a 2010 guide to great, affordable green gifts that Mom will love.




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Jan and Alexandra Cousteau celebrate the family business of conservation

The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Don't forget grandma this Mother's Day

Don't forget grandma this Mother's Day. The older women in your family have lots to share if you take the time to listen.




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Queen of the castle: Mother's Day gift ideas for the home and garden

So that you don't wind up gifting an awesome mum something too sentimental and/or last minute, a few singular Mother's Day gift picks ...




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Stars of nostalgic childhood photo series gain a new cast member (and a brother)

Photographer Elena Shumilova creates timeless images of childhood that touch people all around the world.




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How to learn to do a handstand

Turn your world upside-down by practicing handstands, a whole-body move.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is hot yoga and is it right for you?

Two new studies find that hot yoga may help to reduce stress, anxiety and emotional eating.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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If your workouts cause extreme soreness and swelling, read this

Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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When dogs and cats interrupt yoga

Dogs and cats can't help themselves when you unroll the yoga mat. They either participate or just get in the way.




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Why LeBron James uses yoga bubbles (and maybe you should, too)

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is squatting the new standing?

Here's why you should squat instead of sitting or standing throughout the day.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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North Pole Marathon: Where the bitter cold slows you down and thoughts of polar bears make you go faster

Competitors from around the world line up on an Arctic ice floe to tackle one of the world's most difficult 26.2-mile races.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Stop worrying about sitting and just move

Go ahead and have a seat. New research says it's not the sitting that's the problem.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This Norwegian teen is dancing a traditionally male dance to show love for her grandfather

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.



  • Arts & Culture

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Guide dogs make history, and help a blind runner's dreams come true

Thomas Panek just became the first blind runner to complete the NYC Half Marathon with guide dogs.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why, how and when you should stretch

Are you new to stretching? Here are some tips on how to improve flexibility and information about the kinds of stretching you should be doing.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The truth about exercise and weight loss

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to start running (and stick with it for life)

Running doesn't have to be a struggle. Here's how to become a runner for life.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The Amazon is burning, and here's why it's not just Brazil's problem

The Amazon rainforest fires have been burning for 3 weeks, and some are wondering why Brazil's crisis isn't getting more attention.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Study finds chlorinated pools and pee are a match made in harmful gas heaven

While it ranks high on the gross scale, peeing in a pool has never been considered hazardous. A study, however, uncovers health effects.




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Billboard sucks in pollution and turns it into purified air

This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants.



  • Research & Innovations

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Can a building standard help you live a healthier life?

The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Ginseng demand boosts prices and poaching

Single roots can have thousand-dollar price tags, attracting poachers into protected lands, so what makes ginseng so valuable?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Once thought extinct, giant Lord Howe Island stick insects do exist

The giant bug, Lord Howe Island stick insect, was rediscovered in the early 2000s, and now scientists have confirmed it's in fact them.




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Human-sized penguins once waddled around New Zealand

Ancient 5-foot 7 penguin weighed at least 220 pounds and speared fish with its sizable beak.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win the ultimate Chef's Case

Zest up your holiday feast with these must-have sauces and spices.




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Widespread Panic: Watch the video and win New Year's Eve tickets, VIP passes

Take the quiz to win 4 tickets and VIP access to one of the band's end-of-the-year shows in Atlanta.



  • Arts & Culture

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Fan MNN on Facebook and win these great green books

Become a fan and win these 6 eco-books focused on food and living well.



  • Arts & Culture

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Retweet MNN and win the documentary 'The End of the Line'

3 MNN Twitter fans will win a DVD of 'The End of the Line,' a documentary about overfishing that is narrated by Ted Danson.



  • Arts & Culture

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Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly bird feeder

Spruce up your backyard with this must-have bird feeder.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win these outstanding eco-books

Become a fan and win these 5 environmentally-themed books.



  • Arts & Culture

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Fan MNN on Facebook and win a Solio Classic Charger

Become a fan of Mother Nature Network and win this top-of-the-line solar charging device -- perfect for your summer vacation.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly picnic basket set

Become a fan and win this wine and cheese picnic basket set with accessories.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Become a Facebook fan of MNN and win a shelf of great eco-books

Mother Nature Network is giving away some of our favorite green books to keep you busy by your favorite low-carbon fireplace this winter.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a free backyard food garden

One of our lucky Facebook followers will have an organic backyard food garden created at their home by professionals.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a fan of MNN on Pinterest and win an iPad and environmental books

Become a Pinterest fan, repin from our back-to-school board and you could win an iPad and green books.



  • Arts & Culture

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Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a shelf of great eco-books

Become a Facebook fan and win these 7 environmentally-themed titles.



  • Arts & Culture

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A tried-and-true margarita recipe

Break out fresh limes and tequila for National Margarita Day — or any time you want one.




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​Tropical Island Cocktail: Almost like being there

Try this pretty pineapple-orange and vodka cocktail.




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​Blueberries and whiskey together? Why not?

For the Fourth of July, try this cocktail made with an American bourbon and blueberries.




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Cherry-Lemon Shandy

This beer cocktail just may win over non-beer drinkers.




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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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Nonalcoholic cocktails, and those who drink them, deserve respect

Nonalcoholic cocktail drinkers deserve balanced drinks, beautiful glassware and the ritual of drinking a cocktail, too.