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Bloomberg: NYC is prepping for warming world

The projections paint an unsettling picture of New York's future: A city where by the 2050s, 800,000 people could be living in a flood zone.



  • Climate & Weather

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Rising seas could wipe out many cultural landmarks

A new study shows that 20 percent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, bringing to light the cultural implications of climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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NYC initiative to lock-up infant formula in hospitals goes too far

Pro-breast-feeding agenda turns NYC hospitals into a "nanny" state. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched the Latch On NYC initiative to support mother



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Casting company looking for deep green parents-to-be

If you are pregnant and love living green, a new TV documentary series might just make you a star.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Pregnant women can't do anything anymore

New study says pregnant women should think twice about taking acetaminophen as it may cause behavioral issues later on. But read deeper and the story changes.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Hank Butitta's magical school bus-to-tiny home tour [Video]

Follow architecture grad Hank Butitta as he traverses the country in one heck of a Craigslist find: A $3,000 school bus transformed into a mobile tiny home.



  • Remodeling & Design

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'Advanced camping' in a school bus-turned-tiny house [Video]

Max, in exchange for a bit of household help, resides part-time on his elderly mother's rural property in a converted school bus.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Potassium: What you need to know at any age

Getting more of this key nutrient could be more important than worrying about sodium intake.




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Sony photography competition celebrates diverse cultures and lands

This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance.



  • Arts & Culture

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Kenya's 'Elephant Queen' immortalized in remarkable photographs

Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas's new book 'Land of Giants' chronicles some of the last days of this towering gentle giant.




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10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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The (unnoticed) suffering of BP CEO Tony Hayward

The mainstream media is ignoring the most important side of the BP oil leak story- the incredible suffering of Tony Hayward, the CEO of British Petroleum. Could




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9 quirky Easter traditions to ponder while scarfing down your chocolate bunny

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?




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Many ancient Egyptian animal mummies were just mud

Roughly a third of all scanned mummies contained no body inside.



  • Arts & Culture

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Judge rules in favor of 'greedy' street names at controversial NYC development

Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?




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Tiny golden scrolls found on 2,000-year-old skeleton contain ancient magic spells

The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered.



  • Arts & Culture

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Will Anthony Foxx keep the DOT on track?

The Charlotte mayor's nomination to lead the Department of Transportation hints at a renewed White House focus on boosting public transit and urban walkability.




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eFarmony: Connecting landowners with farmers

Innovative program seeks to match landowners with people who will lease their land for organic farming.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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In Germany, renewable energy could replace nuclear

If countries continue to slow the use of nuclear power can green energy be a viable alternative, and at what cost?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Nuclear cars: They're not science fiction anymore

In the nuke-crazed 1950s, Ford wanted to put mini reactors in cars. That didn't fly, but now we're hearing of radioactive thorium lasers that could power a car




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The faces at Standing Rock represent many generations

Why people are protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline.




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Volunteers help bring life back to Grand Canyon springs

The Grand Canyon Trust is spearheading efforts to restore watering holes critical to desert species.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tesla on a roll, selling more electric cars than anyone else

Tesla made its first profit in the first quarter of 2013, the stock is soaring and Consumer Reports is raving.




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Tesla dramatically expands charging locations, making NY to LA trip possible

New network will enable coast-to-coast electric rides and 20-minute charges. CEO Elon Musk is ramping up the timetable.




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Tiny English village has massive CO2-cutting ambitions

The rural Cheshire community has slashed emissions by nearly a quarter over the past decade.




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5 tons of Nutella stolen in Germany heist

Thieves make off with $20,710 worth of the sweet hazelnut spread.




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Do you have to be skinny to do yoga?

It's time to look beyond the images in magazines to see what yoga has to offer.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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7 great yoga apps so you can stretch and relax anywhere

These apps can help you get your downward dog on wherever, whenever.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 yoga poses you can do anywhere

Sometimes movements that are barely noticeable can have the most profound effect, as these simple concepts show.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Alpha Ventus: Germany cuts the ribbon on offshore wind

12 shiny new off-shore turbines in Germany are a reminder of just how far behind the U.S. lags in race for clean offshore energy.



  • Research & Innovations

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Germany stakes its cleantech future on stiff sea breezes

Germany has spent the last 5 years making solar power a mainstream business. It is poised to spend the next 10 years doing the same for offshore wind — and sh




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Vinyl is a great way to connect with teens

Break out the turntable and your old vinyl, and you may be surprised at how your digital loving kids connect with them — and you.




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Celebs say 'don't frack with NYC water'

In a new video, celebrities team up to raise awareness about why we should be concerned about natural gas extraction in the Northeast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Warren Buffett could soon own the largest energy holding company in the U.S.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help.




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Too many nuclear plants located in tsunami risk zones, say researchers

A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A brief history of tiny and elusive Pluto

With Pluto's unveiling on the horizon, here's a quick look at past and present efforts to study the elusive world.




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Czechmate: Tiny prefab retreat allows for glorious, grid-free independence

From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence'



  • Remodeling & Design

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For the next Sandy, NYC eyes cargotecture-based disaster housing

New York City unveils a disaster housing plan centered around retrofitted shipping containers that boast interiors that are like 'CB2 meets Motel 6' and that ar



  • Remodeling & Design

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Storm-ready prefab buildings set to debut at NYC beaches

Garrison Architects creates a series of green modular structures to grace NYC's Sandy-ravaged beaches by Memorial Day.



  • Remodeling & Design

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13 tiny houses we loved in 2013

Join us as we travel from Spain to Sweden to Sonoma County, Calif. for a look at 13 pint-sized dwellings that amazed, inspired and intrigued us in 2013.




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In Portland, a triple-decker tiny house for a family of 3 [Video]

By keeping things compact, Matt Kirkpatrick and Katherine Bovee were able to splurge and have some fun when designing their boxy, prefab abode.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots

In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers.



  • Remodeling & Design

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What to drink this weekend: Tawny Port

Warre’s Otima Tawny 10 Year Port will warm you up on a chilly evening.




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Tiny hamster eats big Thanksgiving dinner

Watch a hungry hamster and his furry friends devour a holiday feast made of miniature food.




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Living things unlike anything else on Earth found in random dirt sample

A whole new kingdom will need to be created to classify Hemimastix kukwesjijk, the organisms found in a random dirt sample.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bill McKibben: The Energizer Bunny of the climate fight

The environmental movement's challenges are greater than ever, but the founder of 350.org says victory lies ahead.




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Business owners: Recycle your company's cell phones

Communications Wireless Group works with business owners to recycle, refurbish, and reuse old wireless devices while maintaining a zero-landfill policy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Why would a company with an organic food brand oppose Proposition 37?

If organic foods can’t contain genetically modified ingredients, you’d think organic food companies wouldn’t have a problem with labeling foods that conta




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5 skinny cocktails for summer

If you’re stocking up for your Memorial Day Weekend parties, you might want to serve some skinny cocktails that use real ingredients to your guests.




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Cultures resonate in 2018 Sony World Photography Awards

From a man wearing a minotaur mask to a collection of taxidermy, these fascinating images were the 2018 Sony World Photography winners.



  • Arts & Culture