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Dolphin deathtoll: Feds declare 'unusual mortality event' on East Coast

The NOAA suspects the infectious morbillivirus is responsible for the unusually high number of dolphin strandings and deaths this month.




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4 years after Gulf oil spill, wildlife still dying

The 2010 BP oil spill left a lasting legacy that the National Wildlife Federation says is still killing animals in record numbers.



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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.



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Oil spill 'footprint' found on Gulf of Mexico floor

Five years later, scientists may have finally found up to 10 million gallons of missing oil from the 2010 BP spill.



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Kemp's ridley sea turtles are mysteriously vanishing

Five years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the endangered reptiles are one of several species still suffering from enigmatic declines.




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Silver lining of a disaster: Deepwater Horizon spill inspires beautiful bird art

Jason Alexander Byers uses an unusual material to make an environmental point.



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Green job of the week: Grassroots director

Greenpeace USA is seeking a senior strategist with experience managing organizers to mobilize grassroots members.




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Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist

The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program.




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Green job of the week: Banana buyer

Oke USA is seeking a person passionate about Fair Trade to fill a Banana Logistics and Sales position.




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Green job of the week: PV Installer

SolarCity is hiring 100 new photovoltaic installers in Southern California and in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.




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Green job of the week: College dean

Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is searching for a Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.




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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: EPA administrative assistant

The EPA is searching for a senior (age 55+) to fill an administrative assistant position at the Ann Arbor, Michigan office.




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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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Green job of the week: Rock star user interaction engineer

GoodGuide, home of the world's largest healthy and green product database, is searching for a Rock Star User Interaction Engineer.




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Why you should celebrate International Day of Yoga every day

From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits.



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Orbit map of the solar system reveals gorgeous planetary perspective

Beautiful solar system map by Eleanor Lutz shows the orbits of more than 18,000 celestial objects.




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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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Baby spiders are born with big eyes, just like puppies are born with big feet

With huge eyes in tiny bodies, baby jumping spiders have high-quality vision.




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White rhinos team up to save northern relatives from extinction

Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white rhino subspecies.




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Russia releases last belugas from overcrowded 'whale jail'

After reports of icy pens, rotten food and sick animals sparked an outcry, 97 orcas and belugas have been released from a Russian 'whale jail.'




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Living near green spaces can help you live longer

Being surrounded by trees, grass and shrubs can add years to your life.



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Color-changing brittle stars can see — even without eyes

The red brittle star appears to use its color-changing powers for vision.




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Scenes from the TVA coal disaster

The people of Harriman, Tenn., woke the morning of Dec. 23, 2008, to find their community awash in a billion gallons of toxic coal sludge.




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Political Habitat: Sludge under the bridge

What happens two months after a major environmental disaster, when the lights go out and everyone stops paying attention?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Appalachian groups target Obama

Massive twitter campaign invites @barackobama to visit Appalachia and see mountaintop removal first hand.



  • Research & Innovations

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Battle over TVA coal ash in Alabama

Alabama county’s decision to store coal ash from the Tennessee spill fills coffers, but also spurs worries about consequences.




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TVA to spend $43 million on projects in coal waste spill area

Tennessee Valley Authority announces plans for economic development projects in Roane County, the site of last December’s coal ash spill.




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New cement cuts greenhouse gases by 90%

Cement made from 'fly ash', a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, has a remarkably lower carbon footprint, recycles industrial waste, and is more durable.



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Shea's year in review

In which I revisit some of my favorite posts from 2009. Watch a Malaysian mine collapse, read about a truly homemade toaster oven, and find out if kites can pow




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Engineer wins 2009 Purpose Prize for inventing green bricks

Engineer Henry Liu is honored for inventing a way to transform toxic waste into environmentally friendly bricks used for construction.




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The TVA coal ash spill: The other big leak

It's worth remembering that at the end of 2008, more than 1 billion gallons of toxic coal ash slurry was spilled by the Tennessee Valley Authority. When will ou




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Coal ash tour gets mixed reviews

Industry and environmentalists find themselves on opposite ends of coal ash options.




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Judge allows environmental groups to sue over coal ash

Ruling is latest twist in a long debate over how to regulate and enforce coal ash disposal.




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Twitter storm for 'Safe American Communities'

EPAcoal.org launches a Twitter campaign to send a strong message of support to the EPA for regulating toxic coal sludge so it doesn't enter the water supply.



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What's going on behind closed doors at the White House?

Despite claims that special interest groups don't have a place in the White House, some reports say that's not the case. Other reports simply don't exist.




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The politics of healthier power plants

A new EPA proposal attempts to limit toxic emissions of air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants.




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Coal ash threatens South Georgia

Fear of toxins unites Wayne County community against dumping of coal ash waste.



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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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11 of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world

A regular marathon will sound like an easy warm-up compared to these crazy yet compelling endurance races.



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How to train for an obstacle race

An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race.



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Why are American runners slowing down?

American runners are getting slower, and it's not because more women are running now then ever before.



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Exercising in the heat may not be worth it

Study finds you may be better off moving your workout indoors.



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Concept of 'fat but fit' questioned in new study

A new study buries the concept of "fat but fit," and finds that obesity is more dangerous than a lack of fitness.



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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.



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5 ways walking is better than running

Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running?



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How to train for your first triathlon

If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in.



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Why are women so underrepresented in research on exercise?

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.



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You really can run away from dental problems

A new study reveals that a lean, fit body equals happy teeth and gums.



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What's the deal with runners 'going' in public?

As the 'Mad Pooper' terrorizes Colorado Springs, many are asking why runners are so obsessed with poop anyhow.



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