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U.S. seafood is widely mislabeled, report finds

Seafood fraud remains rampant in the U.S., according to a new investigation by Oceana, with one in five samples mislabeled.




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1 in 5 deaths globally linked to poor diet

Research finds a bad diet to be the biggest risk for early death worldwide.




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Static may have caused Hindenburg disaster

A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm.




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Extraterrestrial sugars discovered in ancient meteorites

Finding sugars in meteorites adds a new twist to theories of how life arose on Earth.




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This Earth-sized planet turns out to be our nearly next-door neighbor

Researchers have found a rocky planet, GJ 1252 b, that's just 66.5 light-years away and it's zipping around a red dwarf star.




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NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet

NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away.




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The mystery of our solar system's 'great divide' may finally be solved

What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer.




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Everything you need to know about the Mars 2020 rover

NASA's latest red planet rover look for signs of ancient life as it paves the way for human exploration.




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The hottest planet ever detected rips molecules apart and acts like a star

KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place.




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This stellar fight caused a beautiful cosmic rainbow

A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction.




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We need a better word than 'walkable'

Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why pedestrian deaths are a public health crisis

It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Running just 10 minutes a day can reduce your risk of early death by 27 percent

Who says you can't outrun old age?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What does 'Medicare for All' actually look like?

A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge'

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.



  • Arts & Culture

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USDA needs help updating farmers market directory

June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Flour from grasshoppers? Students awarded $1M to fight global hunger with insects

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.




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Breastfeeding booth at farmers market draws critics

Police chief refuses to intervene and offers his support for the rights of breastfeeding mothers.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Pureed Tomato, Eggplant and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup

The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup.




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26 local food projects to get federal boost

The White House, federal government selects communities to participate in the Local Food, Local Places initiative.




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Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Life on the edge

A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Watershed Connections: Los Angeles

Quick facts about the Los Angeles water situation from the Blue Planet expedition.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Watershed Connections: Yuma

Quick facts about the Yuma water situation from the Blue Planet expedition.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ocean of doubt: Polluted waters, broken communities in Louisiana

Alexandra Cousteau revisits Scott St. Pierre in Louisiana and learns how he and others are coping with the oil spill.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Urban watersheds: Runoff to renewal in Toronto

Alexandra Cousteau searches for the lost creeks that now flow under Toronto roadways.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ecollywood: Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley, Jr.

Video: Ed Begley Jr. and Jeff Goldblum suggest ways to save money & help the planet.




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How to make a Swedish fire log

Swedish fire torches burn from the inside out, and the fire can last for two to five hours depending on the size and material of the wood.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 easy craft projects inspired by nature

Spruce up your holiday décor by bringing nature in with these beautiful and easy DIY projects.




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How to make a bird feeder with citrus peels

This DIY bird feeder uses hollow citrus rinds to create a colorful cup for birds to feast on seeds.




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How to grow seedlings in eggshells

Jump start your spring garden by growing your seedlings in eggshells before planting them in the ground.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make seed bombs

Enhance your neighborhood's flora with a little guerrilla gardening.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Government labyrinth designed to trap heat

NREL’s new Research Support Facilities basement maze will help cut energy use by two-thirds.



  • Research & Innovations

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Cool roofs: Basking in reflected glory

The U.S. Energy Department wants you to save green by painting your roof white -- as long as it doesn't make your neighbors see red.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Obama on the offensive to claim credit for electric vehicles

Administration stimulus spending has jump-started an unstoppable EV revolution, says President Obama. Because of the Recovery Act, the cars will plummet in cost




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Feds spent $25 billion on energy in 2009

A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that the federal government spent about $25 billion in the energy sector in 2009.




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Offshore wind power: Feds announce $50.5 million in funding for mid-Atlantic project

Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects.




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What you need to know about the new program for green home loans

The federal government and private lenders team up on a new green home improvement program, but it comes with a few strings attached.




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'Monster' jump in global warming gases reported

A new analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 surpassed even the worst-case scenario envisioned by scientists four years ago.



  • Climate & Weather

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Farm powered by walnuts

A walnut farmer in California uses walnut shells and husk waste to create fuel to power his farm.




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How hurricanes are named (and why)

Giving human names to hurricanes may seem odd, but it's part of a major shift in our relationship with tropical cyclones over the past 60 years.



  • Climate & Weather

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Woman who created safe haven for 97 dogs in her home during Hurricane Dorian gets help

When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, this rescuer opened her home to nearly 100 dogs.




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Miracle puppy rescued from rubble in Bahamas

Trapped, starving dog is rescued weeks after Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas.




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How one man's simple hobby evolved into a topiary wonderland

Pearl Fryar has no horticultural training but his talent is apparent in the 300 sculptures at Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville, S.C.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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When this smelly corpse flower bloomed, did it make gardening history?

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What I learned on a moss walk

Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How the Painted Turtle gives sick kids a complete summer camp experience

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How Green Chimneys gives special needs students and their families hope for the future

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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'The Well-Placed Weed' honors the work and legacy of the late gardener Ryan Gainey

A documentary introduces world-renowned garden designer Ryan Gainey, who was a self-taught visionary who had a distinctive style — and complex relationships.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Plants really don't like to be touched

A new study has found that most plants are extremely sensitive to touch, and even a light touch can significantly stunt their growth.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Big recycling oops: Products tainted with radioactive materials

Thousands of consumer products made from recycled materials confirmed radioactive.