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As U.N. makes history on Earth Day, Leonardo DiCaprio reminds us not to rest on laurels

More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.



  • Climate & Weather

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Judge restores federal protections for Yellowstone grizzly bears

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.




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Why Torres del Paine should be on your bucket list

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 strangely cat-like traits of gray foxes

You'll wonder how gray foxes aren't in the cat family after reading these habits, like hanging out in trees and those semi-retractable claws.




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5 questions you should ask yourself before taking a selfie with an animal

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.




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Meet the millipede that uses cyanide as self-defense

Millipedes are poison-filled arthropods that are surprisingly essential to the health of conifer forests in the Northwest.




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This is why they call Ireland the 'Emerald Isle'

The Irish countryside is a patchwork quilt of green, as this photo of Roughgrange, a farm located next to the prehistoric Newgrange monument shows.




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Say hello to the Goliath birdeater spider

The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!




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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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A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complex

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.




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Rachel Maddow calls out Glenn Beck on climate change

TV personality and radio host dedicates an entire segment of her MSNBC show to examining the nest of lies Glenn Beck used in recent statements about weather and



  • Climate & Weather

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Glenn Beck rally: Environmental hate speech likely

Conservative lightning rod has history of anti-environmental comments.




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Time-lapse video: Glacier melts in Patagonia

Scientists took 1,445 photos of Chile's Jorge Montt glacier between 2010 and 2011, creating a time-lapse video of its dramatic retreat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Arctic ice melt breaks another record

This summer's unprecedented melt for the icy white cap over Arctic waters appears to have come to a stop on Sunday, Sept. 16, setting a new record low for Arcti



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Huge photo brings melting glacier to life

Austria's Pasterze Glacier is quickly disappearing, but thanks to this giant, super-zoomable photo, at least you can see it up close before it's gone.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Laurentide Ice Sheet was likely location of ancient 'Big Freeze'

A giant flood of Arctic meltwater may have triggered an ancient 1,200-year-long chill nicknamed the "Big Freeze," the last major cold age on Earth, a new study



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Big melt expected for Canadian Arctic glaciers

Scientists used computer models to predict how the glaciers would respond to future climate change, and the results were not reassuring.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mount Everest is melting

Earth's global thaw has reached Mount Everest.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Melting glaciers responsible for one-third of sea-level rise

The world's glaciers lost 260 gigatons of water each year between 2003 and 2009, making them responsible for almost a third of sea-level rise.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Arctic sea ice melt influences weather patterns

Shrinking Arctic sea ice is shifting polar weather patterns, especially in fall and winter.



  • Climate & Weather

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Antarctica's ice melts from below

Scientists have gained insight into the cause of the global sea level rise with the discovery that warm ocean water is primarily melting the ice shelves.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Chain reaction caused massive Antarctic ice shelf collapse

The disintegration of a giant Antarctic ice shelf that had been stable for millennia was caused by a chain reaction of lakes draining on top of the ice.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Warming from Arctic sea ice melting more dramatic than thought

Melting Arctic sea ice has contributed considerably more to warming at the top of the world than previously predicted by climate models.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Quelccaya Ice Cap is melting and global warming is to blame

New research proves that the Peruvian glacier is shrinking due to climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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Belly-flopping icebergs could help track glaciers

Icebergs that tumble into the ocean are the source of unusual "earthquakes" recorded at Alaskan glaciers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 myths about Antarctic melt

Is Antarctic ice getting bigger or shrinking? Could the melting be caused by volcanoes? Get the answers to commonly asked questions.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hidden volcanoes melt Antarctic glaciers from below

Antarctica is a land of ice. But dive below the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, and you'll find fire as well, in the form of subglacial volcanoes.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Models of Greenland's ice-melt may be too sunny

The vast ice sheet covering Greenland could melt more quickly in the future than existing models predict.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Watermelon snow' speeds Arctic melting

Scientists have found that a red-colored algae blooming on glaciers and ice reduces albedo and leads to more warmth on the already-melting ice.



  • 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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The bittersweet beauty of Greenland's melting glaciers

These aerial images highlight the devastating effect global warming has on the arctic.



  • Climate & Weather

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Illinois CSAs creatively expand customer base

Convenient tollway and business drop-off points, plus health insurance stipends, attract a new group of local veggie eaters.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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A CSA that delivers to your door

If you run out of your weekend farmers market buys by the middle of the week, an organic produce delivery program can help tide you over.




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Celebrate Dad!

Forget the tie. How many does a man need, anyway? Give your dad something he’ll really appreciate — a good nap and then a trip to the park. “How can I do




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4 things you've heard about electric vehicles that simply aren't true

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.



  • Research & Innovations

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Toyota releases annual sustainability report

Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Power SHFT: Adrian Grenier's high-watt celebrity

Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i




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Toyota Prius V: Best in class fuel-efficiency

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city.




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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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AT&T deploys 5,000th alternative fuel vehicle

AT&T is now one-third of the way through its 15,000 alternative fuel vehicle goal.




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Should I buy an electric car?

It depends on where you live, says a new report, because some states force you to charge up from a dirty coal grid. But that's just a snapshot, and the long-ter




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Consumer Reports: Fuel efficiency matters to car buyers

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.




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Ford C-MAX Energi delivers best in class driving range

Ford's upcoming plug-in hybrid can deliver 550 miles of driving pleasure on a single tank of gas.




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Today is National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day

The biennial event is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of alternative fuel vehicles.




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Toyota Prius: Best-selling car in California

The California New Car Dealers Association reports that the Toyota Prius was the best-selling car in California in 2012.




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How to make a dandelion sing like an angel

A musician shows us how to make a symphony from a dandelion.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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BRIGHTER LIVING: Electric cars

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: NEV's are a great way to get around without emissions.



  • Research & Innovations

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NASA's 'Mars Helicopter' aces tests ahead of historic flight

The autonomous aircraft Mars Helicopter heralds the beginning of a new era in our exploration of the red planet.




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On maiden voyage, Boaty McBoatface identifies significant culprit in rising sea levels

The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle's maiden voyage reveals how how Antarctic bottom water is affected by changing wind patterns.



  • Research & Innovations

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Will Christo's art installation harm wildlife or help Colorado?

'Over the River' would suspend silver fabric over miles of Arkansas River.



  • Arts & Culture