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The ballad of Sean and Yoko: Anti-fracking, for renewables

The new Artists Against Fracking makes a compelling case against opening up New York state to natural gas drilling. It's fuzzier about the energy sources that c




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Gas explosion injures at least 14 in Kansas City

Authorities are still searching for possible victims after a natural gas explosion outside a popular restaurant sparked.



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Oil and fracking booms creating housing busts

As exploration increases, employees often find themselves without adequate or affordable housing.




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Methane, ethane and propane found in drinking water near fracking sites

A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised.




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Old, leaky gas lines lurk below U.S. cities

Researchers have found 10,000 natural gas leaks under just two U.S. cities, hinting at a broader problem.



  • Protection & Safety

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New Zealand surfer survives tsunami by riding giant wave

A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa.




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Peruvian glacier breaks apart causing tsunami

More evidence of global warming in Peru, as Huacan glacier collapses into lake.



  • Research & Innovations

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Oregon beach town plans for devastating tsunami

Cannon Beach is building the first tsunami evacuation center, a city hall that can also serve as a shelter.



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Nuclear power and earthquake zones overlap in the U.S.

Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S.




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'Hereafter' tsunami scene prompts recall from Japan

Warner Bros. decides to pull film from theaters after deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last week.



  • Arts & Culture

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An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa



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Japanese earthquake delays Nissan Leaf deliveries, and more

In the end, delivery dates are unimportant — but they do show how connected we are.




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What we learned from Japan's deadly earthquake: One year later

In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami



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Cable across Pacific seafloor could transform tsunami warning system

Scientists, engineers and telecommunications officials are in the early planning stages for a seafloor fiber-optic cable that would span the Pacific Ocean, and



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In post-tsunami Japan, Zen meets zeal

One year after Japan's tragic earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, its 'gaman' spirit of patience is growing more proactive.



  • Protection & Safety

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U.S. nuclear chief wants faster reforms

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.




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Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami

The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra today resurrected fears of a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean earth



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Ancient 'Wave of Poseidon' was real tsunami

When the ocean rose up and saved a Greek town from a marauding Persian army nearly 1,500 years ago, renowned Greek historian Herodotus chalked it up to an act o



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Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk

The risk of a deadly tsunami ravaging the United States is now leading scientists to investigate hazards posed by giant earthquakes off the Alaskan coast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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



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Huge dock from tsunami found near Hawaii

Fisherman discovered a dock from the Japanese tsunami off the shores of Hawaii.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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East Coast faces variety of tsunami threats

Although the risk is small, tsunamis are possible on the East Coast of the United States from a variety of sources.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Landslide-driven megatsunamis threaten Hawaii

Scientists discover that massive volcanic landslides have caused megatsunamis to strike the coasts of Hawaii throughout history, causing widespread destruction



  • Climate & Weather

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What caused the Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami?

The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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On 2-year anniversary, tsunami debris still washing ashore

Two years after a deadly tsunami swept ashore in Japan, killing more than 15,000 people, solemn reminders of the disaster are still washing ashore.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Fukushima radiation leak the same as 76 million bananas

An odd, fruity equation provides perspective on the amount of radioactive water leaking into the Pacific.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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East Coast tsunami of 1817 triggered by Bermuda Triangle quake

Using historical records and new technology, researchers have narrowed the cause of the "tidal wave" down to the epicenter of the spooky source's earthquake.



  • Climate & Weather

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Tsunami debris 'island' isn't Texas-sized, but it is headed toward the U.S.

Debris from the deadly tsunami that struck Japan in 2011 is drifting across the Pacific Ocean toward North America.



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Evidence of 500-year-old monster tsunami found in Hawaiian sinkhole

A powerful earthquake in Alaska sent towering waves up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall crashing down on Hawaii about 500 years ago



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What did we learn from Indian Ocean tsunami?

Two documentaries revisit the 2004 disaster and explore how science has advanced since then.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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2011 Japan tsunami unleashed ozone-destroying chemicals

The 2011 tsunami that struck Japan released thousands of tons of ozone-destroying chemicals and greenhouse gases into the air.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stepping inside the nuclear red zones of Fukushima

An eye-opening photo essay documents the haunting towns that were forcibly abandoned following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Radioactive wild boars wreak havoc on Japanese farmland

Nuclear fallout has benefitted the beasts, considered as both tasty and fearsome in Japanese culture.




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Green Books campaign: The Homesteader's Kitchen

Wholesome recipes and motherly advice in a responsibly-printed cookbook.




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More trees than there were 100 years ago? It's true!

In the U.S., there are more trees than there were 100 years ago, according to the FAO. MNN's Chuck Leavell explains why.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A bright Plydea

Plydea's simple but beautiful plywood home furnishings are easy on the wallet, made in Seattle from sustainable materials and — most important to this helple



  • Remodeling & Design

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Mattel vows change after Greenpeace 'Barbie' campaign

Toy giant freezes purchases from supplier accused of deforestation.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Is your bookshelf made from a 600-year-old Russian tree?

.Chances are it's not, but Swedish mega-retailer IKEA has recently come under fire from environmental watchdog groups for clear-cutting old-growth forests in a




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What does 'sustainable supply chain' mean for the planet?

As commerce becomes increasingly global, American corporations are taking steps to develop sustainable supply chains that span the country and the planet.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Dwarf planet discovery could help show life's spread through solar system

Scientists are searching for possible sources for life on Earth on the edge of our Solar System.




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New Horizons probe begins survey ahead of Pluto flyby

A NASA spacecraft's epic Pluto encounter is officially underway.




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'Dear Pluto' campaign asks kids to say 'Hi' to planet

Kids around the world can say hello to Pluto ahead of the first-ever flyby of the dwarf planet this summer.




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New Horizons probe spies Pluto's 'heart'

Pluto looks especially welcoming in a new photo by NASA's approaching New Horizons probe.




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5 things the Pluto flyby could reveal about Earth

Here are five things researchers can learn about Earth by studying the dwarf planet Pluto.




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New Pluto photos reveal a myriad of mysteries

Scientists are stunned at the incredible new images of the surface of Pluto, its largest moon Charon and its farthest-flung moon Hydra.




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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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The Solar Homestead: Now coming to a 'range' near you

The Solar Homestead, a nifty homage to early Appalachian mountain settlement camps that wowed the crowds at the 2011 Solar Decathlon, is now available from Ashe



  • Remodeling & Design

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For the first time, iconic green prefab 'breezes' onto the Eastern Seaboard

Blu Homes celebrates the East Coast debut of the iconic Breezehouse with an open house weekend in New York's Hudson Valley region.



  • 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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With new model home, Breezehouse gets SoCal treatment

Blu Homes arrives on the L.A. market with a Breezehouse model home boasting SoCal specific features including bigger walk-in closets and more windows.



  • Remodeling & Design