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How does an oatmeal brand reinvent itself for a new generation?

Flahavan's Irish Oats courts millennials with stories and unconventional recipes.




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Kevin Costner seeks dismissal of Stephen Baldwin's lawsuit

Actor says Stephen Baldwin's claims that he was duped out of shares in his oil separation company are untrue.



  • Arts & Culture

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Jindal's fundraiser tied to BP oil spill cleanup

Raising campaign funds is a difficult balancing act for the Louisiana governor.




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Robert Redford presents 'Stories from the Gulf'

Planet Green to premiere new documentary about the impact on Gulf residents of the largest oil spill in American history.



  • Arts & Culture

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A 'SpOILed' defense of fossil fuels

This new documentary is a love song to Big Oil, and it's underwritten by oil and gas interests. Watch the trailer with awe and wonder.



  • Arts & Culture

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The craziest oil spill painting you've probably seen

What's your interpretation of this bizarre painting found on the news sharing site Reddit?




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U.S. Senate passes Gulf RESTORE Act

The amendment, part of a pending transportation bill, marks the Gulf Coast's 'most important conservation victory in a decade,' advocates say.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Alec Baldwin slams Sen. Inhofe on Twitter

Actor takes to social media to call out the Oklahoma Republican and his close ties to the oil industry.



  • Arts & Culture

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Gulf fishermen reeling from seafood troubles

Usually folks in Louisiana are upbeat and busy in May, the month when shrimpers get back to work. But this spring, catches are down, docks are idle and anxiety



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Costner wins oil cleanup case against Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin and a business partner were suing Kevin Costner and his Ocean Therapy Solutions for more than $17 million in damages.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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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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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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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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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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Mother's Day meals: The main course

Mother's Day meals. Ideas for your mom's special meal whether she's a vegan, a vegetarian, or an omnivore.




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Mother’s Day meals: Desserts

Mother's Day meals. Whether your mom’s a vegan, a vegetarian or an omnivore, she’ll love at least one of these cupcake recipes.




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Jan and Alexandra Cousteau celebrate the family business of conservation

The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Photo: Michelle Obama honors moms, military spouses

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, host a party at the White House on May 10 for mothers, grandmothers an




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Stars of nostalgic childhood photo series gain a new cast member (and a brother)

Photographer Elena Shumilova creates timeless images of childhood that touch people all around the world.




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These shelter pup moms are all dressed up, waiting for that special visitor

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.




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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.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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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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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.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to exercise with kids of any age

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.




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If your workouts cause extreme soreness and swelling, read this

Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why LeBron James uses yoga bubbles (and maybe you should, too)

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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It's time to tell 'senior citizens' to take a hike

It’s time to ditch the word "senior" and all the ageist baggage that goes with it.



  • Arts & Culture

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What happens inside your body when you exercise?

New research out of Australia unlocks clues about how your body responds to exercise at the cellular level.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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7 exercises to improve your balance

Balance is tied to both strength and overall physical health, here are some exercises for any fitness level.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 ways to get 10 minutes of exercise

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to increase good cholesterol

There's no one-size-fits-all solution for raising HDL cholesterol levels, but it can be done — and understanding inflammation is an important step.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The truth about exercise and weight loss

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 exercises that can help you lose weight (even if you have 'obesity genes')

These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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4 ways exercise is good for your brain

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on

Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Black skies: This is what happens when an oil refinery loses power

This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power.




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Red cedar trees rebounded in response to Clean Air Act

Tree rings of old eastern red cedars show improved tree growth and physiology since the Clean Air Act's implementation in the 1980s.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Air pollution causes cancer, says World Health Organization

Outdoor air pollution has now been classified as 'carcinogenic to humans' by the United Nations.




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Art that sucks: Dutch artist proposes 'vacuum' to clear Beijing of smog

Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks.



  • Climate & Weather

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How smoggy Beijing's new license plate law will help curb pollution

Tokyo, which cleaned up its act in the 1970s, is a role model as the Chinese capital starts to address some of the world's worst air pollution.




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Flatulent cows cause methane explosion on German farm

Yes, you read that right.




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'Under the Dome' air pollution documentary turns viral sensation

Since its release last Saturday, the film on China's crippling pollution has been viewed over 100 million times.



  • Climate & Weather

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Champs-Elysees is going car-free the first Sunday of each month

Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot.




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China seems to be winning its war on pollution

China's most polluted cities have made strides in reducing air pollution, but there's still work to be done.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Is 'botanical sexism' making allergies worse?

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.




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It's easier to breathe in Beijing these days

Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer.




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Did dark matter cause many of Earth's mass extinctions?

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.




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Students revive extinct squash with 800-year-old seeds

Seeds found during an archaeological dig on First Nations land revive a long-lost varietal.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening