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Greenland ice sheet loses its last grip

The last bulwark to fall in Greenland's battle against rising temperatures is the northeast corner of the Greenland Ice Sheet.



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Drone offers a virtual tour of Alaska's eerie ice caves

Titled 'Bigger Than Life,' a new short video explores Alaskan ice caves with a GoPro-toting drone.



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Floating farm city harvests icebergs for hydroponics

Four architecture students hope to build a seafaring crescent that would irrigate crops with icebergs and house 800 people.




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Are West Antarctica's glaciers speeding toward collapse?

Researchers who have analyzed satellite images of the icy region suggest that the glaciers' acceleration may be cause for concern.



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2.7-million-year-old soil found under Greenland ice sheet

Buried thousands of feet under Summit, the highest point on Greenland's ice sheet, is a soil born before humans ever walked on Earth.



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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.



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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.



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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.



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Marmot photobombs time-lapse video, licks camera

Greenpeace was trying to film mountain scenery at Glacier National Park, but a curious marmot had other ideas.




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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.



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New lakes discovered under Greenland's ice sheet

The discovery of two large lakes hidden beneath Greenland's ice suggests that climate change now cuts all the way to the bottom of the ice sheet.



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9 of North America's most fascinating kettle lakes

These glacial gifts offer a glimpse into our prehistoric and cultural past.



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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.



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9 landscape treasures left over from the ice age

Glacial gifts such as erratics, moraines, kettle lakes, cirques, tarns and eskers from the ice age are all around if you know where to look.



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Dramatic videos capture the moment a massive iceberg breaks away from a glacier

Researchers in Greenland are studying how warming glaciers relate to sea level rise around the world. They had a front-row seat to the Helheim glacier calving.



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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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What's the benefit of buying organic produce?

Morieka Johnson says she gets more bang for her buck from high-quality food. (Expensive shoes are another matter.)




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How to find good produce at a great price

Fresh, seasonal produce shouldn't cost a fortune.




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Green advice from dad

What's the best green advice your father ever shared with you?




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Father’s Day beer: Victory’s Swing Session Saison

This light, spicy, beer is perfect for saying “Cheers” to dad on Father’s Day and enjoying throughout the whole summer.




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Reimagining our public streets

For most cities, the biggest areas of public space are streets. But are we using them to our full potential?



  • Research & Innovations

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Bugs experience chronic pain, too

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.



  • Research & Innovations

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Irish teen wins Google Science Fair with project to remove microplastics from water

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.



  • Research & Innovations

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What are mirror neurons, and how do they make us more empathetic?

Mirror neurons help us imitate each other's expressions and the feelings that go with them.



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A new material made from spider silk and trees could replace plastic

Finnish researchers have developed a strong, flexible material from spider silk and tree cellulose.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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MNN week in review: Historic robots, tiny animals and why you shouldn't fret about green cars

Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.




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Popular Mechanics names James Cameron most innovative leader of 2011

The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards.



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In praise of American cars

Once painfully uncompetitive, the U.S.-made automobile is clawing its way back with good-looking designs, attention to detail, and even respectable fuel economy




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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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Guaranteed low prices! TrueCar's 'transparency' riles dealers

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an




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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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Want a smart grid? Maybe you can win one on 'The Price Is Right'

As California's new Advanced Clean Cars rules push electric vehicles one step closer to the mass market, could the smart grid be the sequel to 'California emiss



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Has Hollywood abandoned the Prius and other green vehicles?

Few hybrids or electric vehicles brought celebs to this year's Academy Awards.



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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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Everything you ever wanted to know about green cars: Infographic

With all the terminology about green cars and climate change, it's hard to make sense of it all. This graphic from One Block off the Grid breaks it down, from t




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Despite the red-meat rhetoric, Texas benefits mightily from clean energy projects

Austin's 'Chevy Volt Village' makes a handy political target, but in fact clean energy — and especially wind power — has been very, very good for Texas' ec




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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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For Europe's new plug-in hybrids, price matters (a lot)

Audi and Volvo will roll out luxury electric cars in the U.S. market early next year.




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Despite $2 gas, Kia shows off 3 new hybrids at Chicago Auto Show

The all-new Niro is joined by revamped versions of the Optima.




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31-mpg Chevy Malibu or (the pricier) 47-mpg Malibu Hybrid: I know which one I want

The only thing better than a nice, roomy 2016 Chevy Malibu that gets 31 mpg combined is one that adds hybrid efficiency for 47 mpg combined.




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Can a potato create a non-stick grill?

Use a potato instead of non-stick cooking spray on your grill.




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6 DIY cat trees to enrich your kitty's life

Commercially made cat trees can cost hundreds of dollars, but you can save money and make your kitty happy with DIY feline furniture.




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Organic meets digital in 'Bit Flowers'

For Japanese artist Baku Maeda, honoring the natural world means whipping out some scissors and cutting plants up into pixel-like square bits.



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Dress up ice cubes with these 9 edible flowers

These 9 edible flowers will boost your cold beverage game.




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Don't let the name Unicorn Spit fool you

The name Unicorn Spit isn't classy, but in the right hands the gel paint can turn furniture and cabinets into sophisticated works of art.




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BRIGHTER LIVING: Electric cars

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



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BRIGHTER LIVING: America on the Move

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: A handy website to help you stay active and fit.



  • Fitness & Well-Being