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'Malibu Country' Sara Rue greens her baby's nursery

Sara Rue becomes a mom on and off the set of 'Malibu Country'.



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Luke Perry donates; Ricky Schroder conserves

Luke Perry and Ricky Shroder star in Hallmark's 'Goodnight For Justice: Queen of Hearts.'



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Jesse Metcalfe: Under the eco-influence

Jesse Metcalfe talks about his green-minded character on 'Dallas' and the loss of Larry Hagman.



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Conserving is 'Elementary' for CBS show

CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy.



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Suite Valentine: Eco-goodies at awards season gift lounge

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.



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'Zero Hour' set goes green

So do stars Anthony Edwards and Carmen Ejogo.



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'Beautiful Creatures' actresses discuss eco-interests

Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum do their part.



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Emily Deschanel raises a toxin-free, vegetarian baby

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.



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Oscar gift suites give back, showcase eco-goodies

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.



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Actor Matthew Rhys recycles, conserves

He plays a KGB spy in 'The Americans'.



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16 recycling bins on set of ABC's 'Red Widow'

Plus: NBC's 'Parenthood' wins green seal.



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What a Pair: Celebrities sing duets for breast cancer research

Plus: Notes from around Hollywood.



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Thirst Project Gala honors Pauley Perrette, raises $200,000 to end water crisis

Actress helped create wells in third-world countries.



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New film sees a world without bees

Markus Imhoof investigates the crisis in his dramatic documentary. A Q&A with the director of 'More Than Honey.'




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What makes a great 'Shark Week' series?

Shark expert Jeff Kurr talks with MNN about Discovery's 'Shark Week' and his new documentary for this year's celebration.



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Star-studded event brings out celebrities to support Alzheimer's research

Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's.



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Former Navy SEAL plays extreme hide-and-seek in new reality competition

New Discovery series 'Lone Target' turns Joel Lambert into human prey.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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He lived in a cave for a year, made millions selling fake teeth, and now has a TV special

The backwoods genius of 'Billy Bob's Gags to Riches' lives high off low-brow novelties.



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'Lunch Hour' exposes the crisis in the cafeteria

James Costa's new documentary looks at childhood obesity, school food and what fuels all those unhealthy cravings.




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28 must-see TV shows for April

This month's best programming is peppered with jobs of all shapes and sizes, the ramifications of climate change and plenty of amazing animals.



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Leonardo DiCaprio to donate 'Solar Reserve' art installation

Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada.



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9 women you've probably never heard of who've made conservation history

They may not be as well known as Rachel Carson or Jane Goodall, but they've contributed in profound ways to the environmental movement.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Behold the unique beauty of a real desert oasis

California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is home to a natural desert oasis, complete with huge palm trees and gravel-bottom wading pools.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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America spent a fortune on the solar eclipse — and it was worth every penny

American employers may have paid a steep price for the eclipse, but it was just what the nation needed.




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How to help your houseplants this winter

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Your daily dose of turmeric, now in a cordial

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."




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10 Ways to Conserve Money, Time and Energy Around the House

Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to stress you out or stretch your budget. Learn how to be kind to the earth while also enjoying life.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Climate Counts releases 2011 updates

The Climate Counts 2010-2011 Company Scorecard is now available.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt




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Debt ceiling debate raises environmental concerns

Spending cuts are the talk of Washington these days. Some are looking to make big political gains with cuts that won't create measurable savings.




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Inhofe launches wacky 'Climate Hoax' book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma

Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma.




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Jill Stein: Green Party in the White House?

Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter




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Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.




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Report: 10-degree heat rise possible by 2100

World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end.



  • Climate & Weather

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Climate guru James Hansen to leave NASA

After 46 years at the space agency, one of America's most famous climate scientists will now focus on rallying support for the fight against climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.




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Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.



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Alarming rise in diabetes in children

While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes.




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Phthalates in nail polish, hair spray may increase diabetes risk

A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Teens with metabolic syndrome perform worse on tests

Teens with metabolic syndrome — a set of health conditions linked with the development of heart disease and diabetes — perform worse in school than their he



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Type 1 diabetes on the rise in children

New study finds that cases of type 1 diabetes are rising sharply, particularly among kids under the age of 5.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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A daily can of soda may raise diabetes risk

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.




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Gold: The ultimate incentive to lose weight

Government officials in Dubai give new meaning to the phrase worth your weight in gold.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Could a parasite cure or prevent autoimmune diseases?

New research supports the hypothesis that parasites could have a role in preventing certain diseases.



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Diabetes drug won't help obese kids keep off weight

Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone.



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High dose statins may increase diabetes risk

Study participants on higher doses of statins were 15 percent more likely to develop diabetes than those on lower doses.



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Gene variant raises diabetes risk tenfold

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.



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Prediabetes may raise cancer risk

Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer.



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Planned C-sections linked to more health risks for babies

Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Facebook loosens privacy settings for teens

Parents and teens should be on the lookout for this new privacy setting that affects 13- to 17-year-olds.



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