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'Before I Die': New Orleans' house is bucket list backdrop

An abandoned home in New Orleans is transformed into a interactive art installation where passersby are invited to pick up a piece of chalk and share what they'



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Nontoxic treated wood used in Make It Right homes starts to rot

The treated lumber found in 30 of the New Orleans homes built by Brad Pitt's green rebuilding nonprofit, Make It Right, is prematurely decaying.



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Why Seattle is getting hammered by snow

A "perfect recipe" for snow hit the Pacific Northwest today, one meteorologist said, bringing nearly a winter's worth of snow to Seattle in a matter of hours.



  • Climate & Weather

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Blizzard traps Antarctic research ship

A big year for Antarctic sea ice is causing headaches for ship captains.



  • Climate & Weather

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When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.




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Perseid meteor shower: What you need to know

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.




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Growing number of kids choose charity over birthday gifts

More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive.




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One man's incredible search for the acoustic wonders of the world

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.




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Doors salvaged from demolished Detroit houses reborn as artsy bus stop benches

A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes.




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10 things you didn't know about Johnny Appleseed

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.




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BSR: Partnering with Businesses for a Sustainable World

BSR focuses on a company’s national business operations and global supply chain from both environmental and social perspectives.




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Conservation International: Asking Businesses the Right Questions

Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life?




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Environmental Defense Fund: Solving the Toughest Problems

For 25 years, EDF has partnered with leading companies to prove that good environmental strategy is good business strategy.




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How researchers track the 'lost years' of baby sea turtles

Hoping to better protect loggerheads, scientists get creative in finding a way to track the years that baby turtles spend in the ocean.




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How one chemist is saving lives with house paint

Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them.




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Seeking Sustainable Beauty Products: Are Consumers Being Heard?

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all




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'Nature Is Speaking' by Conservation International

Walmart partner Conservation International has launched the "Nature is Speaking" campaign to provoke a conversation about nature's essential role in our lives.




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8 nature-focused projects for citizen scientists

Volunteers can lend a hand, from categorizing whale songs to planting sunflowers.




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Scottish diver and conservationist named Goldman hero

Howard Wood wins Goldman Environmental Prize for his work to save marine ecosystems from damaging commercial fishing practices.




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'I Will Always Write Back': A life-changing promise

How a pen-pal relationship between altered two lives, inspired a book and continues to help others around the world.




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App serves as 'eyes' for the visually impaired

Four students have developed Google Glass image-recognition app called ThirdEye that verbally identifies objects for visually impaired people.




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How LEDs can save sea turtles' lives

LEDs can stop sea turtles from dying in fishing nets, a new study finds, and without limiting how many fish are caught.




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Finding a purpose through unlikely heroes

After her sister’s death, Elizabeth Van Meter saw a haunting photo that changed her life. Now she’s helping others change theirs.




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These are the faces of the Rainbow Gathering

You'll see all kinds the Rainbow Gathering, a temporary utopian village in the forest of Oregon.




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Financial decision-maker sentiment: US

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in the US are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Insights on Financial Services

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Financial decision-maker sentiment: UK

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in the UK are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Insights on Financial Services

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Financial decision-maker sentiment: China

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in China are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Insights on Financial Services

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Financial decision-maker sentiment: Italy

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in Italy are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Insights on Financial Services

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Survey: Spanish consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

Spanish consumers continue to face the financial impact of COVID-19 and to cut back on spending across categories.



  • Marketing & Sales Insights

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Survey: UK consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

UK consumers are worried about the economy during the COVID-19 crisis, but less so than in prior weeks.



  • Marketing & Sales Insights

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Aerospace and defense spending: What will be the next normal?

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Aerospace & Defense Insights

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Dwight Eisenhower: Lessons from the ‘balancer in chief’

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.




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Survey: US consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

As COVID-19 progresses and some regions begin to reopen, US consumer sentiment is mixed, with many consumers unsure of the future. The next normal is beginning to emerge, and consumers indicate some of their behavioral changes may stick long-term.



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Survey: Dutch consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

Dutch consumers are concerned about the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences for the Dutch economy and public health.



  • Marketing & Sales Insights

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Survey: Portuguese consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

Portuguese consumers are concerned about the health of family members and the economy as a result of COVID-19 and are cutting back on spending.



  • Marketing & Sales Insights

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I tried 5 food-based face masks, and here's how they worked for me

Ditch pricey, over-the-counter face creams for DIY masks that use ingredients you already have in your pantry.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup?

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How can I start selling my homegrown produce?

Whether you form a CSA, join a farmers market or sell to restaurants, you and your neighbors can benefit from your green thumb.




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Grab a free ticket to a museum this Saturday

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.




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Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Planting a Raised-Bed Garden

Making a raised bed garden has never been easier thanks to these step by step instructions.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Preserve Your Garden Harvest: How to Dry Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs

Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Home Canning Preserves Your Home-Grown Fruits and Vegetables

Save money and reduce waste from your garden by canning fruits and vegetables.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Cooking with Herbs: Infuse a Four-Course Meal with Flavor

Basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and mint bring fresh flavors from the garden into a four-course meal, from appetizer to dessert.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Create an Anytime Seeding Nursery – Step-by-Step

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your passion for gardening needs to hibernate.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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These are the most beautiful cities in the world, according to travel pros

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.




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Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it)

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.




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What to see in the night sky in April

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.




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The 2024 total solar eclipse may 'outshine' 2017

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.




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What to see in the night sky in May

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.