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What's the deal with doodle dogs?

We've gone doodle dog crazy. Did you know there are dozens of these hypoallergenic mixes? Learn surprising facts about Schnoodles, Whoodles and doodles. Oh My!




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Fair trade, organic chocolate syrup

Pick from two organic and fair trade certified chocolate syrups — both free of high fructose corn syrup.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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More evidence that fructose works differently in the body than glucose

A new study finds that participants were hungrier after consuming fructose than they were after consuming glucose.




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Complete guide to sugar and sugar substitutes

Confused by the number of sugars and sweeteners on the market? Here's a comprehensive guide to the various natural sugars and artificial substitutes.




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How sweet it is: A sugar terminology guide

A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean.




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Artists create beautiful world maps made from food. Does the vegetable representing the U.S. surprise you?

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?




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Added fructose linked to Type 2 diabetes surge

Researchers find that fructose may be more harmful than other sugars when it comes to its effect on blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is it OK to toss an apple core or banana peel outside?

Biodegradable items like apple cores or banana peels can be litter too. Here's an array of reasons why you shouldn't toss them outside.




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Desire paths: The unsanctioned shortcuts crisscrossing public spaces

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.




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Instead of throwing away food, this Indiana school is sending it home with students

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.




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Narcissists fall out of love with themselves as they get older

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.




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Thinking deep thoughts has impact on life span

A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging.




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How you can help people and animals impacted by Australia's devastating wildfires

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.




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Why we're happier when we're older

It's the paradox of aging when we should be feeling worse as we get older, but we actually have a better sense of well-being.




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The Green Free School in Denmark focuses on a sustainable future

Denmark's Green Free School in Copenhagen focuses on creating a sustainable future for all.




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Will this pandemic teach us to be frugal?

We're eating leftovers, shopping less, and saving more because of the pandemic.




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December 12

Seawalls fail in Holland killing 50,000, a nuclear reactor in Ontario suffers a partial meltdown, and Keiko the orca whale dies.



  • MNN Earth Days

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December 13

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Yemen, Greenpeace faces prosecution by the U.S. Justice Department and scientists declares China’s baiji, or Yangtze River dol



  • MNN Earth Days

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December 14

Roald Amundsen arrives at the South Pole, widespread bleaching of coral is reported, and IUCN identifies species most likely to be affected by climate change.



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December 15

The tanker Argo Merchant runs aground off Nantucket Island, the last operating reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear station is decommissioned and the U.S. Justice D



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December 16

The Safe Drinking Water Act is signed, U.N. delegates plan to address climate change in 2009, and scientists express concerns over methane release from melting



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December 17

Typhoon Cobra sinks battleships in the Pacific Ocean, the first version of the U.S. Clean Air Act is signed, and manufacturers agree to phase out the chemical d



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December 18

"Silkwood" and "Avatar" are released in movie theaters, and Julia 'Butterfly' Hill climbs down from her redwood.



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December 19

The supertanker Sea Star collided with the tanker Horta Barbosa, and Arctic permafrost may be gone by 2100.



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December 20

Occidental Chemical settles the Love Canal suit, oceans are getting noisier, and Rajendra Pachauri is accused of financial conflicts of interest.



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December 21

A coelacanth is caught in South Africa, the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act takes effect, and male smallmouth bass are laying eggs.



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December 22

Chico Mendes is murdered, coal ash floods local waterways in Tennessee, and polar bears remain a threatened species.



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December 23

Cyclone Tracy nearly wipes Darwin, Australia off the map, and the Obama administrations reverses the so-called 'No More Wilderness' decision.



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December 24

John Muir dies, Apollo 8 snaps a picture of an earthrise, and the polluted Boston Harbor becomes a political weapon against Michael Dukakis.



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December 25

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Gansu in north central China, 16 campers die in a landslide, and the Pope denounces the 'abuse of energy' in his Christmas addre



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December 26

The HMS Beagle makes sail for the Galapagos Islands, and an earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra triggers a tsunami.



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December 27

An estimated 8.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Erzincan, the Sea Gem collapses, and Dian Fossey is found murdered.



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December 28

The Sicilian city of Messina is partially destroyed by an earthquake and a 40-foot tsunami, England gets its first National Park, and Nixon signs the Endangered



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December 29

This day in history, December 29: Birth of environmental law, yacht race ends in disaster, monarch butterflies at risk.



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December 30

Kangaroos receive protection, canaries are fired and Bangladesh is told sea levels are nothing to fear.



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December 31

Clean air is legalized, DDT is banned, Pennsylvania dumps its ash in Haiti and India finishes a dam.



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The Foodee food scanner raises more questions than it answers

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How do I ripen produce? Never wonder again

This handy guide helps you figure out how to handle certain fruits and vegetables.




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We know cucamelons are cute, but what do gardeners think of them?

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Are there really dead wasps in your figs?

Before you bite into that fig, note that you could be eating dead wasps ... sort of.




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How the pineapple became a worldwide symbol of hospitality

Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all.




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Invention could make produce last longer — and really put a dent in food waste

But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months?




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Gala topples Red Delicious in apple standings

The Red Delicious is falling from grace, as the Gala apples takes the top spot for production of U.S. apples.




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7 nutrient deficiencies that can make you sick

Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Crude oil prices have dropped, so why is gasoline still so expensive?

If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't.




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Ford looking to app developers to help increase drivers' fuel economy

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.




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A review of the Mercedes BlueTEC 33-mpg SUV

Mercedes 250GLK BlueTEC review




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Volkswagen debuts incredible new 261-mpg hybrid in Chattanooga

VW XL1




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Big trucks, big changes: How new fuel rules and clever ideas are changing the industry

new truck standards




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Student-designed cars race for fuel-efficiency gold

The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars.