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Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.




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How you use Facebook offers clues to your personality

The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you.




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An old shelter dog finds just the right person to grow even older with

Despite being dumped at 12 years old, Billy Goat the dog wouldn't end his days at the shelter.




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In the Green Room: Willie Nelson at Farm Aid

Video: Chuck interviews the legendary Willie Nelson at Farm Aid 2009.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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In the Green Room: Jason Mraz on farming

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, talks to pop star Jason Mraz about his avocado farm and what it felt to be named the



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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In the Green Room: Country star Gretchen Wilson on the next generation of farmers

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with country music star Gretchen Wilson at Farm Aid 2009 to talk about fig



  • Arts & Culture

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In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1

Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson shares how she became a top environmentalist

From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership.




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Video: Jane Lynch tries carpooling with Matthew Morrison

"Why do you have to sing everything like you just swallowed a pair of jazz hands?!"




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James Dyson wants to clean up on the electric vehicle market

The British vacuum cleaner kingpin will invest nearly $3B in developing an electric vehicle by 2020.




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Sonoma County is getting an Airstream glampsite

It's just like camping ... but with free WiFi and Malin + Goetz shampoo.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Extinct-in-the-wild bird hatches at Smithsonian

This Guam kingfisher chick is one of the rarest birds in the world.




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It's a record season for sea turtles in Georgia, even with a hurricane

2019 has been a record year for the threatened species, even after Hurricane Dorian destroyed sea turtle nests in the state.




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The best times to buy gifts this holiday season [Infographic]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't the only days when you can get good deals on a range of gifts.




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8 highly gift-able design books for the holiday season

'Tis the season for Cabin Porn and 200-page treatises on Norwegian wood chopping technique.



  • Remodeling & Design

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9 gifts for the person who has everything

Some people are just impossible to buy for around the holidays and birthdays. But we have some ideas on gifts for people who already have everything.



  • Arts & Culture

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Mother Nature's greatest hits: 20 songs with an environmental side

Peter Dykstra counts down his top 20 eco-songs. Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and a few other strange bands make the cut.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Media Mayhem: A tongue-in-cheek civics lesson

Let's apply the great American traditions of propaganda and intimidation to the climate change debate.




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Media Mayhem: Poison is healthy. Dirty is clean.

Ah, the contradictions of corporations trying to look presentable at the green party. Here are 5 to consider.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why your personal food waste matters

A poll found that almost half of the people who see food waste as a problem don’t view it as a problem they’re contributing to.




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Ed Begley, Jr. hits The Simpsons

Begley showed up on 'The Simpsons' last night and was nearly hit by a solar-powered train while driving a solar-powered car during a solar eclipse.




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Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed'

Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed.' Green guru follows up his 2008 book with 'Guide to Sustainable Living' and takes his re



  • Arts & Culture

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Nebula 12: A lamp for all seasons (and weather conditions)

For those who prefer their meteorological forecasts to be startlingly literal, check out this WiFi-enabled chandelier that magically produces indoor clou




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From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave

Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear.




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San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative

Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins.




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Ray Anderson, noted environmentalist, passes away at 77

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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A bunkie of one's own: Q&A with Sarah Richardson

On 'Sarah's Summer House,' interior designer Sarah Richardson tackles a most formidable challenge: The eco-renovation of her off the grid summer cottage located



  • Remodeling & Design

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Jason Graham-Nye wants to change the way we diaper our babies

Meet the eco-entrepreneur behind gDiapers, a greener, flushable, alternative to the traditional plastic disposable diaper.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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New York buildings to go dark during bird migration season

Deadlier than Glenn Close with a kitchen knife, light's 'fatal attraction' kills millions of birds each year.




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Paper Karma could be your best friend this catalog season

A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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5 reasons your next car will be electric

At the end of 2009, electric cars connected to smart grids have become inevitable. Get used to the idea of plugging in before hitting the road. It won't be so b




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Get in gear for spring biking season: New routes

Google maps biking directions are shockingly good.




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The real reason so many of us go to work when we're sick

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.




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British prisoners put to work building prefab homes

Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis?



  • Remodeling & Design

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Meet Peyton Robertson, the 12-year-old scientist with 3 patents pending

This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes.




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Summertime cleanup: 10 tools for an end-of-season sparkle

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.




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6 reasons why Bill Nye's new Netflix show will be awesome for science

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.




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Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.



  • Arts & Culture

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The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.



  • Arts & Culture

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These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason

A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans.




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7 reasons why we're lucky to have sharks

As Tracy Jordan famously said, 'Live every week like it's Shark Week.'




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5 reasons why biodiversity is a big deal

Earth's species are now vanishing at rates unprecedented in human history. That matters for more reasons than many people realize.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Richard Branson's Necker Island to install solar, wind

Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean.



  • Arts & Culture

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Crickets suspected in 'sonic attacks' on U.S. diplomats in Cuba

The bizarre, unexplained sounds that harmed American diplomats working in Cuba may have come from the Indies short-tailed cricket.




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Teachers: Submit your Earth Day lesson plan, win cool stuff

Submit your Earth Day lesson plan to this contest and you win could tons of cool prizes for your classroom.




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Father's Day songs: A guide

Father's Day songs. If you need a list of Father's Day songs to go with your celebration, you're in luck.



  • Arts & Culture

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Seasonal recipes: 5 for Father's Day breakfast

Kids will love to help make these five recipes that veer away from traditional pancakes or fried eggs. Dads will love them because their kids made them.




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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.