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Panasonic to pay pollution premium to employees working in China

Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe.




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Billboard sucks in pollution and turns it into purified air

This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants.



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World Cup barbecuing prompts Chilean officials to declare smog emergency

Chilean soccer fans are urged do the unthinkable and kindly step away from their grills due to worsening air quality levels in Santiago.




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To fight unemployment, India to plant 2 billion trees

A new initiative in India will employ up to 300,000 youths in an effort to improve air quality and provide opportunities to the unemployed.



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China reins in New Year fireworks to curb air pollution

Dozens of cities throughout the country have either banned or limited fireworks displays due to the threat of heavy pollution.



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India launches clean air index to help tackle pollution

Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit.




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Artificial photosynthesis achieved in device that also cleans the air

It's a breakthrough that scientists around the world have been pursuing for years.



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China seems to be winning its war on pollution

China's most polluted cities have made strides in reducing air pollution, but there's still work to be done.



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NASA brings 'aerosol Earth' into mesmerizing color

This NASA image highlights wildfires, hurricanes and dust storms to show off the Earth's air quality.



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12 ways to get clean air without chemicals

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.




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It's easier to breathe in Beijing these days

Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer.




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15 endangered animals to watch in 2015

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.




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Flea fossil may hold ancestor of bubonic plague

It's no Jurassic Park, but a flea stuck in amber for 20 million years may still shed light on the Black Death.




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Endemic species: Top 9 lonely animals

Endemic species run a higher risk of extinction because of their geographic isolation.




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School-age boy saves a species after quest to find an 'extinct' frog

The Jambato harlequin frog had been feared extinct for at least the last 30 years.




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6 things to know about Earth's 6th mass extinction

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.




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What caused 200,000 saigas to die?

Scientists identified the cause of the mystery die-off, as half of the species' population perished within a matter of weeks in 2015.




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These 8 bird species are the first to be declared extinct this decade

BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil.




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'Extinct' Galapagos giant tortoise rediscovered 100 years later

Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.




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Enter MNN's Oasis of the Seas contest to win a free cruise

Sign up for MNN's weekly newsletter for a chance to win a cruise on Oasis of the Seas.




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MNN's top dogs: Puppies are green, too

There were so many adorable puppies entered in the Green Dog of the Year Contest, that we couldn't resist! Here's a gallery of 10 green puppies.




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Meet the top 10 Green Dogs of the Year

Check out the top entries from MNN's Green Dog of the Year Contest!




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Win canning supplies from Ball® to preserve the season's bounty

Fans of Mother Nature Network's Facebook page can win a box full of green, limited-edition Ball® canning jars and much more.




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What to drink this weekend: Jamie Oliver’s Mulled Wine

Learn the trick to making mulled wine without burning off all the alcohol in this video for a drink that’s perfect for this weekend between the big holidays.




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What to drink this weekend: Hot Tipsy Cow

What happens when you heat up a Rum Cow? It becomes a soul-warming, winter cocktail.




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How to make Irish Coffee

You don't have to be Irish to try this whiskey-filled classic hot drink.




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What to drink this weekend: La Marca Prosecco

Toast those you love with this pleasing Prosecco that won’t break your budget.




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What is the grain-to-glass trend?

In an unexpected offshoot of the local food movement, distilleries are embracing farming.




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You'll want to drink bourbon with these people

Six West-Coasters do a Kentucky Bourbon taste test. It gets funny.




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What to drink: The Optimist Cocktail

Designed to drink while binge watching “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” this cocktail is a breath of fresh air, just like the heroine of the show.




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How to make a mint julep, 2 ways

Mint is front and center in this classic cocktail synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. You can choose how you want to make it, though.




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How to make a Prickly Pear Margarita

Prickly pear margaritas are a delicious introduction to this fierce fruit.




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​Blueberries and whiskey together? Why not?

For the Fourth of July, try this cocktail made with an American bourbon and blueberries.




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How to grow a cocktail garden

Those herbs in your backyard can spice up so much more than just your dinner menu.




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Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam Vodka Tonic

You make jam in the summer, but you can enjoy it year-round when you make this tasty drink.




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What to drink during 'Dry January'

If you're forgoing alcohol this January, keep your taste buds entertained with these non-alcoholic drinks.




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What to pair with bourbon

Representatives from American whiskey brands give their recommendations on pairing whiskey with food.




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10 beer alternatives to drink this summer

If you’re gluten-free or just avoiding the dreaded beer belly, consider trying these lighter, lesser-known alternatives to beer instead.




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Raise a glass to Robert Burns on Burns Night

Break out the whisky and the haggis for this celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.




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Add water to whisky to intensify the flavor

Diluting whisky makes it more flavorful, according to a study out of Linnaeus University in Sweden.




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How to get more juice from your limes

This simple lime-cutting hack gives you more juice and has the added benefit of less cleanup when you're done.




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5 ways to enjoy boozy seltzer

Seltzer that's low in alcohol and calories is all the rage.




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The history of the Shirley Temple

How did the Shirley Temple, the grandmother of all non-alcoholic cocktails, come to be?




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The mint julep is the Kentucky Derby's official drink because people love to steal glasses

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.




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Online calculator helps you determine how much seafood to eat

It can be hard to determine how much seafood you can eat safely while meeting your nutritional needs. This online seafood calculator lends a helping hand.




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Effects of solar flare expected to hit Earth today

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d




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Cookie Monster, Mercury craters show resemblance in NASA photo

An impact basin spotted on Mercury with two smaller craters above it looks remarkably like the sweet treat-loving Cookie Monster muppet of "Sesame Street" fame.




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NASA video captures comet, Earth and Mercury together

A video from a NASA spacecraft studying the sun has captured an unexpected sight.




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Does Mercury hold clues to the birth of Earth's moon?

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born.




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How to see Mercury and 2 comets in the pre-dawn sky this week

This week in the hour before sunrise early morning stargazers will get a double treat: the planet Mercury and two special comets.