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The hidden hazards of sunken ships

Shipwrecks are a ticking time bomb of oil waiting for the sea to finish eating through their corroded tanks.




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Green book roundup: A half-wild planet, sloppy new environmentalism and more

Five rousing books that sound a rallying cry to think about and work toward environmental solutions in fresh, new ways.



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MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more

While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history.




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What's killing the Gulf of Mexico's dolphins?

Two years after the BP oil spill, the Gulf is still suffering a historic dolphin die-off. Experts say oil is a likely culprit, but evidence remains elusive.




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In wake of Gulf oil spill, bacteria sucked up 200,000 tons of oil

Naturally occurring bacteria gobbled up at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas that spewed into the Gulf following the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, a new s



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Kemp's ridley sea turtles are mysteriously vanishing

Five years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the endangered reptiles are one of several species still suffering from enigmatic declines.




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Green job of the week: Grassroots director

Greenpeace USA is seeking a senior strategist with experience managing organizers to mobilize grassroots members.




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Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist

The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program.




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Green job of the week: Banana buyer

Oke USA is seeking a person passionate about Fair Trade to fill a Banana Logistics and Sales position.




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Green job of the week: PV Installer

SolarCity is hiring 100 new photovoltaic installers in Southern California and in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.




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Green job of the week: College dean

Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is searching for a Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.




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Green job of the week: Handbag model

Attention eco-fashionistas in New York City, Canopy Verde is searching for handbag models as part of a grassroots advertising campaign.




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Green job of the week: EPA administrative assistant

The EPA is searching for a senior (age 55+) to fill an administrative assistant position at the Ann Arbor, Michigan office.




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Green job of the week: Technical writing and design consultant

Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office.




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Green job of the week: Rock star user interaction engineer

GoodGuide, home of the world's largest healthy and green product database, is searching for a Rock Star User Interaction Engineer.




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Baby spiders are born with big eyes, just like puppies are born with big feet

With huge eyes in tiny bodies, baby jumping spiders have high-quality vision.




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Mother's Day crafts: Easy projects for kids

Mother's Day crafts. They are so easy to do, there's really no excuse not to melt Mom's heart.




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Know a mom? Watch this.

If you’ve ever had a mom, been a mom, or known a mom, you’ll relate to this hysterical video by Anita Renfroe.




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5 books to give for Mother's Day

Our food blogger recommends books she loves as gifts for the mom you love.




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Mother's Day gifts that give back

It feels great to celebrate and give back to our moms, and they deserve it, so the pressure’s always on when Mother’s Day pops up. You want to find somethin



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'No Mothers Day' campaign asks moms to boycott the day

Christy Turlington Burns launches viral campaign asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health around the world by boycotting Mother's Day.




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The wackiest moms of the animal kingdom

While Mother's Day celebrates human mothers, there are a lot of other moms in the animal kingdom worth a shout-out.




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Engineer wins 2009 Purpose Prize for inventing green bricks

Engineer Henry Liu is honored for inventing a way to transform toxic waste into environmentally friendly bricks used for construction.




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The TVA coal ash spill: The other big leak

It's worth remembering that at the end of 2008, more than 1 billion gallons of toxic coal ash slurry was spilled by the Tennessee Valley Authority. When will ou




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5 ways walking is better than running

Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running?



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How to exercise with kids of any age

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.




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If your workouts cause extreme soreness and swelling, read this

Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor.



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This WWII vet loves to walk, but he can't go far

Residents noticed 95-year-old Harvey Djerf struggling on his daily walks, so they came up with a kind solution.




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Crank up your workout with walking poles

Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging.



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PE teachers are thinking outside the gym

Schools are phasing out dodgeball and other sports in favor of exercises that get kids moving for a lifetime.




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Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers

A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers.



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It's time to tell 'senior citizens' to take a hike

It’s time to ditch the word "senior" and all the ageist baggage that goes with it.



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Why bananas are better than sports drinks

Study finds bananas do more than help you recover after exercise. They also help reduce pain and swelling.



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North Pole Marathon: Where the bitter cold slows you down and thoughts of polar bears make you go faster

Competitors from around the world line up on an Arctic ice floe to tackle one of the world's most difficult 26.2-mile races.



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We should worry about boomers on e-bikes

In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking.




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How to clean smelly workout clothes

Here's the secret to getting that smell out of your high-tech exercise wear.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 eye-opening benefits of walking

From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers and walk.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Short workouts add up to good health

New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Guide dogs make history, and help a blind runner's dreams come true

Thomas Panek just became the first blind runner to complete the NYC Half Marathon with guide dogs.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker

Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent?

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What kind of yoga is right for me?

There are many styles of yoga to choose from, so if you’re new to yoga, it might be confusing to know the best place to start.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to start running (and stick with it for life)

Running doesn't have to be a struggle. Here's how to become a runner for life.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on

Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Black skies: This is what happens when an oil refinery loses power

This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power.




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Think air quality doesn't matter? Look at Pittsburgh in the 1940s

Before clean air laws were passed in Pittsburgh, smoke left buildings in a nighttime shroud all day, yet air quality issues aren't really in the past.




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Bird-brain: Canary smoke detector boasts impressive smarts

The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts.




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Air pollution linked to 2 million deaths worldwide

Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Art that sucks: Dutch artist proposes 'vacuum' to clear Beijing of smog

Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks.



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How to make your own rocket stove with a few cinder blocks

Four cinder blocks + one minute of time = wonderfully functional rocket stove.