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An unlikely trip to India turned a tearoom owner into a hero for orphans

Through The Learning Tea in Atlanta, entrepreneur Katrell Christie is helping educate teenage orphan girls in India so they can achieve their dreams.




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10 female astronomers everyone should know

Research by these women has changed the way we think about space — from dark matter to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.




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This is why male black widow spiders prefer younger women

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.




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Being nice at work may be killing your career

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.




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I harvested fruit in the middle of New York City

Urban foraging is a way to feed your stomach and see your city in a whole new light.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How one volunteer built one of Facebook's biggest environmental pages

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.




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The most surprising question you can ask on a tribal hunt in the Amazon jungle

I briefly lived with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest, where a couple visiting tourists did something very unexpected.




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14 breathtaking photos of one of the most amazing migrations in the world

Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather every year at this one spot in central Nebraska.




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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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To emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, companies should start reskilling their workforces now

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.



  • Insights on Organization

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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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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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How do I make my lunch greener?

You can 'do lunch' and still help the environment.




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How can I cut back on the cost and impact of my commute?

Vanessa explains how to cut back on the waste of commuting.




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Is it OK to flush prescription meds?

It is best not to flush medicine, as pharmaceuticals and personal care products are detectable in almost all water systems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Do fireworks harm the environment?

Fireworks are an environmental disaster, leaving behind lead, radioactive barium, perchlorate, fine particulates and dioxins.




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How can I get my pets on the green track?

How can I lessen my pets' effect on the environment? Spay/neuter, compost or bury pet waste, eco-friendly cat litter and kitty litter




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How can back-to-school be less wasteful?

Just because it's a new school year doesn't mean that you have to buy all new products.




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Is your kid's lemonade stand legal?

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.




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Why outdoor education for kids matters

Kids spend less time outside than ever — but some innovative educators want to change that.




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Why Dutch parents drop their kids in the woods

Definitely not helicopter parenting, some Dutch kids get "dropped" in the woods at night to learn independence.




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Why we're stuck on a particular side of the bed

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.




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This very good grandson is road-tripping with his grandma to all the national parks

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.




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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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How old is too old to trick or treat?

A Virginia town says 14 is too old to ask for candy on Halloween, but experts say big kids should just be polite.




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5 recipes for homemade baby food (and why you should make your own)

Making baby food at home is easier & more important than you think. Here are 5 homemade baby food recipes.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Teaming up to help our parks

Teaming up to help our parks



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Working Together

Working Together



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Milwaukee River gets clean with the help of Leinenkugel's Brewing Company

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.




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Indoor Gardening Project for Kids: How to Build a Terrarium

This fun indoor craft project allows kids to customize their very own miniature garden, plant succulents in a container, and watch them grow.



  • 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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3 Outdoor Gardening Games for Kids

To prevent kids from getting bored over the summer, teach them some fun garden games.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How much is 7 billion kilowatt hours anyway?

Walmart has committed to produce or procure 7 billion kWh of renewable energy globally by Dec 31, 2020.




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Why it's OK to disagree about politics

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.




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Weekend Briefing 5/13/2011

U.S. sets disaster record, new branch of life found, climate change vs. pirates, and it turns out the nuclear crisis in Japan is worse than originally believed.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 5/20/2011

Rapture looms, crawfish thrive in floods, big cyclone season forecast, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 6/3/2011

New superbug found, nukes cause 'boy booms,' jet streams may power world, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 6/10/2011

Can Germany nix nukes? Did meteors spark life? Is squid the new panda? Will wildfires in Arizona cease?



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 6/17/2011

Congress tackles ethanol and 'frankenfish,' warmth killing flowers and bees, and Arabian oryx seems to be making a come back from extinction.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 6/24/2011

Oil release draws fire, record floods hit North Dakota, platypus in peril, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 7/1/2011

New York may lift fracking moratorium, fires may forever change Southwest ecosystem, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 7/8/2011

Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off, EPA issues new air rules, polar bears are Irish, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 7/15/2011

Study reveals humans' top eco-flaw, whaling summit ends in walkout, why beta males are happier, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 7/22/2011

U.S. heat wave peaks, crooks steal crops, Iran aims for space, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 7/29/2011

Humanity to hit 7 billion in 2011, U.S. unveils new mpg rules, Shark Week begins, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 8/5/2011

Photos suggest water on Mars, Shell to drill in Arctic, storm outlook worsens, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing

Bad outlook for U.S. drought, dino gave live birth, meteor shower tonight, and more.



  • Green News Roundup