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Greening 'Spartacus: War of the Damned'

Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre).



  • Arts & Culture

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Actor Theo James: 'Plastic makes me sick'

'Golden Boy' star Theo James hates waste.



  • Arts & Culture

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Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss

A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Statins: Benefits outweigh diabetes risk

Cholesterol-lowing drugs called statins have been shown to increase the risk of diabetes in some people, but this potential harm is outweighed by the benefits o



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Diabetes mellitus: It's not always linked to obesity

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Weekend reads: Green jobs and green buildings

Recession proof green jobs, $7 million in energy efficiency savings and more.




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Evergreen homes: Columbia Station

Located a stone's throw from a light rail station and a host of ethnic restaurants and public amenities, Dwell Development's Columbia Station is a green micro-c



  • Remodeling & Design

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Evergreen homes: Alley House 2

When describing March's featured 'Evergreen home,' resisting alliteration is futile: A magnificent, modern modular home in Madison Valley that's currently on th



  • Remodeling & Design

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Green homes: Not big in the NYC 'burbs

As LEED for Homes surpasses a significant milestone, the New York Times singles out one area where there's a near-absence of USGBC-approved residences: Westches



  • Remodeling & Design

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Goodbye to cars: Why we should take a good look at Finland's phone-based mobility system

Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary.




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Attention college students: Leave the car at home

As millennials turn away from driving and car ownership, will college students finally stop keeping cars on campus?




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The greenest cars: Electrics rule

Nine of the top 12 cars on the 2015 ACEEE list are either plug-ins or hybrids.




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Not for soccer moms: Mercedes V-ision is an executive minivan that plugs in

Seen at the Geneva Motor Show, this green family hauler doubles as an office.




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Passive House changes: What flavor do you favor?

The Passive House Institute and the Passive House Institute US are making news this week as standards change and they diverge further.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Architecture for the ages: How houses can adapt to aging boomers

How they can provide some space for the next generation as well.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Golden Globes: How suite it is

Eco-friendly products, charities and goodies at the Golden Globe Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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Nesting materials: 13 useful pad-centric gifts for the class of '13

Give the real estate-fixated college graduate in your life a well-designed, practical gift that will be put to good use in their first post-grad abode.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Rodale's: A new online shop for tested green products

From the venerable, eco-conscious publisher comes a new place to find great gifts, fairly made jewelry and sustainable fashion.




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Nesting materials: 14 pad-centric gifts for the class of '14

With college grad gifting season upon us, here's a handful of useful, unique and starter apartment-friendly household items.




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Hybrid trucks: Delivering the total package

The shipping industry embraces fuel efficiency with hybrid delivery fleets.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Two amigos: Toyota and Ford

The two big automakers will work together on creating hybrid versions of gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks. If they don't, fuel costs will price Americans out of the




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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 Matters: If a tree falls on Fox News...

In a case of 'Do as I do, not as I say,' Rupert Murdoch is taking bold steps to help solve a problem while telling the world it doesn’t exist.



  • Climate & Weather

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Media Matters: PETA's knack for buzz

PETA President Ingrid Newkirk talks with Ken Edelstein about the infamous Obama fly swat, their reaction and why PR matters.




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Top photos: Tiptoeing through mistletoe and 1 really smart car

The best photos of the week as presented by the Mother Nature Network, including a landfill worker in Cambodia and a mistletoe farm.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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44 gigatons: The most important number in the world

A new U.N. report challenges the world with a daunting task — reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 44 GT by 2020 or hit the tipping point for catastrophic clima



  • Climate & Weather

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Environmental Media Awards: Ed Begley and his wife Rachelle

Video: Catch up with the Begleys at The Environmental Media Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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Energy-saving lights: Options for outdoor lighting

What energy efficient outdoor lighting options are there? From high-tech to just plain tiki, you've got plenty of options for illuminating the outdoors.




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Ignorance is bliss: 4 in 10 Americans aware of incandescent phase-out

According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1.




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John Rooks: Marketing should do more than just promote

Meet John Rook, the green marketing maverick searching for authenticity in the world of sustainable business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Michael d'Estries: The Original Green Blogger

Michael d'Estries has been a green blogger for almost as long as there have been green blogs. Read about what this eco-media virtuoso thinks about the changing



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Waylon Lewis: New media pioneer, lazy yogi, elephant lover

Waylon Lewis is a whirling dynamo of editorial energy. Find out what this new media mogul thinks about the changing world of journalism and the Internet.



  • Arts & Culture

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In their own words: 16 questions for the visionaries

What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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TEDxDirigo interviews: John Rooks of The SOAP Group

John Rooks spoke at TEDxDirigo about the need for businesses to be authentically green. Read more about his ideas and why he loves the state of Maine.



  • Arts & Culture

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Dim Sum Warriors: The food that fights in comics

This is one fun way to learn a language and play with your food.




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Parents: Are your kids Snapchatting?

A new mobile app that allows users to send disappearing pictures, texts and videos may spell trouble for teens.



  • Protection & Safety

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Weekend reads: Telecommuting

A trio works from anywhere in the world, teleworking during the Olympics and a mandatory work from home day. If you’re preparing for the Friday night commute




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Solar and veterans: A match made in heaven?

The rapidly growing solar industry needs a lot of highly skilled employees. And it thinks it knows where to find them.




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Hillary Clinton to Millennials: We need you to act on climate change

According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame.




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Homeowners: Sell your own carbon credits

My Emissions Exchange just sold its first carbon credit on behalf of the Wilsons, a family in Harrisburg, PA. Welcome to the wacky world of personal carbon trad




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In his own words: Obama talks energy

President Obama eyes energy policy as an area where Democrats and Republicans can work together.




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Throw blankets: Hiber-Nation '13

A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket made from natural materials




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Pet playthings: Hiber-Nation '13

Here's a few notable, eco-friendly distractions for antsy pets forced to spend more time indoors due to cruddy weather.




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Coat racks and hooks: Hiber-Nation '13

Winter outerwear pile spiraling out of control? Before hunkering down, keep organized by stashing your cold weather gear on an eye-catching rack or hook.




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Indoor gardening kits: Hiber-Nation '13

The next time a massive winter storm rolls around, keep dormant green thumbs busy with an indoor veggie or herb garden.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Weekend reads: How averting the fiscal cliff affected food policy

Effects of the fiscal cliff deal on food policy




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Weekend reads: Earth Day edition

Groupon deals, rain barrels, epic videos and the marketing hype surrounding Earth Day.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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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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River cleanups: Channel your love of nature

As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Przewalski's horses: 10 things you didn't know about the last 'wild' horses on Earth

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.