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SeaWorld got caught in a pretty fishy lie

Company higher-ups sold stocks while telling investors that everything was fine.




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'Headless chicken monster' filmed for the first time near Antarctica

Scientists hope the technology that filmed it can make fishing more sustainable.




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Corporate giants join fight to stop "ghost" fishing gear

Nestle and Tesco are the latest members of a worldwide movement against abandoned fishing nets.




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Asking if animals can feel pain isn't really about science

Scientists argue over whether some animals have the brains for suffering.




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Seafood processing water is a surprising source of nutrients

Instead of tossing it, fisheries should capture the protein and fat left in water and use it to feed humans and animals a second time around.




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Fish and chip shops in UK are serving endangered shark meat

A new study used DNA testing to reveal shark meat being sold under generic fish names.




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Why we need to stop eating fish

The recent UN biodiversity report states that overfishing is a bigger threat to the world's ocean than plastic or acidification.




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"Why Not Have Another Go at Exxon Instead?" Bibi van der Zee Takes on Monbiot

The Guardian columnist and environmental thinker George Monbiot usually manages to provoke a strong debate in our comments sections. Some time ago, our post on his new book Heat raised a fierce exchange of views about the impacts of flying, meanwhile his




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Another Quote of the Day: Two Views on Polar Bears

In his erudite analysis of the global warming issue, Don Blankenship of Massey Coal expressed his opinion about the future of polar bears:




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George Monbiot on Junk Science, Rational Thought, and The Tragedy of Giving Up Nuclear (Podcast)

The Guardian's George Monbiot talks about climate deniers, junk science, and the need for nuclear.




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Monbiot: We have to phase cars out within ten years

"Let’s abandon this disastrous experiment."




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Go ahead and AVA Byte of fresh produce from this countertop garden

This soil-free smart garden promises fresh greens and veggies that are grown as local as it gets.




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Flexible device harvests body heat to power wearable electronics

The material can also heal itself to keep medical devices running indefinitely.




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Greenpeace tech product guide ranks Apple, Samsung low on repairability

A consumer product guide compiled along with iFixit shows which brands make it easy to fix our gadgets and which don't.




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Device that harvests energy from human motion could be seamlessly integrated into clothing

The device is so thin it could be woven into fabric without changing the feel of it.




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Automated hydroponic gardens help you grow fresh produce indoor year-round

Grow some of your own greens, veggies, and herbs indoors with one of these automated hydroponic growing systems.




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QSun wearable nags you about putting on your sunscreen

Sunshine is wonderful, but you can have too much of a good thing. This device measures it.




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Enough with the Smart Home and Smart City already

Has anything really changed since 1939?




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G20 plan to halt ocean plastic pollution is toothless

No detailed guidelines, no legally binding requirements, and a misplaced focal point are a recipe for failure.




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11 facts about blue whales, the largest animals ever on Earth

The blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet. Here’s what you need to know about the majestic marine mammal.




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Seafood company charged for mislabeling blue crab meat

Capt. Neill's Seafood Inc. said its blue crab meat was American-grown, but it was imported from South America and Asia.




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Photo: Seagoing slug proves truth is stranger than fiction

Our photo of the day visits the wacky world of nudibranch sea slugs.




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This simple trick has saved 1000s of rare seabirds from death

Between 2002 and 2015, these 'streamer lines' helped reduce seabird by-catch in Alaskan fisheries by 78%.




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E-Paper Surpasses Dead Trees In Life-Cycle Test

We've written about e-paper here and while the idea seems nifty, it's hard not to think that improving online readers might be the best option rather than adding another electronic gadget to the overladen waste stream. But in a new study from the




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Tree Ring Study Heats Up Battle of Climate Change Skeptics Against Scientists

Can't we all stop fencing for political position and start talking about using the overwhelming amount of data to solve problems?




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'NaturePlay' film reveals Scandinavia's amazing nature-based education system

This new award-winning documentary reveals the stark contrasts between America's obsession with standardized tests, at the cost of everything else, and Scandinavia's embrace of all things nature-based. It's clear which is the more successful approach.




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'There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather' is a Scandinavian mom's guide to raising kids

Written by one of my favorite bloggers, this new book will inspire and guide readers to instill a love for nature in their children.




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Get ready for the onslaught of "smart plastic incineration"

You are going to hear a lot about this. It makes everybody's problems go poof. Just don't mention the CO2.




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How Impossible and Beyond Burgers are weathering a tide of food snobbery

Once these plant-based meats showed up in fast food chains, they ceased to be cool.




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Photo: Beautiful Isle of Skye offers news of birds

We are officially in love with Loch Pooltiel.




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Meet the sea sheep of Scotland's North Ronaldsay island

Semi-wild and isolated to a 270-acre stretch of shoreline, the North Ronaldsay sheep are one of only two land animals that live exclusively on seaweed.




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Quirky off-grid treehouse rises up in Scottish eco-retreat

This one-of-a-kind treehouse is elevated above the ground to minimize its environmental impact.




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Sphelar Lantern uses micro-sphere solar beads to make solar lighting beautiful

These devices help solar lighting move beyond the flatness of traditional photovoltaic cells.




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Mobile solar-plus-storage device could be an entry-level gateway to clean energy

The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications.




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Solar freakin' briefcase: Renogy Phoenix is an all-in-one solar charger & battery (Review)

With 20 watts of solar panels, a 16Ah lithium-ion battery bank, and an onboard inverter, along with multiple charging ports, this compact solar generator is a great off-grid accessory.




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E.LUMEN solar LED flashlight is a great addition to your glovebox & emergency kit (Review)

Renogy's rechargeable flashlight incorporates a host of useful features, including the ability to function as a backup battery for phones and other gadgets.




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France plants first solar eTree in midst of heat wave

With temperatures soaring even before the calendar turns to June, the shade of the solar tree will be as welcome as its many functions




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Why did people build houses "that just leak heat out"?

They really didn't have a choice, and they insulated their bodies, not their houses.




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Peak wood? Or paranoia? Report claims wood pellet heating ruins forests

Report accuses wood burners of being naively careless when they should be worried




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Looking up to radiant ceilings for heating and cooling

It's counterintuitive, but this prefab panel system from Messana makes a lot of sense.




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Cold is deadlier than heat

A shocking 17 times more people die from cold than heat each year, according to Lancet study.




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Create a cozy escape (and save on heating) with a grown-up blanket fort

Everything you need to know about building a proper blanket fort.




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How much energy is used to heat, cool, and light our homes in different U.S. climate regions?

Michael Sivak shows us the numbers.




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Why Ground Source Heat Pumps should not be called Geothermal, Chapter CLXXI

When even so-called experts don't know the difference, you must admit we have a problem here.




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Radbot is a robot for rads that could reduce heating costs by 30 percent

It's a smart thermostat for hydronic heating systems and is not such a dumb idea.




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How Better Conservation Measures Can Help Reduce Poverty

A landmark report released by The Nature Conservancy has demonstrated that effective conservation measures - far from simply benefiting the local biota - can also help alleviate poverty. The study, co-authored by Nature Conservancy policy advisor




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Researchers in Fiji Say Eating Less Fish Helps Coral Reefs

As reported in the Otago Daily Times, the noticeable impacts of climate change on area coral reefs and a recent starfish outbreak are not as bad as previously thought due to noticeable changes in the Fijian lifestyle. From




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Ask Pablo: Is Bottled Water Really So Bad?

Over the past few years journalists and commentators have denounced bottled water as an environmental evil. I can count myself as one of those after my article about the greenhouse gas emissions from producing and transporting one bottle of Fiji water




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8 ethical weatherproof boots to keep your feet warm and dry

Get set for cool, wet weather with this high-quality footwear.




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Coffee is severely threatened by climate change

Don't take your morning cup of coffee for granted. It may not be around in a few decades, according to a new report.