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'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed

Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.'




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Salmon farmers have an unsavory lice problem

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.




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The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more

Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years.



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Crippled rescue dog finds forever home with Clooney family

The troubled life of Nate the terrier gets a Hollywood ending thanks to George and Amal Clooney.




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Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies

Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed.




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What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio?

From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing.



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There's only way to get over the end of 'Downton Abbey' (and it involves wine)

After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys.




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Tracey and Jon Stewart are expanding their animal rescue farm

Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey.




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How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.




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Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.



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Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar speech moved the needle on climate change

Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever.



  • Climate & Weather

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6 reasons why Bill Nye's new Netflix show will be awesome for science

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.



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Leonardo DiCaprio may save the 'Captain Planet' movie

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.



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10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.




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Captain Planet Foundation celebrates 25 years with star-studded gala, new initiatives

Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991.



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David Attenborough concludes 'Planet Earth II' with heartfelt appeal

Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.'



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Tracey and Jon Stewart's animal sanctuary gets final blessing

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.




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After stint on the farm, Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back.



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Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day

Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day.




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Man's subway knitting session pays off big

A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits.



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Judi Dench unveils private forest honoring departed loved ones

Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests.



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Stephen Hawking's son reminisces on his funny, competitive bond with his dad

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.



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How Stephen Hawking brought attention to ALS

Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, lived for 50 years with ALS, a group of rare neurological diseases, but he never let it define him.



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The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.



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Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction

Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary.




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Busy bats crash into windows due to 'acoustic illusions'

A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities.




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The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.




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Why bugs belong in your house

A human home inevitably contains about 100 kinds of arthropods, research shows, but most are harmless and some can be helpful.




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These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason

A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans.




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Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.




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These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution

A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region.




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7 reasons why we're lucky to have sharks

As Tracy Jordan famously said, 'Live every week like it's Shark Week.'




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Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images

The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna.




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In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019

Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist.



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This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica

Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago.




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These eggs shed light on a battle of wits between cowbirds and mockingbirds

A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts.




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5 reasons why biodiversity is a big deal

Earth's species are now vanishing at rates unprecedented in human history. That matters for more reasons than many people realize.



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Camera trap captures rare high-definition photos of a jaguar in the wild

The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest.




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The controversy behind the world's next great telescope

Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii.




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Why California dumped 96 million plastic balls into a reservoir

Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation.



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The Noon Digg: 12/16

Cloud invasion; Dubai: "beach, please"; wind wins over ethanol; Google would drill for geothermal; dolphins swarming



  • Green News Roundup

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The Noon Digg: 12/17

To tree or not to tree?; the world's first live magma observatory, by accident; more on jellyfish swarms; can nuclear power compete?; National Geographic's 2008



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Soon-to-be abandoned mine shafts could provide geothermal energy

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.




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Hawaii to become the nation's leader in renewable energy

With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030.




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World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.




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Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What Yellowstone's geysers can teach us about volcanoes

A closer look at the Lone Star Geyser could help scientists predict volcanic eruptions.



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Richard Branson's Necker Island to install solar, wind

Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean.



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Feast your eyes on the alien-like geysers of El Tatio

Photographer documents the sublime landscape of a bubbling Andean geyser field.