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How to get rid of drain flies naturally

Drain flies, also known as sink moths or sewer flies, can be a huge nuisance. Here's how to get rid of drain flies naturally and without chemicals.




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Why we all have a little hoarder in us

Here’s a look at the psychology behind hoarding, how it differs from collecting and ordinary clutter, and how to keep untidiness to a minimum.




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How to clean a smelly drain naturally

Non-chemical ways to make your sink and tub smell fresh.




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Fracking wastewater devours all life in West Virginia forest

Fracking fluid, the liquid waste left over from the controversial mining technique, wreaks havoc on a plot of land in a test by the U.S. Forest Service.



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Photos: Aussie activists speak for the planet at May Day rally

A crowd of farmers, environmentalists and community members gather at a May Day rally in Sydney to call for tougher mining restrictions to protect sensitive lan



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Getting nowhere fast: How having more stuff is eating up all the gains from being more efficient

Our houses are way more efficient than they used to be, but we're using more energy per capita than we ever have.



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By law, all new roofs in France must be topped with plants (or solar panels)

Months ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, French Parliament approves aggressive new commercial building rules.




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We are all Flint (sort of)

There is lead in water systems all over North America, but don't hit the bottle yet.



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Japan activates its subterranean Fukushima ice wall

Advanced refrigeration system, nearly a mile long, is meant to keep contaminated water from the damaged nuclear plant from escaping into the sea.



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Animated short captures the spirit of ocean pollution with ironically catchy soundtrack

"Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution.



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Olm eggs finally hatch in rare 'dragon' birth

A cave in Slovenia has two new baby olms — ghostly 'dragons' that can live for 100 years but rarely reproduce.




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What do Millie's bowling ball, a Weber grill and tractor tires have in common?

Paddlers Paul Twedt and Michael Anderson started their Three Rivers Project to clean up Minnesota's three largest rivers.




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NASA pays tribute to fallen astronauts

This week, NASA is paying tribute to fallen astronauts who lost their lives in the pursuit of space exploration by holding a remembrance ceremony today (Jan. 26




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Sally Ride to be honored with national tribute

NASA will join journalist Maria Shriver, tennis legend Billie Jean King and Grammy-award winning vocalist Patti Austin in remembering the life of Sally Ride.




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Sun propelled solar sail to launch in fall 2014

NASA will send off the "Sunjammer," a 128-ft solar sail, to record space weather and study the Sun.




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Beyonce's use of Challenger disaster audio clip upsets astronauts' families

Beyoncé ended the year on a sour note with members of the NASA community.




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Challenger shuttle explosion taught NASA a painful lesson

Tuesday, Jan. 28 marked the 28th anniversary of the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and loss of the crew.




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What do all those food seals mean?

Research shows that many people purchase food with a sustainable seal without understanding what the seal means.




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Why all stores should offer digital receipts

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.




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Oil spill tar balls turned into jewelry

An Atlanta jeweler upcycles tarballs picked up from the beaches of Louisiana's Grand Isle into eco-friendly jewelry.



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Deepwater Horizon tar balls laden with deadly bacteria

Nearly two years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, tar balls from the spill still turn up on Alaba



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Halliburton admits erasing files after oil spill

The energy-services giant will plead guilty to destroying evidence after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to the U.S. Justice Department.




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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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The Farallon Islands have a mouse problem. The solution is raising eyebrows.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.




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5 things mom really wants for Mother's Day (that aren't really things)

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.




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These shelter pup moms are all dressed up, waiting for that special visitor

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.




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Judge allows environmental groups to sue over coal ash

Ruling is latest twist in a long debate over how to regulate and enforce coal ash disposal.




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You really can run away from dental problems

A new study reveals that a lean, fit body equals happy teeth and gums.



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This Norwegian teen is dancing a traditionally male dance to show love for her grandfather

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.



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What is Valley fever?

Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a potentially deadly fungal infection that has been called California's "silent epidemic."



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Waterfalls galore: 10 falls in one hike

Oregon's Silver Falls State Park is a wonderland of rivers, streams, rainforest and cascading water.



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Is 'botanical sexism' making allergies worse?

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.




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The Eastern cougar has officially been declared extinct

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years.




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