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Celebrate National Park Week with free fees

You can celebrate Earth Day all week long with free admission to any national park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Our toxic relationship with our gadgets [Infographic]

The more we hooked we get on gadgets, the more often obsolete technology ends up in landfills.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Toast Earth Day with sustainable California wines

Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.




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We are one: Inspiring film 'Planetary' offers fresh perspective on our relationship with Earth

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 questions you should ask yourself before taking a selfie with an animal

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.




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For this beautiful bird, life is better with zygodactyl feet

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.




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The problem with fake service dogs

More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals.




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Glenn Beck is nothing without fear

Fox News' resident rightwing rodeo clown pulls out a heaping dose of hypocrisy when he accuses world leaders gathered in Copenhagen of 'fear mongering'.



  • Climate & Weather

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Finding peace with a pack and a trail

Thru-hiking is a way of life for substitute teacher and former marathoner Erin Saver.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cooking with beer for a Father's Day meal

Use beer to steam mussels and other ideas to try when you're making a meal for dad.




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These students came up with an ingenious way to keep buildings cool

A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning.



  • Research & Innovations

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Irish teen wins Google Science Fair with project to remove microplastics from water

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.



  • Research & Innovations

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N.J. man powers house with hybrid car

Bob Sakala bought his Toyota Prius Hybrid to save gas. In the week since Hurricane Sandy, he powered his home on three-quarters of a tank of gas.




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BMW i8 Spyder: Up close with an eco-friendly supercar

Eco-friendly cars get a bad reputation as trading fun for efficiency, but BMW is looking to change that with its i8 Spyder concept.




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15 things you can do with a cheese grater

Sure you can grate cheese with a grater, but that knuckle scraper can be a versatile kitchen tool.




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5 ways to open a bottle without a corkscrew

Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips.




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Turn your shower into a spa with these DIY aromatherapy squares

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to build muscle without weights

Have too little time to hit the gym — or too few bucks to join one? Here, then, is some guidance on how to build muscle without the gym.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'The Coffin Club' faces death with a song

New Zealand filmmaker showcases free-spirited seniors embracing death by building and decorating their own coffins.



  • Arts & Culture

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Dress up ice cubes with these 9 edible flowers

These 9 edible flowers will boost your cold beverage game.




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How to hang a birdhouse without harming a tree

Hanging a birdhouse means considering not only the birds but also the tree. Here's how to protect your trees and your feathered friends.




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Inspire others with your nature photos

Enter The Nature Conservancy's digital photography contest for a chance to see your work on the cover of the nonprofit's annual calendar.



  • Arts & Culture

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14 artists with a green message

Here are 15 talented eco-artists who are redefining art's relationship with Mother Nature.



  • Arts & Culture

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Portrait of a coffee farmer, created with recycled grounds

Filipino artist and environmentalist Vincent Francisco Navarro paid homage to coffee farmers by painting portraits of them with used grounds.



  • Arts & Culture

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Beating back the lionfish with knife and fork

If you can't beat them, eat them — that's what Jamaica and Florida are doing with lionfish, and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.




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Meet Julia, Sesame Street's first kid with autism

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.




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How to connect children with the natural world in your own backyard

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.




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Your cat thinks you're a much larger cat with good taste in food

Dr. John Bradshaw decodes cat behavior and explains what felines really think of us.




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See the best of Grand Bahama (Without the cruise ship)

Sitting in the Caribbean, only 56 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is one of the closest major islands to the United States. Easy access from the N




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Stroll down the historical streets of Lisbon without leaving a carbon footprint

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes




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What's the deal with doodle dogs?

We've gone doodle dog crazy. Did you know there are dozens of these hypoallergenic mixes? Learn surprising facts about Schnoodles, Whoodles and doodles. Oh My!




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Woman reunited with dog lost 12 years ago

A dog lost in Florida is found a dozen years later in Pennsylvania, and her owner and everyone else is in tears.




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A veteran in hospice care is reunited with his dog one last time

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.




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Dogs share the spotlight with dancers for this stunning photo project

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.




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The latest problem with high fructose corn syrup, and other not-so-great news

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.




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What to do with the stuff that doesn't spark joy

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.




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Instead of throwing away food, this Indiana school is sending it home with students

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.




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Narcissists fall out of love with themselves as they get older

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.




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At Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen, you can pay it forward or pay with your time

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.




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Why is everyone so obsessed with toilet paper?

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.




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Why Americans are less happy with their new cars

For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low.




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'Tractor beam' levitates objects with sound waves

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.



  • Research & Innovations

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Cyborg rose wired with self-growing circuits

Scientists have created a kind of cyborg flower: living roses with tiny electronic circuits threaded through their vascular systems.



  • Research & Innovations

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Trap-jaw ants jump with their legs and mouths

Only three other types of ants are known to jump with their legs.




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Sunken Pearl Harbor plane filled with mystery

Researchers will likely never know what happened to the crew of the Catalina PBY-5.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cooking with Chef A: Easy apricot chicken

Video: Watch and learn how to make a delicious apricot chicken.




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23andMe: What's wrong with personal genetic tests?

The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate.



  • Research & Innovations

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Caution urged with two new weight-loss drugs

People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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7 foods with more sodium than you think

We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly.




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'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening