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Media Mayhem: Newspapers put a happy spin on their decline

While industry apologists peddle the idea that newspapers are doing just fine, the new media world is leaving them behind.



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Developing nations walk out of Copenhagen talks

Climate talks in Denmark are on hold after a group of developing nations walked out over concerns about abandoning the Kyoto Protocol.



  • Climate & Weather

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Planet 100's 100th episode!

A major milestone for the Planet 100 team .. 100 episodes. Woot!




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Is Santa's carbon footprint as big as his generous spirit?

Quick, somebody get Rudolph some Rolaids. Along with the methane emissions generated by a fleet of airborne tundra reindeer, take a gander at other contributor




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Why helping the poor may hurt the climate

Developing countries are emitting increasingly more carbon in order to improve their citizens' well-being.



  • Climate & Weather

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How 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' went green behind-the-scenes

Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet.



  • Arts & Culture

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2,000 NYC pigeons to perform in spellbinding aerial light show

Pigeon-fancying provocateur Duke Riley's 'Fly By Night' is set to dazzle over the East River.




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Clothing Arts entrepreneur creates pickpocket-proof pants

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line

'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories.



  • Arts & Culture

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Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA

After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Light and airy (sustainable) spring fashion picks

It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Ditch pleather, pineapple's the new faux leather

Move over pleather, Piñatex is the new faux leather alternative made from pineapple leaves. The fabric is vegan and biodegradable.



  • Arts & Culture

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Lindsay Clarke on how we should be helping the developing world

Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools.




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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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Marc Gunther: Keeping watch on the business of green

Marc Gunther is a veteran journalist and online media maven covering the world of green business.




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Get inspired: Passionate rain forest activist Beth Doane

As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s




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Pittsburgh might install LED streetlights city-wide

Study estimates $1 million in annual savings, but light pollution and LED's inability to give off heat are issues.



  • Research & Innovations

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Meet the cecropia moth, the largest moth in North America

If you think it looks cool, wait till you see its caterpillars.




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Why these baby puffins need a helping hand

Rescuers help stranded puffin and petrel chicks led astray by city lights.




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6 mobile apps changing shopping forever

These apps make shopping convenient with capabilities like visual searches, price comparisons and recommendations.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Broken iPad? Take it to the iHospital

The iHospital is a chain that fixes broken Apple products but takes Apple-care to new levels. Ian Sherr reports on Lunch Break.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Want to waste less food? Handpick is here to help

Somewhere on the Internet there’s the perfect recipe for the pound of ground turkey in your freezer, plus other ingredients you already have in your kitchen.




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Obama to pick top scientist to run DOE

President Elect Obama could pick an actual scientist to head the Department of Energy.




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Ripping off Dr. Seuss in the name of coal

Massachusetts-based dirty coal company LoraxAg reached deep into the well of greenwash when they picked their name. Too bad it'll probably get them sued.




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Happiness and the short commute

What really makes people happier: A home in the city or a Mcmansion in the suburbs?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters

Here's a status report on the nation's commuters.




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Top 10 telecommuting pitfalls to avoid

It's important to go into telework knowing what to expect, and that includes these common pitfalls that can derail your success.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why millionaire pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a van

The 21-year-old, who received a $2M signing bonus from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, says he enjoys living the simple life.



  • Arts & Culture

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What does happiness have to do with leadership? A lot more than you think

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.




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This robot may be flipping your burgers soon

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?




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How Philippe Cousteau is helping kids find their eco-spark

MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world.




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Boy raids piggy bank, starts petition to save NASA

Six-year-old Connor Johnson has big dreams for the future, and he needs our help to keep them alive.




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Redesigned dolls inspire kids to change the world.

Artist creates dolls of Malala, Jane Goodall and other female role models.




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Barbara Boxer: On the precipice of compromise

A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same.




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A happier, healthier hearth: Handmade and DIY fire starter alternatives

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta




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Costner wants oil spill tech to be his legacy

Speaking on 'Larry King Live', actor says he hopes his tombstone reads 'And he made movies, too.'



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Costner and Baldwin battle in court over oil spill tech

Costner, Baldwin battle in court of oil spill tech. The lawsuit is based on allegations that Kevin Costner and a business partner duped Stephen Baldwin and anot



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Organic farmers to get piece of Farm Bill pie

Money from the 2008 Farm Bill has been set aside specifically for organic farmers.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.




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Wayward NYC farm animals get a helping hand

Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals.




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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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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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The tropics are losing trees at a troubling rate

Earth lost 39 million acres of tropical tree cover in 2017. That's like losing 40 football fields full of trees every minute for a year.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Dutch town tapping coal mine heat

The Minewater system pulls geothermal heat from flooded abandoned coal mines.




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What's not to love about caterpillars?

Sam Jaffe created The Caterpillar Lab to share his love of these weird and wacky creatures. He transformed a childhood passion into a full-fledged career.




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How Dutch bus stops are helping bees

Bus stops in the Dutch city of Utrecht now have gardens specifically to help the bee population.




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Watch a caterpillar become a butterfly

Beautiful video from National Geographic shows how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.




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Monarch butterflies make a pit stop in Colorado

Video shows Monarch Butterflies stopping in Colorado at John Martin Reservoir State Park as they migrate to Mexico.




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Watch these spiders emerge from an egg sac

Australian Reptile Park shares a creepy video of funnel web spiders emerging from an egg sac, just in time for Halloween.




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Picnic for the Planet on Earth Day

The Nature Conservancy wants everyone to enjoy the earth this Earth Day by gathering outside to enjoy a meal. We've got some ideas to make sure your picnic hono