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Danish royalty opens Colorado wind factories

The Danes are helping kick-start Colorado's green energy economy.



  • Research & Innovations

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Corn genome decoded: What does this mean?

Complete catalog for the corn gene will have far-reaching implications in the fight against hunger and disease.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Republicans continue to do the ethanol dance

Ethanol is emerging as one of the biggest wedge issues for Republicans as they focus on the Iowa caucus.




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Will Facebook shut down for Earth Hour?

Probably not, but one enthusiast is organizing a petition to make the social networking site consider the idea.



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Miranda Kerr named global Earth Hour ambassador

Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th.



  • Arts & Culture

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Carbon offset smackdown

Maybe carbon offsetting isn't as fool-proofed as many businesses would like people to believe.




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Carbon offsets don't ease airplane emissions

Travel company cancels offset program citing its inability to reduce global emissions.




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Flying over 'Carmageddon'

Video: When a 10-mile stretch of L.A.'s interstate 405 is closed this weekend, there will be only one way to get through the gridlock: Fly over it. Take a ride




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Justin Bieber says, 'Don't text and drive'

If a celebrity endorsement gets kids using a phone app that prevents on-the-road texting, emailing and phone use, who am I to complain? But, for the record, Jus



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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'Carmageddon 2' fails to be a nightmare [Photos]

A 10-mile stretch of Los Angeles' 405 Freeway — the most heavily trafficked road in the country — was completely shut down this weekend as part of a $1 bill




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This is why senior citizens get into accidents — and here's what we can do about it

Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem.




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How do you get consumers to buy electric cars?

how to sell electric cars




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Are abandoned gas stations the wellness hubs of the future?

Reebook partners with architecture firm Gensler for 'Get Pumped,' a conceptual scheme in which health-conscious drivers rule the roads.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Community rallies to reunite man and dog

When a man and his dog are evicted, people in the community rally to try to keep them together.




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Don't feel weird about saying 'Hi' to strangers

Greeting people you pass on the street with a smile and "Hello" is good for you and them.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Camel, cow and donkey found wandering in Kansas neighborhood

Escaped camel, cow and donkey in Kansas are 'halfway towards a live nativity.'




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Dainty prefab dwelling from Down Under produces more energy than it consumes

With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines."



  • Remodeling & Design

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Breaststroke home to this 3D-printed floating dorm

SwimCity is a housing concept for young Swedes who don't mind donning goggles or hopping in a canoe as part of their commute.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Traveling the world doesn't mean you have to leave home behind

Just ask Jenna and Guillaume, who quit their 9-to-5 jobs to pursue their dream of touring North America in a custom-built tiny house.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Passive House changes: What flavor do you favor?

The Passive House Institute and the Passive House Institute US are making news this week as standards change and they diverge further.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Barnacle-like sleeping pods provide shelter to London's homeless

James Furzer's simple design is still situated on the streets — yet lifted slightly above them.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Fresh concerns raised over Leonardo DiCaprio's eco-resort

Developers behind the 104-acre sustainable project in Belize promise to consider all concerns ahead of construction in 2017.



  • Arts & Culture

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Rooftop tiny houses offer freedom, flexibility and fantastic views

Berlin startup Cabin Spacey has a clever idea for the city's unused rooftops.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Do we love classic cars (and guns) too much?

guns and classic car emotion




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The Dodge Dart Registry: It's not just for weddings anymore

dodge dart registry




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5 wine gifts wine lovers don't need

If you buy me one of these as a holiday gift, I may never clink glasses with you again.




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5 'Buy One Give One' gifts to double your holiday giving

When you buy one of these gifts for someone on your list, a donation is made to someone in need.




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Why we don't all see gift-giving the same way

How can men and women get on the same page about gifts?



  • Arts & Culture

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What kind of blender do I need?

9 models to consider once you know how you'll be using this versatile kitchen tool.




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Do good while you shop with DoneGood

DoneGood's browser extension and app let you shop for socially responsible alternatives to whatever you're looking for.




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10 thoughtful gifts that double your generosity

When you buy these presents, stocking stuffers and hostess gifts, you're also giving to charity.




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Ken Salazar to step down as Secretary of the Interior

His office confirms that he will leave his job this March to spend more time with his family.




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Media Mayhem: Don't trust this man

Marc Morano, a Republican operative, has taken denying climate change to a whole new level. Don't say we didn't warn you.



  • Climate & Weather

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Media Mayhem: Bad news, and news done badly

After the recent swine flu outbreak, it's worth looking at the difference between reporting the news and scaring the audience. The former head of CNN's science



  • Research & Innovations

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Media Mayhem: 7 environmental stories that are free of doom and gloom

From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why Cash for Clunkers was like a methadone clinic

Cash for Clunkers tore through our nation like a drag racer, long before anybody could figure out if it made sense. But its image is already locked in the popul




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Doctors often wrong about who will lose weight

In a new study, physicians predicted about 55 percent of patients would be "likely" or "very likely" to follow their recommendations for losing weight, eating h



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Where do we go from here?

NGO leader Kelly Rigg weighs in on the climate movement in the U.S. vs. China and what is needed to make a shift.



  • Research & Innovations

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Polar bear does tai chi for the climate

At the UN climate talks this week in Tianjin, polar bear leads a class in Tai Chi to teach negotiators about what "balance" really means.



  • Research & Innovations

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Was Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. behind Climategate?

Some are wondering if the embattled media tycoon was behind the scandal that derailed the Copenhagen climate negotiations.




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Do climate talks just get in the way of climate progress?

The world's most committed climate activists are descending on Durban for the next attempt to reach an international climate change treaty. So why did one of mo




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What can climate talks in Doha accomplish?

Attempts to address global warming and its potentially devastating consequences, resume today as delegates gather in Doha, Qatar.



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News & social media hub launched to 'dewonkify' Doha climate talks

TckTckTck has a news and social media hub to help people who don't speak 'acronymese' understand what is going on at the Doha COP 18 climate talks.



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We've got the weather forecast for 2050 (and it doesn't look very good)

Weather Channel's futuristic weather report is based on current climate science and was released as part of the U.N. Climate Summit.



  • Climate & Weather

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Romney: 'I don't think carbon is a pollutant'

As the GOP frontrunner tries to hold on to support in New Hampshire, he continues to walk a fine line when it comes to what he really believes about environment




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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON'

Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry.




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U.S. Christmas decorations use more energy than many nations do in a year

Christmas is the season for many things, including a massive carbon footprint.




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'Party Rock Anthem' Halloween house shut down by HOA

Kevin Judd enjoys programming elaborate holiday light shows at his Riverside, Calif. home. But after a video of last Halloween's 'Party Rock Anthem' display wen




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How do movie theaters save energy?

LEDs, photovoltaic arrays and motion sensors are helping cinemas save money while lessening their impact on the planet.




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Energy-saving lights: Options for outdoor lighting

What energy efficient outdoor lighting options are there? From high-tech to just plain tiki, you've got plenty of options for illuminating the outdoors.