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Support Josh Dorfman's Climate Ride

Next week hundreds of bicyclists will set out on a 300 mile bike trip to bring awareness of global warming and MNN's own Josh Dorfman will be there for the ride



  • Climate & Weather

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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.



  • Arts & Culture

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John Goodman credits Mediterranean diet for dramatic slim down

'10 Cloverfield Lane' actor says his weight loss was inspired by a desire to live a better life.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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Why Australia went nuts over Johnny Depp's dogs

Actor allegedly smuggled his 2 pups in via private jet, generating euthanasia threats from Australian biosecurity officials.




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'Sharknado 4': No, we're really not kidding

Is it just us or does this latest incarnation of the campy horror franchise look like the best yet?



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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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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.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Carrie Fisher's dog finds the perfect home

Carrie Fisher's famous French bulldog, Gary, will find a new home with Fisher's daughter.




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Carrie Underwood's dog tackles paralysis with hydrotherapy

Carrie Underwood gives her dog water therapy to deal with paralysis in his back legs.




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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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Ryan Gosling pays the sweetest tribute to his dearly departed dog

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.




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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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Introducing Meghan Markle's rescue dogs

Meghan Markle, who just got engaged to Prince Harry and will be joining the royal family, has developed a passion for saving pups in need.




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11 quotes about dogs and the famous people who said them

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.




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Why we should remember Doris Day as an animal advocate

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.




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Is a vegetarian diet safe for my dog?

Putting Fido on a vegetarian diet can help the planet, but will it harm your pooch?




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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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Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.




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'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!




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Why do rivers need riverkeepers?

When the government fails to protect a public resource like a river, our hopes often fall to a loose coalition of citizen conservationists.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Yes, bats really do eat a lot of mosquitoes

A new study reveals mosquito DNA in the guano of two widespread North American bat species.




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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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Hot springs-heated hotel in Iceland does the northern lights right

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.




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9 lethal hot springs you don't want to take a dip in

Hot springs are generally considered to be destinations of rest and relaxation, but that's not always the case!




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Why do bees have pockets?

Bees often flit around with yellow saddlebags, called pollen baskets, hanging from their hind legs.




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Why this hive of honeybees is doing 'the wave'

Hives of honeybees do 'the wave' by shaking their booties. The wave pattern, called "shimmering,", requires impressive coordination.




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Why do bumblebees have stripes?

Scientists find the gene that gives bumblebees their unique patterns — and the rest of us fair warning.




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Where do bedbugs come from?

Bed bugs have been documented as early as the first century. Originating in tropical climates, bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers, stowing away in luggage, hand




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Where do insects go in the winter?

Insects don't necessarily die off in winter. Here's a look at some of the unusual survival strategies insects use to combat winter weather.




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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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This is how flies land upside-down

A new study and videos show how flies are able to land upside-down on any surface by making lightning-fast adjustments.




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Coca-Cola donates 1,000 rain barrels

Old syrup drums are being repurposed as rain barrels.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What do Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Hayden Panettiere and Sergio Marone have in common?

Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Don Cheadle, and Sergio Marone are all judges in the Date with History contest, which will send one young visionary to address t



  • Arts & Culture

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How does a holiday become a holiday?

World Elephant Day, National Dog Day and Southern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day are just a few celebratory days to mark on your calendar.



  • Arts & Culture

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Google Doodle for Earth Day is an interactive delight

The search engine shows the globe some love in celebration of April 22.




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#HugATree: 10 animals show humans how it's done

Did you know that 80 percent of the known terrestrial plant and animal species are found in forests?




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What activities can I do when I turn off the lights for Earth Hour?

There are many candlelit activities to do with family or friends when you turn off the lights for an hour to raise awareness about climate change.




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As U.N. makes history on Earth Day, Leonardo DiCaprio reminds us not to rest on laurels

More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.



  • Climate & Weather

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DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut

Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis.




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NASA wants you to adopt a small piece of Earth

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, NASA has launched a clever online campaign that enables participants to "adopt" a small piece of the planet.




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Getting down to business at COP16

Leaders of countries and companies will be in Cancun for new climate talks this week. The business world looks poised to be heard and hopes governments will lis



  • Climate & Weather

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Kyoto looks to be down, but it's hard to know what's out at COP 16

Japan wants no part of Kyoto but what about the other goals of COP 16?



  • Climate & Weather

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This film takes you down Alaska's Inside Passage in a wooden canoe

In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey.



  • Arts & Culture

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At 68 years old, Wisdom the Laysan albatross lays another egg

Wisdom the albatross is amazing at 68 years old and still raising babies.




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Meet the bilby! 5 fast facts about this adorable Australian animal

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.




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Africa's rarest carnivores face threats from disease-carrying dogs

Scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival.